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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Dec. 1-31, 2024. Angela Marie Snider, 34, of Taylor, Mo., and Aaron Michael Cunningham, 36, of Taylor, Mo., filed Dec. 3, 2024.Kyle David Allen, 28, of Hannibal, Mo., and Marie Lynn Bachman, 25, of Hannibal, Mo., filed Dec. 5, 2024.Tiffany Noelle Churchill, 31,…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission recently announced a significant new sponsorship from JM Huber, which presented the commission a check for $30,000 as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts to celebrate Adams County’s 200th anniversary during at a press conference held Thursday, Jan. 9 at JM Huber’s Quincy headquarters. The contribution from JM…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal recently was recognized by HGTV as one of the 50 most charming small towns in America. Lynn Coulter wrote short biographies about one town in each of the 50 states, exploring the “hidden gems” of each state — “towns with quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating histories, fun experiences and natural beauty,” she…
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Christy Huebner with Wine Gal meets Whiskey Guy talks about Downtown Quincy’s newest nightspot, where you can find great wine, whiskeys, cocktails and beers. The establishment is also available if you want to hold your private event there.
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UPDATE: The Quincy Police Department said in a Friday afternoon press release that the suspect was wearing a dark jacket, a gray hoodie underneath and what appears to be dark pants. A black hood or mask was pulled over his face, but at one point, he pulled his glasses down. The suspect appears to be…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup hopes the subcommittee charged with recommending an airline to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide essential air service (EAS) can decide by the end of January. He plans to schedule a meeting soon, and the opinions of subcommittee members certainly will be many and varied. “We can’t get…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Dec. 1-31, 2024. Audreanna Stark from Tyler Stark on Dec. 12, 2024.Kelly Anne Halfpap from Nathan Douglas Halfpap on Dec. 12, 2024.Diana Marie Veihl from Neil Joseph Veihl on Dec. 12, 2024.Roberta Tkach from Richard E. Tkach on Dec. 19, 2024.Kirsten…
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QUINCY — The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program recently announced the annual Miss Quincy and Miss Quincy’s Teen Competition, presented by Gully Transportation, will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Quincy Community Theatre. Seven women will compete for the title of Miss Quincy and a $3,000 college scholarship provided by Gully Transportation, along…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Three men have been arrested in Pike County on drug charges. Officers with the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 543 W. Kellogg in Pittsfield on Jan. 4 and encountered two people running from the back of the residence. Officers located and detained one of…
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QUINCY — The former IT director of St. Peter School in Quincy was sentenced to two years probation Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court for stealing more than $50,000 worth of items from the school and church. Kim L. Sandegren, 30, appeared with Public Defender Betsy Bier before Judge Holly Henze. He pled guilty…
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QUINCY — A homeless man from Quincy was arrested last week on multiple sex offender charges. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were dispatched on Saturday, Jan. 4, to a residence in the 300 block of North 13th Street after several people reported finding Cody Robertson, 25, in bed with a female who was only 14…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Two people recently were arrested by the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department as part of an ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officers on Jan. 4 stopped Michael Capps, 59, of Pittsfield at 157 W. Kellogg as he was driving a vehicle before the execution of the search warrant. He was…
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QUINCY — Members of the City of Quincy’s Aeronautics Committee noted during its Wednesday afternoon meeting that the upcoming decision to select the next essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport is critical. The airline must help Quincy’s enplanement count climb above 10,000 so the airport can qualify for $1 million in federal…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reported Tuesday that the number of respiratory illnesses in the area is increasing. Locally, significant increases have been seen in COVID-19, Influenza A and RSV in the past few weeks. There has also been an increase in the number of hospitalizations due to Influenza and COVID-19. As these…
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PRELUDE QUINCY — On the morning of a blisteringly windy day in November, Tom Burnett slowly lowered himself into the passenger seat of my car. Tinkering with the temperature and radio dials, I asked if he had any requests. “Yeah,” Burnett said without hesitation. “‘What I Like About You.’ The Romantics.” He bobbed his head…
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UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect new comments from Colin Welch given after the article’s original publication on Jan. 7, 2025. HANNIBAL — Colin Welch resigned from his position as 5th Ward Council member on the Hannibal City Council at the body’s first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. Though he wasn’t…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone’s 15th annual Dancing with Local Stars will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Ambiance. This year’s theme, “Hooray for Hollywood as Dancing with Local Stars Goes to the Movies,” will celebrate the glamour of Hollywood but also recognize outstanding people in the community. Local stars who will grace the dance…
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UPDATE: Kerr was released from Illini Community Hospital on Tuesday and transported to the Pike County Jail. The incident is being investigated by the Illinois State Police. FLORENCE, Ill. — A man wanted in connection with a deadly carjacking at a southern Kentucky truck stop was taken into custody Monday morning after leading law enforcement…
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Missouri Hannibal Head Start Monroe City R-1 School District Holy Family SchoolHannibal School District Knox County R-I School District Lewis County C-1 School District Lillian Schaper State School Marion County R-II School District Mississippi Valley State School Zion Lutheran Preschool Palmyra Head Start Palmyra R-I School District Ralls County Head Start Shelby County R-IV School…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council is expected to vote at its Jan. 13 meeting to approve an ordinance to amend the 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget that includes a proposal to decrease personal property replacement tax (PPRT) revenues by $2 million and decrease General Fund expenditures by $2 million. Comptroller Sheri Ray sent an email…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking the Quincy City Council to approve a proposed ordinance that allows officers to impound and tow motor vehicles for multiple violations at the owner’s expense, with a $200 administrative fee to be required before the vehicle is released. Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, explained…
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CANTON, Mo. — The trial for a Canton man charged with first-degree murder after he reportedly shot his wife as they fought in their home in October 2023 has been set for October 2025 in Adair County. Adam Wolf, 48, appeared with defense attorney Jeff Becker on Dec. 5 before Circuit Judge Frederick Paul Tucker…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Penn., sold 94.83 acres at 1190 915 E. in Mount…
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Matthew C. Schroder, 39, last known address of 4700 block of Lynnwood Court in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary, stealing and driving on a revoked license. Schroder is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime…
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