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Nicholas K. Meyers, 33, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 112/147Ashten E. Dietrich, 30, of Quincy for FTA OV Trespassing X 2 at 100 Broadway St. Lodged 120Charles M. Dawson Jr., 72, of Meredosia for Failure to Yield Private Drive at N. 33rd St. to N. 36th St. on…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy recently announced this year’s finalist for the Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award, annually given to a person who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. This year’s finalists are Jack Freiburg, Rev. Orville Jones and Jim Mentesti. The winner will be announced…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is hosting the annual Baccalaureate-Senior Retrospective through May 17, with a gallery reception from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The QU Senior Art Retrospective features a comprehensive showing of works in a variety of…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy announced its selections Thursday for the royal court of Dogwood Festival weekend. The four winners were: Serving as royal court escorts will be: Joining the royal court and walking in the parade are: The crowned winners will ride in the Dogwood Parade on Saturday, May 3, in vehicles provided by Gem City Ford. The royal court will walk in…
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QUINCY — The Adams County CEO Class of 2025 will hold its end-of-the-year Trade Show from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at the Atrium Hotel on Third at 201 S. Third. The open house-style event is free and open to the public. CEO students will be showcasing their personal businesses each started…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire on the city’s south side early Friday morning. MRN’s Aspen Gengenbacher was on the scene and reported the fire at 311 S. 14th started just before 4 a.m. Five QFD engines responded to the call. No one was injured. Officials say a woman in her…
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QUINCY — A historical plaque was unveiled Thursday morning at the former Lincoln School building on the corner of 10th and Spring in an event coordinated by Blessing Health System in collaboration with the Adams County Bicentennial Commission. Lincoln was Quincy’s only school dedicated to Black students, and the building was later sold to Blessing…
Read Full Article Jerrontay Dawson, 21, of Quincy for Interfering and Fleeing on foot. 113Alfonso E. Jackson, 46, of Quincy for Possession of Meth and FTA Trespassing. Lodged 108William R. Carter, 28, of Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 135Grace Franco Meza, 20, of Quincy for Wrong Way On One Way and No Valid Driver’s License. 144
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Program will host the fifth annual QU Honor Jazz Band Festival on Friday, April 25, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at 17th and Seminary Road. Area high school musicians were selected through a competitive process to participate in the event. Participating students will perform in a jazz…
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QUINCY — The buzzword on Thursday at the annual spring Kohl Wholesale Spring Food Show was “interaction.” “I really enjoy the interaction and getting to know the needs of our customers,” said Jeff Lindsay, regional sales director for the Alpha Bakery Company in Waukee, Iowa. “That is always important.” The Kohl food shows, which have gained…
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QUINCY – The former Steak n Shake location at 3819 Broadway is being transformed into another burger and ice cream franchise. A spokesperson confirmed to Muddy River News Thursday that Freddy’s, a fast food restaurant that specializes in frozen custard and steakburgers, will open at that location in mid-August. Steak n Shake closed in Quincy…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital recently earned accreditation from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) for the hospital’s specialty pharmacy. URAC promotes health care quality by setting standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management in collaboration with an array of stakeholders and industry experts. Blessing opened its specialty pharmacy inside…
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QUINCY — New classes are coming to Quincy High School and the Early Childhood and Family Center and the amended school schedule was passed. At Wednesday’s Quincy School Board meeting, the board agreed unanimously to adopt new courses for both Quincy High School and Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center. At QHS, there will be an…
Read Full Article Bobbi L. Mercer, 42, of Fowler for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration at 14th and State. NTA 128Hunter A. Maas, 19, of Quincy for Speeding at 14th and Vermont. NTA 128Brayden Bier reports his 2012 Hyundai entered and property stolen in the 800 block of North 3rd on 4/22.Joseph E. Mefford, 30, of…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network staff will have a flag raising to mark Donate Life Month in front of Blessing Hospital at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25. The father of an organ recipient, a Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network representative and a Blessing…
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QUINCY — City Card Show is expanding its 2025 schedule with three additional events for collectors, dealers and hobbyists. Each show will feature 40-plus tables, hundreds of collectors and a selection of sports cards, Pokémon, memorabilia and more. All shows will be held at the Knights of Columbus. Admission is free, and kids attending will…
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QUINCY — Nonprofit educational institutions and organizations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri are invited to apply for project funding to advance education and innovation in the field of production agriculture. Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded through a new Community Foundation program, “AgForward,” made possible by the Bob W. Richter Endowment…
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QUINCY — It’s common to appreciate the paint job, the model and what is under the hood when admiring cars. The upholstery often times can be glossed over. Some may not even notice it. But not after Chuck Hagan gets his hands on it. “You have to be an artist to do this,” said Hagan,…
Read Full Article Darion G. Hogan, 30, of 401 Quincy for Domestic Battery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at his residence. Lodged 162Terrance D. Horton, 23, of Vandalia, Mo., for Phelps Co.-FTA Burglary, Adams Co. Felon Possession of Firearm and a new charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm in the 1600 block of Jersey. Lodged260/153/104Christina Johnson-Riley,…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) and the Quincy Public Library (QPL) are partnering to provide free specialized bus training for library staff in preparation for its new mobile library. The training, funded through a Noncredit Workforce Training Initiative grant from the Illinois Community College Board, is part of a broader initiative to upskill…
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QUINCY — A Vandalia, Mo. man was arrested Monday afternoon in Quincy on a series of outstanding warrants, including Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Detectives from the Quincy Police Department had been looking for Terrance Horton on an outstanding Adams County warrant for Possession of Firearm by a Felon and FTA-Aggravated Battery, as…
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Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips head to The Patio to get the full tour of this iconic Quincy landmark from owners Ryan Tanner and Jay Krottinger. And what exactly is a Chambong? SEE Quincy brings you Taste of the Town.
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QUINCY — Director of Planning and Development Jason Parrott made a presentation to the Quincy City Council on Monday night showing the history of how much money the food and beverage tax has created since it was first implemented in May 2020. The tax is due to expire next month, and Parrott’s presentation showed how…
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QUINCY — Does the city need to pay interest when borrowing from itself? The Finance Committee said no during Monday’s night’s meeting before the regular City Council meeting, agreeing that an interest-free transfer will be fine. It recommended transferring $4 million from the city’s $6 million general fund balance to the water and sewage fund…
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