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QUINCY — The American Heart Association (AHA) recently recognized Blessing Hospital with three honors for the stroke care it provides – including, for the first time, the Get with the Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award. The Stroke Rural Recognition award honors select providers for their work to continuously improve stroke care and overcome unique…
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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. Charles Taylor and Denise Taylor of Quincy sold a lot in Barry to Barry Township for…
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Joseph Dean Kelly, 36, of Industry, IL, formerly of Carthage, passed away early on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home in Industry. Joe was born on October 4, 1988, in Carthage, IL. He was the son of Tony Kelly and Kathey Althoff. He graduated from Carthage High School in 2006. Joe loved to play…
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QUINCY — Mayor Linda Moore told Muddy River News that the back and forth between the Quincy Public Library Board and its Executive Director is like a “seven-year itch”. The mayor’s comments came during an exclusive interview with MRN ‘s “Minutes With the Mayor” podcast just three days after a special meeting where the QPL…
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Fire safety is a critical aspect of both personal and public safety, ensuring that lives, property, and resources are protected from the devastating effects of fire. Whether in residential buildings, commercial properties, or industrial settings, understanding and implementing fire safety measures is not only a legal requirement but also a moral obligation to protect lives.…
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The moment a person steps through the doors of a casino, the environment has been shaping him or her all along, whether he or she realizes it or not. The lights, layout, noise-even the atmosphere is all deliberate. Casino design’s not merely about looking fancy or rich. A well-honed mental game designed to up ease,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance call involving a gunshot victim near the intersection of Marion County Road 437 and US Highway MM Tuesday morning. According to the report, neither subject involved in the incident suffered from a gunshot wound and there were no firearms involved at the…
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The connection between people and nature is changing through electric bikes. These machines are made using strong motors and smart models, which allow them to reach places that could not be reached using the machines, meaning that they have benefited some hidden landscapes these machines could not reach before, and that could only be reached…
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Minnie L. Johnson, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:35 p.m. in her home. Minnie was born on July 26, 1933 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of Carl and Jessie Pankey Brown. Minnie dedicated her life to caring for others, building a meaningful career as a caregiver at several facilities…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — John Wood Community College will host a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) informational meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, July 28, at its Southeast Education Center, 39637 260th Ave. The meeting is open to individuals interested in enrolling in CNA courses offered at the Southeast Education Center this fall. Attendees will have the opportunity…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Clarity Healthcare will celebrate National Health Center Week Sunday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 9, with a series of events giving back to the community. The annual recognition week highlights the essential role centers like Clarity Healthcare play in providing equal opportunity for health care while saving lives and health care costs…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, July 22, 2025 The older a person gets, the more ground rules that are required … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,350 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you noticed how things change as you get older? If you say you haven’t, you are either not “that…
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QUINCY — Diabetes affects 352,000 children and adolescents younger than age 20, or 35 per 10,000 young people. Managing juvenile diabetes requires guidance and support from the adults in youngsters’ lives, including their teachers. The Blessing Diabetes Center now offers the online “Diabetes Care in Schools” program to help area teachers, administrators and other school…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. – A Perry woman made her first virtual appearance in Ralls County Circuit Court Monday and entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Court records show 19-year-old Cherish Jade Maxwell-Riley, 19, was referred to a public defender and will make another appearance for…
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QUINCY — Mayor Linda Moore started off Monday’s City Council Meeting by asking the public to be patient in response to the news of Quincy Public Library Director Kathleen Helsabeck’s administrative leave. “It is a private personnel matter,” Moore said. “I would encourage everyone to let this play out between the Library Board and the…
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Javionna C. Smith, 26, of Quincy for FTA-DWLS at 530 Broadway. Lodged 178Wyatt W. Weatherby, 19, of Camden for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Improper Lane Usage at 3rd and Locust. NTA 136Melissa L. Dailey, 47, of Quincy for Disobey Traffic Sign at 30th and Broadway. NTA 101Marissa N. Bauer, 27, of Quincy for Operating…
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QUINCY — Justin W. Hyer, 43, last known address in the 800 block of E. 1900th St., Liberty, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth with intent to deliver. Hyer is 6 ft. 2 in. tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you know where this week’s fugitive can…
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Meet Cleo and Clem, a sweet bonded pair of sisters looking for their forever home—together! These lovely ladies are almost 6 years old and as beautiful as they are loving. Cleo is a stunning Siamese with mesmerizing blue eyes. She’s independent and graceful, happiest when perched on a sunny cat tree or bird-watching from the window. Clem, her…
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Charlotte F. Craven, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 18, 2025 in her home. She was born on April 14, 1934 in Quincy the daughter of Charles & Elvira (Ording) Heintz. She married Dale W. Craven on August 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on January 30, 2020. Charlotte was a lifelong…
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Rosemarie A. Ghidara, age 79, of Quincy, passed away to her heavenly reward on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:30 pm in Sunset Home after a lengthy battle with dementia. Rosmarie was born on September 14, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Jerry Fojtik and Lottie Koziol. Rosemarie grew up on the southwest side…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists say the spotted lanternfly (SLF) might appear in Missouri this summer. MU Extension and Lincoln University urban entomologist Emily Althoff says SLF recently was found in Illinois. “It’s knocking at our door,” says Althoff in a press release. First detected in the U.S. in 2014, SLF has…
Read Full Article The value of pro sports franchises are exploding across the United States. Look no further than the recent sales of the NBA’s Boston Celtics ($6.1 billion) and Los Angeles Lakers ($10 billion), or the attempted partial-stake sale of the New York Giants, who are hoping for their own $10 billion valuation. With teams across a…
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