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The Missouri State Highway Patrol has implemented a change to the preliminary online traffic crash and boat/drowning incident reports in which the names of involved parties will no longer be posted online. The patrol said in a press release that it recently was notified of scam incidents across the state targeting motor vehicle crash victims…
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Jim “Ole Man” Krutmeier, 77, of rural Camp Point, IL, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home. Born September 10, 1947, in Quincy, IL, Jim was the son of Bud and Dorothy A. Dedert Krutmeier. He first married Ellen Aldridge. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1992. He…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Cancer Center has again earned accreditation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey. Blessing Hospital has held CoC accreditation since 1966. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards,…
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QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff’s deputies made their second sex offender in a week as part of a roundup of those who were found to be out of compliance. Dalton E. Stockdale, 27, who lives in the 4300 block of Roberts St. south of Quincy, was arrested Wednesday morning. He is lodged in the Adams…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Richie and Natalie Evans of Quincy at 9:57 p.m. Oct. 26, 2024.A boy was born to Derek and Hilary Wells of Quincy at 4:57 p.m. Oct. 27, 2024.A girl was born to Ryan and Jacey Runge at 2:57 p.m. Oct. 28, 2024.A baby was born to Matthew and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Theatre Department’s upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy about family ties and the resilience of the human spirit by Beth Henley, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8-9 and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the Mabee Little Theatre. Tickets are…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension horticulturists are fielding questions about plants that are blooming and leafing out of season. MU Extension horticulturist Debi Kelly, who serves as the state extension Master Gardener coordinator, says she’s noticed many social media postings about spring-blooming flowers and shrubs, especially irises and lilacs, budding and blooming in…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 And then there’s Megan Thee Stallion and Marilyn Manson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,106 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Not too long ago, The Daily Dirt divulged the late Kirk Douglas was actually born Issur Danielovitch Demsky, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants.…
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QUINCY — With a voter turnout rate above 70 percent, Adams County residents showed up en masse this Election Day to exercise their right to vote in the general election. Some were more hopeful than others, but the overall mood of the day was that people were tired of today’s political climate. Unity was what…
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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. Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 102 E. Quincy in Pleasant Hill…
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OZARK — U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley won a second term on Tuesday, cruising to victory over a well-financed rival in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to statewide office since 2018. Hawley led Marine veteran Lucas Kunce 52% to 45% when the Associated Press called the race at 9:30 p.m. “They said they were going…
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Missouri’s next governor will be Mike Kehoe, a Republican who cruised to victory Tuesday night over Democrat Crystal Quade. The Associated Press called the race at 8:30 p.m. with 22% of precincts reporting and Kehoe leading Quade 52% to 46%. “Our victory tonight, it’s a win for our cops, our firefighters, our farmers, and our…
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ST. LOUIS — Abortions rights will be enshrined in the Missouri Constitution, after voters on Tuesday overturned the state’s near-total ban. The Associated Press called the race at 10:30 p.m. with Amendment 3 winning 54% to 46%. “We did not accept this nightmare thrust upon us,” said Tori Schafer, deputy director for policy and campaigns…
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Jaylin L. Raymond, 21, 918 Washington for Malicious Mischief at 600 1/2 Elm. NTA 178Richard D. Whitaker, 53, 2437 Sharon Dr. for Stealing at 2511 Dennis Dr. NTA 101Tarae Gates, 20, Quincy for Fighting. 169Haley Prewitt, 27, Quincy for Fighting. 169Christian Tapia, 31, Quncy for Suspended Reg., Uninsured Vehicle, Obstructing Justice and Resisting Arrest. 126Rebecca…
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Missouri State Rep. Greg Sharpe (R-Ewing), has been re-elected for another two years. Sharpe, who defeated Democrat Melissa Jo Viloria, has been representing Northeast Missouri for six years. Sharpe said he is thankful for the people in his district, “I’m very grateful to the voters of my district who put me back in, and so…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Bushnell teen will be sentenced for the death of his father on Jan. 14 after entering a plea agreement with the McDonough County State’s Attorney’s Office. Davin Purden, 19, appeared with attorney Kurt Dittmer on Monday afternoon in McDonough County District Court before Circuit Judge Heidi Benson to plead guilty to…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Donte Clausell, 36, of Quincy was sentenced on Oct. 31 by U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, to six years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Lawless also sentenced Clausell to one year in prison, to be served consecutively to his other sentence, for violating his supervised release.…
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Terrill D. Phillips, 45, last known address of 200 block of Lind in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery to a peace officer. Phillips is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 187 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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Karen Louise Shires Davidson, age 84, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the home of her daughter in Bloomington, Illinois. Karen was born on April 15, 1940, on the family farm in Ewing, Missouri, a daughter of Roscoe and Genevieve Herzog Shires. She had been married to Lester E. Gaus,…
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Mildred “Millie” L. Barry, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 1:44 am Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Millie was born March 25, 1949, in Quincy, IL to Al and Marie (Ott) Meissen. Millie was married to Jerry Barry for 11 years before they parted ways. Jerry preceded her in death…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fireworks explosion that injured two people on Sunday. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded Sunday to the area of 2700 Ill. 104, east of Liberty, for an explosion. A preliminary investigation revealed a 34-year-old male and an 18-year-old female were injured due…
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