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QUINCY — Clarity Healthcare, a leading community mental health center in Illinois, recently was designated as a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC). This designation is announced alongside the news that Illinois was selected as one of 10 new states to join the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program. “We are incredibly excited for this opportunity to…
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Macomb Area Chamber executive director completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
MACOMB, Ill. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recently announced that Lauren Merritt, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, has completed her first year at the Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Midwest Institute in Madison, Wis. “Institute…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Evening Kiwanis Club will hold a free tricycle race for children ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, July 6, during National Tom Sawyer Days. Children may choose to ride either a tricycle or Big Wheel, but families must provide their own tricycle/Big Wheel for the event. Registration will begin at…
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QUINCY — Hanh Dade of SIU Center for Family Medicine has been recognized as Employee of the Month for June. Hanh is a certified medical assistant and a team member since 2004 at the Quincy location. As a CMA, Hanh’s role in the clinic is to perform clinical duties and responsibilities to provide health care…
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QUINCY — A former deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, found guilty by an Adams County jury in May of two battery felonies, was sentenced Thursday afternoon to 48 months of probation and no additional jail time. Cody R. Shaffer, 31, of Loraine was found guilty of aggravated domestic battery by strangulation, a Class 2…
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I would definitely need more room than my Kia could offer … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 989 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next big thing? You might want to get acquainted with something called “CarJitsu”. It’s when two combatants grapple jujitsu style — but inside a car, utilizing seat…
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QUINCY — Just after 3 a.m. Friday, Quincy Fire Department responded to 900 Klondike Road for a reported of a stove on fire. Responding units included Engine Company #5, Engine Company #2, Incident Commander, and Engine Company #4. Engine Company #5 arrived on scene first and reported no smoke or flames visible at the one…
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James Fleer, 63, of Quincy for Fail to Yield.Lucas Brooks, 26, of Quincy for Fail to Yield.Cortney Powell, 24, of Quincy for Speeding.Lindsey Schmidt, 31, of Quincy for Improper Backing.Jonathan Cockrum, 32, of Quincy for DWLS.Austin Andrews, 18, of Quincy for Seat Belt Driver.Lonnie Stamper, 50, of Jerseyville for Speeding.Grant Duncan, 20, of O’Fallon for…
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QUINCY — Midwest Monster Promotions will present Slozzfest 2024 on Saturday, July 6, at the State Street Theater, 434 S. Eighth. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with music beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for all ages. Make plans to attend and hear the music of:
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation arrested Austin L. Rodhouse, 30, of Pleasant Hill Thursday for numerous domestic violence and sex related offenses. On May 8, ISP initiated an investigation into Domestic Violence and Criminal Sexual Abuse after being notified that a victim was at a local hospital. As…
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And I’m still convinced Tina Turner in “Ghost” would have been legendary … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 988 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always thought it must have been incredibly interesting what probably went on behind the scenes of some of our most iconic films. Here are a handful…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Kevin Henson and Makailia Uhland of Quincy at 5:07 p.m. June 6, 2024.A boy was born to Matthew and Emily Havens of Colchester at 11:43 a.m. June 8, 2024.A girl was born to Zachary and Paige Pfeiffer of Hannibal, Mo., at 1:35 p.m. June 11, 2024.A girl was…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has been selected as one of 62 organizations nationwide to receive a 2024-25 Big Read grant. The $20,000 grant will support a community reading program centered on “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak, exploring this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts…
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On his “Frankie Say” podcast, brought to you by A&B Properties, Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Steve and Billie Goodwin about their new restaurant “Maestro’s”, opening in Downtown Quincy in July. The longtime Tiramisu employees look to honor their former boss, Roberto Stellino, by opening their own Italian eatery. Maestro’s will be at 938 Maine,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has selected Amy Crawford as the new area engineer for Adair, Schuyler, Scotland, Knox, Clark and Lewis counties, serving as an extension to the district office in Hannibal. In this role, Crawford will serve as MoDOT’s primary point of contact in the north area of the…
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MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers will can celebrate their independence with the roar of engines during the annual Independence Day Weekend Tractor Pull at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 30. This tractor pull features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. with pulling action beginning at 3…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Biosecurity should be top of mind for those who show animals at county and state fairs, especially in the case of swine. University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Cory Bromfield said she’s noticed less concern overall about African swine fever (ASF) among pork producers and those who show pigs. She calls it “ASF…
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday narrowed the scope of a federal bribery law prosecutors have relied on in their cases against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and several of his allies convicted of bribing him. A jury last spring found those allies – former lobbyists and executives for electric utility Commonwealth Edison –…
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To the citizens of Quincy and Adams County, thank you. You are amazing. The love we felt from the community for both the Gem City Concert Series country (May 20-21) and rock (June 21-22) weekends was, hands down, more than we could have ever expected. You came out in droves, brought the house down, supported our…
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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. The estate of Marlene Halfpap of Quincy sold a residence at 103 W. Edwards in Payson…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board met Wednesday night and did some budgetary house cleaning to wrap up the fiscal year that ends June 30. The board approved an amended 2023-24 budget to finish with $98.8 million in revenues and $93.5 million in expenses. The $5.3 million fiscal year end surplus means the district now…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Planning Design Studio is inching closer toward completing a Riverview Park Master Plan. Andrew Franke, the St. Louis-based landscape architecture firm’s principal architect, led the second public meeting at Hannibal’s City Hall on the planning process for a master plan that would help restore the nearly 100-year-old park to its former glory.…
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LIMA, Ill. — The driver of a motorcycle was critically injured on Wednesday night after colliding with a deer near Lima. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at approximately 5:06 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, to a single vehicle traffic crash at the intersection of East 500th and North 2900th Avenue. The driver of a…
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