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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery is presenting in June several works by artist Preston Jackson, a world-renowned painter and sculptor. Jackson’s work explores themes of the human condition through the lens of histories and ecologies. The gallery exhibit will feature large canvases paintings of African animals, showcasing their strength, power and beauty as…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The 36th annual Timewell Lions Toy and Antique Tractor Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, at the old Timewell School and Gym. Nine dealers from Illinois, Iowa and Missouri will be in attendance and will have toy tractors, combines, semi-trucks, construction toys, custom toys, hot wheels and various other items.…
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GALENA, Mo. — Compared to other parts of the agricultural community, graziers of cattle depend less on fossil fuel and more on solar energy to turn a natural resource like grass into a sellable commodity, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg. Graziers can save on operating expenses and provide quality feed to meet…
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Although the overall crypto market has recently pulled back, the price of Bitcoin has fallen from its high point, and the volatility of mainstream currencies such as DOGE and XRP has intensified, this is prompting more and more investors to rethink the importance of “stable income”. In such a market, a crypto profit method that…
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QUINCY — Mayor Linda Moore has made her selections for the people who she wants to lead and be members of committees to work on a pair of projects she pushed for during her mayoral campaign. Moore has created a “Strategic Task Force on Housing” and a “Sports Commission.” Each committee includes members and some…
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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. Katherine Wilson of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 102 W. Clinton in Pleasant Hill to…
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Patricia “Pat” Wells, 69, of Quincy, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Patricia “Pat” was born February 28, 1956, in Springfield, IL to Francis and Vivian (Wewers) Duffy. She was married to Kenneth “Rodney” Wells on November 27, 1976, at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy, IL. He…
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I am an old Quincyan from way back who now lives out of state. I followed the Bradley Yohn case at the time and recently was listening to a podcast called “Things Like This Don’t Happen To Us.” I was amazed at Yohn’s legal strategy which was delay, delay, delay, act like the court system…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Clarity Healthcare mobile clinic is a special vehicle equipped to meet people in need of medical care. Clarity, a federally qualified health center, and Loaves and Fishes, an outreach program that serves hot meals to people in need, have partnered to contact more than 200 unhoused people since March 2024. Cindy Epperson,…
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Kristine L. Perrine, 54, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th and Chestnut. NTA 184James E. Gay, 80, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Operate Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration and Driving on Suspended License. NTA 173Lashanda R. Louis, 45, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm, Aggravated Battery- Elderly…
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Government officials are preparing to close streets in downtown Chicago ahead of next month’s NASCAR race, funded in part by state taxpayers. The $55.2 billion Illinois budget signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday includes $5 million to Chicago for costs associated with operating expenses for NASCAR races July 5 and 6. State Sen. Don…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Robert Koehn, 3rd Ward Council Member, brought the issue of fireworks to the floor for the third time at Tuesday night’s Hannibal City Council meeting. “This was a subject that’s come up again … It’s come up twice for discussion and been tabled both times,” Koehn said. “We owe it to the…
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Ashley talks to Mayor Linda Moore about the improvements being made to the nuisance abatement program, the new committees that will work on housing and sports tourism and recognized QPD’s new accreditation. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
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Nicholas L. Trenter, 40, last known address in the 800 block of Jersey in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for delivery of methamphetamine. Trenter is 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 243 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
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QUINCY — In observance of Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, the City of Quincy and other Quincy services will operate on the following schedule: Quincy City Hall and Central Services will both be closed Thursday, June 19, and will reopen with regular hours on Friday, June 20. Quincy Transit Lines garbage collection will operate on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The bridge rehabilitation project on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal has been completed, and the bridge is now open and restored to one lane of traffic in each direction. Traffic will continue to be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Piecemakers Quilt Guild will present “Stitches in Time,” a quilt show in celebration of Hancock County’s Bicentennial, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 4 at First Christian Church, 701 Wabash. Admission is free. The quilts to be displayed over the church pews…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Industrial Development Company (HIDC) has approved a $15,000 loan to Jones Machining Company LLC, a precision machine shop based in Palmyra, to help owner Leighton Jones buy additional materials and increase capacity for larger, more complex projects as the business scales to meet growing demand. Jones Machining’s loan was made…
Read Full Article Real estate has long been one of the most trusted and rewarding forms of investment. From owning land to flipping homes, the property market is known for its ability to generate wealth and provide security. But in today’s fast-changing world—driven by technology, remote work, and environmental concerns—real estate is evolving faster than ever before.In this…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County’s annual meeting will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 22, in the Stained Glass Gallery of the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The business portion of the meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. followed by a tour of the museum’s construction…
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Picture this: you’re sitting at your desk with PDF documents all over the place, each one holding important information that you’ll need to complete your project. The clock is ticking, and the last thing you want is to spend hours trying to merge these files into one document. Thankfully, the days of struggling with complex…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will hold its History Happy Hour on Thursday, June 19. Steven Belko from John Wood Community College will present “The Inauguration of the Imperial Presidency: Lincoln’s Abuse of the War Powers, a constitutional and legal assessment of the Civil War from the Union perspective.” The Civil…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Poison hemlock, a plant that can kill livestock, is flowering and setting seed now in much of Missouri. While early control is recommended, it still can be managed with spot treatments or mowing, says Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension weed scientist. Poison hemlock is one of the first pasture weeds to…
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The forthcoming launch of Hollywood Casino Joliet’s new land-based facility is a triumph for entertainment seekers. It’s also shaping up to be a serious economic catalyst for the entire region. Scheduled to open its doors to the public on August 11, pending final regulatory approval, this state-of-the-art destination is arriving six months ahead of schedule.…
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