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PERRY, Mo. — After 25 years of helping others at a job he considered to be one of the most satisfying, John Nemes, former chief of the Marion and Ralls County Ambulance Districts (MCAD), decided last fall it was time to retire. Nemes was honored March 28 at a retirement party at The Junction restaurant,…
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Mark Kent Sibbing, age 75, of Quincy, died on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 7:02 pm, after a short stay at Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. Mark was born on July 16, 1949, a son of Earl Phillip and Rosalie Jansen Sibbing. On March 3, 1972, he married Mary Ann Jennings in Quincy. She survives.…
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Brandon M. Wegs, 39, last known address of 3800 block of S. 36th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence. He also is wanted by a neighboring county for driving on a suspended license. Wegs is 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He…
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CANTON, Mo. — Karen Voss and Brian Munzlinger will be seated as commissioners for the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) at its April 14 meeting at Culver-Stockton College in Canton. Voss was elected by the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District board at its March 4 meeting. She serves as the chief financial officer at Ursa Farmers…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County (ABC) will hold its annual “Night at the Races” event Saturday, April 26, at the KC Hall in Mount Sterling. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the first race commencing at 7 p.m. Attendees can expect a lineup of 10 televised races. An official race program will…
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Meet Zeus, a handsome two-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a striking black-and-white coat and a heart as big as his name! This sweet, affectionate boy is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to find a family to share his love with. Zeus is the perfect combination of playful…
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Longtime area sportscaster Steve Looten has put together a compilation of quotes from athletes and other notables to inspire you or at least make you think a bit. He chats with fellow author Ron Kinscherf. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children is planning a number of events throughout the area in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. A number of local businesses will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the agency. Advocacy Network for Children has two programs — CASA (Court Appointed Special…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will be site of “Minecraft at the Museum” from 1 to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5, to celebrate the release of “A Minecraft Movie.” This event will bring the world of Minecraft to life, offering a multi-disciplinary educational experience for museum guests. “Most people don’t realize Minecraft is based…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, March 31, 2025 Rod the Mod anchors our listing, and yes, I know, that is not a surprise to many … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,244 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we wind up our look at the top albums of the 1970s, unveiling our…
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QUINCY — A “girl dinner” is a romantically pathetic spread of whatever can be gathered quickly, effortlessly and economically. My version typically consists of a cheese stick, a few handfuls of trail mix, a clementine, a couple slices of turkey, 17 mini rice cakes and a granola bar. Bon appétit. So when Chef Vanessa Hall,…
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On this episode of Muddy River Gems brought to you by Dot Foods, we’ll go arrowhead collecting with the master. Going down dirt roads, walking through creeks, we introduce you to a man with an eye for the ancient.
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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. Bruce W. Walker and Susan A. Walker of Lincoln sold a residence at 1307 Edinburgh Drive…
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Markahl R. Humphrey, 20, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 33rd and Broadway. NTA 101James R. Ruxlow, 89, of Quincy for Stop Sign Violation at 28th and College. NTA 101Jeffrey D. Willingham, 62, of Quincy for FTA-Criminal Damage to Property at his address. Lodged 130Georgina R. Tilton, 30, of Quincy for City OV…
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A bill in the Missouri Senate’s education committee concerning religion in the classroom has senators, faith-based leaders and school advocates at odds. If passed, Senate Bill 594 would require classrooms to display a poster of at least 11 inches by 14 inches with the Ten Commandments in “large, easily readable font” beginning Jan. 1, 2026.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — American rapper, singer and songwriter Snoop Dogg will perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, Aug. 13. “We are excited to bring Snoop Dogg back to Springfield and the Illinois State Fair,” Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello II said in a press release. “We know from past experience…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to help put on Project Graduation for the Hannibal High School Class of 2025. The parents of the senior class are the hosts of the party each year. For each of her children, Anna Lemon has served as a chairperson of the event. With…
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QUINCY — As many as 40 percent of people with depression can find no relief for their condition. “These are patients who experience feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness,” Olivia Patterson, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with Blessing Health System, said in a press release. “They’ve tried multiple conventional antidepressants and experienced no relief.” For…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 30, 2025 I truly wish I had been able to see Meat Loaf in concert. Al Green, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,243 of The Daily Dirt 1. Musically speaking, the 1970s produced some of the rock era’s most spectacular albums. I think we…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp will hold an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, as part of its Spring Fling event. Children will meet in front of Dixon Lodge and then be divided into three age groups — 5 years old and under, ages 6-10 and ages 11-16 — for the…
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Very little has been said about the Trump administration’s order to pull the plug on the Voice of America (VOA) operations on March 15. Elon Musk dismissed the organization, founded during World War II, as no longer relevant and too liberal. Listen to VOA World Service’s last programming content to judge for yourself (until our government…
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