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QUINCY — Don’t say he’s retiring. Jeff Mays, 72, has spent 45 years in public service, but just because he’s stepping down at the end of February from his position as the director of administrative services for the City of Quincy doesn’t mean he’s finished working. He said after Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting that…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council will vote on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to approve an ordinance that calls for making $2.384 million in cuts to the 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget. The Finance Committee, which met an hour before the City Council met on Monday night, voted to send the amended budget to the full City…
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Meet Miller, an adorable 11-month-old Shepherd mix with striking green eyes that will steal your heart! This playful and loving pup is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to join his forever home. Miller is full of energy, affection, loves to explore, and has a heart of gold.…
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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 Joyce I. Jacobs Trust of Warsaw sold a residence at 510 N. 19th in Hamilton to…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 Not to mention some zombies and vampires … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,173 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have vowed to return to local movie theaters on a regular basis in 2025. Watching first-run films in the comfort of our living room…
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Controlling crime, expanding education options and cutting taxes will be the top priorities for Missouri, new Gov. Mike Kehoe said in his inauguration speech. The brief speech, delivered before a crowd gathered on a cold, sunny day outside the Missouri Capitol, also traced the Republican’s journey from a north St. Louis home led by a…
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Ian Havermale, 38, homeless on a Kankakee County warrant for FTA – possession of a stolen vehicle and an additional City OV charge of cheating at 3809 Broadway. Lodged and NTA 122Justine M. Lain, 24, Hannibal, Mo., for fighting in the 2700 block of Chestnut. NTA 151Kaylee D.R. Cain, 28, Quincy for fighting in the…
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Joyce A. Peters, age 90, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 10, 1934, in Quincy, to Vern and Rosalia (Rakers) Zimmerman. Joyce married Theodore “Ted” Peters on April 11, 1964, in St. John Catholic Church, and he preceded her in death on April…
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Edward George Schuering, age 90, passed away in Saint Louis, Missouri on January 9, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1934 to George and Florence (Hoffman) Schuering in Quincy, Illinois. He married Carolyn Ann (Belker) Schuering on May 4, 1957 in Quincy’s St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. She preceded him in death in March…
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QUINCY — A Camp Point man pled guilty Monday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court to second-degree murder in an August 2023 shooting death, and when he receives his sentence next month, it will be capped at 15 years. Wyond Bynum Jr., 19, appeared before Circuit Judge Holly Henze on Monday afternoon with Mark Taylor…
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Donna Mae Curley, age 74, of Quincy, died on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in her home. Donna was born on August 27, 1950 in Quincy, a daughter of Donald and Mary Frame Powell. On April 30, 1976 she married Edward Curley Jr. in Palmyra, MO. He survives. Donna was a devoted homemaker…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy and John Wood Community College’s capital credit refunds were part of the cooperative’s recent distribution of approximately $500,000 in capital credits for the remainder of 2002 and 85 percent of 2003. In a press release, Adams Electric’s general manager Jim Thompson said, “Capital credits are an integral part of…
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Outdoor enthusiasts know the importance of staying hydrated on their adventures. Whether you’re hiking, biking, or trekking through rough terrain, the right water bottle can make or break your experience. Enter the Platypus SoftBottle—a flexible, lightweight, and versatile hydration solution that’s been making waves in the outdoor community. But is it as good as it…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy is holding a contest for the community to submit photos for possible inclusion on its new website. Submitted photos can be in color or black and white and feature landscapes, architecture, sports, still life, events, objects or activities in Quincy. The chosen photos must be in JPEG format and…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 524 students earned academic degrees following the Fall 2024 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 312 graduates, including 44 recipients of the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) and 268 traditional undergraduate degree recipients. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently was designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield, which highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, patient-focused bariatric care. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally recognized for demonstrating expertise in delivering better patient outcomes. To achieve this designation, facilities must meet rigorous quality…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 For the record, I’m still upset about that 1969 English report. See Thought No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,172 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Do you have that one word you always have trouble spelling correctly? Or two? Or three? Or…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — David Wasinger says the life lessons he developed as a kid growing up in Hannibal will influence the decisions he makes as the next lieutenant governor of Missouri. Wasinger, 61, will be sworn into office by Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell, both graduates of Hannibal High School, during Monday’s inauguration…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department determined a space heater caused a house fire on the city’s south side Sunday night. Just after 10:30 p.m., QFD responded to a house fire at 600 Madison. There were no residents in the house as fire was coming from the first and second floors. Crews deployed a line…
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QUINCY — New data published earlier this week shows nearly 40 percent of households in Adams County are struggling to afford housing, childcare, food, transportation and healthcare costs. It’s one of the key findings in the 2024 Community Needs Assessment, a comprehensive analysis of the well-being of Adams County residents published every three years since…
Read Full Article 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. Harley D. Miller of Pleasant Hill sold a residence and lot at 102 Fourth Street in…
Read Full Article Robert Ellison, 36, Quincy for suspended registration, driving on revoked and no insurance. Lodged NTA Ellison was lodged on an FTA warrant out of Pike Co. for petition to revoke for DUI. 147Arthur Nunn, 921 S. 10th reports the theft of a dark blue Roadmaster bicycle from the rear of 320 Spring St. between 12-24…
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Heather and Stephen Casner sat across from the loan officer in the fall of 2022, a stack of papers between them. The building they were trying to buy — a 21-room, one-story motel in rural Anna, Illinois — was overflowing with trash and would need a complete overhaul before they could reopen it as a…
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