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QUINCY — Although the population has remained stagnant, the demographics of Quincy have changed a great deal over the last 25 years. And the City of Quincy has not examined its bus routes during that time. Marty Stegeman, director of Quincy Transit Lines, said that was the purpose for bringing in a consultant to host…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Laura Berry, who lives at River Bluff Senior Apartments in Hannibal, hopes to see a decrease in her utility bill this year after workers from Northeast Community Action Corporation spent their morning weatherizing her home. Berry’s apartment is one of 40 units at River Bluff Senior Apartments to receive new smoke detectors,…
Read Full Article Stephen J. McCune, 40, Quincy, for bicycles obey traffic laws and fleeing on foot at 8th and Sycamore. NTA. 173Stacee M. Wilkins, 28, Quincy, on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance in the 1700 block of Broadway. Lodged. 161Erik J. Torres Ramirez, 41, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 1000 block of Melodie…
Read Full Article SHELBYVILLE, Mo. — A Shelbyville, Mo., man has been arrested for sodomy and rape and is in the Macon County Jail. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control arrested Faren J. Lindsey, 46, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, for three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of statutory rape and one count…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Herald-Whig, once a daily newspaper with the largest circulation in a 100-mile radius, recently told its rural subscribers it will reduce its printing schedule to twice a week. Citing rising fuel, postage and delivery costs, the e-mailed notice said the company would eliminate its Tuesday, Thursday and Friday editions in the rural…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. – Culver-Stockton College will honor eight people for their contributions to the campus and community during a banquet at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center on campus as part of the college’s homecoming weekend activities. Steve Oslica (’80), president of the C-SC Alumni Board, will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund program will accept applications for assistance until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. ILHAF provides up to $60,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners which is paid directly to the servicer, taxing body or other approved entity. Funds may be used for: The ILHAF is a federally…
Read Full Article Ashley gets you ready for next week’s Hy-Vee Food Show, which benefits QUANADA. Then she talks to to Suzanne Ellerbrock with Quincy Rotary about their Bourbon and Popcorn fundraiser.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is inviting the community of Quincy and the surrounding area to experience the YMCA on Saturday, Oct. 28. This event, designed as a way to thank the community for a successful annual campaign, will offer free classes and activities throughout the day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Americans are projected to spend more than $800 million on Halloween pumpkins this year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The U.S. pumpkin industry can thank Irish immigrants and a mythical character named “Stingy Jack” for Americans’ rush to buy carving pumpkins in October. According to Irish legend, Stingy Jack…
Read Full Article Once you are scorned by the public, it’s difficult to rebound … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 763 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some of the highest-profile stars of film and/or television manage to soil their image so badly their reputations never recover. Earlier this month, the list25.com website released its 2023…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Washington Theater will be the site for the fifth annual showing of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on Saturday, Oct. 28. ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is an interactive film that encourages the viewers to participate in the film with various props at appropriate times. The theater will be providing the viewers…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Calftown Corners has added two more businesses to the Calftown Square on the northwest corner of Eighth and State. The Engraved Hive is a collection of local vendors who have come together in one bright, beautiful storefront located at 735 State to sell their handmade products. They are set for a grand opening this…
Read Full Article Kent Dean, 54, of Quincy for Reg Expired and Operate Uninsured Vehicle. PTC 120Roger Loudback, 67, of Mt. Sterling for Uninsured Vehicle and Suspended Reg. PTC 120Alaura Moore, 20, of Quincy for Suspended Reg. PTC 122Shawn Flesner, 51, of Golden for Stop-Sign. NTA 122Stanley Magness, 77, of Quincy for Improper Passing Emergency Vehicle. PTC 179Brigitte…
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. Diana E. Rodriguez of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., sold a residence at 1011-1013 Chestnut in Quincy to…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently added a simulation training center on campus that focuses on de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques that better prepare people in critical situations. A dedication for the Kelsay Criminal Justice Lab is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. C-SC’s Critical Response Simulation Lab is a live, virtual and responsive simulation…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — Unity Elementary School recently participated in “Books are Fun, Book Blast” for the first time and raised more than $21,000 in two weeks. With the leadership of principal Shelly Sheffler and Unity Elementary staff, students were sent home with a treasure map to earn books and treasures. Students, along with their guardians,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army will be taking applications in Quincy for Christmas food baskets and the Angel Tree program through Friday, Nov. 17. People living in Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois with children ages 18 and under or seniors ages 60-plus are invited to register for assistance online at www.SAAngelTree.org or in…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Vowing to make Illinois the top state in the nation for child care accessibility, Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a plan Tuesday to consolidate all the state’s early childhood programs and funding into one new state agency. “Early Childhood program governance has to be unified in its focus on serving children and families, easing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is preparing for the return of Kroc-R-Treat, an indoor trick-or-treating event to be held from 10 a.m. to noon at The Kroc Center on Saturday, Oct. 28. This event will occur in partnership with Trick or Treat in The District. The indoor event is free and open to the public.…
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