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QUINCY — On Tuesday, the Transportation, Building and Technology Committee recommended and the Adams County Board tabbed Architechnics of Quincy to design a new heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system for the courthouse. Architechnics $625,000 bid was higher than the $597,000 bid from RTM Engineering from St. Louis but, after input from local contractors and…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department is urging residents to be aware of pertussis, a contagious respiratory illness, after two Adams County residents tested positive for the disease within the last week. As of Tuesday, July 9, no link between these two cases has been identified. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, can cause…
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What I’ll always remember most from the ’90s is getting acquainted with Quincy and eventually moving to the Gem City … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,001 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At this point in time, the 1990s seem like such a long, long time ago in a galaxy far,…
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Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday he is “all in” for President Joe Biden after visiting the White House last week with other Democratic governors. He headed to Washington, D.C., to meet with the president and members of the Democratic Governors Association last Wednesday on the heels of Biden’s performance during the first of two scheduled…
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QUINCY — Ken Mansell might have delivered the most poignant address ever concerning the impact of the Quincy Derby, especially its Super Kids division for those with intellectual or physical handicaps. Mansell, the former Quincy Notre Dame wrestling coach and longtime staffer at the Jacksonville School for the Visually Impaired, addressed Tuesday’s turnout for the…
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Aaron M. Nokes, 39, Camp Point for Improper Display at N. 14th St. and Vermont St. 169Ashton M. Ertz, 18,1820 Hampshire St reports on 07/04/2024 his 2013 Volkswagen was entered. His wallet with assorted cards was taken.122Roger E. Stupavsky III, 2314 Melview for Expired Registration. 111Kimra A. McGraw, 32, 825 Jersey for FTA Residential Burglary.…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man charged with four felonies in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Crossing Shopping Center will remain in the Adams County Jail. However, the man’s attorney said his client was acting in self-defense. Alan C. Pacheco, 21, appeared in Adams County Circuit…
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SPRINGFIELD – Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann on Tuesday was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for stealing nearly $700,000 in campaign funds and attempting to conceal his theft with false reports to state election authorities. In February, McCann pleaded guilty to seven counts of wire fraud and one count each of money…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A pedestrian struck by a vehicle near Taco Bell, 3828 Broadway, and Applebee’s, 3827 Broadway, was transported to Blessing Hospital by the Adams County Ambulance Service and is in serious condition. Employees with the Quincy Police Department, Quincy Fire Department and Adams County Ambulance Service employees were dispatched to an area 200 feet…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested twice in separate incidents within three hours on Monday. The 10th Judicial Circuit of Marion County issued warrants on Tuesday, July 9 on Larry G. Wallace, 38. He was charged with attempted sexual abuse, resisting arrest, two counts of peace…
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QUINCY — A trial for the former owners of a Quincy business facing two theft charges now is on the October trial docket in Adams County. St. Louis attorney Justin Summary appeared for a Tuesday morning motion hearing before Judge Tad Brenner in Adams County Circuit Court. His clients, Andy P. Reardon, 58, and Michelle…
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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. Orval Gary and Linda J. Crowder of Springfield sold a residence with three lots at 112…
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EWING, Mo. — The 18th annual Ewing Park Party will be held on Saturday, Aug 10, at the city park. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ewing Community Park to fund park improvements. Previous park parties have helped fund playground equipment, tables, benches, paved parking areas and a new shelter house. Activities…
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CHICAGO – Federal prosecutors told a judge Tuesday that they oppose plans by defense attorneys to seek a new trial for four convicted former executives and lobbyists for the state’s largest utility after the U.S. Supreme Court blunted part of a federal bribery law last month. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu said a new trial…
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QUINCY — Maverick’s Landing Zone Lounge and Venue, 500 S. Eighth, will celebrate Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13, to recognize one year of business in the downtown. Friday night is billed as country night, with Saturday labeled rock night. Doors will open at 5 p.m. each night with music beginning at approximately 6…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police found the body of a missing 74-year-old man Monday afternoon at Bob Bangert Park on Quincy’s Riverfront. The man was last seen wading in flood waters at the park Saturday morning around 9:30. A search was conducted by QPD, Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department, using their boats and drone…
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QUINCY — IPI Wealth Management announced July 1 the addition of Kent Stegeman and Brad Henry as partners of the firm. They will join current partners John Lavery, Chris Mackenzie and Garrick Batley in leading the firm’s mission to provide wealth management services. Stegeman joined IPI Wealth Management in 2021 after a 28-year tenure as…
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QUINCY — Amy Baker is the new chief human resources officer at John Wood Community College. Baker has 20 years of experience in the field of human resources. She previously served as executive director of human resources at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. Prior to that role, Baker was the human resources director for Sunset…
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When we first started this daily journey, I had no idea where it might lead. Some 1,000 days later, I still have no idea where we are going, but this crazy trip has — and will always be — an enjoyable adventure … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,000 of The…
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QUINCY — The uncertainty shown two weeks ago by the Quincy City Council’s Finance Committee was gone Monday night when aldermen voted 11-1 to approve a $1.5 million tax rebate as part of the conversion of the former Illinois State Bank building on the northwest corner of Sixth and Hampshire into a hotel. The Finance…
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With all of the discussion about tax dollars assisting private development, here’s a bulletin: It’s been going on here for decades. Now, not all of it has been directly for a specific property, as is being proposed for the Tanninger Companies’ quest to turn the Illinois State Bank building into a boutique hotel, but millions…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council’s Finance Committee learned during Monday’s meeting at the Quincy Public Library that the city is close to settling all outstanding employee bills with Quincy Medical Group from 2022 and 2023. Former City Treasurer Linda Moore, now serving as a consultant for the city’s health insurance, said the city has…
Read Full Article Michael K. Brown, 33, of Chicago for Trespassing at 818 N. 8th. NTA 128Claude J. Dean, 35, of 4214 Harvey for Stop Sign violation at 6th and State. NTA 128Jeffrey R. White, 40, of 401 Elm for FTA-Trespassing X2. Lodged 134Kaelyn L. Crane, 19, of Palmyra, Mo., for Speeding. NTAMiranda E. Williams, 29, of Maywood,…
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