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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of a community yard sale from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, May 26, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 27 in the JWCC Student Activity Center, 1301 S. 48th. The sale will feature JWCC surplus items such as networking equipment, decommissioned computers, computer monitors,…
Read Full Article The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be aware of someone trying to pass themselves off as a member of the department and demanding bond money. Sheriff Tony Grootens said a man was representing himself as a law enforcement officer and seeking bond money for outstanding arrest warrants. Grootens said the Sheriff’s Office…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve, lasting approximately two hours along a two-mile pave path, is planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. The female bats at the preserve are in their maternity colonies, preparing to give birth this summer. Should the trail and parking lot become inaccessible, the hike will…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — The Mendon Fire Protection District will hold its second FireFest at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon. Admission is free. The event will feature a variety of activities. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. with a trap shoot coordinated by the Mendon Unity Trap…
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. Ryan Hanson of Pittsfield sold a residence at 1100 S. 20th in Quincy to Jill M. Hart…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Bella Ease, 707 Broadway, will be holding a community give-back event from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 12. Bella Ease has partnered with several community businesses to give out laundry and cleaning supplies, food and personal hygiene items to anyone in the community. To register, contact Bella Ease at 217-209-0632 Donations for the…
Read Full Article Jen Wiemelt stops in to talk about what Ulmus Academy is offering for kids this summer and Ashley and Brittany talk about their favorite teachers on Coffee Talk.
Read Full Article I’m kind of partial to the bronze medal selection … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 604 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, guys … did you remember Sunday is Mother’s Day? It’s only mid-week, so you should have plenty of time to get that box of chocolates at Kirlin’s or make…
Read Full Article On Tuesday, former Gov. Pat Quinn was at the Capitol to add his ideas to the mix. He delivered a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leadership in the General Assembly calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to enact stricter ethics laws directly by initiative petition and binding referendum. “We need our…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Senior students at Hannibal High School gathered in Patterson Gym and celebrated each other on Decision Day. Each student was met with applause and cheers as they walked to the front of the gym when their name and chosen post-graduation path was announced. A kaleidoscope of bright futures sat in the bleachers.…
Read Full Article Arthur L. Khollman (31) Quincy, Illinois for Aggravated DUI, DWLS, and Speeding, lodged 147 Lacy A. Cheadle (20) for Disregard Stop Sign, PTC 161 Jeffrey R White (39) for FTA Criminal Trespass, lodged 155 Tara Johnson, 37, of Quincy for FTA DWLR. Lodged 107
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Healthcare Week is celebrated nationwide during the second week of May. Memorial Hospital recognizes this week to celebrate staff members of Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services. A planning committee from members of all entities decided to base this year’s theme on “Outstanding in Our Field.”…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Members of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club will hold a spring fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Y-Men’s Pavilion, 100 Hill. Members of the club will be cooking butterfly pork chop sandwiches. Also available will be a barbeque pulled pork sandwich. Sides are baked beans,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Explore the arts using soft pastels on sandpaper textured paper with no art experience required. The Lavender Pastel Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will paint lavender stems on a muted background using soft pastels on sandpaper textured paper…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Donald Irwin and Shalisha Clayton of Quincy at 12:53 a.m. Apr. 29, 2023.A girl was born to Tilar Rogers and Nichole Birky of Wyaconda, Mo., at 4:32 a.m. Apr. 30, 2023.A boy was born to Jared and Summer Dittmer of Quincy at 11:32 a.m. May 1, 2023.A boy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The May/June Art for the Health of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic features works by Sutter, Ill., artist Renee Donley. Donley’s art journey started in fifth grade when she entered an art contest and won. Drawing was her focus in high school and college. Getting…
Read Full Article On 05/01/2023 at 6:02 AM: Teresa R. Galloway of Chapin was Northbound on IL 99, crossed the southbound lane and left the roadway striking a tree. Galloway was transported to hospital by private vehicle with serious injuries and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. TRAFFIC CITATIONS: 4/30/2023: Dylan R. Rogers of Liberty: Improper use of…
Read Full Article Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair talks about the Rural Hospital award won by her team and Linda Berry and Sharon Sandidge stop by to talk about a ceremony to remember the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital.
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