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Harvey G. Sloniger, age 92, of Quincy, died on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:57 p.m. in his home. Harvey was born on September 29, 1932 in White Hall, IL, a son of Albert L. and Goldie Henry Sloniger. On July 16, 1968 he married LuAnn Vancil in St. Louis, MO. She survives. Harvey was…
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Marjorie June Young, age 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:47 a.m. in Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, IA. June was born on November 29, 1932 in Knox City, MO, a daughter of Willie T. and Blanche Goodwin Parrish. She married Robert L. Young on April 5, 1953 in Grace United…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) and Western Illinois University (WIU) signed an agreement Monday morning establishing a transfer pathway for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice/law enforcement. JWCC President Bryan Renfro and WIU Interim President Kristi Mindrup signed the agreement during a Monday ceremony. This agreement maps out an academic pathway from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Holiday Art Market, the Hannibal Arts Council’s annual holiday sale, opens Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. After opening day, HAC gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. HAC is located at 105 S. Main. The market will run through Dec.…
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HUNTSVILLE, Mo. — A Junction City, Kan., man entered an Alford plea of guilty to three felonies on Nov. 13. Jeffrey Shannon Stulgate, 31, pled guilty to first-degree robbery, a Class A felony; first-degree tampering, a Class D felony; and resisting a lawful stop by fleeing, a Class E felony. Judge Scott Hayes sentenced him…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently was awarded a $7,000 grant from the U.S. Poultry and Egg Foundation for recruitment for the HLGU agribusiness program. The U.S. Poultry and Egg Foundation was created to provide funds to train and educate students for the advancement of the poultry industry. The HLGU Agribusiness program is a…
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QUINCY — Employees of Adams Telephone Co-Operative recently presented a check for $20,112.50 to the United Way of Adams County, Inc. The United Way of Adams County champions essential causes such as education, financial stability and health, which form the foundation of a fulfilling life. Jim Broemmer, chief executive officer, highlighted the significance of Adams’…
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Meet Titus, a sweet 5-year-old grey and white terrier lab mix with a heart of gold! This charming boy is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations, ensuring he’s both healthy and ready for adventure. Titus has a playful personality and a zest for life that shines through in everything he does.…
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QUINCY — This year marks a special milestone for the Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation Bridge the Gap to Health Race as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. This annual event has brought the community together to support causes that enhance the quality of life for local residents. To honor this milestone, the race is raising…
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As the country is still processing the results of the Nov. 5 presidential election (Donald Trump won for those of you who have been living under a rock or refuse to recognize facts), I stand by my statement from two weeks ago: America prevails. But, some think the election was a result of institutional misogyny…
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QUINCY — Savana Santos, a Quincy High School graduate, recently received a Grammy nomination for best folk album for her work on “Weird Faith” with singer-songwriter Madi Diaz. The album features “Kiss on the Wall,” co-written by Santos. Santos moved to Nashville to pursue music after graduating high school in 2017. She released the song…
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There’s a new restaurant open at the Krazytown Trampoline Park. The Bridge Bar and Grill has many of your favorites including burgers, pizza, wings and drinks for you to enjoy while your kids bounce around. Brittany Boll takes you there on this edition of “Taste of the Town”, brought to you by SEE Quincy, the…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 Ten years and counting for the Windy City atop an unwanted throne … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,116 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next time you’re thinking about taking a trip to Chicago, here’s some food for thought: For the 10th consecutive year…
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Just about nothing happened in the first week of veto session in the House and the Senate. The Democratic legislative leaders are still trying to figure out what their members want to do in the wake of Republican President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory and whether that can be done. Whether that action starts in the second…
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The views I share here reflect a letter I sent to Hannibal Public School’s board members, with some modifications to protect my child’s privacy from today’s online world. I planned to share my letter at the board meeting, but understanding that public comments won’t occur before the vote, I felt it was important to share…
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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. Poepping, Stone, Bach & Associates, Inc. of Quincy sold an office with 5.17 acres at 100…
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Chad A. Gainey, 40, Quincy for criminal trespass. NTA 176Kimberly A. Brown, 19, Quincy for criminal trespass and consumption of alcohol by minor. NTA 144Gerad L. Epperson, 48, Quincy for driving on suspended, no insurance and expired registration. NTA 135Chad A. Gainey, 40, Quincy for agg battery and criminal damage. Lodged 144Jacob S. Bigley, 44,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The MFA Oil Foundation recently awarded a grant to Hannibal-LaGrange University to assist with buying a four-row planter and row cleaner attachment for the HLGU demonstration farm. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees. Since…
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CANTON, Mo. — Dell Ann Janney, professor of accounting at Culver-Stockton College, was appointed to the board of directors for the Society for Experiential Education (SEE), formerly the National Society for Experiential Education, at the September 2024 board meeting. Founded in 1971, SEE is a nonprofit membership organization composed of a community of researchers, practitioners…
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Packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child can be dropped off Nov. 18-25 at two Quincy locations
QUINCY — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes since 1993 to children…
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QUINCY —John Wood Community College (JWCC) reently opened spring registration for the College for Life (CFL) program. CFL provides students with intellectual or developmental disabilities an opportunity to continue their education, participate in campus life and gain skills for greater independence and community contribution. The program offers a range of non-credit courses, including practical subjects…
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QUINCY — In the third grade, Laura Sievert-Hesseltine attended the Quincy Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert, a free concert that 3,000 students from 10 counties continue to attend to this day. It inspired her to pick up the violin. Sievert-Hesseltine is now the executive director of Arts Quincy, also known as the Quincy Society of…
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