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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. Jonathan W. Wintheiser of Quincy sold a residence at 1111 Chestnut in Quincy to John T.…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 I can’t remember the last time I had chop suey … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,120 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Believe it not, these “foreign” foods are actually American: 2. Did you know (Part 193) That most people think the T-Rex can’t clap…
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HANNIBAL, M0. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) announced on Oct. 31 that Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has been removed from probation. Hannibal-LaGrange University’s accreditation with the HLC was placed in November 2022 on a two-year probation amid controversy about mismanagement and poor trustee governance. After a recent site visit, the HLC’s assessment team noted HLGU’s…
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Demarkis D. Roberts, 21, 115 Stadium Dr. for Peace Disturbance at his residence. NTA 178Tiffany Kyler, 34, Quincy for Stop Sign.Natalie Mixer, 26, Camp Point for Speeding.Grace Hester, 19, Augusta for Speeding.Jillian Thomas, 42, Quincy for Speeding.Joey Myers, 20, Rockport for Speeding.Marah Chapman, 35, Hull for Speeding.Tiahna Fleming, 24, Wykoff, Minn., for Speeding.Steven Pleasant, 59,…
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QUINCY — J. Matthew Ward, assistant professor of history, will give a presentation on his book, “Garden of Ruins: Occupied Louisiana in the Civil War,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth. “Garden of Ruins: Occupied Louisiana in the Civil War” is a history of how the Union…
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Leslie Clark Sprague, age 75, of Plainville, IL, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. in St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Les was born on June 11, 1949 in Quincy, a son of Paul C. Jr. and Bessie L. Dingerson Sprague. On July 17, 1976, Leslie married Paula J. Ray in Quincy.…
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BUSHNELL — The State of Illinois has provided a $5 million grant to enable Marshalltown Hammer to acquire and establish operations in the former Vaughan & Bushnell facility. “Economic prosperity for the working families of Illinois ought to be our state’s North Star,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Today, we celebrate an important milestone, securing jobs, facility improvements…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The 30th annual Dickens on the Square will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, in historic downtown Macomb. This year’s event offers horse-drawn trolley rides, living window displays, the Festival of Trees, the Children’s Shopping Mall, visits with Santa, carolers, Victorian-era characters and more. The festivities will kick…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College reminds area students that the deadline for its 2025-26 Pillars for Excellence scholarship competition Dec. 6. This prestigious initiative is designed to support exceptionally talented students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to thriving in both the rigorous academic environment and the broader world beyond college.…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Golden K Kiwanis Club presented a check for $5,000 on Nov. 11 to the PHAST Foundation (promoting health and service together) to support the Quincy Indoor Mountain Bike Park at 636 Jersey. The check was presented to Dr. Darin Thomas, president of Quincy PHAST, by Golden K Kiwanis president T Heberlein. The…
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Graveside services for Richard Allen Chapman, 78, of Plainville, IL, will be at 11:00 AM Friday, December 6, 2024 at Sunset Cemetery in Quincy,IL with Pastor Sheri Renner officiating. Friends and family are asked to gather following the service at The Atrium Hotel in Quincy for some food and fellowship. Bienhoff Funeral Home is in…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will host a food drive on Thursday, Nov. 21, for residents of Pike County. There will be enough food available for approximately 200 families. The distribution will in the parking lot of the Pike County Farm Bureau, 1301 E. Washington, beginning at 3 p.m. and will end when all…
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DAILY DIRT: Hopefully, we never see anything like New Coke, the Ford Edsel and Satisfries ever again
Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 Very few things in life have truly disturbed me as much as when the Coca-Cola Company introduced that New Coke. Next to my wife, kids and the Cleveland Indians there was probably nothing in the world I enjoyed more than a (real) Coke on the rocks … Welcome to…
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QUINCY — No one was hurt following a fire at a Kentucky Street home Tuesday afternoon. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1030 Kentucky at 4:42 p.m. Tuesday. All occupants were out of the house prior to firefighters arriving on the scene and also reporting that smoke was coming…
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Republican candidates disagree on cause of City Council communication troubles during Tuesday debate
QUINCY — Both Republican candidates for mayor of Quincy agreed that a lack of communication is the Quincy City Council’s biggest problem. Exactly who creates that lack of communication was one of the more hotly contested topics of Tuesday night’s debate at First Baptist Church. Incumbent Mike Troup and challenger Dan Brink answered questions from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School District Superintendent Susan Johnson said it wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the right one. Hannibal School Board members had two options: draw new boundaries to provide equal enrollment at five existing elementary schools or close Eugene Field and provide new redistricting boundaries for the four remaining elementary schools.…
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HANNIBAL — Lisa Latta, owner of Tipsy Bricks Bar in Hannibal, brought two rows of supporters with her as she addressed the Hannibal City Council during Tuesday night’s meeting. Latta said recent construction on the city’s stormwater sewers has negatively impacted her business. She said the road to her bar was blocked for three hours…
Read Full Article Jennifer A. McConnell, 27, Homeless for Stealing at 2600 N. 12th. NTA 134John Bevis Jr., 42, 1638 N. 5th for DWLS and Driving 11-14 MPH Above Limit. NTA 122Michael V. Mitchell, 19, Hull for Speeding. NTA 122Magdalene M. Kendrick, 24, 3023 Fox Run W. for Speeding. NTA 122Xavier H. Clark, 22, for FTA Truancy. Lodged…
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QUINCY — Quincy University announced on Tuesday morning its plans to launch doctoral programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy, pending accreditation approval. These new programs, which will be the university’s first doctoral degrees in its 165-year history, aim to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the region. “These two new programs will…
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Larry Gene Bollman of Owensville Missouri (formerly of Quincy Illinois) passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at the age of 75. Larry was born on August 19th, 1949 to the late Henry and Helen (nee Mason) Bollman. He is survived by his wife Joan…
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