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Friday, May 28, 2021 New ‘culturally appropriate’ requirements opposed by Republicans, faith-based groups By RAYMON TRONCOSOCapitol News Illinoisrtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed legislation on Friday updating the state’s sex education curriculum in a partisan split. The bill, which creates a new “personal health and safety” curriculum for grades K-5, and a “sexual health…
Read Full Article Hannah Lay (21) was arested for Shoplifting. NTA -184 Shawn R Martin 30, of Quincy for FTA seatbelt. 121 Michele Wear of Quincy reports her vehicle was shot with a BB gun on 4/13 in the 800 Blk of N 3rd. 140 On 03/30/21, an iPhone 11 was found in the area of 16th and…
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On Thursday, May 27 at 1:20 P.M., the Pike County (IL) Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in the 500 block of East Bridge Street, Nebo. Following an investigation, Mark T. Westemeyer, 63, of Nebo, was arrested on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender. The investigation was…
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GOP, community groups complain of short notice By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinois|phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers passed measures Friday to redraw state legislative and judicial district lines, less than 24 hours after the bills implementing the maps were introduced. The latest versions of the legislative maps were released about 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The actual legislation…
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QUINCY — Tony Douglas walked up to an athlete working out at the Verti-Go complex and asked how he was feeling. The athlete replied he was doing well but his back hurt a little bit because he had done squat lifts earlier in the day. “Here’s an athlete who wants to play basketball, which means…
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QUINCY – Bruce Rice, who co-hosted WGCA-FM’s popular morning show and founded the Contemporary Christian radio station more than 30 years ago, passed away yesterday following an illness. Rice had recently retired from full-time work at the radio station after serving as its general manager. He is survived by his wife, Maxine, his five daughters…
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The City of Quincy wants to remind people they need new stickers on their recycling bins next week. If you sit out a bin that does not have the new blue sticker on in come Tuesday, the bins will be picked up by Central Service crews. The old stickers expire Monday. Monday is also Memorial…
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The revised legislative maps still keep Rep. Randy Frese (R-94, Quincy) and Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100, Jacksonville) in the newly-configured 99th District. From THE CENTER SQUARE – Democrats put out revised legislative maps for redrawing the state’s political boundaries Thursday afternoon that they say factors in feedback from residents and advocacy groups. “After 50 public hearings across…
Read Full Article Kaitlyn N Rankin (19) 545 Grant and Tiffany M Robinson (32) 1511 S 6th for Fighting at 540 Harrison. NTA Jeffrey G Roidl, 59, 1227 S 18th reports on 04/14/21 his 2001 Chevrolet rear window was damaged by a rock. Deana M Lambkin, 39, 713 Washington reports on 04/03/21 that several of her medications came up…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Jake Stipp allowed one run over 4 2/3 innings of relief, and Jason Jennerjohn got the Quincy Gems out of a jam in the eighth inning in a 3-2 victory over the Springfield Sliders on Thursday night as the Prospect League kicked off its season. Bailey Wendell started on the mound for…
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The number of nonfarm jobs increased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in April according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in all metro areas. The official, BLS approved sub-state unemployment rate and nonfarm…
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On Thursday, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Stephen R. Howard, 39, of Baylis, Illinois on 14 counts of unlawful possession of child pornography and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The arrest stems from an on-going two month criminal investigation regarding photographing and videotaping an underaged juvenile. The Pike County Sheriff’s…
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From the Adams County Farm Bureau 05/27/21 CORN SOYBEANS WHEAT ELEVATOR……CSH NEW JAN CSH NEW JAN CSH NEW CBOT FUTURES 665 555 562 1537 1378 1378 665 665 CARG FLORENCE 702 555 573 1547 1374 1388 CARG BEARDSTN 702 555 573 1547 1374 1388 CGB NAPLES 699 555 574 1552 1372 1386 645 BUNGE-SCF GV …
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The Quincy Police Department reports the arrest of Quincy resident, Ashley D. Toohey, 30, on a seven count Adams County warrant for Reproduction of Child Pornography involving children under 13 years of age, and Possession of Child Pornography. This investigation started in September 2020 after Facebook flagged an account for possible child exploitive material. Multiple…
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QUINCY — Major League Baseball has taken over operations of the minor leagues and downsized operations, and the aftereffects have positively affected the number of teams and quality of players of the Prospect League. The Clinton LumberKings and Burlington Bees, rivals in the Class A Midwest League for more than 60 years, were trimmed from…
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Report alleges Missouri State Representative had sex with teen when he was a Bowling Green policeman
From St. Louis POST-DISPATCH – A Missouri lawmaker allegedly used his position as a cop to receive a “sexual favor” from an intoxicated teenage girl in 2015 and his boss, the Pike County sheriff, is accused of attempting to obstruct a probe as the deputy ran for a seat in the Legislature last year, the Post-Dispatch…
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We’re getting questions about an app. You can create one yourself and it is easy! First… Then type in www.muddyrivernews.com. Hit the button at the bottom of your iPhone with the arrow pointing up (listed above) and then go to “Add to Home Screen” (below). And look what happens! You have an app! And that…
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QUINCY – Director of Athletics Brad Hoyt has announced that Andy Gronewold has resigned as the head women’s softball coach at John Wood Community College. Coach Gronewold just finished his first season as the Head Coach of the Lady Blazers. A search for his replacement will begin immediately. “Coach Gronewold was the perfect fit for…
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Video from the Lewis County GOP Dinner. Video by Tim Spake and Leo Olson.
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From THE CENTER SQUARE With the end of the spring session for the Illinois Legislature just days away, it’s expected the Democratic supermajority will pass new district boundaries. Some advocacy groups oppose the maps that have been proposed so far. Democrats released proposed maps late Friday and another release of Google Map files on Sunday. Hearings this week…
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The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious person at Johnnie’s Station on Highway 6 in Ewing, Missouri. Upon arrival, deputies found Nicholas Colt Carper, age 28, of rural Ewing. Carper appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance and a subsequent investigation led to his arrest for possession…
Read Full Article Zena R. Trass (38) 301 Elm for pedestrian – failure to yield to traffic. NTA Lacey C. Hills (29) 623 1/2 S. 7th for FTA trespassing. NTA Lakeia Smith (25) 1005 N. 5th for driving while license suspended. NTA Brandon Austin (33) 623 1/2 S. 7th for FTA operating an uninsured vehicle and no valid registration and FTA…
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Quincy, IL –The Quincy Family YMCA will be distributing food boxes again this Thursday starting at 4pm while supplies last. This was made possible by the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The Quincy Family YMCA received approximately 1,100 boxes this week that will be distributed to Adams County residents. Any individual who lives or…
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The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis, Quincy, recently held its annual Grant Day ceremony at the Kiwanis Shelter in Lincoln Park. Tom Klene, Grant Day Committee Chair presented awards to 19 recipients from Quincy and the nearby area. The grants totaled $12,464.95. All grants were to assist programs or events that support children or young…
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QUINCY — Wednesday’s special meeting of the Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners was designed for local boat owners to offer ideas for stemming the loss of income at the Art Keller Marina. About 30 people attended the meeting, and many of them discussed issues concerning cleanliness, security, accessibility to Quinsippi Island, low water levels…
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