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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Applications for seasonal employment jobs with Hannibal Parks and Recreation are due March 14. Approximately 30 lifeguards will be hired at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Eight lifeguards are on staff during regular hours of operation. Applicants should be strong swimmers. They will be trained and certified by Hannibal Aquatics director…
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QUINCY — Quincy area organizations that direct projects toward literacy will benefit from the Altrusa Club trivia night to be held Saturday, March 1, at Knights of Columbus in Father McGivney Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. The cost to enter is $100 per team of up to…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health will hold a free screening to detect heart valve disease from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the community room of Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. No registration is required. The screening involves a healthcare provider listening to the heart with a stethoscope of people ages 15 and up…
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The natural products industry faces mounting pressure to prove its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. While many companies make surface-level claims about their practices, VIVAZEN® stands out through its methodical approach to responsible sourcing of its natural ingredients for botanical blends of kratom and kava products – ingredients including White Willow, Corydalis, Boswellia, and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned on Monday night that the net taxable value on the property at 3601-3701 Broadway, which once housed the former Kmart building that was transformed into Target in August 2023, has more than tripled in two years. Director of Planning and Development Jason Parrott reported to aldermen on Monday…
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QUINCY — The Finance Committee voted Monday night to send to the Quincy City Council a proposal — with no recommendation — to implement a locally-imposed 1 percent grocery sales tax by ordinance. The state of Illinois passed Public Act 103-0781, which repeals the statewide tax on groceries beginning Jan. 1, 2026. If municipalities want…
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QUINCY — Hollister-Whitney (HWI), a leading provider of elevator components and solutions, recently launched its annual scholarship program, offering two scholarships of $1,500 each to support local residents pursuing further education in vocational or technical fields. The Hollister-Whitney Scholarship aims to empower students who demonstrate outstanding community service, educational merit and financial need. It is…
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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. David M. Schaffnit and Sherry R. Schaffnit, formerly known as Sherry R. Schaefer of Quincy, sold…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 Here’s our top five TV shows from the first half of the viewing season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,193 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, I watch a lot of television. But I enjoy it. It’s a hobby that keeps me off…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Jan. 1-31, 2025. Andrew Jeremiah Carlson, 40, of Quincy and Aprilly Catiggay Vallesteros, 39, of Quincy filed Jan. 6, 2025.Randy Stan Day, 72, of Quincy and Mary Christine Day, 75, of Quincy filed Jan. 7, 2025.Scott Lee Prince, 37, of Quincy and Brittney…
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QUINCY — A total of 227 students at John Wood Community College have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 fall term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for…
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Ryanna L. Kelly, 27, 1119 S. 23rd for FTA-Possession of Meth at her residence. Lodged 101Ethan E. Moulton, 26, 1417 N. 3rd for McDonough Co. warrant FTA-Body Attachment at 22nd at 27th and Locust. Lodged 101Jevante L. Cannon, 27, 1030 N. 2nd for Aggravated Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 128Ryanna L. Kelly, 27, Quincy…
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Funeral services for Gerald Samuel “Garry” Jolley, 79, of Billings, will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, February 10, 2025, at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Laddonia. Burial will follow in the Laddonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Jolley passed away at 8:35…
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Michael Ray Priebe, age 73, of Canton MO passed away peacefully Sunday, February 2, 2025 at his home in Canton. Mike was born March 3, 1951 in Quincy, IL a son of Wayne Eugene and Ernestine Dorothy Gooch Priebe Sr. He married Paula Pearl on August 16, 1980 in Canton, MO. She survives. Mike, not…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College (JWCC) Board of Trustees held a special board meeting on Jan. 27 to approve a bid for renovations to physical science labs on its Quincy campus. Trustees accepted the low bid for $1,567,700 from Maas Construction as the contractor for the project, which involves renovations to four science labs and…
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Scott M. Jones, 59, last known address is Leach Street in Maywood, Mo., is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for home repair fraud. Jones is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if you know…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kyle Moore recently secured positions on the House Veterans Affairs and Public Utility committees, among others. “When I served as the Mayor of Quincy. I fought for our heroes at the Quincy Veterans Home. Participating on the Veterans Affairs Committee gives me a seat at the table to continue working…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA, in partnership with Kelly’s Tavern, is sponsoring the 42nd annual Kelly’s Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 16, at Kelly’s Tavern. This cherished community event supports the YMCA’s healthy living programs. The 5K race begins at 9:30 a.m. and is open to runners, walkers and strollers of all ages. Participants…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for annual boat slip rentals at Nipper Marina on the Hannibal riverfront. Annual rental fees are based on the size of the boat, $2.75 per foot. Each renter must carry a minimum of $100,000 liability insurance on the boat, and a copy of the policy…
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Meet Zeus, a handsome 2-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a striking black-and-white coat and a heart as big as his name! This sweet, affectionate boy is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to find a family to share his love with. Zeus is the perfect combination of playful…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA invites the community to join the Souper Bowl workout, a special fitness event combining movement and charity, from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This event is free and open to everyone. Participants are encouraged to bring a canned good to benefit Quincy Catholic Charities. The event…
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Dorothy Louise (Allen) Hayden, age 94, of Quincy, went to her lord and savoir Jesus Christ early Friday morning, January 31st, 2025 in Good Samaritan Home. Dorothy was born on May 19th, 1930, one of nine children to Lonnie and Victoria Bays Allen in Reno, Texas. She married the love of her life, Merle A.…
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