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UPDATE: Adams County Coroner Scott Graham issued a press release at 1:15 p.m. Thursday identifying John R. Kincaid III of Quincy as the person who was pronounced dead at scene of the accident on Wednesday. QUINCY — A person died in a traffic accident on Interstate 172 at Mile Marker 12 in Adams County on…
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QUINCY — Quincy Rotary After Dark (RAD) will hold its second annual adult Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, at The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive. Check-in will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Participants can enjoy a lively Easter egg hunt with the chance to win fantastic prizes. The event will feature a party…
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QUINCY — Dr. Patrick Hotle will present a program on artist John Quidor at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. Quidor, an artist best known for his unique literary-themed paintings based on works like Don Quixote, Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Pioneers, lived in Quincy during the…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel invites families to its Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, at the church, 3600 Payson Road. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The hunt times will be divided by age groups: The event also will offer face painting, games, cookie decorating and a scavenger hunt.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A daytime hike will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Interested participants should meet at the shelter to explore the forested trails at Sodalis with some of the people who have spent the last eight to nine years establishing and maintaining the unpaved trails…
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Georgann “Jan” Eaton, age 99, of Quincy, died on Monday, April 1, 2025, at 5:15 pm in her home. She was born Georgann Mary Morsell, on September 19, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a daughter of Curtis Benedict and Elizabeth Castle Morsell. Jan was married to, Harry C. “Bo” Eaton, the love of her life for…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 10, 2025 Let’s start off the day with a resounding yabba dabba do! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,253 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If nothing else, some of those 1960s TV shows left us with some rather cool sayings and one-liners that have managed…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension horticulturists ask the public not to plant unsolicited seeds received in the mail. MU Extension horticulturist Kelly McGowan says she has had recent reports from Springfield-area residents who have been mailed seeds they did not order. MU Extension, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (www.aphis.usda.gov), Missouri…
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Newsweek’s latest ranking highlights the companies Americans trust most — here’s why Paycom remains a standout. These days, trust isn’t just a buzzword when doing business — it’s a currency. Consumers, employees, and investors alike seek out organizations that demonstrate reliability, integrity, and transparency. For the fourth consecutive year,Paycom, a leading provider of cloud-based human…
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When marriages are good, nobody worries about the material part behind it. Both partners invest in the future of their families and give their best to contribute. However, it is when things go south that both partners need legal help to fairly sort everything out. These are the cases where community property and equitable property…
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QUINCY — Eight months ago, the Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners discussed during its annual retreat the possibility of letting the public weigh in on the future of Art Keller Marina. The Park Board twice searched in 2021 for a private operator to take over the marina but had no success. Commissioners said during their August…
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QUINCY — Darin Dodd came to Wednesday night’s Quincy Park Board meeting with questions about issues with baseball/softball fields he rents for his weekend Qtown Tournaments. He wasn’t happy with the answers, but Park Board President Mark Philpot asked Dodd to “stay connected” and “work towards a solution collectively.” Dodd spoke at the beginning of…
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SPRINGFIELD — Small Illinois counties will be allowed to band together to form new Veterans Assistance Commissions under legislation passed through the Illinois House this week by State Representative Kyle Moore (R-Quincy). House Bill 1352 will allow multiple counties who are within a judicial circuit to form a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission. ”Under current guidelines most…
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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. Cheerful Home Association of Quincy sold .24 acres in Quincy to PDR Holdings, LLC of Quincy…
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Caitlin R. Dietiker, 25, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant FTA Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon at 2nd/Locust. Lodged 112Victor L. Armstrong, 50, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Possession of Meth at 7th & Lind. Lodged 112/255
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Robert Lee “Bob” Elliott, age 92, of Quincy, died on April 9, 2025 at 12:01 pm in Blessing Hospital. He was born July 6, 1932 in Marion, Illinois the son of Guy A. and Thetis I. Sinks Elliott. On May 20, 2000 he married Nancy G. Parke in Quincy, IL. She survives. A graduate of…
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Yacht tourism is becoming a top choice for luxury travelers. The UAE offers unforgettable and stunning experiences on the water. Yacht rentals are the perfect way to explore the UAE’s views. Hence, yacht rental companies are becoming increasingly popular. Over 1,300 kilometers of UAE coastline have modern marinas and natural bays. Tourists use the services…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a structure fire that killed two people at 9:33 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at 5488 County Road 409 in Hannibal. The Hannibal Fire Department, Hannibal Rural Fire Department, Palmyra Fire Department and New London Fire Department responded to help extinguish the fire. One occupant of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Two Palmyra men were arrested Tuesday after the Palmyra Police Department, in conjunction with other law enforcement officials, executed a search warrant at 309 W. Jefferson in Palmyra. During the search, officers uncovered a significant quantity of illegal substances, including methamphetamine, along with paraphernalia consistent with drug distribution. Law enforcement also discovered…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation and O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite are teaming up to raise funds for the Pediatric Speech Therapy Department at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The fifth annual Casino Royale event will take place on Friday, April 11, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, bringing blackjack, roulette and other fun casino games to the…
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QUINCY — Members of the Blessing Health System Medical Staff Services department were selected to make presentations at two recent national conferences. Their selection was based on the strength of prospective presentation summaries they submitted to conference organizers in a competitive process. The Blessing representatives made two presentations at the 48th educational conference of the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation’s $6,500 grant will help NorthEast Independent Living Services (NEILS) supply medical equipment at no cost to the elderly or people with disabilities who cannot afford it on their own. NEILS expects to buy 90 pieces of durable medical equipment. NEILS executive director Brooke Kendrick says the organization has seen…
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