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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri Partnership has announced the official kickoff of the Raise the Bar-Assess program, a key component of the organization’s Raise the Bars announced capacity-building initiative. This program is designed to prepare communities across Missouri to respond quickly and competitively to business attraction opportunities. Missouri Partnership is collaborating with the Missouri Department of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two officers with the Macomb Police Department received a letter of commendation on Friday for their efforts during a September 2023 incident. Officers Kenny Bergren and Korri Cameron responded on Sept. 14, 2023, to a residence in Macomb regarding an ongoing domestic violence situation. During their investigation, officers learned a female victim…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) recently announced the launch of its 13th annual Career Makeover Competition, an opportunity for one person to achieve their educational and career goals. Applications are being accepted at jwcc.edu/makeover. Adults 24 years of age or older, who are not current or recent JWCC students, are eligible to apply.…
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Ronald Arthur Westhaus, age 89, of the Bradford Villa, formerly of Lakeshore Hills, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Quincy, IL the son of Arthur and Freda (Maas) Westhaus. Ron farmed most of his life. Ron ran a Star Route mail delivery route after…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 01/23/2025:Linda A. Wade, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on Il 99/CR 1661N. CITATIONS:01/20/2025:Roger D. Hearold, Mt. Sterling; Speeding 77/55 MPH Zone.Joseph M. Bridgewater, Versailles; Speeding 43/25 MPH Zone. 01/22/2025:Kelsie R.…
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Gov. JB Pritzker took aim at President Donald Trump this week, calling him “unfit to lead” because of his comments following a midair collision in Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people. The president offered his condolences at a Thursday press briefing before transitioning to blaming former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for air traffic…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 That’s only one of the questions that might sift through your rock-and-roll brain while examining our top 10 acts to never claim a No. 1 single on the Billboard chart … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,191 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m pretty…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf sits down with James Barnett of Jerseys Bar and Grill in Camp Point, who is getting ready to open a second location in Mt. Sterling. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
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Jonathan Sultzman, 39, Quincy for warrants for Poss of Meth and Criminal Trespass and a new charge for Possession of Methamphetamine. 186Joda Harris, 49, Quincy for Theft Over $500.Clifford Hopping, 77, Quincy for improper lane usage.Matthew Rose, 60, Quincy for improper driving.Heather Tieszen, 55, Baltic, S. Dak., for failure to obey stop sign at 3rd…
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Shirley Pieper, 93, of Quincy, passed away at 8:30 am Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy, IL. Shirley was born October 10, 1931, in Quincy, IL to Melvin and Celesta (Dailing) Wendling. She was married to Arthur R. Pieper on October 21, 1950, in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in…
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CANTON, Mo. — Canton native and former Navy Seal Trey Lindsey will speak Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Caldwell Building, 30200 Missouri Route 16. Doors will open at 5 p.m. His presentation, “Achieving Your Objectives,” draws from his personal and professional experiences to inspire and equip audiences with actionable insights. Topics include leadership, resilience and…
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QUINCY — The volunteer-led group Housing Solutions Quincy (HSQ) has amassed roughly $130,000 in donations in a little more than a year since its inception to buy and renovate a two-bedroom home in southwest Quincy that will provide supportive housing to those in need, with plans to close the deal set for today. The house…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 Highlighting today’s list is the inclusion of the one and only Petula Clark, who at age 92 is still going strong, but on this day in 1965 the then-32-year old was on top of the world with “Downtown” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol.…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Thursday for his connection to a shots-fired incident in October. Officers with the Quincy Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit and detectives with the Quincy Police Department located and arrested James D. Johnson, 33, of Quincy, in the 800 block of South 10th. Johnson is lodged in the Adams…
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QUINCY — Chaddock, a nationally recognized leader in developmental trauma and attachment, will hold a live question-and-answer session from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, via Zoom. This virtual event will provide an opportunity for families, school district staff, teachers, caseworkers and referral sources to learn more about Chaddock’s services and referral process.…
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PARIS, Mo. — A Paris woman was arrested Friday morning after she allegedly stole money from a booster club. Jessica R. Howard, 43, of Paris was arrested on a warrant at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. She has been charged with six felonies: three counts of stealing, one count of forgery and two…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, located in Brenner Library, is the site of the 35th annual Great River Watercolor Society exhibition featuring works created in the Marilynne Bradley “Geometric Transformations” workshop held on Nov. 2. The Great River Watercolor Society exhibition runs through Feb. 21 and is free and open to the public. The…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Parker Clark-DeJaynes and Elena Delgado of Quincy at 5:53 p.m. Jan. 14, 2025.A girl was born to Corben and Kayleigh Edwards of Pleasant Hill at 7:17 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025.A girl was born to Zackery Logsdon and Ella Wiemelt of Quincy at 11:54 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025.A girl…
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2025-000123, 01/12/2025 @ 00:47:57, 11680 Cherokee Dr, Ralls County Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned S16 Klingsmith, C J Entered By C77 Sheehan, V C Adult Male Compl. 911 Hang Up 01/12/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to a 911 hang up on Cherokee Dr. 2025-000124, 01/12/2025 @ 05:18:05, Highway 19 Hutchenson Ln, Center Nature…
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QUINCY — A Brown County ambulance was involved in a head-on collision on Quincy’s north side while transporting a patient to Blessing Hospital. Just after midnight Friday morning, the ambulance was southbound near the 2600 block of North 12th. Another car, a 2014 Ford Edge was traveling northbound when the driver hit a curb and…
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QUINCY — The trial against one of the former owners of a Quincy business facing two theft charges was dismissed last week, and the trial for the other former owner also will be dismissed — if he follows through with an agreement reached Tuesday in Adams County Circuit Court. The trial for Andy P. Reardon,…
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QUINCY — Cervical cancer is the fourth deadliest cancer among women globally and claims the lives of roughly 4,000 women in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Like many cancerous diseases, the time of detection can greatly impact the rate of survival. The more knowledgeable one…
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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. Freddie L. Behrens and Sheila J. Behrens Trust of Quincy sold a residence and garage at…
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