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Mendon man charged with failure to yield at intersection after Thursday crash near Loraine
LORAINE, Ill. — Minor injuries were reported after a traffic accident Thursday morning at the intersection of Illinois Route 336 and E. 1750th Street north of Loraine. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at approximately 9:14 a.m. to a two-vehicle accident on Illinois Route 336. After a brief on-scene investigation, it was determined that a 2012 GMC Sierra driven by Arthur L. McMullen, 81, of Loraine failed to yield to oncoming traffic and crashed into a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Denise M. Welsh, 50, of Milan.
Attorney for Quincy man facing attempted murder charge strikes motion to have case dismissed
QUINCY — The attorney for a Quincy man facing six felony charges, including attempted murder, said Tuesday afternoon he would strike his client’s motion to have the case dismissed. Jeremy J. Coleman, 29, appeared with Chief Public Defender Christopher Pratt before Judge Tad Brenner for a status hearing...
Quincy man who allegedly stabbed 77-year-old woman charged with attempted first-degree murder
QUINCY — A Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon. Thomas Delcour, 34, appeared with Sarah Lucey, an assistant appellate defender for Adams County, before Judge Scott Larson. Larson read the charges to Delcour during his hearing.
Vote for The State Journal-Register Student of the Week for April 22-26
Voting for The State Journal-Register Student of the Week is now open after principals and administrators from local and area schools put forth another three nominations. The students were nominated based on academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, character, public service and participation in clubs and activities. We publish a list of...
MarioKart tournament Saturday to help fund summer camp for youths at Faith Chapel in Plainville
PLAINVILLE, Ill. — Faith Chapel will hold a MarioKart Deluxe tournament Saturday, April 27, at the church located at 102 S. Church. the tournament will begin at 5 p.m. with all ages welcome. A $10 entry can be paid upon arrival. This event is a fundraiser for the youths...
Real estate transfers in Adams County from April 15-19, 2024
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 A. Holtman and Theresa A. Holtman of Quincy sold a...
Around the Tri States: LIHEAP funding exhausted in western Illinois; Holtz scholarship hits fundraising goal
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible households with paying their utility bills. The program runs for a limited time each year, or until funding is exhausted. As of April 24, Western Illinois Regional Council Community Action Agency officials say they have spent their available funding and cannot...
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