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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...
QPD Blotter for April 21-22, 2024
Justin C Cowan, 50, Quincy for FTA fighting in the 400 block of South Front. Lodged 102/144. Michael A. Morton, 26, Fowler for FTA improper use of title/registration at 20th and Broadway. Lodged 120. Chanceler J. Richmiller, 21, 626 N. 30th St. for Speeding at N. 22nd St. and Locust...
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.
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...
King and Queen, Prince and Princess named as Dogwood Royalty Contest
QUINCY — Arts Quincy announced the winners of its inaugural Dogwood Royalty Contest on Wednesday night. The winners fall into two age groups — ages 7-10 and ages 4-6. The Little King of Dogwood is Julian Stickler, 9, son of Jennifer Stickler. He attends Rooney Elementary School. The...
Local births from April 10-16, 2024
A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 6:58 p.m. April 10, 2024. A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 7:04 p.m. April 10, 2024. A girl was born to Jack Sibley and Brianna Ruble of Pittsfield at 7:26 a.m. April 13, 2024.
St. Francis Solanus recognizes students in grades 6-8 at 14th annual STEM night
QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School recognized three winners Thursday night at its 14th annual STEM night for students in grades 6-8. Students in the sixth grade make egg drop contraptions that are dropped from the school’s balcony. The goal is to make something that will protect the egg from breaking. The seventh graders make mousetrap cars that may enter a speed or distance category. The eighth graders make catapults, intending to shoot the eggs at a five-gallon bucket for points.
Thompson honored as QPS Legend
QUINCY — Long-time Quincy educator Dick Thompson, who died in February at 89, was honored by the Quincy School Board Wednesday night. Thompson received the Legend Award, which Quincy Public Schools began in 2022 to honor individuals who have given a lifetime of service to the public schools. Thompson...
QPD Blotter for April 20, 2024
Corey T. Haynes, 44, 2046 Sycamore St. for Disorderly Conduct on 04/15/2024 at 2050 Sycamore St. NTA 179. Jonathan M. Sultzman, 38, Quincy for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams at N. 6th St. and Oak St. NTA 148. Kelsie L. Deege, 22, 5130 W. Paradise Ln. for Failure...
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