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QUINCY — There are three main points of emphasis high school football fans needs to understand in regards to the state rankings, which have created considerable interest and conjecture following Wednesday afternoon’s reveal of this week’s votes.One, the polls are discussion points and conversation starters. They provide some clarity on which teams could be state-title contenders and offer a deeper look at which teams are improving and which are …

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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School held its homecoming royalty assembly Wednesday, Oct. 16, and announced the 2024 QND homecoming court.  Lauren McDowell, a daughter of Mark and Jamie McDowell, was crowned homecoming queen. David Ehrhardt, a son of Greg Ehrhardt and Babette Brennan, was announced as king.Attendants named to the homecoming court are:1st senior attendant: Hannah Miller, daughter of Adam and Michelle Miller 2nd senior attendant…

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QUINCY- Dr. Darin Thomas was the sole bidder for the former Quincy Public School maintenance facility at 640 Jersey Street. The facility will be an addition to the existing bike park next door at 628 Jersey and is on track to be the second largest mountain bike park in the United States. Cheers were heard as Board Attorney David Penn accepted Darin Thomas’s bid at the minimum set price of $250,000. Parents and their children showed up on bikes w…

Former QPS maintenance facility sells for $250,000; will become indoor mountain bike park – Muddy River News

Mary “Jane” Sprinkle, age 58, of Fowler, Illinois, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in her home. Jane was born on December 21, 1965 in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Gerald “Jerry” Evans and Carol Turner Evans.  She married Larry Sprinkle, Jr. on February 23, 1985 in Quincy.  He survives. Jane was a 1984 graduate of Quincy High School.  She was a bus driver for the Quincy Public Schools.   Her creative spirit led to her enjoyment of crafts, …

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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre Executive Director Burgundy Hill has announced that Brandon Thomsen is departing his role as the organization’s artistic director on Nov. 8. In a social media post Wednesday morning, Hill said it was a “bittersweet” moment, calling Thomsen “a remarkable colleague and dear friend.” Thomsen was with QCT for 18 years, serving first as director of education and then as artistic director.“As I reflect on the last 18 …

Thomsen out at QCT – Muddy River News

QUINCY — Dr. Sean Moroze has joined the Blessing Health department of orthopedics and sports medicine.An Air Force veteran, Moroze graduated with honors from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, completed an orthopedic surgery residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center and a fellowship in adult reconstruction/total joints at Florida Orthopedic Institute.In addition to doing total joint replacements and other common ort…

Orthopedic surgeon with special skill replacing artificial joints joins Blessing Health – Muddy River News

QUINCY, Ill. — Adams County residents can safely and securely dispose of potentially addictive prescription medications at National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a drive-thru event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont. The DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is in collaboration with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department.Take-back events allow Adams County residents to properly…

Safely dispose of medications at Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26 at Adams County Health Department – Muddy River News

QUINCY — AYR Wellness will be the host of a Movie Character Costume Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the State Street Theater. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m.Fans of film and fashion can celebrate their favorite characters. The evening will include a costume contest with prizes provided by local restaurants and businesses with a total value of more than $500.Live music will be performed by Gypsy Tango Foxtrot, w…

AYR Wellness to have movie character costume event on Saturday at State Street Theater – Muddy River News

CHICAGO — Veterans seeking jobs are encouraged to attend a career fair this Thursday at the Chicago Bears' home stadium. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and RecruitMilitary will host more than 60 companies from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 at Soldier Field, inside the 1st Floor United Club. Registration is free.  Complimentary parking will also be provided. 
	
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QUINCY — The local chapter of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists invites the public to Camp Sacajawea, 4220 Ghost Hollow Road, to enjoy the changing colors of local trees. This guided walk, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, will take attendees along the less than one-mile accessible trail. It will include light hiking on uneven terrain.The walk will identify and discuss tree species while enjoying the fall ambiance in nature. Local Mast…

Master Naturalists to host fall color tree walk Sunday at Camp Sacajawea – Muddy River News

QUINCY — John Wood Community College is investing in a renovation to help with the area’s need for more childcare. At Wednesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved the low bid from John Petty & Sons Construction to renovate a portion of the Quincy campus to be leased to Parent and Child Together of West Central Illinois (PACT) Head Start to operate a childcare center at the College’s Quincy campus.JWCC will renovate space for PACT He…

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