Adams County, Illinois

Honoring its roots, Adams County Fair gears up for its 83rd year

MENDON, Ill. — ‘Experience the Difference’ at the 2025 Adams County Fair as it kicks off Wednesday, July 23, at the fairgrounds north of ...

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Real estate transfers in Adams County from June 30-July 10, 2025

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction ...

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Fifteen to compete for Adams County Fair Queen

MENDON, Ill. — Fifteen contestants vying for the title of 2025 Miss Adams County Fair Queen have been working hard to gain experience in the ...

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Dailing gets 15 years for Criminal Sexual Assault, seven years for Aggravated Battery to a nurse and a security officer

QUINCY — A Quincy man has received multiple sentences following a May conviction for sexual assault and aggravated battery. Adams County State’s Attorney Todd ...

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Mendon Unit 4 school set for next stop on the Historic Schoolhouse Tour

ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — As part of the ongoing Adams County Bicentennial celebrations, residents and visitors are invited to take part in the next ...

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QPD Blotter for July 8, 2025

Jan Fischer, 75, of Quincy for Stop-Sign. Vanessa Von Burg, 41, of Quincy for Improper Motorcycle Operation and Uninsured Vehicle. Clester Lewis, 79, of ...

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Quincy man arrested for failing to register and report as a sex offender

QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Quincy man Tuesday for failing to register and report as a sex offender. Deputies arrested ...

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QPD Blotter for July 9, 2025

Erica S. Mayall, 37, of Quincy for Trespassing at 1329 N. 6th. NTA 178 Matthew M. Porter, 27, of Quincy for FTA-Trespassing, FTA Possession ...

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QPD Blotter for July 10, 2025

Dusty J. Peters, 37, of Quincy for Public Drinking at 4800 Maine. NTA 104 Niguel O. Griffin, 33, of Quincy for DOC Warrant. Lodged ...

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Youth Tour opens minds and builds leaders-local students represent Adams Electric and Adams Telephone in D.C.

Every June, a small number of high school students from all over Illinois go from their small towns to the nation’s capital to spend ...

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