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“Living nightmare”: Citizens come before Quincy City Council to ask what can be done about Jason Priest
But three public speakers came before the council to talk about what goes on at the house of Jason Priest in the 2300 block of State.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Sanctuary city ordinance ignores individual circumstances and is all about power over women
I am the oldest of five daughters, and three of my sisters live in Quincy. The “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance before the Quincy City Council would affect the level of healthcare my sisters would receive. It would also affect me, as all my healthcare needs are covered in Quincy. Let’s be so for…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Imagine carrying your dead child in your body until you almost die yourself
My son Carl would be 16 years old today. I should be taking him to get his driver’s license and maybe to his first job. He should be driving me bonkers by being too loud with his friends and playing video games past his bedtime. But I never got that chance, because 16 years ago,…
Read MoreTroup provides updates on police contract and Yates investigation, says Farha ‘showed true colors’ last week
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup says he has no intention of asking 4th Ward alderman Mike Farha to rejoin the two committees he resigned from earlier this week, saying “his time’s up.” “He showed his true colors,” Troup said after Thursday’s special meeting of the Quincy City Council, during which aldermen passed a $50.29 million…
Read MoreAnother Muddy birthday: The not-so-terrible twos
Two years ago this weekend, Muddy River News launched and while it seems like it was only yesterday, it also seems like we’ve been doing this forever. Because most of us have been doing this forever. When Jim Rapp approached me about getting back in the news game, the timing was perfect. Jim and Mike…
Read MoreMuddy River’s Top 10 news stories for 2022
These were the most viewed stories on Muddy River News in 2022. These were determined by you, the reader, based on the pageviews for each story/video/column. 1. Former valedictorian tells Quincy School Board eliminating top two graduating honors is ‘terrific idea’ This ended up being a hot button issue. Who knew? 2. “Living nightmare”: Citizens…
Read MoreQuincy man jailed, faces four misdemeanor charges for reckless conduct and disorderly conduct
QUINCY — An unusually large gathering of law enforcement officers were in attendance for a Quincy man’s first appearance on multiple misdemeanor charges in Adams County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon. Quincy Police arrested Jason Priest, 49, on June 1. He appeared before Judge Tad Brenner to learn of the charges against him. Ten bailiffs…
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