J. Robert Gough, Publisher
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Quincy Mayor Linda Moore about nuisance complaints, QPD oversight and, of course, potholes.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mike Troup’s campaign spent more than $70,000 in an unsuccessful bid to retain the office of Quincy mayor. According to the Illinois State Board of Elections website, Troup spent $70,594.08 combined for his victory in the Feb. 25 Republican primary over Dan Brink and his April 1 loss to Linda Moore, who ran as…
Read Full Article Kohl’s super chef Bradley Darnell whips up some street tacos just in time for your Cinco De Mayo celebration on Monday. Kohl’s Cash and Carry brings you “Cooking with Kohl’s”.
Read Full Article Many times when people ask me how long Muddy River News has been around and I tell them, they are surprised. “Really? Seems like it’s been around for much longer.” Or something along those lines. So at what point do we become “all grown up”? MRN turns four this week. Of course, we are still…
Read Full Article RALLS COUNTY, Mo. — Ralls County Sheriff Brian Allen was about to enjoy Easter lunch with his family when he got the call. “In this job, you expect it,” Allen said Sunday evening. “So instead of heading to Rustic Oak, I went to work.” The Ralls County Sheriff’s Office ended up with two serious situations…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Board will use a municipal advisory firm to help sell $9 million in bonds to fund replacing the roof and the heating and air conditioning system in the courthouse. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Board unanimously selected Kings Financial Consulting of Monticello to handle the bond sale within 60 days. The…
Read Full Article Remember when a situation involving April Azotea’s sales tax license for her business was brought to the public’s attention during a Hannibal City Council candidate’s forum? Muddy River News reported on that. Now we have a run-off between Azotea and Tammy Riley for the 2nd Ward City Council seat scheduled for April 22. Muddy River…
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Read Full Article QUINCY — Disappointment and confusion was on the faces of the handful of people who walked up to the door at Starbucks at 3115 Broadway Monday morning, only to see the popular coffee shop was closed. According to company personnel, the location is being remodeled and is scheduled to be completed around May 16, if…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Karol Ehmen is Mayor Mike Troup and the Adams County Republican Central Committee’s choice to replace Mike Farha as one of the city’s two 4th Ward alderman. Ehmen’s appointment will go through at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting and she will be immediately sworn in and seated to participate in the meeting. “I’ve…
Read Full Article Letters to the editor pertaining to Quincy’s April 1 election must be received by noon Wednesday. They will be posted no later than Friday noon.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University President Brian McGee issued a statement Wednesday morning saying one of the college’s employees violated its policies regarding political activity. McGee said an unnamed QU employee “wrongly agreed to ask the members of an athletic team to distribute campaign flyers favoring one of the mayoral candidates.” The candidate was Linda Moore,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted Tuesday night to spend more than $9.5 million to replace the roof and HVAC system at the courthouse at 5th and Vermont. The board opted to support local companies, despite their bids not being the lowest in each category. The $8.9 million bid from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning…
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Gough: When it comes to social media comments on MRN, serenity now or civility please?