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QUINCY — The Adams County Board denied a special use permit Tuesday for a 3.4-megawatt solar farm just off Ghost Hollow Road in the Melrose Township. Pivot Energy is proposing the project, which has met all state requirements. In 2023, Governor JB Pritzker signed P.A. 102-1123 into law, which preempts county authority to enact local ordinances that…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens to talk about his announcement to seek a second term, what his department has accomplished and what his goals are for the future.
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QUINCY – Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department responded to a large fire on the property at the former Doyle Manufacturing site at 40th and Broadway Monday evening. Fire crews got the call at 7:40 pm, according to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin. Billows of smoke could be seen from downtown and, upon arrival,…
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Henry “Bud” and Rosanna Voss are celebrating 45 years of marriage with an anniversary camping trip later this summer. The couple was married July 19, 1980 in Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church in Park Ridge, IL. Henry “Bud” is the son of the late Henry & Rita Voss. Rosanna is the daughter of the late…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Todd Hastings with Hope House of Quincy as he tries to find a home for expectant mothers who need assistance. The issue, which was not supported by the Quincy Plan Commission, goes before the full Quincy City Council Monday night. Below is the letter Hastings sent to Quincy aldermen…
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My wife, Ellen, and I were married on July 4, 1992 at St. Angela Merici Parish in Florissant, Mo. in North St. Louis County. The Cardinals were playing the San Francisco Giants in California that day, so we did not attend the game. Had the game been in Busch Stadium II … she might have…
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QUINCY — Sara Reuschel is leaving her position as executive director of the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation later this month. Reuschel, who took the job in Nov 2021, was the foundation’s second executive director. She replaced Paul Rittof, who filled the position when it was first created in 2009. Erin Frazier, vice president of…
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New York—As the cryptocurrency market continues to be volatile, with Bitcoin falling below $50,000 and major altcoins such as Ripple (XRP) and Dogecoin (DOGE) experiencing significant price fluctuations, investors are increasingly looking for stable strategies to manage risk and increase the value of their assets. AI cloud mining has become a promising option, providing a…
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QUINCY — Brandon Pratt found out he couldn’t keep the lid on the news of what he plans to bring to Quincy. Pratt, who is the founder of Lion Development Group and owner of Gravy Train Restaurant Management, will open a Pizza Ranch franchise at 48th and Broadway, at the site of the former County…
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Once Muddy River News LLC became incorporated on March 17, 2021, we needed employees. We hired two to start. Brittany Boll was brought on board to create content and help us rapidly grow our social media presence. David Adam was hired to be the editor of the Website. Having known David for about 30 years,…
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QUINCY – The Quincy City Council voted 13-1 Monday to continue funding grants for local events via food and beverage tax revenues. Alderman approved $150,000 for Bringing Events to Quincy (BET on Q) events and $100,000 for Legacy Events Program (LEGUP) projects, with BET on Q being geared toward new initiatives and LEGUP funding will…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Circuit Judge Chris Pratt about his upcoming election to keep the seat he was appointed to and then Scott Edlin stops by to give us an update on the Gem City Concert Series.
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Hannibal’s hottest week kicks off this weekend. Bob Gough talks to some of the people who make National Tom Sawyer Days happen.
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy’s electrical aggregation consultant told the City Council Monday night that current utility costs with Ameren remain lower than long-term contracts from other suppliers, despite recent reports of upcoming Ameren rate hikes. Reg Ankrom, president of SIMEC, called the market “unfavorable”, noting that the best rate currently is 12.18 cents…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a tentative $19.5 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its regular meeting Wednesday. The tentative 2025–2026 year budget includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees and projects a 6 percent bump in the number of credit hours delivered to…
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Update on the fire this afternoon at the Kroc Center: A mechanical issue in a rooftop unit that controls the humidity levels of the pool caused a small fire that the Quincy Fire Department got under control quickly. The Kroc Center will remain open the rest of the evening and normal hours tomorrow. However, the…
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QUINCY — Mayor Linda Moore has made her selections for the people who she wants to lead and be members of committees to work on a pair of projects she pushed for during her mayoral campaign. Moore has created a “Strategic Task Force on Housing” and a “Sports Commission.” Each committee includes members and some…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department received its recognition for completing its successful certification of the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, or ILEAP. Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer presented the certificate to Quincy Police chief Adam Yates and members of his leadership team at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. ILEAP is the process where law…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council heard a presentation Monday on how the city may be able to tighten up and better enforce cases of unkept properties that the city eventually ends up cleaning up. Director of Inspection Michael Seaver and City Attorney Bruce Alford gave aldermen an idea of how to handle nuisance abatement…
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Tomorrow is Father’s Day and here’s a late gift idea for you. Alex O’Neal has treats as he and Bob discuss the quality cigars he is bringing to Quincy at his 910 York cigar shop. It’s BYOB, but you can get a drink at The Ratkseller across the street and bring it over. Bank of…
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As times change, people’s attitudes towards energy have also changed. They rely on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power to power new energy cloud mining operations, which greatly reduces mining costs and integrates the electricity generated by surplus energy into the grid. This not only saves a lot of energy consumption, but…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board is looking to bond out the replacement of the courthouse’s roof and Heating and Air Conditioning system over 15 years. Since the County Board had previously approved the bond payments for up to $900,000 annually, Finance Committee Chairman Travis Cooley (R-District 4) told the County Board Tuesday night that…
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QUINCY – The superintendent of the Veterans Commission of Adams County (VCAC) said veterans’ benefits have not yet been affected as a result of any protocol changes in federal government agencies. “At the time of this writing, there have been no appreciable changes in the US Department of Veterans Affairs benefit or health care systems…
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Helmut and Marianne Weid, of Quincy, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with a private restaurant dinner on June 12, 2025. Helmut Weid, and the former Marianne Wuestenberg, were married June 12, 1965, at Trinity United Church of Christ. Helmut is the son of Wilhelm and Emma Weid of Uffenheim, Germany. Marianne is the daughter…
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Ricci Dula and Anngelina Chasteen with Scouting America talk about the evolution of the organization and adapting for the future. They also talk about this week’s Saukenauk Reunion.
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The Quincy Juneteenth community celebration returns for the fourth year at various locations throughout the city from June 13-15 and is organized by the Quincy Juneteenth Organization. MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks with Rev. Orville Jones about the commemoration and the reasons behind Juneteenth.
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Google mapping for road closures, housing and the new sports commission. Minutes with the Mayor is brought to you by Mercantile Bank.
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Consent agendas, road work and committee assignments on this week’s edition of Minutes with the Mayor.
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QUINCY — A group consisting of more than 30 people met three times in April to consider changes to the boundaries for the Quincy School District’s five K-5 buildings. But Superintendent Todd Pettit said boundaries will not be changed for the 2025-26 school year. “The task force has determined that more information is needed to make…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Quincy Mayor Linda Moore about nuisance complaints, QPD oversight and, of course, potholes.
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