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J. Robert Gough, Publisher

MRN THIS WEEK: Terry Traeder

May 20, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Terry Traeder talks about the work underway for June’s Quincy Grand Prix of Karting and the resurgence of the sport.

Filed Under: Muddy River TV+, Noteworthy Tagged With: Quincy Grand Prix of Karting, Terry Traeder, TNT Kartways

Arrest made in Wednesday evening building fire

May 20, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Quincy Police have arrested a juvenile male in connection with starting the fire at a vacant building Wednesday evening in Quincy’s Calftown neighborhood.

Filed Under: Blotter, Noteworthy Tagged With: Quincy Fire Department, Quincy Police Department

Quincy School Board approves three-year contract with teachers

May 18, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

The Quincy School Board approved a three-year contract with the Quincy Federation of Teachers and its subgroups Wednesday night.

Filed Under: Noteworthy

Calftown building where 2008 fatal fire occurred hit again by fire

May 18, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

A building at 7th and State where three people died and a man was convicted for setting the fire and murdering them was ablaze again Wednesday evening.

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Top Stories Tagged With: Bernie Vahlkamp, Caley Construction, Quincy Fire Department

Quincy teachers ratify contract

May 13, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

The Quincy Federation of Teachers has approved a new multi-year labor contract with the Quincy School District.

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Top Stories Tagged With: Brandi Many, contract, Quincy Public Schools, Quincy School District, Shelley Arns

Muddy River News This Week: Rob Copley

May 13, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

The recently retired Quincy Police Chief talks about his career in law enforcement and the issues in finding his successor.

Filed Under: Illinois Politics, Politics, Top Stories Tagged With: Bob Gough, Quincy Police Department, Rob Copley

DAILY MUDDY: Primary elections, Rob Copley

May 12, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Bob Gough talks to Rob Copley about closing out his law enforcement career and the 2022 Illinois Primary is fast approaching.

Filed Under: Muddy River TV+, Opinion Tagged With: Adams County Board, Adams County Sheriff, Primary Election, Rob Copley, Tony Grootens

DAILY MUDDY: The Target Domino and no answer on QPD Chief Debacle

May 11, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Could Target be the start of a trend? Also MRN Editor David Adam and Publisher Bob Gough wonder if we’ll have a new police chief by the Fourth of July.

Filed Under: Muddy River TV+, Muddy River Vibe Tagged With: target

Adams County Board votes for raises for themselves, office holders; sheriff salary jumps by $65,000

May 10, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Following the closed portion of the meeting, Board members voted 16-1 to give themselves 9.6 percent raises and committee chairs and the County Board Chairman 22 percent raises before adjourning.

Filed Under: Illinois Politics, Politics, Top Stories Tagged With: Adams County Board, Raises

IT’S TARGET! Former Kmart property sold for combined $5 million to make way for big box retailer

May 9, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Muddy River News has learned that the Target Real Estate Corporation has acquired the rights to develop the Quincy property that formerly housed Kmart.

Filed Under: Business, Noteworthy, Top Stories Tagged With: target

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Assistant coach on state championship basketball team arrested, charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse

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QUINCY — An assistant coach on Quincy Notre Dame’s girls basketball state championship team was arrested Thursday and is lodged in the Adams County Jail on a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The Quincy Police Department began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate … ...Read Full Article about Assistant coach on state championship basketball team arrested, charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse

‘We wanted somebody who really had touched all of Quincy’: Scholz to receive Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award Friday

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — It’s probably easier to list all of the community activities Chuck Scholz hasn’t participated in and all of the awards he hasn’t been given. Scholz, 68, is best known for his three-term stint as the mayor of Quincy from 1993-2005, but he’s been a board member, trustee, chairman or … ...Read Full Article about ‘We wanted somebody who really had touched all of Quincy’: Scholz to receive Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award Friday

Mount Sterling man facing federal drug charges; jury trial to begin July 5 in Springfield

by Muddy River News

MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A Mount Sterling man recently was indicted on federal drug charges. Agents with the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force, in conjunction with a SWAT team with the Illinois State Police and sworn personnel from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant … ...Read Full Article about Mount Sterling man facing federal drug charges; jury trial to begin July 5 in Springfield

Yohn says he will ‘most definitely’ be ready to defend himself when his trial begins June 21

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — When Judge Roger Thomson asked Bradley Yohn if he would be ready for the first day of his trial on June 21, Yohn replied, “Oh, yes sir, most definitely.” Yohn is defending himself Pro Se against charges of carjacking and home invasion in Adams County filed in November 2021. He appeared … ...Read Full Article about Yohn says he will ‘most definitely’ be ready to defend himself when his trial begins June 21

Adams County grand jury indicts Lawrence, who now faces two charges of theft from 2x4s for Hope

by David Adam, MRN Editor

Mark and Chris Lawrence are countersuing charity's board of directors, claiming accusations are false. QUINCY — Mark Lawrence made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning after he was arrested on two theft charges following an indictment by an Adams County grand … ...Read Full Article about Adams County grand jury indicts Lawrence, who now faces two charges of theft from 2x4s for Hope

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