J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Documents filed late Monday morning in the Adams County Recorder’s office show the Target Real Estate Corporation has acquired the rights to develop the Quincy property that formerly housed Kmart for a combined $5 million. Eugene Reagan of Quincy, Mary Catherine Reagan Sprinkle of Chatham and Teresa Ann Reagan Blank of Ventura, Calif.,…
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QUINCY — The computer systems of the City of Quincy were hit with a cyber attack over the weekend. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the attack apparently started at the Quincy Public Library before spreading through other departments. “(The library) shares some servers here (City Hall),” Troup said. “The police noticed their laptops in their…
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Eric Ley from Advance Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine talks about injuries and how to prevent them as well as the company’s growth over the years. Business Spotlight is brought to you by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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QUINCY — The two incumbents running for Illinois’ 15th District made their pitches to the Quincy Tea Party Tuesday night at the Town and Country Inn. Republicans Rodney Davis and Mary Miller are now running for the redistricted seat that represents much of the I-72 corridor of Illinois, including Adams, Brown, Pike and Hancock Counties.…
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QUINCY — Congressmen Rodney Davis (R-IL) and Sam Graves (R-MO) spent time at a Quincy business to talk about how government can assist with the logistics and transportation of small businesses. Officials with Kohl Wholesale gave the legislators a tour of Kohl’s facilities on Illinois 57, including their distribution center, which opened in 2018, and…
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Trevor Beck talks about banking, gaming and turning a lifelong hobby into a new business venture as he is now a partner in GameMasters. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurances sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — God, Guns and fighting the “Woke” Liberal agenda. That was the message Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) brought to Quincy while stumping for her friend, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL), on Saturday. It was billed as a “Defend the Second Amendment Rally” at the Holiday Inn, but when talking about a Conservative agenda and predicting…
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That year went fast. A common theme over the last few months has been when people ask how long Muddy River News has been around and I say “we’re in our first year” the response is usually this: “Wow. Really? Seems like it’s been around longer than that.” Yes, yes it does. Probably because most…
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QUINCY — When Mike Troup took office as Quincy’s mayor last May, he had to work with the budget the previous administration constructed and the City Council had approved. And his first year ended with an unanticipated $9 million in additional tax revenue and $5.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. That led to…
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QUINCY — J. Robert Gough talks with Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long, who penned the book “The House That Madigan Built”, which chronicles the rise and fall of the longest tenured statehouse speaker in U.S. History. Long also discusses the involvement of long-time Madigan consigliere Mike McClain, the retired lobbyist and lawmaker from Quincy, who…
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QUINCY — Charles Craft had already committed to moving his Riverfest music festival from Ft. Madison, Iowa to Quincy this year. And the City of Quincy is backing up that commitment. Riverfest received a $25,000 grant from the BET on Q Committee on Wednesday. Craft said he was still finalizing some details for the August…
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QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup’s plan that could lead to the razing of the crumbling Welcome Inn received the seal of approval from the Quincy City council on Monday night. Alderman Dave Bauer (D-2), who had requested to table the $500,000 proposal last week, asked Planning and Development Director Chuck Bevelheimer if this money was intended…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup met Thursday with members of the local hotel, motel and hospitality industry to answer questions about what had been labeled a $500,000 request for “hotel development.” The money, if approved by the Quincy City Council on Monday night, would utilize proceeds from the 1 percent food and beverage tax. Troup…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted Tuesday night to pump in another $50,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help find people on probation find jobs. Adams County Board Chairman Kent Snider said 27 people have found jobs with local manufacturers since the program was established last September and utilizing the first…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board will consider recommendations to fill three administrative roles at the April 27 board meeting. Retiring Superintendent Roy Webb and incoming Superintendent Dr. Todd Pettit will advance the names of Jason Fink to be the next principal of Rooney Elementary School, Debbie Johnson to be the district’s director of music…
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QUINCY — Just after 6 p.m. Monday, Quincy Police officers responded to the 1000 block of York in regards to a report of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, they quickly obtained a description of the suspect vehicle and possible suspects. Officers later established a crime scene in the 300 block of South 11th.…
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Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) was in Quincy on Tuesday to discuss healthcare issues with administrators of Blessing Health System. Davis also announced that he and other members of Congress are urging the Department of Interior (DOI) to help the return of Honor Flight trips to war memorials and monuments in Washington, DC by bringing back…
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Google Cracker Jill. Better yet…don’t. A national company comes up with a new marketing gimmick to sell a century old product and, maybe, also call it a way celebrate women in sports. Sounds harmless, right. Oh, no. Cracker Jack’s baby sister, Cracker Jill, is just another part of the left’s woke liberal agenda to tear…
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Rebel Pig owner Doug Dry talks about his Palmyra, Mo. restaurant and how to make good barbecue. Business Spotlight is sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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Msgr. Leo Enlow talks about the future of Catholic education in Quincy and the discussions on how to reshape the structure of Quincy’s Catholic PreK-8th Grade system. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup announced that Quincy Township Supervisor Cindy Brink is retiring at the end of the month. Brink, 58, won her third term in the office in April 2021, defeating Democrat Bill Burns. Since she will be leaving with three years remaining, there will be an appointment to fill the position,…
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A Quincy woman whose 2020 traffic crash resulted in the deaths of four people, will not stand trial in April after all. The Adams County State’s Attorney’s office appealed a Friday decision by Judge Amy Lannerd to dismiss the driving under the influence charge against Natasha McBride. In court Monday afternoon, the case was removed…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic School Education Leadership team held its meetings at the four Quincy parishes with K-8 schools to look at the future of the parochial school system. The plan, announced at meetings at each of the four Catholic Parishes with schools over the weekend, calls for a a new administrative board overseeing…
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QUINCY — A woman who was part of a team that beat and sexually assaulted a woman who ended up dying will get 40 years in prison for her part in the crime. Karen Blackledge entered a guilty plea Friday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court to two counts, one of home invasion and one…
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Andrew Smith and Ray Weast talk about the new and improved R&R Golf and Smith’s purchase of the nearly 29 year old family business. Muddy River News Business Spotlight it sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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The much-delayed trial of a Quincy man involving the death of an infant girl is now set for July. Travis Wiley, 34, faces three counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery in the Jan. 22, 2018, death of an infant girl. He is accused of shaking the infant on Jan. 20, 2018,…
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QUINCY — Quincy firefighters found a body during a fire on Quincy’s north side early Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Bernie Vahlkamp said the call came in at 3:47 a.m. and crews responded to the fire in the Fourth and Cherry area, 1021 N. Fourth. Vahlkamp said the building was a two story machine shed with…
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QUINCY — Quincy Comptroller Sheri Ray presented a first look at the city’s budget for FY 2023 at Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. The proposed $47.2 million budget is $2 million lower than the final FY 2022 budget, but is nearly $8 million higher than the budget approved last April. Ray said the budget…
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So now that it is “social media official,” I am going to comment on my oldest son’s new job. James Alexander Gough is the senior deputy press secretary for Gov. JB Pritzker. It is an incredible career move for him. His mother and I could not be more proud of him, as we are of…
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On Muddy River News This Week, we sit down with Paul Reitz, the CEO of Titan International, the parent company of Quincy’s Titan Wheel. Reitz joined Titan in 2010 as Chief Financial Officer, became President in February 2014, and was named CEO effective in January 2017. Prior to joining Titan, he was the Chief Accounting…
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