J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Lots of places closed. If it’s not a main thoroughfare, it’s probably tough sledding…for real.
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Rich Niemann, Jr., president and CEO of Quincy’s Niemann Foods, sits down to discuss the evolution of the supermarket and how the company has diversified over the decades. Business Spotlight is brought you by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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2022-001361, 01/26/2022 @ 01:06:59, Riverfront , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Male Assoc. Community Contacts 01/26/2022 Adult Female Assoc. Community Contacts 01/26/2022 Public Narrative Citizen contact at the Riverfront. 2022-001362, 01/26/2022 @ 05:05:44, 203 Huck Finn Shopping , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Victim False…
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OPINION: There are times when I look at something and say, “Well, that’s not going to go over very well,” but someone with Gem(City)-studded and rose-colored glasses always knows better and says, “What’s the problem?” The “Quincy’s Calling” marketing campaign is designed to help fill open jobs by recruiting alumni back to Quincy and recruit…
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MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller about redistricting and having to run in a new part of Illinois. Muddy River News is furnished by Harvey’s Furniture.
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QUINCY — Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) was in Quincy Friday to be the guest speaker at a business event. Before heading to Town and Country Inn to speak at the Kohl Wholesale annual meeting, Davis stopped by the Muddy River News studios to discuss the current Washington climate and his upcoming June 28 primary contest…
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Quincy Recycle President Bryan Stokes talks about the growth of his company and business philosophy. Business Spotlight is sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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Mark McDonald, the master storyteller for our local PBS affiliate with his “Illinois Stories” program, sits down with J. Robert Gough to talk about his craft, his career and how he finds such interesting stories. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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UPDATED: Adams County Coroner Scott Graham reports the name of the deceased is Terry M. Lierly, 41, of Mt. Sterling. Adams County Sheriff deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on N1200th (Kellerville Blacktop) east of E2353rd (Camp Point Road). The driver of the vehicle was found dead at the scene when deputies arrived and…
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QUINCY — Republican state Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy said Wednesday she will look to stay in the Illinois Senate in the newly created 50th District that covers stretches from Adams County to the Metro East across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. Tracy has represented the 47th District since 2016 and was a state representative…
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QUINCY — Improvements continue at Quincy Regional Airport as the City Council approve more than $400,000 in engineering contracts on Tuesday. Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT) will oversee the engineering and planning to build a general aviation apron and roadway for a new corporate hangar that will have a total cost up to $310,600. The…
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QUINCY — Quincy School Board Vice President Shelley Arns said the field has been narrowed in the search for the Quincy School District’s next superintendent of schools. Arns was on Muddy River News This Week and said the eight-person committee has reduced the number of finalists to two and the School Board will be doing…
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QUINCY — Rep. Randy Frese (R-Paloma) has announced he is running for re-election to be one of three people who will represent Adams County in the Illinois House of Representatives. The new legislative maps divide Adams into the 94th, 99th and 100th Districts. The 99th House District consists of all or parts of Adams, Brown,…
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QUINCY — Attorney Drew Schnack’s week didn’t go exactly as planned. Following the initial Muddy River News report on January 7 which detailed Judge Robert Adrian’s decision to reverse his October verdict regarding a sexual assault case, the story has gained traction. Schnack, who represented Drew Clinton in the case that saw and has continued…
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It’s funny how regardless of where you’re from, you always seem to have a bit of a self-inflated opinion of the importance of your hometown. It’s not just a Quincy thing like many natives believe it to be (which is sort of the crux of the matter). Hometown pride is great. We all need boosters…
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Lydia Miller and Scott Smith have been selected as chairpersons of the Quincy Notre Dame Foundation’s 45th Fund Drive which kicks off January 21. The QND Foundation has raised more than $17 million in the past 44 years and exceeded its 2021 goal of $447,500 by more than $124,000.The money raised helps keep tuition affordable…
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We now have thousands of people who get our morning Muddy River newsletter sent directly to their inbox. But, if you utilize Comcast/Xfinity for your e-mail, we have had a good problem: the newsletter has been too popular. Comcast/Xfinity puts limits on newsletter e-mails. This has impacted Muddy River News readers who use the…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board approved to spend about $258,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on new election equipment Tuesday night. The current machines are 18 years old. Finance Committee Chairman Bret Austin said the 45 touchscreen DS-200 machines are an improvement to the technology of the voting system. “I think we have…
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Most Illinois political types are usually gearing up their campaign engines about now, with the anticipation of a spring primary. But this year, they have to adapt a strategy used by their friends across the river in Missouri for a summer primary. The Illinois Primary is June 28 this year. June 28. Illinois primaries have…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council will consider adopting an ordinance at Monday’s meeting that would pump $1 million into improving rental housing on the city’s west side. Aldermen heard the first reading for the Small Rental Rehabilitation Program (SRRP) at the Dec. 28 meeting. The plan would mirror the Downtown Rental Rehabilitation program that…
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QUINCY — Five vehicles were involved in a Saturday evening crash with one fatality and three people being taken to Blessing Hospital. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department released Sunday evening the name of the person who died in the crash. Joe Strieker, 40, of rural Quincy was pronounced dead at the scene by the Adams…
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Charles J Scott, 48, Quincy was arrested on warrants for F.T.A. stealing and F.T.A. unlawful use of a debit card. Lodged. 111 James G Bergman, 53, Quincy for violation of order of protection. Lodged. 104,169 John E Fitzgerald, 59, Quincy for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 24th and Broadway. P.T.C. 111…
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Les Sachs has been a friend, colleague and neighbor of mine for years. He and his wife, Linda, just moved out of our posh Woodside Drive neighborhood last year, but he’s been sending us some notes about how much he loves Muddy River News. These words from the longtime news anchor and director of WGEM…
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Mike McClain and Abraham Lincoln both served in the Illinois Legislature. Not together, of course. Chicago Tribune reporters Jason Meisner and Ray Long shared an interesting tidbit from the criminal defense of McClain, the “retired” Quincy lawyer/lobbyist/insider and consigliere to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Muddy River News linked to it Monday, and it…
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QUINCY — Jason Priest has spoken before the Quincy City Council before, usually talking about nothing that pertains to the meeting at hand. But at Monday night’s meeting, Priest became more outspoken as he was complaining to Mayor Mike Troup that he wasn’t being allowed in the Adams County Courthouse. On December 22, Judge Robert…
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The downsizing and redistricting of Illinois’ Congressional political map was probably going to pit some current members of Congress against each other and that appears to have come to fruition. Freshman Mary Miller of Oakland announced over the weekend she will run for the Republican nomination in the Illinois 15th District. Congressman Rodney Davis of…
Read Full Article Shelby Wires (29) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Malicious Mischief, Fighting, Trespassing, and Peace Disturbance at 933 N 11th. NTA 125 Una C Henderson (60) of Quincy, reports her 2020 Ford was struck at 8th and Lind. 153 Elvin Ochoa-Montes, 29, Olman Flores, 29, and Lisabeth FunezGaleano, 19, for shoplifting at 1400 Harrison on 12-31-21.…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. The Breaking News category consists of stories that most of the other local media may or may not have covered as we reacted to the events of the day.…
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QUINCY — A gas leak at a downtown Quincy restaurant forced the evacuation of a quarter of a city block. Quincy Fire Department received the call after 1:40 p.m. Friday. All businesses and residences in the buildings that line the northwest side of Sixth Street were evacuated. The QFD incident commander said Ameren was on…
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This is my last post of 2021. I’ll be enjoying college football, a beverage or two and my fireplace before the sun goes down. The last three years have been such a roller coaster. Personally, our family has survived and thrived despite the many obstacles we have faced. The blessings far outweigh the disappointments. Professionally,…
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