David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Ben Van Ness, vice president and general manager at WGEM in Quincy, confirmed Friday morning that Makenzi Henderson is no longer employed by the television station. Van Ness did not elaborate on Henderson’s departure in an email to Muddy River News. Henderson was an anchor on WGEM’s newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m.…
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CHICAGO — Mike Deno called Eighth Circuit Judge Robert Adrian’s explanation for why he reversed his guilty verdict in the Drew Clinton sexual assault trial “not believable,” refuting Adrian’s claim he changed his mind because Clinton wasn’t guilty and instead said Adrian tried to circumvent the law to avoid giving him a mandatory prison sentence.…
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CHICAGO — When testifying to the Illinois Courts Commission about Eighth District Judge Robert Adrian’s experience and knowledge in the 13 years he’s been on the bench in Adams County, Quincy attorney Drew Schnack took the opportunity to make a pitch to the seven commissioners. “It would be tragic to lose Judge Adrian,” Schnack said…
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CHICAGO — Asked what he thought about his hearing before the Illinois Courts Commission, which ended Wednesday afternoon, Eighth Circuit Judge Robert Adrian’s response was simple. “I have no idea,” he replied. The two-day hearing wrapped up with the testimony of three prosecution witnesses and one defense witness, along with closing arguments. Other than when…
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CHICAGO — Eighth Circuit Judge Robert Adrian said he made a “rookie mistake” when he found Drew Clinton guilty in a sexual assault case, then repeatedly admitted he made errors when he reversed his decision during a sentencing hearing on Jan. 3, 2022. “It’s hard to admit you make a mistake in a lot of…
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CHICAGO — A three-day hearing before the Illinois Courts Commission for Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Robert Adrian is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Michael A. Bilandic Building, 160 N. LaSalle. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Lewis Nixon picked this week for the trial during a video conference in April. Adrian found Drew Clinton,…
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CHICAGO — Life is much simpler these days for Cameron Vaughan. She’s now living in Joplin, Mo., near her grandmother, Dorothy Shutter. She has moved in with her boyfriend, Matthew Sharp, and together they take care of a cat and a Husky dog. When she visits the grocery store, goes to dinner or works her…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The trial for a Hannibal woman facing first-degree assault and second-degree murder charges after an October 2022 bar fight was scheduled to begin next month, but a judge now has moved it to June. Tiara Bonner, 28, appeared Tuesday, Oct. 31 by video conference with Public Defender Austin Smith and Marion County…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Public Defender’s office has not accepted new felony cases since Oct. 10 and won’t accept new cases in November because the department is operating without three attorneys and the caseloads of current staff members are excessive, according to Todd Nelson, chief public defender. Nelson sent a letter to six circuit…
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QUINCY — A Clayton teen facing three counts of first-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of a Camp Point man made a brief appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 18, appeared with St. Louis-based attorney Victor Smith before Judge Robert Adrian. The two-minute hearing concluded with…
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QUINCY — A husband and wife who formerly owned a Quincy business and now face two theft charges made their first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon. Andy P. Reardon, 58, and Michelle M. Reardon, 52, of Spring Hill, Fla., appeared with St. Louis attorney Justin Summary before Judge Tad Brenner. Both…
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QUINCY — A Plainville man facing charges of child pornography from arrests in January and March will be sentenced in December. Joshua D. Cress, 43, of 371 Main in Plainville appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning morning with Public Defender Christopher Pratt before Judge Tad Brenner. Cress’ case had been scheduled for…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for his connection to a September incident at a Quincy hotel. Colton Parsons, 28, of 2407 Cedar appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning with Public Defender Christopher Pratt before Judge Tad Brenner. Parsons pled guilty to…
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QUINCY — The annual report of the Quincy Police Department shows declines in several categories from 2021 to 2022. Calls for service decreased 22 percent from 35,879 in 2021 to 27,847 in 2022, and index crimes decreased 12.7 percent from 588 in 2021 to 513 in 2022. The Federal Bureau of Investigations breaks down index…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted Monday night to award a three-year, $140,000 contract to Retail Strategies out of Birmingham, Ala., to be a retail recruitment consultant, with Mayor Mike Troup casting the tie-breaking vote. Retail Strategies will replace NextSite, also based out of Birmingham. NextSite handled retail recruitment for the city since 2021, and…
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CANTON, Mo. — The work isn’t complete in Canton. The Canton City Council met during a closed session Wednesday night and voted to hire Tycher Blakely as the chief of the Canton Police Department. Canton has been without a police chief since city officials placed Justin Allen on administrative leave on July 31. Officers Toby Moss,…
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QUINCY — Devout sneakerheads know finding a new pair of Air Jordan 1 shoes or a limited-edition Nike Dunk Low typically takes strategy. Popular styles like these, which cost anywhere from $100 to $250 retail, drop every few days at physical stores and online. However, they almost always sell out immediately, forcing shoppers to hunt for pairs on resale…
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QUINCY — A resolution to reject the bids for the Bayview Bridge lights replacement project was rejected by the Quincy City Council during its Monday night meeting. Instead, aldermen voted to amend the resolution and eventually voted to replace 12 of the 86 LED light fixtures on the bridge and buy an extra four light…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Canton man is in the Lewis County Jail on a second-degree murder charge after he reportedly accidentally shot his wife while they fought in their home Sunday night. A press release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to a disturbance at 405 Grant in Canton at 8:03…
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QUINCY — Motions to allow testimony from jailhouse informants in the Travis Wiley first-degree murder case were withdrawn on Thursday. Wiley, 35, was scheduled to appear with Public Defender Todd Nelson for a status hearing Friday morning before Judge Michael Atterberry in Adams County Circuit Court. Atterberry had ruled Oct. 11 that the testimony of an inmate…
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QUINCY — Need help with forms to file an order of protection or to file for divorce? Not sure how to respond to an eviction complaint? Visit the Adams County Court Help Center. Illinois JusticeCorps created the center, and Bill Twaddle mans it from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist self-represented litigants. Volunteers…
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QUINCY — Chairman Tieraney Craig says the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation’s plan to bury power lines along the riverfront is officially “on hold.” The corporation, which met Wednesday at the Quincy Boat Club, continues to wait to see if three taxing bodies — the Quincy City Council, the Adams County Board and the Quincy Park…
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QUINCY — A Quincy teenager charged with attempted murder pled not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday morning. Heaton S. Brothers, 19, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Don Heck before Judge Tad Brenner. Brothers and Dylan M. Test, 20, were charged Sept. 25 with attempted murder, armed violence and aggravated battery after a…
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QUINCY — Eric Snellgrove wants to be the voice of the common man as he attempts to succeed Randy Frese in the Illinois House of Representatives. Snellgrove, who lives in Beardstown, recently announced his intention to run as a Republican for state representative in the 99th District, which stretches from Quincy to Jacksonville and includes portions…
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QUINCY — The swearing in of two more officers for the Quincy Police Department was the highlight of a brief Quincy City Council meeting on Monday night. Joseph Hoebing and Jarrett Bryson were introduced to the small crowd in City Council chambers by Barry Cheyne, chairman of the Fire and Police Commission, then sworn in…
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QUINCY — Mark Cestari provided plenty of reasons why the number of flights and number of passengers at Quincy Regional Airport are down. A pilot shortage. A supply chain problem with acquisition of parts, leading to a lack of planes. Escalating operating costs. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, including 9-11. This is the…
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QUINCY — The investigation into the death of a 16-year-old student in the Quincy School District continues, and detectives are searching for more information. A Friday afternoon press release from Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, said detectives continue to follow leads. Interviews have been conducted, and information continues to be gathered and…
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QUINCY — Moments after the ordinance requiring compliance with federal abortion laws was voted down 7-5 Tuesday night by Quincy City Council, Mark Lee Dickson had quietly worked his way to the front of City Council chambers to visit with supporters. The message from the pastor and anti-abortion advocate from east Texas was: We’re just getting…
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QUINCY — Members of the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation asked the Quincy Park Board on Wednesday night for a donation of $350,000 to bury power lines in Clat Adams Bicentennial Park. Park Board President Jarid Jones had another donation in mind. Rome Frericks, executive director of the Quincy Park District, recommended the Park Board table…
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QUINCY — Long-time commissioner John Frankenhoff didn’t mince words, calling it the “most significant land donation” in the history of the Quincy Park District. Frankenhoff and six other Quincy Park Board commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve the transfer of the 22-acre Paul Dennis Soccer Complex site at 4201 State from the Quinsippi Soccer…
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