David Adam, MRN Editor
October 11, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Matt Rolando learned he was being dismissed from his job with Blessing Health System while lying in a bed Tuesday morning at Blessing Hospital. “It was cold, and it was unprofessional,” Rolando said. “But it seems to follow the recent culture shift of Blessing Health System, which is cold and unprofessional.” Rolando’s position…
Read Full Article October 11, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Dear MRN, Now that the hole is filled in behind Tiramisu, what is going to happen with that piece of property? Nothing, for now. The former Tri-State Furniture and Appliances building at 312 Hampshire, formerly owned by Richard and Judith Taylor, was bought Sept. 30, 2021, by DP Properties of Quincy LLC, owned by Derek…
Read Full Article October 9, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Tony Grootens was ready to spend as much time as necessary during October as he campaigned to become the next sheriff of Adams County. However, with no Democrat opposing him in the November election, Grootens instead is preparing for his new job. “I thought for sure there would be opposition,” Grootens said. “And…
Read Full Article October 8, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MRN Editor David Adam talks to the Zeke and Katie Cernea from Gem City Gymnastics about keeping kids active. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article October 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing three counts of first-degree murder has been set for the January jury docket. Devere S. Gholston, 27, made a brief appearance for a status hearing in Adams County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon with public defender John Citro before Judge Debra Wellborn. Another status hearing was set…
Read Full Article October 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing attempted first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm charges has been set for the December jury docket. Donte M. Clausell, 34, is in federal custody on a separate firearms-related charge. However, he appeared in Adams County Circuit Court Tuesday morning with public defender Christopher Pratt…
Read Full Article October 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A Quincy man who allegedly recorded more than 200 videos of people in a locker room/restroom area without their permission while they were showering or changing clothes pled not guilty Tuesday morning. John Rokusek, 60, was arraigned in Adams County Circuit Court by Judge Amy Lannerd. He appeared with his attorney, Denny Woodward.…
Read Full Article October 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a resolution during Monday night’s meeting to enter into a Mid-Town Business District redevelopment agreement with the Charles & Kathie Marx Trust to put $200,000 toward the construction of 6,000 square feet of retail space for three businesses on the northeast corner of 30th and Broadway. Chuck Bevelheimer, director of…
Read Full Article October 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council rejected by an 11-2 vote Monday night a resolution to spend no more than $12,500 on a hotel market feasibility study. John Mast, R-5, voted against the resolution, but he isn’t against the idea. “It was not against hotels in any way,” he said. “But should the city be…
Read Full Article October 3, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Judge Holly Henze on Monday denied Bradley Yohn’s request for a substitute judge in his jury trial scheduled to begin Nov. 7 in Adams County Circuit Court, telling him, “Just because a judge denies a motion or otherwise rules against a defendant doesn’t automatically mean the judge is prejudiced.” Henze was called in…
Read Full Article October 2, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Rich Niemann Jr. summarized his father’s life as a family man and as a businessman by calling him a “guardian of truth and honesty.” Richard Henry Niemann, Sr., who spent more than 50 years with the Niemann Foods regional grocery chain as president, chairman, CEO and chairman emeritus, died Sept. 25, 2022 in…
Read Full Article October 1, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Bond has been set at $750,000 for a Quincy man who was arrested Wednesday with more than a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of cocaine that was discovered during a narcotics investigation. Sami J. Grullon, 25, of Quincy, made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon before Judge Tad Brenner. He…
Read Full Article September 30, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Bing Welper was sitting on the porch of his home on the morning of Father’s Day this spring when he looked outside and noticed a familiar car pulling up on the driveway. “That’s my car,” he said as a huge grin grew across his awe-struck face. “That’s my car right there.” “I fell…
Read Full Article September 29, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
More than 860 people from nearly all 50 states have been arrested in connection with the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The Chicago Sun-Times published a list on Wednesday of at least 32 known residents who face charges for their role in the incident and the status of their court date. A…
Read Full Article September 29, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Bradley Yohn, a Springfield man charged with four Class X felonies in Adams County in connection with a Nov. 9, 2021 sexual assault, filed a motion last week requesting a substitution of judge in his case in Adams County Circuit Court. Yohn, 35, is defending himself against charges of home invasion, aggravated kidnapping,…
Read Full Article September 27, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Jeffrey Conte, director of public works for the city, says the earthy smell you might have recently noticed in your tap water should be gone by the end of the week. Conte addressed aldermen at the beginning of Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting to provide an update on what the city has…
Read Full Article September 27, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — John Schafer, assistant director of Central Services, could only offer an apology to the people first to arrive at the citywide cleanup site in the Quincy Town Center parking lot Monday morning. “It’s a learning experience for us all,” Schafer said. “This is the first time we’ve done it this way, and there’s…
Read Full Article September 24, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Mark Philpot has a history of getting involved in his community, regardless of where he’s lived. He’s only lived in Quincy for three years, but he’s already the chairman of the Quincy Human Rights Commission, the public affairs officer for American Legion Post 37 and vice director for Together with Tri-State Veterans, a…
Read Full Article September 24, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MRN Editor David Adam talks trees with Larry Brumbaugh. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance brings you the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article September 22, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson appointed standby counsel for Bradley Yohn, a Springfield man charged with four Class X felonies in Adams County in connection with a Nov. 9, 2021 sexual assault case who is defending himself for a second time. Thomson selected public defender Todd Nelson, Yohn’s attorney from July 20 until Thomson dismissed…
Read Full Article September 22, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Unit 12, which represents the officers and supervisors with the Quincy Police Department, filed a complaint Sept. 14 with the Illinois Labor Relations Board against the city of Quincy. The city responded two days later by filing a petition for a declaratory ruling from the ILRB.…
Read Full Article September 21, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A Quincy woman received a five-year sentence to the Illinois Department of Corrections on Wednesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Caitlin Dietiker, 32, pled guilty to two charges of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance on July 13 in exchange for a prison term of no longer than 10 years. Judge Roger…
Read Full Article September 21, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — All the money has been raised for a new library to be built in Mount Sterling, and a date to start construction should come soon. The Mount Sterling Public Library was formed in 1915, and it moved to a converted hardware store at 143 W. Main in Mount Sterling in 1967.…
Read Full Article September 21, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim May, franchise owner of Pappo’s Pizzeria and Pub, told Muddy River News Wednesday morning that he plans to reopen the restaurant at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. QUINCY — A store that has been in the Quincy Town Center for nearly 25 years has closed. A restaurant that has been there since 2017 won’t…
Read Full Article September 20, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Chuck Miller grew up in Ohio, spent 29 years in Alaska and has held positions all over the world. He’s spent the last six months as an airfield manager for a U.S. Army installation while living with his wife, his daughter and four granddaughters in Copperas Cove, Texas. He will start a new…
Read Full Article September 19, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Nathan Koetters says he won’t run for re-election to the Quincy Park Board during the April 2023 election. Koetters, who is turning 40 this week, will serve just one term after he was elected to fill one of three open seats in April 2019. He thought one term was plenty, and he’s ready…
Read Full Article September 19, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
David Adam talks to the president of Quincy University about this year’s big freshman class and updates us on other issues at the college. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article September 18, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Jason Kvitle remembers reading the phrase, “The currency of our world is not money. It’s time.” It has stuck with him forever. Kvitle, 35, is nervous and excited as he’s halfway through his first month as the owner of Kvitle Eye Care Associates at 1107 College Avenue, but he also appreciates the time…
Read Full Article September 17, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says he’s going to lean on an old friend to help pay for the restoration of Quincy Bay, one of the largest natural bays of the Upper Mississippi River. “I happen to know this president, and I’m going to take advantage of it,” Durbin said Friday afternoon as…
Read Full Article September 16, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Raymond “Mike” Tyler is the deputy chief of operations for the Quincy Police Department, and Travis Wiemelt is deputy chief of administration. Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, announced the appointments Friday morning in an email sent to local media. Both deputy chiefs were appointed by Yates and approved Tuesday by…
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