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QUINCY — Quincy Police have arrested a suspect who they believe started the Tuesday fire at the former site of Doyle Manufacturing, 4001 Broadway. At about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Quincy Police, Fire, Tri-Township Fire Department and the Adams County Ambulance were dispatched to a large structure fire at that location. Following the extinguishing of the…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Quincy man Tuesday for failing to register and report as a sex offender. Deputies arrested Dalton E. Stockdale, 27, who lives in the 2200 block of Rainbow Road, was arrested around 3 p.m. Tuesday at his place of employment. An investigation concluded Stockdale had been living…
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WASHINGTON —The Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer of licenses for five TV stations from Sinclair to Rincon Broadcasting, which announced a $29.4 million deal to acquire the stations in March. In doing so, the FCC also provided a rare exemption from its ownership rules prohibiting station groups from owning more than one top-four station in a…
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QUINCY — Judge Christopher Pratt has officially launched his campaign to be elected as At-Large Circuit Judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit for the March 2026 Republican Primary and November 2026 General Election. Pratt was appointed to the position by the Illinois Supreme Court in June 2024 after being unanimously recommended by a local selection…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Council concurred with the Plan Commission’s recommendation to deny Hope House’s request for a Special Permit to allow the use of 2122 Jefferson Street as a maternity house for pregnant mothers at risk of homelessness. Despite four citizens speaking during Public Comment in favor of Hope House, there was almost no…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on firearms and drug trafficking charges Monday. Circuit Judge Holly Henze sentenced Jeffrey T. Bennett, 47, to six years for possession of a firearm by a felon and manufacturing and possession with intent to deliver cannabis of more than…
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Kaitlyn E. QuincyFemale 28 and D.O.B. 9/30/96 5’2”, 120 lbs Brown Hair Blue Eyes LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 1500 BLOCK OF SOUTH 5TH ST, QUINCY She is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office on the following charge: Possession of Meth If you know where Kaitlyn Quincy can be found, please call the Quincy Regional Crime…
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QUINCY — What happens when words aren’t enough to tell your story? At Clarity Healthcare, healing begins where words end — with a paintbrush, a piece of music or even a karaoke machine. Clarity Healthcare’s A.R.T.C program helps bring a voice to youth and adults strugglingwith mental health or substance abuse. A.R.T.C. was started in 2003…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 617 College at about 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Engine Companies #2, #4, #6, and Incident Command were initially called and Engine #5 was requested immediately due to high temperatures and heat index. On arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from windows…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. An errant firework led to a house fire on Friday, according to the Hannibal Fire Department. At about 2:15 p.m., HFD was dispatched to 923 Center for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded with eight on duty crew members and an additional 17 off-duty firefighters responded to the scene. Upon…
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Stanford Graduate School of Business has added a case study on Freedom Holding Corp. to its MBA curriculum, signaling growing interest in how emerging-market companies can transform into global players. The case, published by one of the world’s most prominent business schools, explores the Kazakhstani firm’s evolution from a local brokerage to a sprawling financial…
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Quincy – State Representative Kyle Moore announced Wednesday he is running for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the 99th District. Moore said he pledges to continue his fight for transparency, conservative values, and the hardworking families of West Central Illinois. “As your representative, it is a privilege to work for you,” said…
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QUINCY — One man was airlifted to Springfield Tuesday after being hit on his moped by an SUV. At about 4:00 pm. on Tuesday, the Quincy Police Department, along with the Quincy Fire Department and Adams County EMS, responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of 18th and Chestnut Street. The initial investigation determined…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Glad I wasn’t a Pilgrim. You’ll understand, just keep reading. But I’ll give you a hint: I don’t think I could have ever eaten any of that seal or eel … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,330 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ll readily…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Author Ron Chernow, who has penned numerous biographies on historic Americans, spoke at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Sunday to discuss his latest work, “Mark Twain”. Chernow penned the 2004 biography on Alexander Hamilton, which went on to win the inaugural George Washington Book Prize for early American history and was a…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Pinnacle Group QCY, Inc. of Quincy sold a lot at 1007 N. 15th in Quincy to Nicholas…
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QUINCY — Quincy Superintendent Todd Pettit said in a prepared statement on Friday that investigations by Quincy Public Schools (QPS) and the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) found no “credible evidence” to show that the conduct of two Denman Elementary School physical education teachers — deemed “wildly inappropriate” by DCFS — ever continued…
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LIBERTY, lll. — The merger between Liberty Bank and North Adams State Bank became official on Thursday. Regulatory approval was granted by both the FDIC and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation earlier this spring and the bank remains 100% locally owned, benefitting the six local communities being served. “Our two local banks…
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MARION, Ill. — Nicole Taylor of Mount Sterling won the Omega preliminary for evening gown at the Miss Illinois scholarship pageant Thursday night. Contestants are split into two groups, Alpha and Omega. They award top score evening gown in each group and Taylor, who is in the competition as Miss Prairie State, took home top…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce (QACC), the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), and The District have announced that all three organizations are officially moving into their new shared home at 501 Hampshire, starting next week. “This is an exciting milestone for our organizations and the entire community,” said Bruce Guthrie, President/CEO…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to 1521 Park Avenue Thursday morning for a report of a trailer on fire with the occupant outside. Engine Companies #6, #4, #2 and the Incident Commander responded and upon arrival, the Engine 6 crew reported there was fire and smoke showing coming from the mobile home.…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jared Tipton from 8te Open about his experience as a veteran. The Veterans Assistance Commission of Adams County and 8te Open bring you “Thank you for your service”.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An Arkansas couple is in the Marion County Jail after being charged with drug trafficking. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued warrants for Heather A. Coleman, 45, of Yellville, Ark., and Kenneth E. Coleman, 48, of Harrison, Ark. Heather Coleman also was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 804 S. 8th Sundayevening that resulted in extensive fire and smoke damage to both structures. Engine Companies #5, #2, #4, and Incident Command responded on the initial general alarm for two structures on fire. Responding crews observed heavy smoke in the direction…
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Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have asked Gov. JB Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328 and filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County court to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Three Readings Rule. Republcians say the legislation would overhaul Illinois’ judicial system and allow out-of-state businesses to be sued by out-of-state plaintiffs in…
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Nicholas L. Trenter, 40, last known address in the 800 block of Jersey in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for delivery of methamphetamine. Trenter is 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 243 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The bridge rehabilitation project on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal has been completed, and the bridge is now open and restored to one lane of traffic in each direction. Traffic will continue to be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge,…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Wilsonville man was taken into custody on June 12 as part of an investigation of a multi-county crime spree that included a burglary in Pike County. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to an alarm activation at the Jiffi Stop convenience store in Pleasant Hill at approximately 3:55 a.m. on…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Kevin C. Lash and Kelly J. Lash of Coatsburg sold a storage building at 101 S.…
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