Muddy River News
QUINCY – Quincy Police arrested three people on the city’s north side Tuesday afternoon after a fight broke out. Just after 12:30 p.m., officers with the Quincy Police Department and Adams County EMS responded to a fight in progress involving numerous subjects at 200 North 8th. When officers arrived, they located a 42-year-old victim who…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1917 Stuart just before 7:00 Monday. All three HFD stations arrived and incident command advised that heavy smoke and was coming from the basement area of the residence. Crews made an offensive attack and had the fire out within 15 minutes. Crews…
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Everybody meet Gunner! With his big floppy ears, brown eyes, and contagious smile, he is sure to win your heart over almost instantly. Gunner has quickly become a staff favorite with his goofy and loyal personality. He is two years old and is a Bluetick Coonhound! Gunner loves everyone who he meets and is always…
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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. Terri Spegal and Laraine Williams of Spaulding sold a residence and lot at 1005 S. Lyn…
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Georgie I. Harris, 23, last known address in the 600 block of Spruce in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of methamphetamine and obstruction of justice/destroying evidence. Harris is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime…
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It’s a “Muddy River Special” to introduce a new partnership with the Quincy Humane Society for a new addition to MRN: Pet of the Week
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people this week in connection with two car thefts in the county. Deputies located two vehicles left abandoned and running at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. One was in the Lake Shore Hills subdivision east of Quincy off Ill. 104. The other had been crashed into a…
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The heat wave is almost done according to Meteorologist Brent Clair. Here’s “How’s the Weather up There?” from Farm and Home Supply.
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Independent U.S. Senate candidate Jared Young won an endorsement Thursday from a Republican stalwart and former mentor of current Sen. Josh Hawley. Republican John Danforth, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate representing Missouri from 1976-1995, announced his endorsement of Young, a Webb City resident, in a written release. Young is a conservative and running…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Sgt. Brent Holtman, Sgt. Ryan Witt and Det. David Distin spent last week in Chicago working as mobile field force members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm Systems team (ILEAS) for the Democratic National Convention. During the convention, these officers and their team provided dignitary security at the hotels in thesurrounding…
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And don’t forget, Kenny Rogers also had his foot in the door … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,042 of The Daily Dirt 1. I don’t think any other decade has ever offered quite the eclectic mix of music like the 1970s. Of course, you had your basic rock (and a…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who was released from the Adams County Jail on Aug. 8 while awaiting a review of an Aggravated Battery case was arrested Wednesday after allegedly discharging a firearm. At around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Quincy Police responded to the 4200 block of Maine on a report of a man with a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Old Post Office Building at 200 North 8th. It was reported that smoke was filling the hallway of the building and QFD responded with two engines and the ladder truck carrying 10 firefighters with the incident commander also…
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CANTON, Mo. — A La Grange man who fled law enforcement officers a week earlier turned himself in and was charged with burglary. Deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department were called on Aug. 2 to a property in rural Canton for a suspicious vehicle. While deputies were at the property, a vehicle belonging to…
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Lionel E. Wheeler (Douglas), 70, of Quincy, passed away at 9:30 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Friends and Family are invited to Lionel’s Celebration of Life at a visitation that will be held Friday, August 16, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home in…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department issued a public health advisory Tuesday morning after a significant increase in reported syphilis cases across Adams County. A press release from Emily Andrews, health education supervisor at the health department, said syphilis can lead to serious health problems. It can be treated at any stage with antibiotics.…
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Funeral services for Ronnie Eugene Cragen, 72, of Perry, will be 3:00 PM Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Perry Christian Church with pastor Leanne Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Lick Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the church. Bienhoff Funeral Home is…
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Never underestimate the power of suspenders … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,027 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve reached a certain age — let’s say in your 60s or early 70s — how many of the following things have you found yourself saying more and more? 2. Did you…
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Joan A. Siebers, age 93, of Liberty, IL, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born on December 12, 1930 at home in Burton Township, Adams County, IL, the daughter of Carl A. & Alice E. (Ormond) Schmidt. She graduated from Liberty High School in 1948. She married Harold…
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J. “Keith” Hill, 93, of Quincy, passed away at 5:30 am Monday, August 5, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, IL. Keith was born September 29, 1930, in Pittsfield, IL to Ingalls Hill and Anetta Hyde. He was married to Imogene Ellis on February 25, 1950, in Quincy. She preceded him in…
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Dale Edward Halpin, 94, of Hannibal, previously of Quincy, passed away at 11:45 am Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal, MO. Born September 22, 1929, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Mr. Halpin was the son of Edward and Effie (Howard) Halpin. He married Irene C. LaPoint on January 14, 1951. She preceded…
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Verne Roger Bronestine, age 77, walked the stairs to heaven on August 6, 2024 when he passed away at Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1947 to Edward and Margaret (Smith) Bronestine. He married Betty Klauser on June 4, 1966 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton, MO. She survives. To their union…
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Funeral Services for John Larry Flowers, 83, of Center, will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Perry with pastor Dan Peters officiating. Burial will follow in the Lick Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Flowers…
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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the Butter Cow Wednesday in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Inspired by “It’s Showtime!” the 2024 fair theme, sculptor Sarah Pratt’s creation captures the magic of the fair through the eyes of a child. While the Butter Cow is the undisputed star…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) cut a green ribbon to open a location at the Bella Ease Community Complex, 707 Broadway, on Tuesday morning, marking an expanded commitment to provide access to college and career training for underserved students. Bella Ease, a non-profit organization, offers community, family, youth and employment services. JWCC will…
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F. Dale Banning, age 80, of Quincy, went to be with his Lord on this 80th birthday, August 4, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. Dale was born on August 4, 1944 in Quincy, a son of Virgil and Pauline Cook Banning. Dale was the fruit of multiple northeast Missouri one room schoolhouses, as his family moved…
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Joanne Moncofsky, age 80, of Quincy, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at 12:12 pm in Blessing Hospital. Joanne was born April 22, 1944 in Bronx, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Lang Hendl. She married Joseph Moncofsky on August 24, 1968 in Morristown, NJ. He survives. Joanne accepted Jesus as her Saviour in…
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QUINCY – At about 11:15 p.m. Saturday, the Quincy Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1711 Ohio Street following reports of visible smoke and fire. The first crew arrived on scene at 11:18 p.m. and reported smoke in the area but no flames visible. They deployed a hand line, believing the fire was…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The cause of a house fire on South 6th Street in Hannibal is undetermined following an investigation by the Missouri State Fire Marshall’s office. Just after 5:30 a.m. Thursday, the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 223 South 6th and all stations responded including eight duty crew members and…
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