Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $4,000 grant to Special Olympics Missouri supporting its annual track and field meet. This year’s event will welcome an estimated 156 competitors. Eighty percent of the students are from the Hannibal School District. Mississippi Valley State School, Palmyra, Ralls County, Marion County R-II and North Shelby…
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QUINCY — “March into Fitness” is the topic of the Blessing Health diabetes support group meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. There is no cost to attend the meeting. Register to reserve a seat by calling 217-277-5000. Deb Derhake, Blessing Diabetes Center program coordinator, and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold its anniversary gala Friday, April 4, at Lake Hill Winery. A social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by a short program at 6:45 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The announcement of the silent cake auction winners and the live auction will follow dinner. Matt and…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Stephanie Little of Barry at 5:33 p.m. Mar. 10, 2025.A girl was born to Michael Fischer and Jewel Hester of Quincy at 12:55 p.m. Mar. 11, 2025.A girl was born to Bradley Jobe and Alize’ Hernandez of Clayton at 2:05 p.m. Mar. 11, 2025.A boy was born to…
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RALLS COUNTY, Mo. — Katie Carlin, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Marion County, Missouri, has announced her candidacy for Ralls County Prosecuting Attorney. With a love for the Ralls County community and a passion for fighting for justice, Carlin has taken the oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Missouri.…
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Douglas W. Fields, 60, last known address of 1500 block of Park Avenue in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for delivery of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. Fields is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers…
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David Pollard, 21, of Quincy for Fail to Obey Stop Sign.Nicole Hoosier, 34, of Quincy for Fail to Yield-Right of Way.Nia A. Crowder, 27, of Davenport, Iowa for FTA Driving While License Suspended. Lodged 126Alesia D. Whitaker, 61, of Louisiana, Mo., for Drivers License Expired More Than a Year. 176Alesia D. Whitaker, 61, of Louisiana,…
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Anna Chapman, 97, of Quincy, passed away at 8:50 am Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Anna was born March 9, 1928, in Monmouth, IL to Jesse and Lucille (Parsons) Allen. Her youth was filled with the simple pleasures of small-town life, and it was at Scotties Roller Skating Rink where…
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Donna J. Kerkhoff, age 74, of Quincy, IL died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, in her long-time home surrounded by her husband and beloved gardens. She was born on January 13, 1951, in Quincy, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Waggoner) Genenbacher. On June 3, 1978, she married William “Bill” Kerkhoff who survives. Donna…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Music Department will present its annual spring show, “Heart and Soul,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College. The QND Concert Chorale, Mixed Chorus, Men’s and Women’s Glee,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional, in collaboration with the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, the health departments from Marion, Lewis, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties and the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, recently launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The purpose of the CHNA and subsequent Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)…
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QUINCY — The friends and family of Troop 99 & Pack 99 of Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church of Quincy will hold its third annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, in the church fellowship hall at 3600 Payson Road. The all you can eat breakfast will feature…
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QUINCY — Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers are making an impact in their communities, connecting people with nature through conservation, education and hands-on restoration projects. West-Central Illinois Master Naturalists contributed more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service in 2024 — an increase of 447 hours from 2023. Their work included removing invasive species at Camp Eastman…
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TAYLOR, Mo. — One person was seriously injured in a Sunday morning crash on U.S. 61. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident happened at approximately 3:55 a.m. Sunday March 16, on a snow-covered bridge two miles south of Taylor. A 2012 Buick Enclave, driven by a 50-year-old man from Hannibal, was traveling southbound…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art@City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of May, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from fifth-grade entries from the 2024 Young Masters exhibit. Art@City Hall is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The City of Hannibal recently welcomed two new employees to the staff at City Hall. Mark Kempker was hired as assistant building inspector. His job is to ensure that buildings are safe and meet building codes, which includes inspecting new and existing structures and issuing violation notices. The building inspector’s office reviews plans,…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will be the site of a presentation by Arlis Dittmer, local historian and former president of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, on “Courageous Women; Confronting Obstacles in Turbulent Times” on Thursday, March 20 as part of its History Happy Hour program series. The…
Read Full Article Milton G. Jenkins, 59, of Quincy for Disorderly Conduct at 537 Broadway. NTA 162Katherine J. Ploof, 69, of Ocala, Fla., for Failure to Yield at 7th and Elm. NTA 162Daniel F. Werneth, 50, of Quincy for Expired Registration at 16th and State. NTA 128Prestieve Braxton, 66, of Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Henry…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of the Career Spark STEAM Expo from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 19, at the Health and Fitness Center. This interactive event is designed to inspire and educate eighth grade students from area schools about the wide range of career paths available in science, technology,…
Read Full Article Mikayla C. Patterson, 28, of Quincy for Expired Registration at 16th and State. NTA 128Domingo E. Diaz, 34, of Quincy for Disregard Stop Sign at 10th and Chestnut. NTA 128Hunter A. Miller, 28, of Quincy for Criminal Damage to Property, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting a Police Officer in the 1200 block of S. 19th. Lodged…
Read Full Article ALEXANDRIA, Mo. — The driver of a vehicle attempting to pass a tractor on U.S. 61 was injured in a crash on Friday. three miles south of Alexandria, Missouri, at 8:31 a.m. on March 14, 2025. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Clark County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene. The Missouri State Highway…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre’s first show of their QCT Presents series is TheaterWorksUSA’s, “Dot Dot Dot: A New Musical.” This dynamic new production is based on the Creatrilogy series of books by New York Times bestselling author Peter H. Reynolds – “The Dot,” “Ish” and “Sky Color.” “Dot Dot Dot: A New Musical” will…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Clarity Healthcare invites the public to the third annual Strollin’ Through the Colon event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center in Hannibal. This event is free to attend. People can stroll through the 20-foot inflatable replica…
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QUINCY — A benefit will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at Southside Boat Club for Brandon Meyer, who is battling pancreatic cancer. Meyer was diagnosed on Dec. 20, 2024, and his treatment continues. The day will include a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and bake sale. Maidrites will be served.…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of FAME Night from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 17, at the Workforce Development Center to provide students and parents with information about the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. The event will introduce attendees to hands-on training opportunities, paid work experience…
Read Full Article Samantha G. Proske, 33, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 3rd and Maine. NTA 128Danielle R. Waterkotte, 29, of Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Resisting a Police Officer at 1308 N. 11th. Lodged 136Gracie F. Sprinkle, 18, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at her residence. Lodged…
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