Muddy River News
BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its 12th annual Walk For Life and BBQ on Saturday, May 17, at Bowling Green City Park. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 11 a.m. Registration can be completed at https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/?e=29541. Each walker who raises $200 or more will receive a free T-shirt.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The United Way Evening of Philanthropy, honoring community members who live out the mission and vision of the United Way within their own lives, will be held Friday, May 9, at the Olive Branch event venue in Palmyra. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7:15 p.m. followed…
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BOWEN, Ill. — Bowen has been officially recognized as an NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association Smart Rural Community, powered by Adams Fiber. This acknowledgment celebrates Bowen’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to foster growth, enhance opportunities and build a thriving rural community. The announcement was made at Bowen’s village board meeting, where representatives…
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Louis Edward Summers Jr., 71, passed away Monday, April 7th, 2025, at home surrounded b is loved ones. Louis was born on September 9th, 1953 in Saint Mary’s hospital in Quincy Illinois “Home of the Quincy Blue Devils.” He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his daughters Laura and Lindsay, his grandchildren Connor, Timothy…
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QUINCY — The Great River Chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has extended the application deadline for its next cohort to April 30. Originally set for March 31, this extension provides additional time for prospective students to apply for the work-and-learn program designed to develop skilled manufacturing professionals. Great River FAME is…
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QUINCY — Great River Honor Flight’s first of five planned flights for 2025, and its 75th flight since the program’s inception in 2010, will take place on Thursday, April 17, leaving from John Wood Community College. Thirty-three veterans will take part on this trip. Of them, 26 served during the Vietnam era, and the remaining…
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Marcus M. Coleman Jr., 29, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 6th and York. NTA 128James M. Meredith, 31, of Quincy for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th. NTA 162Gregory J. Miller, 66, of Quincy for FTA DUI. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52) of Quincy for Battery. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52, of Quincy for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people from Hannibal were arrested on Friday, April 11, after the Hannibal Police Department and Northeast Missouri Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant in the 1200 block of Broadway in Hannibal. Drug packaging materials and a substance believed to be methamphetamine was located. Arrested during the incident were: Additional charges…
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Richard “Dick” Wilbur Dietrich, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dick was born on December 15, 1935 in Adams County, IL, the son of Alois and Wilfrieda (Ehrhardt) Dietrich. He married Joan M. Durand on January 26, 1957 in St. Rose Catholic Church.…
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Edward Paul Dietrich, age 62, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ed was born on August 8, 1962, in Quincy, the son of Richard and Joan (Durand) Dietrich. Ed worked as a laborer at Titan Wheel for 30 years. He enjoyed what he did and…
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QUINCY — Step into the unknown with the cast of Quincy Community Theatre’s production of “Ghostlight.” Performances are April 24-27 in QCT’s Lab Theatre space. Tickets for Lab Theatre productions are general admission, and seating is limited. From the mind of Stephen Gregg, this spine-tingling mystery follows a group of high school students as they…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum recently announced the appointment of Stacey Mueller as the new Tom and Becky program coordinator. Mueller, who has lived in Hannibal since 2008, will take on the role following the departure of the current coordinator, Melissa Cummins, who will step down July 4. After relocating…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. (Recovered firearms are not listed. If you lost a firearm, call QPD.) Appointments are required to pick up property. First…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The next quarterly meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. It is open to the public. The topic for the meeting, presented by former Quincy mayor Charles Scholz and practicing attorney with Scholz and Scholz, LLP,…
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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. William Howland of Pittsfield sold a residence at 103 N. Bickford in Griggsville to Tyler N.…
Read Full Article Cadence E. Muder, 18, of Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 14th and State. NTA 128William J. Walker, 58, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery at 1005 Broadway. NTA 128Marty A. Shriver, 42, of Quincy for Stealing at 234 N. 12th. NTA 128Jack E. Pflibsen, 47, of Quincy for Operating…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Motorists are advised of overnight ramp closures April 14-16 for pavement repairs on the westbound U.S. Route 36 on/off-ramps, at the Route Z interchange in Monroe City. The ramp closures are scheduled to occur during overnight hours, beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, April 14, through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded $5,000 to help Harvest Outreach improve the sober living house for women and children. The money will provide kitchen appliances and security systems. In a press release, Pastor Larry Hinds, director of Harvest Outreach, said, “We want to support women in their recovery by providing a safe…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Carthage Public Library District Board of Trustees invites the public to the groundbreaking for a new library building at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the corner of First and Center. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own shovel or trowel to participate. The library received bids from five general contractors…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), in partnership with the Adams County Board, has announced that applications are now being accepted for the second round of the Adams County Growing Residential Opportunities County-Wide (GROW) Program. The Adams County Board designated $1 million from the ARPA funds in 2024 to establish…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to young children which will run through April 25. The book is “Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes,” written by Kimberly and James Dean. The book will be available for two weeks to give youngsters a…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A son, Layne Daniel Rainey was born March 26, 2025 at 12:01pm. He weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 20 inches long. His parents are Kamron Lynn and Gage Michael Rainey of Shelbina, Mo.A daughter, Indy Joy Horton was born March 19, 2025 at 11:09am. She weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 18.5 inches…
Read Full Article Catherine S. Bohan, 59, of Hannibal, Mo., for Stop Sign Violation at 24th and Wilmar Villa. NTA 104Tatyana Mayfield reports her 2010 GMC was forcibly entered and purse was stolen in the 500 block of Madison on 4/8. 102Shannon Morrison reports her 2013 Ford was forcibly entered and purse was stolen in the 600 block…
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QUINCY — Robert Wyatt is leaving Quincy University after four years as vice president of advancement. He was responsible for fundraising, alumni relations, marketing and communications at QU. “Dr. Wyatt has served during a time of record-setting fundraising for the university,” QU President Brian McGee said in a press release. “Even as we continue to…
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QUINCY — Can you recognize Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, when you see it? Edited images and videos are nothing new – but generative AI tools have made it faster and easier for people to create realistic text, images and videos from scratch. The possibilities AI presents are endless, but the downside is that…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — More details have been released about a head-on fatal crash on Thursday in Brown County. The crash happened just after 2 p.m. on U.S. Route 24 at the intersection of Timewell Road, about five miles west of Mount Sterling. The Illinois State Police reports a Toyota Avalon driven by Donna J. Stephenson,…
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CANTON, MO — Culver-Stockton College’s Kraus Lecture featuring alumnus Jonathan L. Swain, Class of 1992 will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center. This event is free and open to the public. Swain will share his insights and experiences in public affairs, strategic communications and…
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