Muddy River News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Todd Sheffler, 54, of Mendon, a former lieutenant at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, was sentenced Monday to 20 years of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release, for civil rights deprivation resulting in bodily injury and death and obstruction of justice in connection with…
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Michael G Gunderson, 58, 501 Broadway St, FTA Possession of Meth at N 5th St and Lind St. Lodged 112 Dannielle E Coultas, 32, FTA Theft (Pike County) at 1028 Monroe St. Lodged 168 Brianna L Jones, 25, 3416 Maine St, FTA Fireworks at 1507 S 6th St. Lodged 182 Jeffrey R Wellman, 63, 830…
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Missouri is one of just 13 states that levies a sales tax on grocery food items. Citing the hefty burden on low-income shoppers and rising cost of food, several other states have moved to reduce the burden of the grocery sales tax. Kansas began phasing it out this year and Illinois suspended the tax for one year. But in Missouri, renewed bipartisan…
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QUINCY — To celebrate Women’s History Month, Quincy University is hosting a special event called Making History Happen in the QU Hall of Fame Room, 20th and Oak, on Wednesday, March 22. The event features a panel of accomplished women in a variety of career fields who will share their stories and challenges. The panel…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Youth Orchestra will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at Baldwin School, 30th and Maine. Under the direction of Rich Cangro, the orchestra will perform bright and colorful selections like “Festique” by M.L. Daniels, “Genesis” by Rossano Galante, “Marche Militaire Francaise from Algerian Suite” by Camille…
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QUINCY — Deborah Lee of Four Winds Farm is offering a nine-week course about medicinal herbs beginning this week. Participants can attend either on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m., March 22-May 17, or on Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon, March 23-May 18. The class is limited to 12 participants. It will be held at Four Winds Farm,…
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HANNIBAL — Drivers can expect to see a lot of activity around Mark Twain High School on Missouri Route 19 near Center as construction begins on a corridor improvement project from Bus Barn Road to Mark Twain Road in Ralls County near Center. The work is scheduled to begin during the week of March 20,…
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Mike and Lyn were married March 24, 1973 by Father Don Knuffman at St. Peter Catholic Church in Quincy. They have three wonderful sons and daughter in laws — Dan (Rachel) from Normal, Bob (Rachael) from Fenton, Mo., and Tom (Stacey) from Forest Park. They also have five awesome grandchildren — Rolen and Dane Schlipmann…
Read Full Article Joseph Broughton (61) 15395 Villa Drive Monroe City, MO for shoplifting at 5100 Broadway. NTA. 122 Rolland D Luckett (38) 815 S. 9th St. Quincy, IL for Burglary at 906 Hampshire St. Lodged. 178 Julie Richmiller (46) for Speeding. PTC. Jeffrey Lipton (60) for Speeding. PTC. Aryanna Carper (27) for Speeding. PTC John Fessler (57)…
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2023-004608, 03/18/2023 @ 00:52:28, 217 S Main St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Contact Peace Disturbance 03/18/2023 Public Narrative Disturbance in Progress at 217 S Main. 2023-004609, 03/18/2023 @ 01:12:16, 217 S Main St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M …
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EAST HANNIBAL, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop at 11:45 p.m. March 11 on State Highway 106 near I-72 in East Hannibal on a 1999 Jeep. After an investigation, the driver, Billy J. Culp, 39, of Hannibal, Mo., was arrested on charges of: Culp was arrested and lodged in the…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Pedro Carbajal and Nereida Ramirez of Quincy at 4:04 p.m. March 11.A boy was born to J.J. Miller of Pittsfield and Destinee Stauffer of Griggsville at 12:01 a.m. March 12.A girl was born to Ryan and Katie Parker of Quincy at 8:18 a.m. March 13.A girl was born…
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CANTON, Mo. — The natural sciences department of Culver-Stockton College will have a storm spotter class at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center inside Merillat Chapel. The storm spotter class will feature Kevin Deitsch, warning coordinator from the National Weather Service in St. Louis, presenting the course…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University has earned Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for the 10th year in a row. Tree Campus Higher Education, an Arbor Day Foundation program, honors colleges and universities for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. To obtain this distinction, HLGU’s campus has met the five…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its second annual High Tea Celebration from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3600 McMasters. There is no set fee to attend the event. However, free will donations will be accepted and appreciated at the door. A traditional High Tea meal and desserts will…
Read Full Article John E Shelton (40) 3919 Halpap for Suspended Registration at 24th & Broadway NTA 153 Melissa R Flavell (35) 2904 Lind for Adams Co warrant for Domestic Battery & FTA Criminal Damage at 66th & Locust Lodged 147 Ryan A Willing (47) 1532 Jackson for Speeding in the 600 block of S 18th PTC 153…
Read Full Article 2023-004556, 03/17/2023 @ 00:38:05, Broadway S Maple, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Suspect 03/17/2023 Public Narrative Traffic Stop Broadway / S Maple Ave for excessive window tint. The driver was issued a warning. 2023-004557, 03/17/2023 @ 00:47:48, 3907 Sequoyan Ct , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse,…
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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. Hilda J. Christison of Hannibal, Mo., sold a residence and lot at 1058 Mortimer in Barry…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine, have several springtime events planned. The restored Spring Nymph fountain will be dedicated to the late Irene Huff, founding president of Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, at 1 p.m. April 18. The annual fundraiser will be held in conjunction with the Women’s City…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Douglass Community Services Foundation is offering a scholarship grant for Hannibal High School students, including students with disabilities who, following graduation, are undertaking a non-traditional career path. A non-traditional career path may include attending a technical school, certification program or a community college. Students entering directly to the workforce also qualify for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently announced an anonymous donor has contributed a $100,000 challenge gift toward the school’s Day of Giving efforts. The Day of Giving will run for a 24-hour period between noon on April 20 and noon on April 21. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts to the university…
Read Full Article Christine Moss, 31, Quincy, for Peace Disturbance at 332 South 8th on 3/16/23. NTA 112 David Robbins,29, Quincy for FTA – Trespassing, original charge of Violation of OP and an outstanding IDOC warrant. Lodged 130 Dustin Owsley, 32, of Quincy for Petition to Revoke Probation. Lodged 152 Bert Jeffrey,64, Quincy, for DWLR at 12th and…
Read Full Article 2023-004512, 03/16/2023 @ 01:13:24, Broadway Summit St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Contact Community Contacts 03/16/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact on Broadway near Summit St. 2023-004513, 03/16/2023 @ 02:27:46, S Arch St Market St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Female Suspect 03/16/2023 …
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QUINCY — Quincy University is starting electrical engineering and mechanical engineering major degree programs in the fall 2024 semester. The programs will prepare students to become engineers in such fields as automation, autonomous systems, computer assisted design, electronics testing and manufacturing and artificial intelligence. In a press release, QU president Brian McGee said, “As student…
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QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County will hold a Quincy School Board candidate forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the First Christian Church, 1415 Maine. The public is invited to attend. The event will follow LWVAC forum standards with questions from panelists and the audience. This is the first…
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QUINCY — City Treasurer Linda Moore and First Bankers Trust Company are presenting a workshop about securing public gatherings at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23 at City Council chambers, 730 Maine. Non-profit organizations and community event planners will get information, education and instruction to improve security at area community events and training needed to increase…
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. Shawn Irvine of Hannibal, Mo., sold a residence at 1014 Cherry in Quincy to Soner Otzel…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will welcome Tawni Ferrarini as guest speaker at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 in the L.A. Foster Student Center on campus. Ferrarini specializes in expanding the reach of sound economic education regionally, nationally and internationally. Since 2017, Ferrarini has been the Robert W. Plaster professor of economic education at Lindenwood…
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MACOMB, Ill. — It seems like everyone is doing trivia these days. To celebrate the coming spring, I am trying my hand at writing some gardening trivia questions. Good luck! 1. When admiring spring bulbs, a horticulturist exclaims “Look at that Narcissus.” What are they referring to? 2. Why are daffodils planted in everyone’s yard?…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Alex Banta, 31, of Quincy, a former correctional officer at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for civil rights deprivation resulting in bodily injury and death and obstruction of justice in connection with the…
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