Muddy River News
QUINCY — A Quincy man has been charged with four felonies after his arrest Thursday afternoon. The Illinois Department of Revenue’s Criminal Investigation Bureau filed charges, and deputies with the U.S. Marshal’s office arrested I Wayan Edi Adnyana, 39. He has been charged with: An Adams County grand jury indicted Adnyana on Thursday. The first…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Food manufacturer General Mills announced Wednesday that it will expand its manufacturing facility at 1 Red Devil Road in Hannibal, creating more than 35 jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of an Old El Paso hard-shell taco production line, increased square footage and infrastructure improvements. “General Mills’ expansion in Hannibal is…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) will host a one-day conference, “Navigating Complex Trauma: Responsive Interventions for the Helping Professions,” on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Mabee Center. The conference is presented in partnership with the Missouri Complex Trauma Training Consortium (CTTC), part of a national initiative to build trauma-informed expertise across the United States.…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Canton man was arrested Wednesday after local law enforcement agencies learned he was wanted on several felony charges in Stoddard County in Missouri. A press release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department said local law enforcement received information Wednesday that Peter Jay Rayhart, Jr., 47, of 1001 White in Canton, was…
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QUINCY — The lighting of Washington Park, sponsored by TNT Golf Car and Motorsports and Craig Industries, will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. Emcee for the evening will be Denise Tallcott, with music provided by Quincy Concert Band’s low brass ensemble beginning at 5:30 p.m. Santa will arrive in his…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Bear Creek American Legion Post 823 will be the host of an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the American Legion Hall on Illinois Route 61 west of Mendon. The breakfast will include whole hog sausage, pancakes and biscuits and gravy. Price…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy invites community members to its annual Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. This free event will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread with turkey and all the trimmings, offering a welcoming space for anyone seeking a place to enjoy Thanksgiving. No reservations are required.…
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BEARDSTOWN, lll. — The downtown square in Beardstown has been converted into a Christmas village for the holidays. The Christkindlmarkt is set to open on Friday, Nov. 29 with 20 custom-built cedar chalets featuring a variety of vendors each weekend leading up to Christmas. In a press release, Katie Vitale, executive director of the Beardstown…
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Jordan N. Lehenbauer, 19, Quincy for Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Meth and Possession of Controlled Substance. Lodged 173Michael A. Ellwood-Denum, 35, 1439 S. 15th St. reports assorted power tools were taken from 420 Kentucky St. on 11/12/2024. 140Tracy L. Newcomb, 60, 406 Cherry St. reports on 10/28/2024 his gas powered green Huffy bicycle…
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Marcia K. Tushaus, age 82, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Quincy, the daughter of Frank “Tubby” and Marie (Oenning) Tushaus. She attended St. Francis Solanus Grade School and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a five-year lease agreement with Parent and Child Together (PACT) of West Central Illinois during its regular meeting on Wednesday. PACT Head Start will operate a childcare facility within leased space at JWCC’s Quincy campus. The organization will serve 16 qualifying children up to…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army’s red kettles and cheerful bell ringing will begin on Friday, Nov. 22 as the Quincy Area Command launches its Christmas campaign across Quincy and Hannibal. Red kettles will be out at various locations through Christmas Eve, collecting donations to support local families and people in need. The Salvation Army invites…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Steven Brody has joined the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce as its executive director. Brody’s goal is to work with the business community, public officials, peers and other key stakeholders to promote the Macomb area and Western Illinois. Brody previously was the executive director for the Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce…
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QUINCY — Homebank employees have donated $5,700 plus a variety of toys and blankets to Shriners Children’s, the century-old healthcare system devoted to providing high-quality specialty medical care to children and families regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. For several years, Homebank employees have raised funds internally for charitable organizations. Past recipients…
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QUINCY — Wedding planner Amy Deters, owner of Above & Beyond by Amy, recently acquired the event space at the Dick Brothers Brewery complex on York Street between Ninth and 10th. The event space, previously known as DB2 Events, will be renamed as Dick Brothers Events. Ownership of the brewery is unaffected. Above & Beyond…
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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. Jonathan W. Wintheiser of Quincy sold a residence at 1111 Chestnut in Quincy to John T.…
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HANNIBAL, M0. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) announced on Oct. 31 that Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) has been removed from probation. Hannibal-LaGrange University’s accreditation with the HLC was placed in November 2022 on a two-year probation amid controversy about mismanagement and poor trustee governance. After a recent site visit, the HLC’s assessment team noted HLGU’s…
Read Full Article Demarkis D. Roberts, 21, 115 Stadium Dr. for Peace Disturbance at his residence. NTA 178Tiffany Kyler, 34, Quincy for Stop Sign.Natalie Mixer, 26, Camp Point for Speeding.Grace Hester, 19, Augusta for Speeding.Jillian Thomas, 42, Quincy for Speeding.Joey Myers, 20, Rockport for Speeding.Marah Chapman, 35, Hull for Speeding.Tiahna Fleming, 24, Wykoff, Minn., for Speeding.Steven Pleasant, 59,…
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QUINCY — J. Matthew Ward, assistant professor of history, will give a presentation on his book, “Garden of Ruins: Occupied Louisiana in the Civil War,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth. “Garden of Ruins: Occupied Louisiana in the Civil War” is a history of how the Union…
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Leslie Clark Sprague, age 75, of Plainville, IL, died on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. in St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Les was born on June 11, 1949 in Quincy, a son of Paul C. Jr. and Bessie L. Dingerson Sprague. On July 17, 1976, Leslie married Paula J. Ray in Quincy.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The 30th annual Dickens on the Square will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, in historic downtown Macomb. This year’s event offers horse-drawn trolley rides, living window displays, the Festival of Trees, the Children’s Shopping Mall, visits with Santa, carolers, Victorian-era characters and more. The festivities will kick…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College reminds area students that the deadline for its 2025-26 Pillars for Excellence scholarship competition Dec. 6. This prestigious initiative is designed to support exceptionally talented students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to thriving in both the rigorous academic environment and the broader world beyond college.…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Golden K Kiwanis Club presented a check for $5,000 on Nov. 11 to the PHAST Foundation (promoting health and service together) to support the Quincy Indoor Mountain Bike Park at 636 Jersey. The check was presented to Dr. Darin Thomas, president of Quincy PHAST, by Golden K Kiwanis president T Heberlein. The…
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Graveside services for Richard Allen Chapman, 78, of Plainville, IL, will be at 11:00 AM Friday, December 6, 2024 at Sunset Cemetery in Quincy,IL with Pastor Sheri Renner officiating. Friends and family are asked to gather following the service at The Atrium Hotel in Quincy for some food and fellowship. Bienhoff Funeral Home is in…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will host a food drive on Thursday, Nov. 21, for residents of Pike County. There will be enough food available for approximately 200 families. The distribution will in the parking lot of the Pike County Farm Bureau, 1301 E. Washington, beginning at 3 p.m. and will end when all…
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Jennifer A. McConnell, 27, Homeless for Stealing at 2600 N. 12th. NTA 134John Bevis Jr., 42, 1638 N. 5th for DWLS and Driving 11-14 MPH Above Limit. NTA 122Michael V. Mitchell, 19, Hull for Speeding. NTA 122Magdalene M. Kendrick, 24, 3023 Fox Run W. for Speeding. NTA 122Xavier H. Clark, 22, for FTA Truancy. Lodged…
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Larry Gene Bollman of Owensville Missouri (formerly of Quincy Illinois) passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at the age of 75. Larry was born on August 19th, 1949 to the late Henry and Helen (nee Mason) Bollman. He is survived by his wife Joan…
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