Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal recently was recognized by HGTV as one of the 50 most charming small towns in America. Lynn Coulter wrote short biographies about one town in each of the 50 states, exploring the “hidden gems” of each state — “towns with quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating histories, fun experiences and natural beauty,” she…
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Mckayla Holt, 29, Quincy for Retail Theft.Brenda L. Hess, 65, 301 N. 8th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 2006 Vermont. NTA 101Michele L. Stinnett, 56, 1810 NE Wilmar Ct. for Disregard Stop Sign at 18th and Jefferson. NTA 132Kevin D. Burkley, 48, Memphis, Tenn., for Motor Vehicle Theft, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, DWLR,…
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UPDATE: The Quincy Police Department said in a Friday afternoon press release that the suspect was wearing a dark jacket, a gray hoodie underneath and what appears to be dark pants. A black hood or mask was pulled over his face, but at one point, he pulled his glasses down. The suspect appears to be…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering two free nature programs to learn how birds survive the cold weather and how to help feed them. The programs will be led by nature educator Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists: “Unveiling Winter’s Winged Wonders” Bird Walk will be held from…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), along with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting certified livestock manager training (CLMT) workshops throughout the state. Two training options are being offered this year: seven in-person workshops and an online training, which will provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A ceremony will be held Monday, Jan. 13, on the lawn of the Hancock County Courthouse — exactly 200 years after its original designation as a county — as part of the bicentennial celebration of Hancock County. Following is the schedule for the celebration: The schedule for the proclamation ceremony being held…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Dec. 1-31, 2024. Audreanna Stark from Tyler Stark on Dec. 12, 2024.Kelly Anne Halfpap from Nathan Douglas Halfpap on Dec. 12, 2024.Diana Marie Veihl from Neil Joseph Veihl on Dec. 12, 2024.Roberta Tkach from Richard E. Tkach on Dec. 19, 2024.Kirsten…
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QUINCY — The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program recently announced the annual Miss Quincy and Miss Quincy’s Teen Competition, presented by Gully Transportation, will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Quincy Community Theatre. Seven women will compete for the title of Miss Quincy and a $3,000 college scholarship provided by Gully Transportation, along…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Three men have been arrested in Pike County on drug charges. Officers with the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 543 W. Kellogg in Pittsfield on Jan. 4 and encountered two people running from the back of the residence. Officers located and detained one of…
Read Full Article Cass Tasco, 34, Quincy for Tresspassing.Teri Gibbons, 42, Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection.Cody Robertson, Quincy for Failure to Reg as a Sex Offender, Unlawful Communication with Minor Sex Offender and Agg Criminal Sexual Abuse at 7th and Adams.Benjamin L. Hull, 53, homeless for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 173Lakaya M. Weldon, 28,…
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Janet Ehrhardt, 106 of Good Samaritan Home, formerly 8426 White Oak Road, Quincy died January 7, 2025 at the Home. She was born April 8, 1918 in Melrose Township, a daughter of Harlow Edward and Dora Lucy Bliven Miller. She married Alfred Ehrhardt on June 18, 1938 in Palmyra, Missouri. He died September 13, 2007.…
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QUINCY — A homeless man from Quincy was arrested last week on multiple sex offender charges. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were dispatched on Saturday, Jan. 4, to a residence in the 300 block of North 13th Street after several people reported finding Cody Robertson, 25, in bed with a female who was only 14…
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Norma Jean Schutte, 91, of Quincy, passed away at 3:05 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Norma was born December 5, 1933, in Quincy, IL, to John and Josephine (Deters) Wensing. She was married to Kenneth Schutte on June 14, 1952, in Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County recently announced the appointment of Adams County native Makayla Buckley as its director of programs and services. Buckley has spent the past several years working in social media and marketing, gaining experience in communications, outreach and engagement. Her professional journey includes work with the Susan G. Komen Foundation…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Two people recently were arrested by the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department as part of an ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officers on Jan. 4 stopped Michael Capps, 59, of Pittsfield at 157 W. Kellogg as he was driving a vehicle before the execution of the search warrant. He was…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Brown County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The District recently announced that 65 new small businesses opened in Adams County. These new businesses span a diverse range of industries including retail, hospitality, technology, professional services and more. The three organizations are committed to supporting entrepreneurs opening…
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QUINCY — When Jacki Hickman-Osborne was a young, single mom, she never dreamed she would someday afford to buy her own house so she could stop moving her family from place to place. Things changed in 2001. Because of her hard work, the Habitat for Humanity Christian Ministry homeowner program and the coaching of Mona…
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01/01/2025 @ 00:05:07, Joanna Dr, Perry Nature of Complaint Assist AgencyPublic Narrative Deputy assisted another agency on Joanna Dr.01/01/2025 @ 00:17:21, HWY 61 SB HWY A, New London Nature of Complaint Traffic StopPublic Narrative Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 61.01/01/2025 @ 01:31:12, Highway T, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-InjuryPublic…
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SPRINGFIELD — Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) and Rep. Kyle Moore (R-Quincy) took their oaths of office Wednesday as the 104th General Assembly is underway. Tracy has served in the Senate since Jan. 11, 2015, and previously served as a member of the Illinois House from July 2006 to 2014. “Illinois faces significant challenges, but I remain…
Read Full Article Michelle L. Danner, 59, 712 Washington St. for FTA Small Claims at 712 Washington St. Cash Posted 107Marty Shriver, Quincy for Public Indecency at 530 Broadway.Douglas R. Arnsman, 62, 2107 State St. reports on 12/29/2024 damage to a basement window on his residence. 182Calvin Jones, Quincy for Suspended Reg and Uninsured.Jeremy D. Styles, 25, Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees held their 2025 installation banquet on Jan. 4 at the American Legion. The evening included the celebration of events over the past year, the presentation of awards and the installation of the 2025 board of directors. Officers installed were:
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reported Tuesday that the number of respiratory illnesses in the area is increasing. Locally, significant increases have been seen in COVID-19, Influenza A and RSV in the past few weeks. There has also been an increase in the number of hospitalizations due to Influenza and COVID-19. As these…
Read Full Article Marty Shriver, 42, Homeless for public indecency at 530 Broadway. NTA 251/261Jesus Johnson, 20, 2533 Larch Road for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 107Andrew J. Sherwood, 34, of LaGrange, Mo., for no insurance. NTA 120
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Glenda M. Griffin, 84, of Payson, passed away at 9:40 pm Friday, January 3, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Glenda was born April 15, 1940, in Quincy, IL to Arch and Mildred (Herzog) Peer. She was married to Shelby E. Griffin on October 25, 1958 at St. James Lutheran Church in Quincy, IL.…
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Charles “Charlie” E. Smith, 78, of Quincy, passed away at 10:52 am on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Quincy, IL. Charlie was born on July 4, 1946, in Hannibal, MO, to Wilford L. and Goldie I. (Moore) Smith. He married Marsha L. Crompton on June 8, 1974, in Quincy, IL. She survives. Charlie is survived…
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