Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society, 7135 Veterans Road, will hold a low-cost vaccine clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 8. Two types of vaccines will be offered: rabies and HCP for cats and rabies and DAPPv for dogs. Cost for the vaccine will be $15 per animal vaccinated. The…
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QUINCY — The “Friends of Justice,” a local non-profit organization, is offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the death of Nancy Streitmatter. The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire at 219 Oak on Oct. 7, 2012. After the fire was extinguished, the…
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Alena Raines reports her 2016 Kia was hit and run while parked in the 300 block of S. 11th on 2/24 to 2/25. 128Britney C. Boernson, 34, Quincy for Aggravated Battery at 1000 Maine St. (Parker’s Pub). Lodged 134Kendra L. Collins, 26, Hannibal, Mo., for No Valid Registration at 5th and Vermont. NTA 227Colita J.…
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Mary Suzanne “Sue” Merkel, age 97 of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:28 am at Good Samaritan Home. She was born on February 8, 1928 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Hunter B. and Sadie L. Clark Smith. On August 2, 1947 she married John E. Merkel at St. Rose of Lima…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kyle Moore and his House Republican colleagues recently unveiled a package of bills they will champion this spring to provide financial relief for Illinois’ working families. “This package is called Relief for Working Families because that’s what it will provide, from furthering your education to starting a new business or…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Mabee Art Gallery has announced the opening of its exhibition, “Organized Chaos,” featuring the works of two dynamic contemporary artists, Lisa Walker and Nikki Ponce, both visiting professors from Carl Sandburg College. The exhibition is on view through March 28. Organized Chaos delves into the complexities of modern life, offering…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s fourth annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour giving campaign, will begin at noon on Thursday, April 3, and conclude at noon on Friday, April 4. Parker Financial has been announced as the official event sponsor. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts during the event. A special highlight…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A free Narcan training will be offered from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at the Community for Christ Assistance Center in Camp Point. The training will be led by Chattie Miranda, a certified opioid health education specialist To schedule a training session, call 217-222-8440, ext. 1130, or email…
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QUINCY — The Center for Women’s Ministries Ladies Night Out program will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at 525 S. Eighth. These quarterly programs feature crafts, speakers and fellowship. The presenter for March will be Brenda Langan, who will lead the group in making a wood and fabric cross. There…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Feb. 1-28, 2025. Michael L. Hufford from Kimberly Hufford on Feb. 6, 2025.Kimberly S. O’Leary from Sean P. O’Leary on Feb. 13, 2025.Stephanie K. Hilgenbrinck from Andrew T. Hilgenbrinck on Feb. 13, 2025.Taylor Bryant Kelly from Lance Charles Kelly on Feb.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Hannibal man and a Palmyra woman suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning just south of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reported a 1994 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on U.S. 61 near the intersection of Business 61 at 1:49 a.m. when it failed to…
Read Full Article Tracey J. Briggs, 56, 709 S. 13th for Pass School Bus While Loading at 24th and State. NTA 104Emily L. Wort, 28, 3621 Queen Anne Ave. for Stop Sign Violation at 36th and Queen Ave. NTA 101Desiree K. Hibner, 41, Astoria for Improper Left Turn and Expired Registration at 36th and Broadway. NTA 104Joshua C.…
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Greg Freeman Booth, age 64, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Florida. Greg was born on September 10, 1960 in Louisiana, Missouri, a son of Keith and Harriet Freeman Booth. Greg had a son from his first marriage, Alex Booth, who preceded him in death. On February 22, 2017, Greg married Kent…
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QUINCY — Auditions for the student theatre lab play “Ghostlight,” written by Stephen Gregg, will take place March 2-4 at Quincy Community Theatre. Auditions are open to students in grades 7-12, and no prior experience is necessary. Set in a prestigious and mysterious school, “Ghostlight” follows a group of high school students as they navigate…
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KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County R-1 School District Board of Education has named Lyndel Whittle as the district’s next superintendent. Whittle currently serves as superintendent of the Iberia R-V School District, a role he has held for 10 years. He brings 31 years of experience in education, including 18 years in administration and 13…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is claiming a report from the Auditor General has revealed significant mismanagement in Gov. JB Pritzker’s taxpayer-funded healthcare program for illegal immigrants, including thousands of potentially ineligible enrollees and costs exceeding the governor’s projections. Tracy claims auditors found more than 6,000 enrollees listed as “undocumented” who actually had…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) are partnering to be the hosts of an automation seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, March 4, at the Oakley Lindsay Center – Lindsay Room. Breakfast and a networking opportunity will begin at 8:30 a.m. This seminar will provide…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on on Tuesday, March 4, in the fellowship hall in the basement of Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey. Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season, a time of reflection and preparation…
Read Full Article Kylea Hankins, 18, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Sharon Wieneke, 62, 1109 N. 6th for improper lane usage. 107 Stefan K Crider (68) 733 Lind for Expired Registration 113Alan C Pacheco (22) 1601 S 24th Apt 107 for Operatining Uninsured Vehicle 144Terra L Forrester (48) 910 Jersey for Driving Under the Infleuence 148Xavier T H…
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FRANKFORD, Mo. — The body of a Hannibal man was found on Friday after he had been reported missing since mid-December. Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte said Nathaniel Mueller, 23, was discovered in a pond in the area of the initial focus of the search, near the intersection of Missouri Routes C and E just…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jordan Kirsten Kemner of Quincy at 4:27 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025.A boy was born to Tomas Stech of Mt. Sterling and Skylin Lashbrook of Timewell at 2:13 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2025.A girl was born to Aliyah Wagner of Philadelphia, Mo., at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025.A girl…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri and by mail. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 3 and while supplies last. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Five people were arrested during a Federal Bureau of Investigations investigation in cooperation with the Illinois State Police West Central Illinois Task Force on Friday, Feb. 21, and one was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 27. Each person is charged with conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in the Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation officials are seeking lifeguards for the summer season and have made a change to make sure the employees are “rescue ready.” The department switched from Red Cross to StarGuard ELITE training. Applications for jobs at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center are open, and those employees will undergo…
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BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association (NPA) recently announced the election of its new officers and the adoption of a new board structure, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s ongoing mission to support and promote the legacy of the town of New Philadelphia near Barry as the first town in the United States…
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QUINCY —The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present a concert featuring music from Latin America and Spain at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Connie Niemann Center for Music on QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. This upbeat, festive concert will feature QU music faculty members Christine Damm and Cat Martinez, adjunct music faculty,…
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