Brown County, Illinois
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Destiny Craven, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner for Blessing Health System, joined the Blessing Health Mount Sterling clinic team in March, offering on-site behavioral care for the first time since the clinic opened in 2021. She will provide evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health diagnoses. “One of…
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VERSAILLES, Ill. — A Rushville man is in the Schuyler County Jail after multiple illegal narcotics were found when deputies from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 101 S. Chestnut on Monday, March 10. A drug investigation was initiated by the West Central Illinois Task Force upon receiving information of possible…
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Versailles, Ill. — Deputies from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in Versailles on Tuesday and arrested a man on multiple drug charges. A drug investigation was initiated by the West Central Illinois Task Force upon receiving information of possible illegal activity taking place at that residence. After an initial investigation and…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 03/06/2025:Keegan A. Covington, Arenzville; Was traveling eastbound on US 24, failed to make a curve and left the roadway at the intersection of US 24 and 1100E. He then struck…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 02/24/2025Thomas A. Grover, Rushville struck a deer on Il 99. 03/02/2025:Christina K. Kerr, Meredosia: Struck a deer on 750N. CITATIONS: 02/18/2025: Hudson F. Garbett, Good Hope: Speeding 70/55 MPH Zone.02/26/2025:Yonatan…
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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. Richard Laning and Kirsten Laning, formerly known as Kirsten Behymer of Bloomfield, Ky., sold a residence…
Read Full Article 2025-000591, 02/23/2025 @ 01:00:56, 44390 Panhead Pl, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Disturbance Officer Assigned S23 Berry, T M Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 02/23/2025 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 02/23/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to a Disturbance at Panhead Place. 2025-000592, 02/23/2025 @ 03:00:51, 58674 Ridgeview Est.,…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: None to report CITATIONS:02/18/2025:Hudson F. Garbett, Good Hope: Speeding 70/55 MPH Zone. 02/19/2025:Dorceus Walner, Davenport Fl: Speeding 45/25 MPH ZoneJoshua N. Johnson, Westminster MD: Speeding 40/25 MPH Zone 02/23/2025:Temich E. Cagal, Quincy: Speeding 75/55 MPH Zone.
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Polls are open until 7 p.m. Click here to find your Adams County polling place and what is on your ballot. Muddy River News will have results as soon as the polls close and stories on local races later this evening.
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CHATHAM, Ill. — United Community Bank recently was recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for the second year in a row. This recognition considers a financial institution’s credit quality, profitability and net loans and leases, in combination with a comprehensive survey of more than 71,000 people and…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently announced that Jon Moore, a warehouse employee at the company’s headquarters in Mount Sterling, took home top honors at the 2024 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) National Championship at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. Moore took first place in the…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 02/15/2025:Kelly E. Rasner, Maryville, Tenn.: was backing a vehicle in the parking lot of the Western Illinois Correctional Center and struck a parked vehicle owned by Andrew M. Hill, Pittsfield.…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Winiban Irigoyen, a warehouse employee lead at Dot Foods’ Mount Sterling headquarters, recently won the 2024 RefrigiWear Warehouse Hero of the Year Award. This award honors people who demonstrate exceptional leadership, productivity, attitude and ingenuity in the warehouse industry. This marks the second consecutive year a Mount Sterling Dot employee has…
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. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Penn., sold 94.83 acres at 1190 915 E. in Mount…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to Mount Sterling, where the community came together to build a new library and community center. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 01/23/2025:Linda A. Wade, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on Il 99/CR 1661N. CITATIONS:01/20/2025:Roger D. Hearold, Mt. Sterling; Speeding 77/55 MPH Zone.Joseph M. Bridgewater, Versailles; Speeding 43/25 MPH Zone. 01/22/2025:Kelsie R.…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf sits down with James Barnett of Jerseys Bar and Grill in Camp Point, who is getting ready to open a second location in Mt. Sterling. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — A Brown County ambulance was involved in a head-on collision on Quincy’s north side while transporting a patient to Blessing Hospital. Just after midnight Friday morning, the ambulance was southbound near the 2600 block of North 12th. Another car, a 2014 Ford Edge was traveling northbound when the driver hit a curb and…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 01/14/2025:Joseph M. Bridgewater, Versailles: Struck a deer on IL 99. 01/15/2025:Angel Duarte, Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on IL 99 CITATIONS: 01/12/2025:Jeffrey L. Gibson, Virginia: Speeding 74/55 MPH Zone. 01/16/2025:Kiersten…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Jerseys Bar and Grill in Camp Point has been the site of several new manager training sessions called “boot camps” for Dot Foods employees from Mount Sterling. So when Dot Foods officials reached out about establishing a Jerseys in Mount Sterling, owner James Barnett was ready to listen. “We’ve had good reviews from…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 01/02/2025:Blake P. Lewis, Beardstown: Struck a deer on US 24. 01/03/2025:A Juvenile from Rushville: Struck a deer on CR 11.Dennis L. Wenger, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on IL 99.…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 524 students earned academic degrees following the Fall 2024 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 312 graduates, including 44 recipients of the Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) and 268 traditional undergraduate degree recipients. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point…
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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…
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. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Penn., sold 94.83 acres at 1190 915 E. in Mount…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 12/27/2024:Susan J. Woodward, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on Il 99 @ 1000N Ave. CITATIONS: 12/24/2024:Lauren B. McLeese: Speeding 50/25 MPH Zone. 12/28/2024:Kyle N. Browne, Quincy: Speeding 71/55 MPH Zone.Rainee…
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