Brown County, Illinois
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 11/25/2023: Justin Hinch-Keller, Quincy: Mr. Keller was traveling Southeast on US 24 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a berm, causing the vehicle to overturn. He received citations for Driving Under the Influence and given a notice to appear. No injuries were reported…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/14/2023:Michael L. Hampton, Rushville: Struck a deer on US 234 @ 1025N.Brittany C. Dove, Bayles: Struck a deer on CR 450E @ CR 525N. 11/15/2023:Elizabeth C. Campbell, Macomb: Struck a deer on US…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard reports on cybersecurity measures in place to protect the College’s data and progress toward the Aspen Institute Top 25 application at Wednesday’s board meeting. JWCC’s Director of Information Technology Josh Brueck and Assistant Director of Information Technology Matt Rolando shared security practices employed by…
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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. 1197 Investments, LLC of Mount Sterling sold a lot at 108 W. Washington in Mount Sterling to…
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Alex Giesler from Action Brown County stops by to talk about The Rink, where you will be able to go ice staking in Mount Sterling! Then Brittany and Ashley talk about birthdays and whether they prefer “ma’am” or “honey”.
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: On 11/01/2023 there was an accident on US 24 at CR 905E. A vehicle driven by Ross L. Dormire of Mt. Sterling pulled out in front of another vehicle traveling East on US 24. Dormire was transported by EMS to a local hospital with…
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John Wood Community College held its formal ceremony to welcome Bryan Renfro as the school’s president late last week. Here are his remarks.
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The 33rd annual Brown County Deer Classic, a fundraiser for St. Mary School in Mount Sterling, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11. The Classic is presented by Quincy Farm and Home Supply. The show will feature the giveaway of more than 100 guns, an E-Bike, 3 carat diamond earrings, hunting excursions,…
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PAID PROMOTION Mount Sterling, Ill. — In 1994, when Aaron Littig finished high school, all he wanted to do was keep playing basketball. “At that point in time, I wouldn’t say that academics or education was a big focus in my life,” he said. He found a home at John Wood Community College. “It’s not…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 10/20/2023: A juvenile from Versailles was on IL 107 at CR815E and swerved to avoid a deer, left the roadway, and struck the embankment. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 10/27/2023: Zachary T. Gallette, El Dorado Springs, Mo.,…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was over $1500.00. 10/02/2023:David E. Ferrill, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on CR 200N 10/05/2023:Keegan Stigall, Macomb: Struck a deer on IL 99. 10/14/2023:Christina L. Brierton, Versailles: Struck a deer on IL 107. TRAFFIC…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp will hold its annual Soup in the Woods fundraiser event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday, Oct. 22. The menu will be a wide variety of soups, pulled pork, grilled cheese, hot dogs, veggies and desserts. Enjoy the…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Brown County’s newest attraction, The Rink at Uptown Mount Sterling, is set to open to the public on Nov. 24. The Rink, a 2,400 square foot, outdoor ice rink, will be at 109 W. North. It will offer an ice-skating experience with fire pits, art, food and other vendors. Action Brown…
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OMAHA, Neb. — Navigator CO2 Ventures announced Tuesday it is putting on hold one of the two biggest proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the Midwest so it can reassess the project. Associated Press reporter Josh Funk said the company withdrew its application for a key permit in Illinois and said it it was putting…
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced Friday the conclusion of the Back to Business Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in more than 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties. Fifty-three restaurants, hotels…
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. Traci A. Giles of Mount Sterling sold a residence at 109 E. Union in Mount Sterling…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS:09/25/2023:Jeremy M. Fink, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on County Road #3. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was over $1500.00.09/30/2023:Cody A. Whitaker, Versailles: Struck a deer on CR 985N. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.TRAFFIC CITATIONS:09/26/2023:Jacob…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS:09/19/2023:Tim S. Chapman, Fredrick: Struck a deer. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.09/23/2023:Ginna E. Price, Chandlerville was operating a motorcycle when she struck loose gravel causing her to leave the roadway. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Visiting the Brown County Fairgrounds to explore the Depot Museum and the Ferguson Valley Country School is a step back into our forefathers’ way of life. The Brown County Historical Society would like to invite all to visit both on Sept. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. One of the exhibits…
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QUINCY — The Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials, as administrator of the energy assistance program in Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties, says funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program will begin taking applications on Oct.…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, celebrated the official grand opening of its new distribution center in Ingersoll, Ontario, on Friday, Sept. 15. The $50 CAD million, 168,875 square-foot facility includes offices and dry, refrigerated and frozen warehouse space.…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently learned the company has earned Great Place To Work certification for the third consecutive year. Dot has partnered with Great Place To Work, a global leader in workplace culture, since 2021 to conduct its annual employee survey and assess employee experience.…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is offering flu shot clinics at QMG locations in Barry, Mount Sterling, Pittsfield, Pleasant Hill and Quincy in Illinois and in Keokuk, Iowa, throughout September and October. Appointments are preferred at all locations by calling the number listed for each location The clinics are available for ages two and…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS:09/02/2023:Jeremy S. Smith, Timewell: Struck a deer on 950N Ave at 300E. Ave. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.09/06/2023:Terry W. Barry Jr., Versailles: Struck a deer on CH#3 @ CR 1400E St. No injuries were reported and damage to the…
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. Nicholas Popovich and Kelly Miller of Versailles sold a lot at 102 S. Main in Versailles…
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