Illinois
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Two more women testified Thursday morning about Austin Rodhouse’s sexual encounters and the physical and emotional abuse heaped upon his wife during the eighth day of his trial in Pike County Circuit Court. In all, eight women who were either allegedly assaulted by Rodhouse or were in the family home in Pleasant…
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WARNING: This story includes descriptions of explicit violence and graphic sexual content that may be considered profane, vulgar or offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The state rested, the defense offered no witnesses, closing statements will begin Friday morning and the jury is expected to begin deliberations on Friday afternoon…
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QUINCY — Laura Oakman, clerk for the city of Quincy, recently earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc. IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete education requirements and have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community and…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Oct. 1-31, 2024. Steve C. Wittler from Sharon K. Wittler on Oct. 3, 2024.Emma P. Criner from Raymond A. Criner Jr. on Oct. 9, 2024.Nicole D. Richardson from Justin Escue on Oct. 10, 2024.Susanna Y. Williams from Michael A. Williams on…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup told the city’s Aeronautics Committee Wednesday that “multiple” airlines interested in taking over the Essential Air Service contract have reached out. In August, Troup wrote to the U.S. Department of Transportation and said Southern Airways Express, which has provided essential air service at the Quincy airport since Dec. 1,…
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WARNING: This story includes descriptions of explicit violence and graphic sexual content that may be considered profane, vulgar or offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The father of Austin Rodhouse’s wife explained the frustration of not being able to help his daughter and grandsons, fearing for their safety as they…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — When Austin Rodhouse’s wife confirmed during testimony Wednesday morning that she performed and recorded an oral sex act with her oldest son while her husband was working in Utah, defense attorney Casey Schnack said, “You knew it was wrong.” “I did it because I was threatened and manipulated,” Rodhouse’s wife replied. That…
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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. Douglas L. Williams and Denise M. Williams of Quincy sold a residence at 1121 Payson Avenue…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV will be at Quincy Regional Airport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Services available will include: The airport is at 1645 Highway 104.
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Haley J. Koehler, 27, 701 Broadway for FTA Fighting and FTA Trespassing. Lodged 186Terril Phillips, 45, 222 Lind for FTA Aggravated Battery & FTA Conditions of Pretrial Release. Lodged 186Devin M. Doran, 39, Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Contempt of Court for FTA. Lodged 130Marissa M. Locket, 18, 2110 Rainbow Ln. for Failure to…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Cancer Center has again earned accreditation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey. Blessing Hospital has held CoC accreditation since 1966. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards,…
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QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff’s deputies made their second sex offender in a week as part of a roundup of those who were found to be out of compliance. Dalton E. Stockdale, 27, who lives in the 4300 block of Roberts St. south of Quincy, was arrested Wednesday morning. He is lodged in the Adams…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Richie and Natalie Evans of Quincy at 9:57 p.m. Oct. 26, 2024.A boy was born to Derek and Hilary Wells of Quincy at 4:57 p.m. Oct. 27, 2024.A girl was born to Ryan and Jacey Runge at 2:57 p.m. Oct. 28, 2024.A baby was born to Matthew and…
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QUINCY — With a voter turnout rate above 70 percent, Adams County residents showed up en masse this Election Day to exercise their right to vote in the general election. Some were more hopeful than others, but the overall mood of the day was that people were tired of today’s political climate. Unity was what…
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. Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 102 E. Quincy in Pleasant Hill…
Read Full Article Jaylin L. Raymond, 21, 918 Washington for Malicious Mischief at 600 1/2 Elm. NTA 178Richard D. Whitaker, 53, 2437 Sharon Dr. for Stealing at 2511 Dennis Dr. NTA 101Tarae Gates, 20, Quincy for Fighting. 169Haley Prewitt, 27, Quincy for Fighting. 169Christian Tapia, 31, Quncy for Suspended Reg., Uninsured Vehicle, Obstructing Justice and Resisting Arrest. 126Rebecca…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Bushnell teen will be sentenced for the death of his father on Jan. 14 after entering a plea agreement with the McDonough County State’s Attorney’s Office. Davin Purden, 19, appeared with attorney Kurt Dittmer on Monday afternoon in McDonough County District Court before Circuit Judge Heidi Benson to plead guilty to…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Donte Clausell, 36, of Quincy was sentenced on Oct. 31 by U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, to six years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Lawless also sentenced Clausell to one year in prison, to be served consecutively to his other sentence, for violating his supervised release.…
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Terrill D. Phillips, 45, last known address of 200 block of Lind in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery to a peace officer. Phillips is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 187 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fireworks explosion that injured two people on Sunday. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded Sunday to the area of 2700 Ill. 104, east of Liberty, for an explosion. A preliminary investigation revealed a 34-year-old male and an 18-year-old female were injured due…
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QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, call 217-277-5000 or stop…
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QUINCY — Adams County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, swore in its newest CASA volunteer on Oct. 8. Emily Gittings was sworn in by Judge John Wooleyhan at the Adams County Courthouse. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in the…
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QUINCY — Twenty students from the Quincy Notre Dame and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands were recently named Illinois All-District musicians after individual auditions. The selected students performed Nov. 2 in Western Hall at Western Illinois University. Two students also were selected to participate in the All-District Jazz Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16, in…
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