Pike County, Illinois
QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (TRRC) recently was designated as the new recipient of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 grant for Local Workforce Innovation Area 14 (LWIA 14). This funding will enable TRRC to broaden its workforce development services across a nine-county region in western Illinois, encompassing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The bridge rehabilitation project to make essential structural repairs on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal is scheduled to begin on May 12. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge, with a 12-foot width restriction in…
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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. Brandon L. Frame of Kinderhook sold a residence at 1285 Union in Barry to Jerry Utterback…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hannibal man is in the Pike County Jail as he faces gun and hijacking charges. Pike County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, to a report of a stolen vehicle from Illinois Route 106, west of Hull. During the initial Investigation, deputies discovered that during the…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., has launched a new grant program to strengthen STEM education in West Central Illinois. Through its STEM Education Initiative, the company will award up to $150,000 in total funding, with individual grants up to $15,000 available for selected public and private schools. During the past two years, Dot…
Read Full Article GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Griggsville-Perry High School (GPHS) has been approved for Career Pathway Endorsements in business, nursing and agriculture through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), making it one of the few schools in the region to achieve this distinction. These endorsements provide students with structured opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills, college credit and…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Anthony Westemeyer, 37, of Nebo was sentenced on April 9 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexual exploitation of a child. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Central District of Illinois said that at the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that Westemeyer had created…
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. William Howland of Pittsfield sold a residence at 103 N. Bickford in Griggsville to Tyler N.…
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BARRY, Ill. —The Barry Community Chorus will perform its annual Easter cantata, “The Easter Story,” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Barry United Methodist Church, 720 Perry. The cantata presents the story of Holy Week through Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection via new and familiar songs as well as narration. It is under the direction…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — Zack Orr, chief deputy of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, announced his candidacy for Pike County Sheriff in the 2026 election in a Sunday email. Orr, a lifelong resident of Pike County, has been a member of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department for 26 years. He started as a dispatcher and…
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Gift of farmland creates endowment to support education and training of future farmers in Pike and Calhoun Counties The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri has announced a new scholarship fund that will provide financial support to Pike and Calhoun County, Illinois students who are pursuing education and training in agriculture. The Delford…
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. Lori Jolliff, et al of Irving sold a lot in Pleasant Hill to Jerry L. Buchanan…
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BARRY, Ill. — The city of Barry was recognized as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber, during a recent Barry City Council meeting, marking an important milestone in the city’s ongoing dedication to innovation, growth and connectivity. This achievement highlights Barry’s leadership in leveraging cutting-edge broadband technology to…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri invites area students pursuing higher education to apply for scholarships designed to support high school and college students in the region. Both renewable and one-year awards are available from 18 endowed funds. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements based on donor intent, offering…
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JWCC to offer 'Agriculture: Find Your Path Day' on Thursday to inspire next generation of ag leaders
BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College invites students, educators and community members to “Agriculture: Find Your Path Day,” an immersive event designed to explore the opportunities in agriculture, from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 13, at the JWCC Ag Center, 37803 Illinois 104. The program will offer participants a hands-on experience with…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, calling for an immediate investigation into the nearly $5 billion in federal loan guarantee to be awarded to the Grain Belt Express (GBE) project. The Grain Belt Express project proposes constructing transmission…
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