Pike County, Illinois
BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association signed over on May 7 the first tract of property at the townsite off County Road 2 to the National Park Service for inclusion into the New Philadelphia National Historic Site. Since the park’s establishment in late 2022, National Park Service officials have been working with members of…
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QUINCY — Rick Shover isn’t ready to walk away from the Quincy-based YMCA of West-Central Illinois. He also believes he isn’t the person to lead the organization in the future. Shover announced Monday his plans to retire as the CEO of the YMCA. He came out of retirement to serve as the interim CEO for…
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Most of us who were alive then remember the Flood of 1993. Well, this has been a pretty wet spring and early summer so far and what are the chances that the Mississippi River gets high enough for us to worry? Meteorologist Brent Clair and Nathan Jones discuss the scenario that could lead to flooding…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Before members of the newly re-established Pike County 4-H Foundation met for the first time, CNB Bank & Trust presented a $1,000 donation, indicating the start of positive growth in Pike County 4-H. In a press release, Illinois Extension County Director Shelby Crow said, “This foundation will help members gain new opportunities…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation arrested Austin L. Rodhouse, 30, of Pleasant Hill Thursday for numerous domestic violence and sex related offenses. On May 8, ISP initiated an investigation into Domestic Violence and Criminal Sexual Abuse after being notified that a victim was at a local hospital. As…
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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. Brian Joseph Delp and Sara L. Delp of Granite City sold a residence and lot at…
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PERRY, Ill. — A Jacksonville man is lodged in the Pike County Jail and faces burglary and drug charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded at 5:38 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, to a stolen vehicle report in Perry. The victim reported his red 2011 Ford truck had been stolen. The vehicle was recovered a…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — At 7:15 a.m. Friday, law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a traffic stop on Illinois 107 near the Perry Junction on a silver 2017 Cadillac. The driver, Isaac J. Dorsey, 36, of Griggsville was arrested and taken into custody on unlawful…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital recently was recognized by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) as one of the top 10 critical access hospitals in the state for patient satisfaction. The award was based upon the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance Index, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital and Griggsville Christian Church will have a quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents only from 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, until the food runs out. There will be enough food for approximately 200 families. The food distribution will take place at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds in Griggsville.…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently gave $920 to the Rotary Club of Pike County for its “Seven Reasons to Leave the Party” anti-drinking and anti-drug program held May 3 for the benefit of every Pike County eighth-grade class. Grant funds were used to provide T-shirts for every student…
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. Frank D. Smith and Dawn M. Smith of Pittsfield sold a residence at 1403 Rodgers in…
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QUINCY — Illinois recently was selected as one of 10 states to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program designed to expand and improve access to coordinated mental health care and substance use services, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week. Transitions of Western Illinois in Quincy is one…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — The West Central Illinois Task Force and Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Lonnie D. Todaro, 54, of Pleasant Hill at 1:56 p.m. on May 28 on a Pike County warrant for two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. The investigation began in January when law enforcement officials received information…
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BARRY, Ill. — A Barry man recently was sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender. John R. Campbell, 39, was arrested on May 17, 2023, by Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, who indicated he initiated a…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., based in Mount Sterling, recently donated 13 drones to 13 west-central Illinois schools and school districts. This donation is part of Dot’s Focus on STEAM initiative, which aims to provide area school districts with the tools and education necessary to establish science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM)…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — The Pike County Fair will run from June 4-8 at the Pike County Fairgrounds, 210 W. Clay in Pleasant Hill. A variety of activities and events are scheduled throughout the week. Carnival rides by Amusement Associates will be open Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and from 2 to…
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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association is announcing the topics and speakers for its 20th annual Marvin J. and Thomas Leo Likes Lecture Series, which will take place online each Tuesday in June at 7 p.m. beginning June 4. The lectures are free and open to the public, but registration is required. The…
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