Pike County, Illinois
BARRY, Ill. — John Ator, a senior at Western High School, recently published his first graphic novel, “Thunder Bread.” This project began as an independent study course at the high school. Ator utilized Adobe InDesign to bring “Thunder Bread” to life. The graphic novel is now available on Barnes and Noble’s online platform. Ator also…
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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. Square 1838, LLC of Quincy sold a hotel/motel with two lots at 107 Washington in Pittsfield…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Pittsfield Lodge 790 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons installed officers for 2025 at its Jan. 13 meeting. Installed as officers were Blake E. Roderick, worshipful master; Jim Filbert, senior warden; Curt Simonson, junior warden; Lyle Revis, treasurer; and Bill McCartney, secretary. Installing officers were Mike Wheelen, district deputy grand master, District 9…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Jessica Fuller, a child welfare specialist for Chaddock Foster and Adoption, testified during the Austin Rodhouse sentencing hearing on Wednesday afternoon in Pike County Circuit Court that she was with Rodhouse’s two sons when they saw their mother on May 24, 2024, for the first time since she had been hospitalized on…
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QUINCY — Pike County Assistant State’s Attorney Leecia Carnes said after an eight-woman, four-man jury found Austin Rodhouse guilty of 19 felony charges in November that she likely would not charge his wife with abuse crimes — but she left it as a possibility. “Having seen what she’s been put through all these years —…
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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…
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. Harley D. Miller of Pleasant Hill sold a residence and lot at 102 Fourth Street in…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illini Rural Health Clinic and the Illini Community Hospital Consulting Physician Clinic in Pittsfield have been named Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award winners by Press Ganey, a global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press Ganey’s annual ranking of the top hospitals and…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), along with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting certified livestock manager training (CLMT) workshops throughout the state. Two training options are being offered this year: seven in-person workshops and an online training, which will provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Three men have been arrested in Pike County on drug charges. Officers with the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 543 W. Kellogg in Pittsfield on Jan. 4 and encountered two people running from the back of the residence. Officers located and detained one of…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Two people recently were arrested by the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department as part of an ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officers on Jan. 4 stopped Michael Capps, 59, of Pittsfield at 157 W. Kellogg as he was driving a vehicle before the execution of the search warrant. He was…
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UPDATE: Kerr was released from Illini Community Hospital on Tuesday and transported to the Pike County Jail. The incident is being investigated by the Illinois State Police. FLORENCE, Ill. — A man wanted in connection with a deadly carjacking at a southern Kentucky truck stop was taken into custody Monday morning after leading law enforcement…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties are being awarded American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 funds through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). EFSP funds are used to supplement local programs providing rent/mortgage, utility, food assistance and emergency shelter. In west central Illinois, United…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Community Foundation and the family of Ty Rylander are honoring his memory by awarding $500 to Pittsfield High School (PHS) to support the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Ty Rylander’s dedication to nurturing growth — both in the land and in the lives of others — made a lasting impact…
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Many call the Midwest the best region for hunting. It covers the territory of 12 states, in each of which hunters will find beautiful natural places to do their favorite thing and many large trophies. Another essential feature of the Midwest is the presence of many hunting traditions. All of them are passed down from…
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QUINCY — Six candidates for a judge vacancy in the Eighth Judicial Circuit recently were rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association. Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The advisory poll was conducted by mail and electronically. Licensed Illinois…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — In commemoration of 20 years of continuous operation, the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) recently announced it has awarded a $20,000 grant to four Pike County school districts — Pikeland CUSD No. 10, Griggsville-Perry CUSD No. 4, Western CUSD No. 12 and Pleasant Hill CUSD No. 3. The combined…
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On Friday night at Voshall Gymnasium, home of the Pittsfield Saukees, a bunch of old guys came out of the locker room. It wasn’t in warm-up gear, and it certainly wasn’t real fast, as we all joked. Perhaps none of us could touch the rim or even make it around the gym in the big circle…
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