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It was great to have 40-plus people at the tax rate hearing on July 30 for the Hannibal School District. I provided some brief comments at the meeting but could not finish those due to the three-minute time constraint for speaking. I am going to share my full thoughts with you now as the School…
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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. Andrea J. Lewis sold a residence at 115 North Oak in Griggsville to Trenton F. Martin…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — For the second straight Hannibal City Council meeting, parking on Edwards St. took center stage. Edie Graupman owns a rental property at 421 Edwards St. next door to two homes that have been on the Hannibal Building Commission’s demolition list for several years, and she believes tearing down these homes would alleviate…
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Missouri Republicans ratified Gov. Mike Parson’s choice of successor Tuesday by nominating Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, rejecting the scion of a veteran political family and the disruptive tactics of the GOP’s most vocal faction. Kehoe trailed Ashcroft in most polls until this summer, when the $16 million campaign warchest he amassed in his campaign fund and joint…
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Ralls County results Incumbent Brad Stinson is defeated by Brian Allen in the Republican primary for sheriff. Allen won with 57 percent of the vote. Stinson, who faced lawsuits from former employees regarding retaliation and harassment charges during his term, thanked his supporters on Facebook. “I wish to thank everyone for your support and encouragement,”…
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Loay N. Ghannan, 40, 717 E. Brennan Dr. for Improper Turn at Harrison St and Destiny Ct. E. 126Steven M. McDowell, 34, Augusta, Ga., for Suspended Registration, Driving While License Suspended and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 3rd & Maine. 144Steven M. McDowell, 34, Augusta, Ga., for Effingham Co. FTA Burglary at 200 S. 3rd. Lodged…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) cut a green ribbon to open a location at the Bella Ease Community Complex, 707 Broadway, on Tuesday morning, marking an expanded commitment to provide access to college and career training for underserved students. Bella Ease, a non-profit organization, offers community, family, youth and employment services. JWCC will…
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Brian A. Martin Jr., 36, last known address in the 600 block of N. Sixth Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for attempting to damage or destroy an interstate pipeline facility. Martin is 5 foot, 11 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness West Central Illinois (NAMI WCI) affiliate will hold its first Family Support Group Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Brown County (Mount Sterling) Public Library. The support group will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering “Twilight Transformations,” a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. Nature educator Gale Rublee, who leads the Parks and Recreation nature programs, said in a press release, “Let’s explore nature’s nocturnal adaptations. Some flowers bloom at night to attract moths,…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently honored 22 certified nursing assistant (CNA) graduates from Quincy, Pittsfield and Mount Sterling recently. CNAs provide personal assistance for patients with a wide array of daily activities. They strive to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of people they care for every day. JWCC Quincy campus graduates…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Ozark Jubilee, a holiday and patriotic show, has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present a Branson Country Christmas at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Coming directly from Branson, Mo., the Ozark Jubilee brings a cast of top entertainers for an all-new Christmas show. The Ozark Jubilee pays tribute…
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QUINCY — If Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte could do it all over again, he would have waited to give the order to tear out the carpet in City Council chambers rather than have it removed in May. The decision to allow Maas Construction to begin asbestos removal as part of its renovation work…
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QUINCY — If you thought your drinking water tasted funny on Monday, you weren’t alone in that opinion. Jeffrey Conte, director of public works for the city, says that bleach-like taste should be gone by Wednesday. “Yes, it’s safe to drink,” Conte said during Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council at the Quincy Public…
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QUINCY — Marty Stegeman, director of transportation for the city of Quincy, says the number of trip denials for paratransit, disabled and elderly service recently hit a rate that is “really unacceptable.” Stegeman reported to the Quincy City Council during its Monday meeting at the Quincy Public Library the number of trip denials by Quincy…
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. Brown County Public Library District of Mount Sterling sold a lot at 101 W. North in…
Read Full Article Steven J. Barry, 34, Quincy for Speeding and Expired Registration. NTA 128Nicole L. Breshahan, 41, Hannibal Mo., for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident. NTA 128Carl W. Hancock, 40, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Land at 639 York. NTA 178Rodney L. Gallaher, 57, Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Agg Assault/Use of Deadly Weapon.…
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QUINCY — Owners Brad and Karyn Dunn announced Monday their plans to close Dunnbelly, a bar and bistro at 4403 Broadway, on Aug. 18. However, Karyn says it won’t be the last that Quincy hears of the Dunns in the culinary industry. “Culinary, to be cheesy, is our bread and butter,” Karyn said in a Monday…
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QUINCY — Casey’s recently started its annual giving campaign to support education. Through Sept. 3, Casey’s invites guests to round up their purchases at the register or make donations when ordering online, benefiting its Cash for Classrooms grant program. This initiative helps fund grants for K-12 public and nonprofit, private schools. In a press release,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Candle Co. recently celebrated the grand opening of its online business that brings a variety of hand-poured candles that evoke the heritage of Quincy. The company also offers handcrafted wax melts for people who prefer to enjoy fragrances without an open flame. Quincy Candle Co. uses locally sourced soy wax, ensuring a…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension state plant pathologist Mandy Bish reports confirmaion of red crown rot, a yield-robbing soybean disease, in Marion County in northeastern Missouri. This is the first confirmed incidence of the disease in the state. Bish says MU Extension specialists have been scouting for the pathogen since its confirmation in…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater has announced its live performance series for the first half of 2025, with a performance by television star Kelsey Grammer headlining the list. “An Evening with Kelsey Grammer: Remembering the Life and Legacy of John Mahoney” is set for 6 p.m. on June 21, 2025. In an intimate fireside…
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