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Meteorologist Brent Clair tells us when this heat is going to break and what it means as high school sports gets into full swing this weekend.
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QUINCY — Now that Target has finally opened its doors, Quincy shoppers want to know what businesses will be filling three parcels of property on the northeast corner of 36th and Broadway. Muddy River News has confirmed through multiple sources that Raising Cane’s, an American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers, will be built on a…
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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. George E. Schrage IV of Quincy sold a residence at 1107 S. 23rd in Quincy to Dean…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — A Baylis man pled guilty to a Class 3 felony for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon on Monday in Pike County Circuit Court and will receive 30 months of conditional discharge. A bench trial was scheduled for Monday for Donovan Syrcle, 35. However, as part of Syrcle’s plea agreement, three counts of…
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Rushville man arrested for possession of child pornography after Illinois State Police investigation
SPRINGFIELD – Officials with the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation announced Tuesday the arrest of Ryun A. Vaughn, 25, of Rushville for possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. ISP DCI Zone 4 agents initiated an investigation in July 2022 after learning a subject was distributing child pornography through an online platform. During the…
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim announced Tuesday a third funding opportunity of $10 million to assist communities in meeting the requirements outlined in the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. The Lead Service Line Inventory grant program offers grants to local government units ranging from $20,000 to $50,000 to fund…
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CANTON, Mo. — The newly appointed mayor of Canton has appointed a five-person citizen’s advisory ad hoc committee to help with the search for a police chief. Well, the committee is actually searching for an entire police department. Sharon Upchurch, the city’s mayor pro tem for the past two weeks, was sworn in as the…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Local grill masters will compete for the people’s vote at the annual Rib and Wing Fest on Saturday, Sept. 9. Competitive groups will cook for bragging rights, trophies and the People’s Choice awards from noon-5 p.m. (or as long as supplies last) in Flower City Park in Palmyra, Mo. Proceeds from the…
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CANTON, Mo. — Join Carrol Davenport, Hospice of Northeast Missouri’s spiritual care and bereavement coordinator, and hospice volunteer Barb Smith as they explore dealing with getting older and experiencing the reality of “life is NOT what I thought it would be when I got to this point.” This free program takes place from 1 to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently welcomed two new trustees to its governing board. Michelle Moore, a former teacher and 2022 QPSF campaign chair, and Stephanie Erwin, accountant and former QPS board president, were unanimously approved to join the board in a vote by other QPSF trustees. The two began their three-year terms…
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John Wood Community College (JWCC) and Illinois College (IC) signed an agricultural articulation agreement on Monday. Articulation agreements document a pathway between community college academic programs and courses to four-year university bachelor’s degrees. The agreements outline courses to be taken in the first two years at a community college that will directly transfer into a…
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Quincy City Treasurer Linda Moore and Public Works Director Jeffrey Conte outline the new utilities payment system to MRN’s Ashley Conrad. GREDF President/CEO and former Quincy mayor Kyle Moore made his pitch to the Quincy City Council for eventual support of a housing program for Quincy and Adams County. Moore had presented a brief synopsis…
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QUINCY — An arbitrator issued a 16-page ruling Monday that agreed with the Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Unit 12’s proposal for wage increases and length of contract for officers with the Quincy Police Department, bringing an end to the collective bargaining dispute that has lasted for more than two years. The police union…
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PEKIN, Ill. — Jeff Mays, director of administrative services for the city of Quincy, is one of two finalists for the position of city manager in Pekin. Members of the Pekin City Council had a special meeting on Friday to complete their final round of interviews with Mays and Pekin Police Chief John Dossey to…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation and Communio are partnering to make an impact on marriages in west central Illinois this fall. Three two-hour informational gatherings for church members or leaders will be held Thursday, Sept. 7 to hear more about the West-Central Illinois Date Night Challenge and to learn how to offer…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Sometimes it only takes a few months to learn a new skill to land a job or a promotion. That’s why John Wood Community College offers more than 20 certificate programs — many offered fully online — to help students gain skills to meet the specific needs of regional employers. In a press…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added general surgeon Dr. Eric Butler to its team. Butler earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Fla., and completed his residency at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, N.J. When asked why he chose to specialize in surgery, Butler…
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Dear MRN: On Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 9:30 p.m. while viewing the Perseid meteor shower, we observed a long chain of white lights — about 30 to 40 —moving from the northwest to the southeast. The light chain moved slowly in a “jerky” forward movement, staying in a line but moving in “jumps.” We watched…
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The weather over the past few days has been really nice, especially when compared to the weather we had for all of the Dog Days of Summer. The Dog Days of Summer ended on Friday, Aug. 11. It’s too bad we didn’t get all this much-needed rain in the early spring. The weather is finally…
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QUINCY — You might be planning to hire a tutor this school year to keep your child motivated and learning. Many kids can benefit from a tutor to give them extra support in a subject that’s difficult for them or to prepare them for a tough assignment. Your student’s academic needs are unique. A wide…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association kicks off its 2023-2024 concert season on Sept. 15. The HCA has brought a variety of world-class performances to the Hannibal area since 1945. The upcoming season is comprised of a variety of styles and acts with Las Vegas divas, a Karen Carpenter tribute, a British-style brass band,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives near the end of summer and the busy Labor Day weekend. In a press release, Sgt. Ryan Witt said, “Our first priority is to keep…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Riley Harl and Karissa Johnson of Colusa at 10:25 p.m. Aug. 12, 2023.A girl was born to Ben and Raigan Brown of Carthage at 3:06 p.m. Aug. 13, 2023.A boy was born to Timothy J. and Brittany L. Walmer of Eolia, Mo., at 10:04 a.m. Aug. 14, 2023.A…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and Quincy Medical Group, along with The District, have scheduled a clean-up event for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Gloves and trash bags will be distributed in Parking Lot I. Volunteers will then head to designated areas in the heart of downtown to pick up litter. All ages are welcome.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will be the host a special jazz performance, An Evening of Jazz with Samantha Fierke + Trio, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Fierke last performed in Hannibal in 2019. Hannibal holds a special place in Fierke’s heart. She would come…
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