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HANNIBAL, MO. — Hannibal’s riverfront continues to be a thriving port for popular riverboat cruises. At the meeting on Tuesday night, Hannibal City Council unanimously approved a contract for a five-year extension with American Cruise Lines. It was up for renewal in November 2024, but the cruise line asked for an early renewal. In a…
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Pratt sees opportunity for 'new challenge' as he files to run for state's attorney in Hancock County
QUINCY — Christopher Pratt, an attorney in the Adams County Public Defender’s Office since 2016, filed last week to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. Pratt, who was promoted to deputy chief public defender in 2020, filed as a Republican. He will face incumbent Bobi James in a primary on March 19. No Democratic…
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Jacob Swalley, 23, 628 Harrison St., Quincy, for peace disturbance at 656 Harrison Dr. NTA. 251Garrah L. Nichols, 39, Quincy, Expired Registration. NTA 111Clinton S. Hornke, 32, Quincy, Expired Registration. NTA 127Stephanie N. Nunn, 46, Quincy, for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 127
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2023-021449, 12/04/2023 @ 06:26:41, 3825 Apache Trl , HannibalNature of Complaint 911 Open LineOfficer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B JAdultCompl. 911 Open Line 12/04/2023Adult FemaleSuspect 911 Open Line Administratively Closed 12/04/2023Public Narrative 911 Open Line reported at 3825 Apache Trl.2023-021450, 12/04/2023 @ 07:34:42, 4119 Commanche Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint…
Read Full Article 2023-021417, 12/03/2023 @ 06:37:02, 3650 Stardust Dr , HannibalNature of Complaint Stealing DelayedOfficer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S MAdult MaleSuspect Theft Misd- Shoplifting Pending Investigation 12/03/2023Adult FemaleSuspect Theft Misd- Shoplifting Pending Investigation 12/03/2023AdultCompl. Theft Misd- Shoplifting 12/03/2023AdultVictim Theft Misd- Shoplifting 12/03/2023Public Narrative Delayed stealing was reported at 3650 Stardust Dr.2023-021418,…
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Bruce K. Dyer, 51, last known address in the 700 block of S. 23rd Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for being a violent offender against the youth registration act. Dyer is 5-foot-5 tall and 175 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you know where he can be…
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Hopefully everyone enjoyed a great Thanksgivings Day with family and friends. This is a time of year when we need to be thankful for everything we have in this world. If you are like me, you overate and need to lose weight. The snow we had the other day has really helped the soil get…
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QUINCY — The Christmas candlelight tours of the Governor John Wood mansion will be held in December. Candlelight tours will be scheduled between 5 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 15, 16, 22, 23 and 26. Tour times are 5 p.m.; 5:20 p.m.; 5: 40 p.m. 6 p.m.; 6:20 p.m.; and 6:40 p.m. Tours will begin…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods in Mount Sterling recently donated 3D printers to 13 area school districts as part of the company’s Focus on STEM, a new program designed to give west-central Illinois school districts the tools and education needed to create science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Dot Foods employees and representatives…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University recently was recognized as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest” for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. WIU was ranked 38 out of 167 public and private colleges and universities on the “Best Regional Universities (Midwest)” list in the U.S. News and World Report 2023 rankings. Additionally,…
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QUINCY — Golden Bridges has become a local area office of Safe Moves for Seniors, a national nonprofit that relocates qualifying seniors in need at no cost. When Golden Bridges formed in 2013, the owners knew they wanted to help seniors in the community with their transition needs. Even then, they wanted to find a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council tabled for one week a vote to pay a $15,000 success fee to NextSite, a commercial development advisory firm, for its role in bringing Planet Fitness to Quincy. Tom Marx, owner of Marx Commercial Properties and Development Company, told Muddy River News he believes NextSite is taking credit for bringing…
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QUINCY — Aldermen agreed with the recommendation of the denial by the Plan Commission of a special permit to operate a nightclub at 601-603 Hampshire, the site of the Little D Sports Club, during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. Owner Michael Erwin told aldermen he would like to take the name “nightclub” off the ordinance.…
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QUINCY — A 93-year-old Quincy man charged with sexually abusing and sexually assaulting his 10-year-old great-granddaughter will get to “die peacefully in my home” after receiving a 48-month sentence of probation on Monday. Lionel Surratt appeared with attorney Drew Schnack in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Robert Adrian. Surratt had been charged with predatory…
Read Full Article Nicole M. Carpenter, 44, of Quincy for Domestic Battery in the 500 block of Locust St. Lodged. 112Nicole M. Carpenter, 44, of Quincy for FTA – Poss of Meth at 500 block of Locust St. Lodged. 112Cayce L. Cooper Sr., 32, of Quincy for Adams Co. Warrant – Domestic Battery and FTA – Aggravated Battery…
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QUINCY — A bench trial for a Quincy man facing three counts of criminal sexual abuse and two counts of criminal sexual assault was canceled Monday morning when the defendant entered a guilty plea. Jeremy A. McSparren, 39, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Kevin Tippey. Possible sexual…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite of Hannibal is offering its annual Feztival of Trees Dec. 8-10 at 110 N. Main. Proceeds from this event will assist in providing scholarships for pediatric speech therapy patients at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. Admission to the event is $2 per person for ages 13 and above. …
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QUINCY — A resolution on the agenda for Monday night’s meeting of the Quincy City Council asks for aldermen to approve a $15,000 success fee to NextSite, LLC, for the recruitment of Planet Fitness to Quincy. However, the developer of the property and a Planet Fitness representative both say NextSite was not involved in bringing…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization will host the family event, “Winter Wonderland,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Spring Valley Trails near the rear parking lot on the southeast corner of the Quincy campus. The event is an outdoor opportunity featuring pictures with Santa, a campfire, hot…
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QUINCY — St. John’s Cathedral, 3728 Payson Road, will host a St. Nicholas party for children ages 2 to 92 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Prizes and refreshments will be available. Those attending will learn about the origins of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas of Myra was the foundation of the figure who…
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Adams County, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign Nov. 17-27 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois…
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QUINCY — A man was taken to Blessing Hospital Sunday night after he was hit by a car while trying to walk across Broadway. Just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Quincy Police officers were sent to the area of 18th and Broadway along with crews from Quincy Fire Department and Adams County EMS in reference to…
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QUINCY — Brianna Rivera has wanted to be executive director of The District since she was in high school. “Pretty much my young adulthood was spent volunteering downtown with my family,” Rivera said. “Setting up lights to light (Washington) Park, volunteering at the Blues (in the District), being a farmers’ market manager for two or…
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HANNIBAL, MO. — Rocky Sickmann recently recalled a holiday season in Iran when he was blindfolded, tied to a chair and dreaming of his mother’s homemade caramel rolls with icing back home in Krakow, Mo. U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodney “Rocky” Sickmann was 23 years old on Nov. 4, 1979, when he was one of 52…
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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. Leroy H. Schwartz and Carolena J. Schwartz of Baylis sold a residence at 1090 Mortimer in…
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