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SHELBYVILLE, Mo. — A Moberly man has been formally charged after an officer-involved shooting in Shelby County on Wednesday. Erik A. Prange, 51, of Moberly, has been charged with four counts of assault of a special victim in the first degree, a Class A felony, and four counts of armed criminal action. Charges were filed Thursday.…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Zac and Bailey Abell of Durham, Mo., at 10:39 a.m. Jan. 13, 2024.A girl was born to Scott and Sarah Schappaugh of Hannibal, Mo., at 2:57 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2024.A boy was born to Christian and Payton Dean of Griggsville at 12:02 a.m. Jan. 16, 2024.A boy…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced plans for how it will spend approximately $4.2 million from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) as part of the Independent Colleges Capital Investment Program. The grant will be used to initiate and continue revitalization efforts at the university’s North Campus near 18th and Seminary Road. Phase one…
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QUINCY — Christina Engle wrapped her arms around her daughters, Kirsten and Trinity Dunford, as she listened in an Adams County courtroom while Judge Michael Atterberry sentenced Travis Wiley, who was found guilty in November for the first-degree murder of Engle’s infant daughter, Airyana Hoffman. Even at that moment, as Engle described in her victim impact…
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PAYSON, Ill. — When the pandemic hit in 2020, Mitch Webster never dreamed it would forever change his profession. Webster had one sale in 2014 when he and his fiancé Erica Garcia established Webster Auctioneers, LLC, (formerly Mitch Webster Auctioneers) in Beardstown after Webster graduated from Missouri Auction School. They were up to about 30 to…
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Briana Foster, 33, 501 Broadway for FTA Theft at 5th & Cherry. Lodged 161Roger A. Willing, 71, 1321 S. 19th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 11th & College. 161Taylor M. Freeman, 28, Coatesburg for Suspended Registration & Driving while License Suspended at 8th & College. 227Tyler W. Murphy, 32, 721 S. 22nd for Disregard Traffic…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In a unanimous decision of the Hannibal Public School Board this afternoon, Roy Webb was named as Hannibal school’s new superintendent. Webb retired in 2022 after serving as the Superintendent of the Quincy Public School District since 2015. Webb has 33 years of experience in the education field. Webb will replace Susan…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital has been recertified through 2026 as a nationally-recognized Primary Stroke Center. The recertification affirms the hospital’s readiness and ability to provide the highest quality stroke-related healthcare, which includes diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education. A Primary Stroke Center survey is conducted annually at Blessing and other participating hospitals nationwide by DNV, a…
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QUINCY — Barbara Fletcher says it’s time for fresh ideas for the Quincy Museum at 1601 Maine. Fletcher, 63, the director of the museum since June 2004, told the museum’s board on Dec. 3 of her intentions to retire. She said she will stay as director until her replacement is found, and she’ll also stay as…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting Thursday afternoon to provide an update on the Missouri Route 79 bridge replacement project. In Hannibal, the more than 50-year-old bridge connects downtown Hannibal to South Side Hannibal stretching over Bear Creek, Sodalis Nature Park, Norfolk Southern Railroad and Warren Barret Drive. Christopher…
Read Full Article Demeique Humphrey, 33, of Quincy for Operation Uninsured, Criminal Trespass to Vehicle, and Suspended Reg. 101Ann Johnston, 58, of Fowler for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. 142Kori Griffin, 49, of Quincy for Improper Turn. 124Janis Siebers, 87, of Quincy for Failure to Report and Accident. 182Jeremy Gaff, 37, of Canton, Mo., Improper Turn. 182Chevey Coffman, 25,…
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QUINCY — Twenty-eight local nonprofit organizations are receiving grants in Samantha Otte’s memory that will benefit hundreds of area youths for artistic, leadership and humanitarian efforts. The grants, totaling nearly more than $55,000, were distributed from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund with the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. The announcement…
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Hopefully, all of you made it through the first major snowfall of 2024. If you believe in the old wives’ tales, we should have a total of eight measurable snowfalls this year. It was a heavy, wet snow. All the moisture in the snow will help build the subsoil moisture and seal up the soil…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The landscape architecture firm working on a master plan for Riverview Park is seeking input about improvements. Planning Design Studio recently sponsored a public forum in which participants help identify what improvements should be made in the park. As part of the master plan, Planning Design Studio will identify a vision for…
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QUINCY — Celebrity bartenders will be working from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, at Hooligans Tavern, 743 S. 10th, to raise funds for the Chaddock Children’s Foundation. Local ‘celebrity’ bartenders are: Support of this event will allow Chaddock to further their mission of serving thousands of children and families every year through…
Read Full Article SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. — A chase that began in Quincy led to two men exchanging gunfire once it ended outside of Clarence. Just before 8 p m. Wednesday, Northeast Missouri Emergency Communications requested assistance with a suspect who had fled from Adams County Sheriff’s deputies and Quincy Police. Authorities had responded to a call at the…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy provided every K-5 student in Adams and Brown counties with a voucher to tour the Quincy Museum during their holiday break. This initiative brought in hundreds of visitors, allowing students to bring guests to tour and create lasting memories. Laura Sievert, executive director of Arts Quincy, emphasized in a press release…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Abigail Conley arrived for her shift last Saturday as the night manager of the Wendy’s restaurant at 314 Highway 61 South, she was shocked to learn she no longer had a job. Conley first discovered the news from other employees who arrived before her. It was then confirmed to her by…
Read Full Article Cristian Padilla, 34, 1804 Klauser for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 54th and Broadway St. NTA. 104Kaylee M. Barner, 22, Homeless for Domestic Battery at 10th & Jefferson. Lodged 112Devin D. Bassett, 34, 523 N. 6th for Possession of Methamphetamine at 4th & Broadway. 112Brittany Boren, 27, 5623 Lee Dr. for…
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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. Brady Bonds and Tonya McGownd of Griggsville sold a residence at 103 N. Williams in Perry…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested Tuesday for falsely activating the firearm in a building, and he later was found to have a controlled substance in his pocket. Macomb Police Department officers were dispatched at approximately 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, to Eisenhower Tower, 322 W. Piper, for a disorderly conduct complaint in…
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