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QUINCY — To loan or transfer? That was the question posed by Alderman Mike Rein (R-5) during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting regarding how the city plans to borrow from the city’s $6 million reserve fund to pay for a water main replacement project on Broadway from 24th to 30th Street. An ordinance that would transfer…
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QUINCY — Great River Honor Flight’s first of five planned flights for 2025, and its 75th flight since the program’s inception in 2010, will take place on Thursday, April 17, leaving from John Wood Community College. Thirty-three veterans will take part on this trip. Of them, 26 served during the Vietnam era, and the remaining…
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Marcus M. Coleman Jr., 29, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 6th and York. NTA 128James M. Meredith, 31, of Quincy for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th. NTA 162Gregory J. Miller, 66, of Quincy for FTA DUI. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52) of Quincy for Battery. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52, of Quincy for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people from Hannibal were arrested on Friday, April 11, after the Hannibal Police Department and Northeast Missouri Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant in the 1200 block of Broadway in Hannibal. Drug packaging materials and a substance believed to be methamphetamine was located. Arrested during the incident were: Additional charges…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Anthony Westemeyer, 37, of Nebo was sentenced on April 9 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexual exploitation of a child. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Central District of Illinois said that at the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that Westemeyer had created…
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Remember when a situation involving April Azotea’s sales tax license for her business was brought to the public’s attention during a Hannibal City Council candidate’s forum? Muddy River News reported on that. Now we have a run-off between Azotea and Tammy Riley for the 2nd Ward City Council seat scheduled for April 22. Muddy River…
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QUINCY — Step into the unknown with the cast of Quincy Community Theatre’s production of “Ghostlight.” Performances are April 24-27 in QCT’s Lab Theatre space. Tickets for Lab Theatre productions are general admission, and seating is limited. From the mind of Stephen Gregg, this spine-tingling mystery follows a group of high school students as they…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum recently announced the appointment of Stacey Mueller as the new Tom and Becky program coordinator. Mueller, who has lived in Hannibal since 2008, will take on the role following the departure of the current coordinator, Melissa Cummins, who will step down July 4. After relocating…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. (Recovered firearms are not listed. If you lost a firearm, call QPD.) Appointments are required to pick up property. First…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The next quarterly meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. It is open to the public. The topic for the meeting, presented by former Quincy mayor Charles Scholz and practicing attorney with Scholz and Scholz, LLP,…
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QUINCY — A public presentation of a feasibility study for a proposed multi-million indoor sports complex in Quincy is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday in City Council chambers. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said three entities have been working on the feasibility study since May 2024 — ARCO National, a construction company from Richmond Heights, Mo.; Hastings and…
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*Editor’s note: Due to the vulnerability of her situation, this person’s name has been changed to protect her privacy. QUINCY — Natalie Miller* spent most of March watching TV, playing Minecraft when the wifi was strong enough for it and sleeping — a lot — as she awaited her due date in a hotel room…
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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. William Howland of Pittsfield sold a residence at 103 N. Bickford in Griggsville to Tyler N.…
Read Full Article Cadence E. Muder, 18, of Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 14th and State. NTA 128William J. Walker, 58, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery at 1005 Broadway. NTA 128Marty A. Shriver, 42, of Quincy for Stealing at 234 N. 12th. NTA 128Jack E. Pflibsen, 47, of Quincy for Operating…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Motorists are advised of overnight ramp closures April 14-16 for pavement repairs on the westbound U.S. Route 36 on/off-ramps, at the Route Z interchange in Monroe City. The ramp closures are scheduled to occur during overnight hours, beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, April 14, through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded $5,000 to help Harvest Outreach improve the sober living house for women and children. The money will provide kitchen appliances and security systems. In a press release, Pastor Larry Hinds, director of Harvest Outreach, said, “We want to support women in their recovery by providing a safe…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Carthage Public Library District Board of Trustees invites the public to the groundbreaking for a new library building at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the corner of First and Center. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own shovel or trowel to participate. The library received bids from five general contractors…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), in partnership with the Adams County Board, has announced that applications are now being accepted for the second round of the Adams County Growing Residential Opportunities County-Wide (GROW) Program. The Adams County Board designated $1 million from the ARPA funds in 2024 to establish…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to young children which will run through April 25. The book is “Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes,” written by Kimberly and James Dean. The book will be available for two weeks to give youngsters a…
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QUINCY — The debate over an ordinance proposal for rental inspection program in Quincy is moving from the ballot box to the Quincy City Council. A non-binding referendum supporting the proposal, created by Quincy for Registration Inspection Licensing Enactment (Q-RILE), was passed by 60.6 percent of voters in the April 1 general election. Q-RILE worked…
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As Holy Week begins, MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield about the Catholic Church and its place in today’s world.
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A son, Layne Daniel Rainey was born March 26, 2025 at 12:01pm. He weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 20 inches long. His parents are Kamron Lynn and Gage Michael Rainey of Shelbina, Mo.A daughter, Indy Joy Horton was born March 19, 2025 at 11:09am. She weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 18.5 inches…
Read Full Article Catherine S. Bohan, 59, of Hannibal, Mo., for Stop Sign Violation at 24th and Wilmar Villa. NTA 104Tatyana Mayfield reports her 2010 GMC was forcibly entered and purse was stolen in the 500 block of Madison on 4/8. 102Shannon Morrison reports her 2013 Ford was forcibly entered and purse was stolen in the 600 block…
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