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PARIS, Mo. — A seven-woman, five-man jury will be back in the Monroe County Courthouse Friday morning for a second round of deliberations in the Lyle Miller murder trial. Miller is accused of the murder of Betty Hayes, whose body was found on a pond on Miller’s property in December 2021. After two hours of…
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A daughter, Hazel Keiko Gingerich, was born March 10, 2025, at 5:02 pm. She weighed 6lbs 2oz and was 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Brianna and Taylor Gingerich of Shelbina, M\o. A son, Stetson Jaymes Speagle, was born March 13, 2025 at 8:18 pm. He weighed 6lbs 13oz and was 20 inches long. His…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Robert Adrian for two years and until further order of the court. The announcement was made Thursday by the Supreme Court, which suspended seven other people as part of a monthly listing of attorney disciplinary orders. Adrian, who was licensed to practice law…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man believed to have set fire to the apartment complex in which he was living in December 2023 was released from the Adams County Jail on Wednesday. A trial for Joseph Lindsay, 26, was scheduled to begin April 7. He had been charged with aggravated arson while knowing people were present,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ten girls and eight boys have been selected as semifinalists for this year’s Tom and Becky program. Coordinator Melissa Cummins announced the names on Thursday. Becky semifinalists are: Tom semifinalists are: Interested Hannibal seventh grade students presented speeches before a panel of nine judges at the Hannibal Middle School on March 14. The…
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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. Morgan Winston of Dixon sold a residence at 1031 S. 12th in Quincy to Grammatiki Marina Krueger…
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Cathy J. Welch, 64, of Pittsfield for Failure to Obey Stop Sign at 10th and Spruce. NTA 136Melody Schullian, 47, of Payson for Stealing.Robert Allen, 20, of Quincy for Expired Reg.Trenton A. Matson, 36, of Quincy for a warrant FTA-Trespass. Lodged 108Trenton A. Matson, 36, of Quincy for Possession of Meth. Lodged\ 108Logan D. Steinkoenig,…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The driver in a single-vehicle traffic accident suffered serious injuries Thursday night. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at 7:52 p.m. on Thursday, March 20 to a single-vehicle traffic accident in the area of 2025 N. 1200th, east of Five Points. Deputies located a 2019 Toyota Tacoma with significant…
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QUINCY — The 29th annual Bids for Kids charity online auction, hosted by Quincy Noon Kiwanis, kicked off Thursday and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. Participants can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and start bidding within minutes after a quick email verification. The auction features more than 350 unique items generously donated…
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PARIS, Mo. – The jury in the first-degree murder case of Lyle Miller now has the case for deliberation after about two hours of closing arguments Thursday morning. Miller is accused of the murder of Betty Hayes, whose body was found on a pond on Miller’s property in December 2021. Miranda Loesch with the Missouri…
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QUINCY — Quincy Catholic Charities will hold its annual fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Town and Country Inn and Suites, 110 N. 54th. Proceeds from this event supports day-to-day operations. This year’s theme is “Murder at the Pizzeria,” a murder mystery featuring about a dozen local actors. The audience will…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced the spring edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking. The class will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, in the Health and Wellness teaching kitchen at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This event is open to people age…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek recently visited Hannibal-LaGrange University to discuss the importance of financial planning for higher education through the MOST 529 program. Malek, Missouri’s 48th treasurer and the first person of color to be elected to statewide office in Missouri history, emphasized his commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars, providing opportunities…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for the 15th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl in Quincy to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center. The event will take place on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, April 26, with three sessions to choose from — noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30…
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2025-000665, 03/02/2025 @ 09:10:27, 14160 Turkey Run Ct, New London Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned DMS24 Griggs, D T Entered By C49 Heimer, C D Adult Female Compl. 03/02/2025 Adult Male Involve 03/02/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to a domestic disturbance delayed on Turkey Run Ct. 2025-000666, 03/02/2025 @ 11:05:44, 209 E 4th…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Relief. Hannibal School District superintendent Susan Johnson senses that is the overwhelming feeling within the district, as all staff members now have a place to call home for the 2025-26 school year. At Wednesday night’s board meeting at the Hannibal Middle School auditorium, Johnson shared this news with the board and audience…
Read Full Article PARIS, Mo. — Closing arguments in the Lyle Miller first-degree murder trial in Monroe County Circuit Court are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Thursday. The prosecution rested its case early Wednesday afternoon, and the defense only called one witness before resting. Miller testified before Judge Rick Tucker that he was waiving his right to…
Read Full Article Catrina Sander, 28, of Hannibal, Mo., for Operate Motor Vehicle Reg Suspended.Beau L. McGinley, 44, of Quincy was arrested on tickets on file for trespassing and theft at 9th and Broadway. NTA 120Larry D. Curby, 48, of Quincy for Driving While License Revoked. 113Justin M. Reid, 36, of Quincy on warrants for FTA possession of…
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HANNIBAL — Hannibal City Manager Lisa Peck has been chosen as the new city manager of Salem, Ill., according to a news release published by the City of Salem Wednesday afternoon. The release stated Peck had been chosen from a “diverse pool of candidates” after a “nationwide recruitment process that included professional background evaluations, leadership…
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QUINCY — Quincy University President Brian McGee issued a statement Wednesday morning saying one of the college’s employees violated its policies regarding political activity. McGee said an unnamed QU employee “wrongly agreed to ask the members of an athletic team to distribute campaign flyers favoring one of the mayoral candidates.” The candidate was Linda Moore,…
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QUINCY — A crowd of roughly 75 people gathered in front of U.S. Congresswoman Mary Miller’s (R-Ill. 15th District) office at the corner of 30th and Broadway Tuesday afternoon to ask, “Where’s Mary?” in response to Miller’s presence — or lack thereof — in the community as of late. Those who gathered had a variety…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah will take the stage at Western Illinois University in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. Pharoah is best known for his spot-on impressions. He spent six seasons as a cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $4,000 grant to Special Olympics Missouri supporting its annual track and field meet. This year’s event will welcome an estimated 156 competitors. Eighty percent of the students are from the Hannibal School District. Mississippi Valley State School, Palmyra, Ralls County, Marion County R-II and North Shelby…
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QUINCY — “March into Fitness” is the topic of the Blessing Health diabetes support group meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. There is no cost to attend the meeting. Register to reserve a seat by calling 217-277-5000. Deb Derhake, Blessing Diabetes Center program coordinator, and…
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