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QUINCY — Mike Farha said Friday he’s “had enough and I’m worn out” in explaining his decision to step down as an alderman in Quincy’s 4th Ward. Farha, 69, hinted in an Aug. 19, 2024, interview with Muddy River News Publisher Bob Gough that he wasn’t sure if he would run again for alderman in 2027 or finish…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is the site of the Debra K. Scoggin-Myers: Rural Retrospective art exhibition. The exhibit features Scoggin-Myers artwork in pastels, mixed media, watercolor and acrylic paints. Her work earned Best of Show at the 30th Anniversary Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase. “This body…
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HANNIBAL, Mo.— The Alliance Art Gallery in Hannibal is welcoming Carol Clay Mann as a guest artist during the month of March. A Hannibal native who now resides in Quincy, Ill., Mann retired after 27 years of teaching art full-time as a K-12 instructor, the last 20 years in the Highland School District. Mann is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering a nature program called “Springtime Stargazing” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Riverview Park. People attending should meet at Frisbee Field. Gale Rublee, HPR nature educator, will lead the program with the help of members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists. In a press release,…
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QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County Community Building Council Behavioral Health Team is partnering with Quincy Public Schools to offer details on specific mental health resources available in the community. This collaborative effort will increase awareness of vital information to help educational staff connect students with support services. The Community Building Council Behavioral…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and John Wood Community College are sponsoring a program by Arlis Dittmer entitled “Another Nurse, Another War” about the life of Lauretta Eno. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, in JWCC’s Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium, 1301 S. 48th. Eno served…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 02/24/2025Thomas A. Grover, Rushville struck a deer on Il 99. 03/02/2025:Christina K. Kerr, Meredosia: Struck a deer on 750N. CITATIONS: 02/18/2025: Hudson F. Garbett, Good Hope: Speeding 70/55 MPH Zone.02/26/2025:Yonatan…
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Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency. Every Friday, Bob Gough and Brittany Boll have the latest in news, weather and sports to get you ready for the weekend. And Brittany shows you where to get the best bacon on the block.
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QUINCY — Donald Trump laid out a new vision for education in America in a September 2023 campaign video that included closing the U.S. Department of Education (ED). “We’re going to end education coming out of Washington, D.C.,” he said. Sources close to President Trump shared last month that the administration was working on an…
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Debra S. Shannon, 45, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 8th and Jefferson. NTA 102Kevon D. Gay, 18, of Quincy for Stop Sign Violation at 20th and State. NTA 104Jerry W. Fecht, 65, of Carthage for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and Chestnut. NTA 181Cody M. Steel, 35, of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Friends of the Performing Arts is the host of the 32nd annual Showcase of Excellence Jazz Band and Show Choir Competition on Saturday, March 8. Performing groups from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will compete throughout the day. The Show Choir competition will feature 19 groups performing in the QHS…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A LaBelle man wanted on a domestic assault in the first degree charge was arrested Monday in Hannibal. Members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department were contacted on Dec. 29, 2024, by the Missouri Children’s Division regarding a domestic assault that occurred on Dec. 27, 2024, in La Belle. An adult female…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the VFW hall, 316 S. Main in Palmyra. The menu will consist of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and…
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QUINCY — The Chaddock Children’s Foundation is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s for the 15th annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. During March, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 when placing an order. This Month of Giving…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — The Coatsburg Lions Club will be the host of its 55th annual “Whole Hog Day” on Saturday, March 8, at the Paloma Community Building, 1825 E. 1635th, in Paloma. Club members will be serving pancakes, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee and milk from 6 to 11 a.m. Tickets…
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Darrell Henze said if he had just said he was sorry, he believes he would still be the softball coach for Quincy High School. But he just couldn’t do it. His termination was made official following a lengthy Quincy School Board meeting on Feb. 26. Henze was upset with the way the situation regarding the…
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QUINCY — While city officials wait to hear from the U.S. Department of Transportation about its future essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport, the current EAS provider’s service continues to deteriorate. Southern Airways Express, based in Palm Beach, Fla., has a goal of 833 passengers a month at the Quincy airport with…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy continues to wait for an answer from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to confirm that Contour Airlines of Smyrna, Tenn., will be the essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport for the next four years. The Quincy City Council voted on Jan. 21 to have Mayor…
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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. Richard Laning and Kirsten Laning, formerly known as Kirsten Behymer of Bloomfield, Ky., sold a residence…
Read Full Article Jayden A. Austin, 18, Augusta for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 146Amber E. Goyer, 37, Homeless for Disobey Stop Light. 113Jaela Vaugh, 30, of Quincy for Improper Backing
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on Tuesday in Pleasant Hill. Pike County 911 received a call at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, of a three-vehicle accident in the 100 block of Quincy in Pleasant Hill. An investigation by the Pike County Sheriff’s Department determined a 2012 Ford Utility…
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QUINCY — Bryan Renfro, president of John Wood Community College in Quincy, is one of three finalists for the position of district chancellor with the Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD). A search committee composed of faculty, staff, students and community members conducted semifinalist interviews in February and recommended finalists to the Board of Trustees.…
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