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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department received several reports of vehicles stolen or broken into during this past weekend. The first incidents were first reported early Saturday, April 20, and other incidents were reported throughout the weekend into the early morning of Monday, April 22. Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens said in a press…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Beginning with the Brown County High School Class of 2024, the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) is launching the Brown County Promise scholarship program which promises that any Brown County graduate will receive a college scholarship if they meet minimum requirements. TFF has offered a competitive college scholarship since 2011 that awarded…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Heather Clemens knows what it’s like to walk the path alone as a parent to a special needs child, and she doesn’t want anyone else to have to do it. Clemens’ daughter, now 16 years old and mostly nonverbal, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Her 13-year-old son has…
Read Full Article MARION COUNTY, Mo. — The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office closed out 28 cases by plea February and March in the Circuit Court of Marion County, Missouri. Montana G. McDowell, 26, of Keokuk, Iowa, pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to felony stealing. McDowell admitted that on Nov. 26, 2022, she appropriated an Apple watch and other…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A first-of-its-kind medical procedure in Illinois was performed at Blessing Hospital in Quincy on Friday, April 12. The minimally invasive ultrasound procedure is called Renal Denervation (RDN). It is intended for people living with uncontrolled high blood pressure. In addition to being the first ultrasound RDN procedure of its kind in Illinois, the…
Read Full Article HANNiBAL, Mo. — The names of the five boys and five girls selected as finalists for the 2024-25 Tom and Becky program were announced Friday night by Melissa Cummins, The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum’s program coordinator. Twenty-four Tom and Becky semifinalists completed a written exam about the history of Hannibal, Mark Twain and…
Read Full Article MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Melton from Right Rate Roofing about his business.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Lisa Connell looked around the room, and took a deep breath. “We’re always busy at this show,” she said. “It’s always just a great show.” Connell was in Quincy on Thursday representing Shullsburg (Wis.) Creamery — where curd is the word — and was one of the busy vendors at the annual spring…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A McDonough County jury found a Macomb man guilty of three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child after a three-day jury trial that ended Wednesday at the McDonough County Courthouse in Macomb. Joshua T. Dye, 26, was accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A former employee at St. Peter School in Quincy was arrested Tuesday in Alabama. The Quincy Police Department began an investigation in May 2023 into the theft of several thousand dollars that occurred at St. Peter School. As part of that investigation, a warrant was issued for Kim L. Sandegren, 29, who lived…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The attorney for a Quincy man, believed to have set fire to the apartment complex in which he was living, filed a motion for an affirmative defense on Wednesday. Public Defender John Citro filed the motion Wednesday morning in the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s office on behalf of Joseph Lindsay, 25. Lindsay and…
Read Full Article 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. David A. Beenes and Nancy A. Beenes of Quincy sold a residence at 1232 Cadbury Ridge…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Brian Holzgrafe exited the U.S. Courthouse in Springfield last Thursday to a sight that brought him to tears. “My wife and I drove away seeing an angel in the sky with the sunset and we just praised God that we were heard,” Holzgrafe said. “We were thankful we were heard.” Seven years after…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., woman was charged earlier this month with three counts of forgery in Lewis County. Nicole L. Bresnahan, 40, of Quincy was arrested April 8 and extradited from Illinois after being taken into custody on the Lewis County warrant. Forgery is a Class D felony, punishable by up to seven…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A seventh person was arrested Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of a 16-year-old female in October 2023. A 17-year-old male juvenile wanted for conspiracy to commit armed robbery in relation to the shooting death, along with several other outstanding Adams County warrants, was found by officers with the Quincy Police Department…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Evening Kiwanis of Hannibal recently delivered 16 Buddy Benches to the Hannibal School District, St. John’s Lutheran School and the Hannibal Free Public Library. These benches are designed to support student well-being by providing a place where students can signal their need for a friend to play with or talk to. Buddy…
Read Full Article MAHWAH, N.J. — U.S. Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager died in a military training exercise in July 1951. His remains were recovered in the Riverside County (Calif.) area and buried in Palmyra, Mo. At least they were thought to have been. Fast forward years later to a child who wanted to build a rock collection.…
Read Full Article Buddy R. Baker, 46, last known address in the 1200 block of Horne in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Baker is 6 foot, 1 inch tall and weighs 245 pounds. He is bald and has brown eyes. If you know where he can be…
Read Full Article LaPRAIRIE, Ill. — An Augusta woman was hospitalized after a single-vehicle rollover crash on Monday night. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15. Chenenna Decker, 23, was traveling north on E2903rd Lane, about midway between LaPrairie and Augusta, in her 2008 Kia Sorento…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The vote for a new Tax Increment Financing district on Quincy’s south side is scheduled for next week and the public relations push by supporters continued at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The heads of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The District were among those who…
Read Full Article Meteorologist Brent Clair tells us there’s a chance for some severe weather today. #weather
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – A mining truck manufactured by Komatsu was crowned the winner of the 2024 “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of “the coolest thing made in Illinois” at the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday. The truck was one of more than 200 entries in the fifth annual contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored…
Read Full Article La HARPE, Ill. — A La Harpe man recently was arrested and charged with theft of more than $500 but less than $10,000. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department have been investigating numerous thefts in the La Harpe area, including reports of stolen tools, trailers, equipment and machinery. A cooperative effort with the Henderson…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — Country music acts Diamond Rio and Sawyer Brown band will take the stage on Saturday, July 27 at this year’s Adams County Fair. Diamond Rio became a household name on the country music scene in 1991 with the release of “Meet in The Middle.” It became the first country music group in…
Read Full Article LaHARPE, Ill. — A LaHarpe man was arrested last month and charged with possession of stolen property. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received at approximately 3:40 p.m. on March 15 a report of a stolen trailer. Deputies investigated the theft, which led to the arrest of Jordan L. Ragain, 29. Further investigation into this theft…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Four drug-related arrests recently were made by deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. A deputy conducted a traffic stop at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 on a silver 2001 Chevrolet coupe on the New Warsaw Road at Windy Hills Road. A passenger, Taylor D. Harrison, 20, of Carthage was found to…
Read Full Article 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. Darren A. Hildebrand and Amy L. HIldebrand of Camp Point sold a residence at 1003 Prairie…
Read Full Article 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. Travis Scheel and Sarah Scheel of Winterset, Iowa sold a residence at 2105 Knight in Nauvoo…
Read Full Article NEW LONDON, Mo. — Kids at Salem Baptist Daycare and Preschool spent time on Tuesday getting to know some local heroes. The Ralls County Sheriff’s office, New London Fire Department, MO Division of Fire Safety, and Ralls County Ambulance where kids were able to connect with those in uniform, who otherwise they might find intimidating…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Kacie McCaughney, dog adoption coordinator at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society, kept up quite well with pit bull mix Gigi who excitedly followed the path in the front lawn of the shelter. Several days later, and the nearly quarter-mile circular track and pavilion with a picnic table underneath was asphalted by Blackout…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS — A convicted felon from Hannibal who was caught with methamphetamine and a gun was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White to 137 months in prison. After a traffic stop on March 25, 2022, Hannibal Police Department officers spotted a large safe on the passenger seat of Justin Fuget’s vehicle,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rare but potentially serious, internal jugular vein thrombosis is characterized by the formation of a blood clot within the internal jugular vein, a major blood vessel located in the neck. While less common than other types of blood clots, prompt recognition and treatment is necessary. Dr. Blake Kramer, an interventional radiologist at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers responded at around 11:15 p.m. Monday to the report of a shots fired call in the 700 block of South 14th, and an officer located a single shell casing on the scene. During the investigation, officers interviewed several people who reportedly heard only one gunshot. No injuries were reported.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens is asking to speak with people with information about a shots fired report from early Monday morning. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at approximately 12:03 a.m. Monday, April 8, to the 1200 block of Hamann Lane for a report of shots fired. Deputies eventually located…
Read Full Article The total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8 will be visible over 128 miles throughout southern and southeastern Illinois, a phenomenon that is expected to bring up to 200,000 visitors to the eclipse’s prime viewing path. “We know this year’s solar eclipse will have an extremely positive impact for local communities throughout Southern…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will hold the inauguration of its 28th president, Lauren B. Schellenberger, at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, in the Robert W. Brown` Performing Arts Center on the college’s campus. Community members are welcome to attend the inauguration ceremony. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, Canton community leaders, Christian Church (Disciples…
Read Full Article Carter L. Kramer, last known address in the 2500 block of Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for robbery. Kramer is 5-foot-10 tall and 200 pounds with reddish brown hair and hazel eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474.…
Read Full Article As you and your family plan for warmer weather and all the summer fun that comes with it, make sure you vet potential summer camps for your kids carefully. Summer camp is a safe environment for kids to develop social skills, grow a bit of independence and experience the outdoors. At a top-quality camp, parents…
Read Full Article 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. Michael Spann of Milton sold a residence at 1218 W. Lowry in Pittsfield to Douglas Daniel…
Read Full Article 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 K. Bliven, Sr. of Quincy sold a residence at 1224 S. 12th in Quincy to Harley…
Read Full Article The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Mar. 1-31, 2024. Darren Heath Williams, 53, of Quincy and Sara Jane Minor, 57, of Quincy filed Mar. 1, 2024.Brandon Schyler Hawk, 26, of Lacon and Victoria Elizabeth Wallis, 28, of Lacon filed Mar. 12, 2024.Megan Renee Durst, 35, of Quincy and Lawrence…
Read Full Article The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Mar. 1-31, 2024. Megan E. Campos from Robert A. Campos on Mar. 4, 2024.Richard A. Rossmiller from Nicole K. Rossmiller on Mar. 7, 2024.Alischia Sheehan from Cody Sheehan on Mar. 14, 2024.Linda Sue Nutt from Clari Randyle Nutt on Mar. 14,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal City Council had an in-depth discussion with a patron on Tuesday night regarding Hannibal’s storm water tax ballot measure Proposition S, which Hannibal voters did not approve on Tuesday’s ballot. Before the results were in, April Azotea, owner of La Azotea Cocktail Lounge in Hannibal, told the council she believed the…
Read Full Article 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. Kurt W. Bogle of Quincy sold a residence at 116 W. North in Mount Sterling to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will hold a 50th anniversary celebration at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Pointe D’Vine Vineyard and Venue. The event will honor the people and mission of the region’s community college and raise funds for the JWCC Foundation’s $500,000 Pathways to Promise scholarship drive. The theme for the celebration…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Public School District’s Proposition Innovation got a yes from Marion and Ralls County voters on Tuesday’s ballot. Proposition Innovation, which will allow the school district to borrow $30 million to complete the Hannibal Innovation Campus and make other needed improvements, was approved in a 1,706 to 780 vote. Hannibal voters…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation and the Quincy Notre Dame (QND) Foundation are kicking off the 13th annual Everybody Wins Mega Raffle on Thursday, April 4. Since its inception, the Mega Raffle has raised more than $2.3 million to support tuition assistance, technology updates and more to Quincy’s five Catholic schools. …
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Hull man was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to a charge of being a child sex offender in a school zone. Roy Irick, 70, and his attorney, Rick Zimmerman, were in Pike County Circuit Court when he was sentenced by Judge Frank McCartney…
Read Full Article QUINCY –‑ Two passengers in a van involved Monday in a two-vehicle accident were taken to Blessing Hospital with serious injuries. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at approximately 2:48 p.m. on Monday, April 1, to the intersection of 24th Street and Nieders Lane. Both vehicles were discovered to have damages that disabled…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Barry man pled guilty to two counts of child pornography on March 26 and was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Judge Frank McCartney sentenced Brandon L. Frame, 33, received three years in prison on each count to be served consecutively, according to a press release from…
Read Full Article Darren A. Dunsmore, 33, last known address in the 300 block of West Morgan in Clayton, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery, aggravated domestic battery, theft, petition to revoke probation and driving with a suspended license. Dunsmore is 5-foot-11 tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you…
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