Noteworthy
Journalism experts will tell you that readers often flock to bad news — crime, government waste, controversy, you name it. However, readers this year were fascinated by the stories of a restaurant waitress who was retiring after nearly five decades, a mother/daughter queen combo from the Adams County Fair, a Quincy man who saved a…
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Few will be surprised that the legal fight for former Eighth Circuit Judge Robert Adrian, the legal problems for Hannibal attorney Tyler White and the trial of Austin Rodhouse were among the most popular stories for Muddy River News readers in 2024. But who could have guessed an interview of an elderly man born in…
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QUINCY — There was one big ticket item on the Quincy City Council agenda for Monday night. Mayor Mike Troup appointed and the City Council approved the appointment of Jason Parrott as the city’s new director of planning and development, effective Jan. 1. As Muddy River News reported reported on Dec. 23, Chuck Bevelheimer retires…
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Ashley Conrad visits three days a week with people starting businesses, organizing benefits or promoting events — plus there are weekly “Cawwww-fee Tawwww-lk” chats with Brittany Boll or do’s and don’ts with Don O’Brien of the Better Business Bureau. As always, and most important, Ashley’s hair looks great. Listed below are the top 10 most…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Missouri Lottery player made a list and, after checking it twice, realized she had won $100,000 on a “20X Crossword” Scratchers ticket purchased at Ayerco, 304 Highway 61 South, in Hannibal. The winner explained she and her family were sitting at the table after dinner when her husband began scratching the…
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The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum is saddened by the passing of President Jimmy Carter. President Carter is being remembered as a true public servant and ardent patriot. He visited Hannibal and the Boyhood Home on Monday, Aug. 23, 1979. He came to town aboard the Delta Queen on the Mississippi River. Hannibal City…
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Videos of sentencings or related to criminal actions were among the most popular on Muddy River TV+ in 2024, but interviews with controversial figures like Riley Gaines, Steve Homan and Kenzie Vallee also grabbed the interest of viewers. The top videos on Muddy River News in 2024, as determined by MRN analytics: 1. Calling the…
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If you’re one of the many shoppers returning or exchanging a gift this year, make sure you check the return policy before you get started. For a lot of people, it’s important for returns to be as convenient as possible. In a recent PwC report, 87% of respondents said they expect retailers to process their…
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What’s the line? “Opinions are like a**holes: Everybody’s got one, and everybody thinks theirs smells nicer than everyone else’s.” Or something like that. Whether you agree with the author or think the author was off their rocker, opinion columns and letters to the editor always are a popular read on Muddy River News. Listed below…
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Jim Rapp discusses his 50 year legal career, being a part of the growth of John Wood Community College over that time and why he wanted to start Muddy River News.
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The business landscape of Quincy changed dramatically in 2024, though the city won’t realize some of those changes until the next year or two. Tom Marx’s impact can be seen by development, past and current, throughout the city, and the impact of his death remains to be seen. One of the biggest sports developments Quincy…
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Ron Kinscherf and Bob Gough talk about the origins of Muddy River News and what the company is looking at in terms of growth and expansion in 2025. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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Pike County, Mo. – The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information on the whereabouts of Nathan Mueller, 23, of Hannibal. At around noon on Dec. 21, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle parked in a resident’s drive near the intersection of Mo. routes C and E just west of Frankford.…
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When it came to readers and their concerns about how their tax dollars are handled by local governing bodies, the Hannibal School District grabbed the most popular headlines in 2024. Whether it was Roy Webb changing his mind to become the district’s superintendent, Susan Johnson’s battles with the Hannibal School Board or the financial troubles…
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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. Doreen L. Moore of Quincy sold a lot at 129 W. Bacon in La Prairie to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Following a report of shots being fired into a Hannibal home on Christmas night, police have arrested a Hannibal teen. A warrant was issued Thursday by the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County for Amareion M. Williams, 19, of Hannibal. He is charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The charges…
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QUINCY – The investigation of a missing woman whose husband died during a standoff with Northeast Missouri law enforcement officers is now being classified as a homicide. Quincy Police Department continues to investigate the missing person report of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly last heard from on Dec. 14 in St. Charles, Mo., working with detectives from…
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QUINCY — Six candidates for a judge vacancy in the Eighth Judicial Circuit recently were rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association. Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The advisory poll was conducted by mail and electronically. Licensed Illinois…
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QUINCY — Musician and educator Pam Potter was honored during Sunday’s Quincy Park Band concert with the George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for her impact on the arts community. Potter’s dedication to music, as an educator and performer, has spanned decades and touched countless lives in Quincy and the surrounding area. Potter spent 10…
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Take a peek inside some of the community’s most interesting houses, as Muddy River TV gets an inside look into the stories that make them homes. You can find some of these homes on See Quincy’s QuincyArchitectural Tours and others are homes that caught our eye for being unique, historical, or grand. Submit your suggestions…
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CLAYTON, Ill. — After nearly five decades of dedicated service to the Village of Clayton, Loretta Carroll is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, community involvement and a reputation for being the steady hand behind the village’s financial and administrative operations. Carroll’s journey with the village began in 1977. She was unexpectedly asked…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved an $8.44 million tax levy Monday night that is expected to raise the city’s portion of a person’s property tax bill by $22 if they own a $150,000 home. The city’s total property tax levy, which included debt service for three outstanding bonds, rose 13.85 percent. The city…
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QUINCY — People who want to watch Quincy City Council meetings on Monday night will soon have another way to do so. Aldermen approved a proposal from Granicus of Denver, Colo, for a five-year contract for $126,655.05 for the Peak Agenda Management and GovMeetings Live Cast platforms. City Clerk Laura Oakman said the Granicus program will allow…
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QUINCY — Chuck Bevelheimer worked with four mayors, hundreds of employees and thousands of citizens during his 30-year career as the director of planning and development for the City of Quincy. When announcing his plans to retire at the end of the month, Bevelheimer said the number of potential headaches in his job were reduced…
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Sunday marked the 125th anniversary of the St. Francis School Fire. In 1899, the fire resulted in the deaths of 12 girls buried at St. Boniface Cemetery. The tragedy marked one of the saddest chapters of the Quincy community’s history. In 2021, Carolyn Freas Rapp contributed a series of essays to Muddy River News…
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