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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office recently launched an investigation following the discovery of methamphetamine being used by inmates within the jail. Authorities became aware of the situation on early Sunday morning and are actively investigating how the substance was introduced into the facility. After reviewing body scan images, investigators located a suspect…
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Brandon M. Wegs, 39, last known address of 3800 block of S. 36th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence. He also is wanted by a neighboring county for driving on a suspended license. Wegs is 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He…
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QUINCY — A “girl dinner” is a romantically pathetic spread of whatever can be gathered quickly, effortlessly and economically. My version typically consists of a cheese stick, a few handfuls of trail mix, a clementine, a couple slices of turkey, 17 mini rice cakes and a granola bar. Bon appétit. So when Chef Vanessa Hall,…
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On this episode of Muddy River Gems brought to you by Dot Foods, we’ll go arrowhead collecting with the master. Going down dirt roads, walking through creeks, we introduce you to a man with an eye for the ancient.
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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. Bruce W. Walker and Susan A. Walker of Lincoln sold a residence at 1307 Edinburgh Drive…
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MRN’s David Adam sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and his challenger, Linda Moore, to discuss the city’s mayoral campaign as it enters its final days.
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QUINCY — A family safely escaped their northside home before an early Saturday morning porch fire. The Quincy Fire Department was alerted at 12:11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, to a back porch fire at 2241 Spruce. The first crew arrived on scene at 12:14 a.m. and found the back of the house was no longer…
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Summer will be here before we know it, and you might be looking into day camps or overnight camps for your kids. After all, summer camps are a great environment for kids to develop social skills, grow independence and experience the outdoors. BBB recommends using the same level of care in choosing a summer camp…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jennifer Tournear of Enchanted Books about running a locally owned bookstore and how she stands out against the big boxes and online booksellers.
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QUINCY — Circuit Judge Roger Thomson denied on Friday afternoon a motion to reconsider or reduce the 130-year sentence he gave Bradley Yohn on Sept. 23, 2023. As his case now heads to the state appellate court, Yohn departed his motion hearing in Adams County Circuit Court on Friday with choice words for those in…
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QUINCY — A student at Quincy Notre Dame has been suspended after allegedly bringing a handgun to the school earlier this month. A news release sent Friday, March 28, noted that members of the school administration were informed on Thursday, March 27, that a handgun was allegedly brought to school on Monday, March 10. School…
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For months, members of the group Q-RILE (an acronym for Quincy for Registration Inspection Licensing Enactment) collected signatures from members of the community to get their ordinance proposal on the ballot for the next election. After securing enough signatures, the proposal is set to appear as a ballot referendum on Tuesday. As it is non-binding, even upon…
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QUINCY — A Pittsfield man arrested in December for stealing a FedEx box truck pled guilty to two felonies on Thursday and will spend five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Devon L. Wagner, 26, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with Public Defender Jonathan Hoover before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. He pled guilty…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The cause of a Wednesday night fire in Hannibal remains under investigation. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at 5:46 p.m. Wednesday to a structure fire at 510 Willow. Nine personnel responded initially, with four additional personnel later called in for support. Upon arrival, crews found flames and smoke coming from the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A man who allegedly kidnapped a child from Macomb is being sought by law enforcement, but the child has safely been returned home. The Macomb Police Department responded on March 26 to a report of a kidnapping from the 400 block of N. Charles. During the investigation, it was determined a mother’s…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Scott Jones and Teresa Wilhite of Quincy at 2:40 p.m. Mar. 12, 2025.A girl was born to Thomas Edlemon of Chicago and DaNesha Weldon of Quincy at 3:57 a.m. Mar. 17, 2025.A girl was born to Drew and Alexis Burwinkel of Plainville at 12:41 p.m. Mar. 18, 2025.A…
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QUINCY — Jerry Douglas was given the Legend Award at Wednesday’s meeting of the Quincy School Board in recognition of a career in education that began in 1974. After more than 50 years of making an impact on the lives of students, Douglas took a moment to recognize the people who made an impact on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Several candidates appearing on the ballot for Hannibal’s next municipal election on April 8 participated in a nearly 2 1/2-hour forum hosted by the Northeast Missouri Conservative Group Monday night at the American Legion. Participants were: Dobson produces document showing Azotea’s sales tax license was revoked After the candidates responded to a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal woman who left a child unattended in a house deemed “uninhabitable” by Hannibal police officers has been sentenced to five years of state-supervised probation. Leranie M. Norris, 29, appeared in Marion County Circuit Court on March 17 with Public Defender Christopher Terrell before Judge John Jackson. She pled guilty to…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Canton man, a registered sex offender, was arrested March 20 after he was seen in the pickup line at a school in the Canton R-V School District. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department received a tip on March 20. Sgt. Devon Willis then began an investigation and verified Charles William Hanley, 34,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Current and prospective members of the Hannibal City Council have expressed repeatedly in the last several days that it will be difficult to find a replacement for City Manager Lisa Peck, who abruptly announced her resignation last week. Their ideal candidate, however, might not have been as difficult to find as they…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal mayoral candidates Darrell McCoy, a former 1st Ward Councilman, and Charlie Phillips, current 4th Ward Councilman, participated in a nearly 2 1/2-hour forum hosted by the Northeast Missouri Conservative Group Monday night at the American Legion. Voters can make their pick between the two April 8 municipal election, with the winner…
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MENDON, Ill. — Less than 10 percent of the teachers union in Community Unit School District 4 voiced support for Superintendent Scott Riddle as part of a recent survey, yet the Mendon School Board voted 4-3 last on March 19 to give him a one-year contract. The vote was in favor of Riddle despite the…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre announced Tuesday the selection of Ethan Nienaber, a director, producer and educator who hails from Minneapolis, as its artistic director after a nationwide search. Nienaber grew up performing for the Children’s Theatre Company and History Theatre. He went on to study acting and receive a bachelor’s degree at the University…
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Zarious D. Smith-Palmer, 22, last known address of 1500 block of Cherry in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for armed violence. Smith-Palmer is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if you know…
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