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QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted Tuesday night to spend more than $9.5 million to replace the roof and HVAC system at the courthouse at 5th and Vermont. The board opted to support local companies, despite their bids not being the lowest in each category. The $8.9 million bid from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning…
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QUINCY — Republican incumbent Mike Troup and independent challenger Linda Moore had similar thoughts on some issues during Tuesday night’s mayoral debate at First Christian Church, but one topic they certainly disagreed on was the city insurance mess that began in January 2023 and wasn’t resolved until July 2024. WTAD Radio’s Mary Griffith, one of…
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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. Teresa Morris, Christopher Barr and Jonathan Barr sold a residence at 729 Buchanan in Carthage to…
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QUINCY — Pete Wells of The New York Times, Ruth Reichl of The Los Angeles Times and late chef-turned-writer-slash-world-traveler extraordinaire Anthony Bourdain are among the top food critics of the 21st century. This week, however, the critiques of students throughout the Quincy Catholic elementary schools and Quincy Notre Dame reign supreme. “You guys, the broccoli’s…
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NORMAL, Ill. — The Illinois State University police filed a report Monday night following an incident at CEFCU Arena after the Quincy High School boys basketball team lost 58-50 to Lisle Benet Academy in the Class 4A Normal Super-Sectional. According to ISU Police Chief Aaron Woodruff, the report will not be released to the public…
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Sinclair, Inc. is selling five of its local broadcast television stations, including local stations KHQA and KTVO, to former advertising sales representative for the Bally Sports-branded regional networks, which Sinclair once owned. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Todd Parkin is now the principal owner of Rincon Broadcasting Group. An asset purchase agreement filed with…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is conducting a criminal investigation after an early Tuesday morning fire decimated the main lobby building of the Welcome Inn, 200 Maine. Officials with Ameren Gas and Electric were on scene to confirm the building did not have utilities at the time of the fire — which led Steve…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at the vacant Welcome Inn at 200 Maine early Tuesday morning. At 2:20 a.m., the first crews arrived and saw fire coming from the roof of the main lobby building. A third alarm was called, bringing all on-duty crews to the fire scene and calling…
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NORMAL, Ill. — An on-court altercation between at least one student each from Quincy High School and Lisle Benet Academy resulted in a police investigation and multiple interviews being conducted as fans milled around Monday night following Benet’s 58-50 victory in the Class 4A Normal Super-Sectional at CEFCU Arena. After the Blue Devils and the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted during its meeting Monday night to indefinitely shelve a proposed 1 percent municipal grocery tax that would replace a state tax that has been collected since 1981. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the state no longer will collect a 1 percent tax on groceries. However, each taxing authority statewide…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved during its Monday meeting a bid of $2.727 million from Hood Construction of Rushville to replace as many as 340 lead service lines on the city’s northwest side. A resolution to award a $4.038 million contract to Wiemelt Plumbing to replace the lines, between Cherry and Locust and between…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people recently were arrested in connection to a series of recent fires in Hannibal. The Hannibal Police Department has been investigating fires which were deemed suspicious in nature in the 1600 block of Grace, the 400 block of Jefferson (a shed and a home), the 1700 block of Martin and the 400 block…
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QUINCY — As spring approaches, so do spring storms that may cause roof damage. After big storms, roofing companies may make the rounds in your neighborhood performing free inspections. While legitimate businesses use this strategy to reach new customers, con artists or dishonest companies can also take advantage of it to get your business. When…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk, calling for an immediate investigation into the nearly $5 billion in federal loan guarantee to be awarded to the Grain Belt Express (GBE) project. The Grain Belt Express project proposes constructing transmission…
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. Tina M. Rigsbey of Lexington, Ky., sold a residence at 1034 Madison in Quincy to Myron…
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La GRANGE, Mo. — A Hannibal woman is facing two felony charges after she fled law enforcement officers in Wakonda State Park in Lewis County in July and was arrested last week. Members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department were called to a disturbance at 12:02 a.m. on July 2, 2024, at Wakonda State Park.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – All Hannibal Fire Department stations responded to a fire Saturday on the city’s south side. Just after 3:30 Saturday, crews were dispatched to 3520 Hamilton for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded with eight on duty crew members. Upon arrival on scene, flames were observed on the exterior of…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A student at Macomb High School was arrested Friday for having two guns in his car, which was parked within 1000 feet of the school, and having ammunition while on school property. Macomb High School Staff received information just after 9 a.m. Friday about a student in possessionof ammunition on school property.…
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Bud’s Paint and Body Shop was founded in 1945 by Wayne F. “Bud” Englehardt after he returned home from the Navy and serving in World War II. Bud’s Paint & Body Shop has been loyally serving Northeast Missouri for over seventy-five years. Today Bud’s Paint & Body Shop is run by Larry, Bud’s son, and…
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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 — 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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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 — 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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