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Hannibal Regional Hospital A son, Oliver James Bentley Boss was born June 10, 2025, at 3:55 pm. He weighed 8lbs 4oz and was 20.5 inches long. His parents are Bailey Moore and Joshua Boss of Frankford, Mo.A daughter, Harper Niffen was born June 10, 2025, at 7:26 am. She weighed 5lbs 15oz and was 19…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 804 S. 8th Sundayevening that resulted in extensive fire and smoke damage to both structures. Engine Companies #5, #2, #4, and Incident Command responded on the initial general alarm for two structures on fire. Responding crews observed heavy smoke in the direction…
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Ashley and Brittany are hitting the red carpet for the very first time—Muddy River TV style! Tonight, they’re in the spotlight at the premiere of The Corner, an independent film written by Quincy’s own Dan and Patrick McClain, also known as the Brothers McClain. Directed by Zachary Charles Raderstorf, CEO of Octopi Creative Studios, The Corner is making its…
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QUINCY — Swimming season has officially kicked off, and with temperatures finally heating up a bit, a dip in the pool sounds extra refreshing. If you’re considering adding a backyard pool to your list of summer projects, research contractors carefully before taking the plunge. Investing in a pool is a big decision, but with proper…
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QUINCY — Miss Quincy Matti McCartney and Miss Quincy’s Teen Molly Gerard will represent Quincy at the Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois’ Teen competitions on June 24-28 in Marion. Delegates from across the state will compete in five phases of competition: private interview, talent, health and fitness, evening gown and on-stage question. McCartney, 21, is…
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QUINCY — Heinze Dance Academy broke ground on Saturday, June 21, on a new state-of-the-art dance studio complex, built by Scott and Cindy Phillips, at 1411 S. 14th in Quincy. Heinze Dance Academy, owned and operated by Beth Heinze, will start its 33rd dance season in the fall. Both Beth Heinze and Brenna Phillips are instructors at…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Todd Borgotadt and Chassidy Schroder of LaGrange, Mo., at 1:20 p.m. June 13, 2025.Twin girls were born to Demetrus Trass and Christina Petre of Quincy at 1:59 p.m. and 2:11 p.m. June 13, 2025.A girl was born to Clayton and Bethany Robertson of Quincy at 4:39 a.m. June…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Luke Haubrich from Elite Outdoor Service about landscaping and other services his business provides. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 61, one mile south of Palmyra, on Wednesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. A 2011 Ford F250 truck traveling east pulled into the path of a 2016 Hyundai Elantra traveling south.…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Drum and Bugle Corps, led by Dennis Koch and in partnership with Arts Quincy, will dedicate a new public art installation at the Illinois Veterans Home that honors the men and women who participated in the musical tradition of drum and bugle corps at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21 in…
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Bob Gough and Brittany Boll bring you the top news stories of the week and also tell you all of the great videos coming up on Muddy River TV. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.
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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. The Congregational Church of Payson sold a residence at 102 N. Park in Payson to Joel…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District announced several administrative appointments for the upcoming school year in a news release Thursday morning. Michele McCoy was named the district’s new director of curriculum and instruction. She previously served at Hannibal High School (HHS), first as dean of students then most recently as assistant principal. Blake Niemann…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a tentative $19.5 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its regular meeting Wednesday. The tentative 2025–2026 year budget includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees and projects a 6 percent bump in the number of credit hours delivered to…
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QUINCY — Nearly three months after a fire decimated the main lobby building, the Welcome Inn property at 200 Maine is under new ownership. Quincy Hotel LLC acquired the 3.51-acre property on June 11 from Quincy Property LLC. The sale price was $500,000, according to property tax documents filed in Adams County. Quincy Hotel LLC…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Susan Johnson led her final Board of Education meeting as superintendent of the Hannibal School District Wednesday night, capping a 34-year educational career in the district and over a decade as its superintendent. Following the meeting, Johnson described feeling a mix of emotions towards her retirement: fear, for a changing norm; excitement,…
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Update on the fire this afternoon at the Kroc Center: A mechanical issue in a rooftop unit that controls the humidity levels of the pool caused a small fire that the Quincy Fire Department got under control quickly. The Kroc Center will remain open the rest of the evening and normal hours tomorrow. However, the…
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ST. LOUIS – A Missouri woman on Wednesday admitted stealing her brother’s Social Security disability payments during the decade he spent in prison. Lora Houck, 57, of Kahoka, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of theft of government money. A press release from the Office of the United States Attorney,…
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QUINCY — Mayor Linda Moore has made her selections for the people who she wants to lead and be members of committees to work on a pair of projects she pushed for during her mayoral campaign. Moore has created a “Strategic Task Force on Housing” and a “Sports Commission.” Each committee includes members and some…
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. Katherine Wilson of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 102 W. Clinton in Pleasant Hill to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Robert Koehn, 3rd Ward Council Member, brought the issue of fireworks to the floor for the third time at Tuesday night’s Hannibal City Council meeting. “This was a subject that’s come up again … It’s come up twice for discussion and been tabled both times,” Koehn said. “We owe it to the…
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Ashley talks to Mayor Linda Moore about the improvements being made to the nuisance abatement program, the new committees that will work on housing and sports tourism and recognized QPD’s new accreditation. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
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Nicholas L. Trenter, 40, last known address in the 800 block of Jersey in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for delivery of methamphetamine. Trenter is 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 243 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The bridge rehabilitation project on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal has been completed, and the bridge is now open and restored to one lane of traffic in each direction. Traffic will continue to be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department received its recognition for completing its successful certification of the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, or ILEAP. Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer presented the certificate to Quincy Police chief Adam Yates and members of his leadership team at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. ILEAP is the process where law…
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