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QUINCY — It’s the busiest delivery season of the year, and unfortunately, that means scammers will be busy, too. You may already be expecting packages you bought on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Home delivery is the most popular delivery method for people who plan to shop online for the holidays this year – and…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the president of Hannibal LaGrange University, Robert Matz. He talks about how the university is attempting to comeback from its financial struggles.
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COATSBURG, Ill. — A male was involved in a traffic crash between a pickup truck and a train on Saturday night. A press release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department said the crash happened at the intersection of N. 1843rd Lane and East 1750th Street at 8:16 p.m. The male, 42, was driving a 2017 Nissan Titan,…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire Saturday on the city’s south side. Crews arrived at 1222 Monroe just after midnight as Engine Companies #5, #2, #4, #3 and the IncidentCommander were dispatched to a one-story, single-family residence that was on fire. It was reported that everyone was out…
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QUINCY — The trial scheduled to begin Monday morning for a Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges stemming from a July 6 shooting incident in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Trails Crossing shopping center has been delayed for at least two months. The trial for Alan…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Hy-Vee General Manager Ryan Parkhurst about a holiday contest you could win and not have to cook for the family at Christmas.
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday, Dec. 6, to appoint Kristi Mindrup as the university’s 13th president, effective immediately, making her the first female president in Western’s history. The board will approve Mindrup’s salary and contract at its March meeting. “Dr. Mindrup has demonstrated outstanding leadership since her…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Tiara Bonner called her actions “inexcusable” in the early morning of Oct. 9, 2022. “I’ve been sorry from the moment I walked away from that traumatic scene, and I knew I would be sorry for the rest of my life,” she said A six-man, six-woman jury from St. Charles County deliberated…
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QUINCY — The Heritage Hotel, formerly the Eagle’s Nest, is gearing up for its grand reopening under new ownership this month. With a fresh new look and extensive renovations, the 52-room hotel is set to open its doors on Dec. 19. The first and second floors have already been completely transformed, with Aulck and Sandhu…
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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. Beyond the Sea, LLC of Quincy sold a residence with multiple lots at 1015 N. Ninth…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Jonathan Charles Davis and Alyssia Comley of Quincy at 2:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2024.A girl was born to Isaiah and Martha Hartweg of Elvaston at 2:11 a.m. Nov. 21, 2024.A boy was born to Isaiah and Martha Hartweg of Elvaston at 2:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2024.A girl was…
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QUINCY — Six air carriers have filed proposals with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide essential air service (EAS) at Quincy Regional Airport, with all offering service to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago and three offering jet service. The proposals were made public Wednesday, and the Aeronautics Committee discussed them briefly during its late…
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QUINCY — Beer drinkers, rejoice. After 195 years, one of the country’s most popular beers is crossing the border into Illinois. D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., the oldest operating brewing company in the United States, announced Wednesday the continuation of its Midwest expansion with the distribution of its portfolio of beers into Illinois in early 2025.…
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 J. McCartney, et al of Pittsfield sold storage at 1101 Lakeview Heights in Pittsfield to…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Nov. 1-30, 2024. Dawn Vanessa Palmer from Duane E. Palmer Jr. filed Nov. 6, 2024.Justin V. White from Lacinda R. White on Nov. 7, 2024.Cordell E. Raymond from Chelsie R. Raymond on Nov. 7, 2024.Brooklyn Clowers from Joshua Clowers on Nov.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested on drug and firearm charges after officers with the Macomb Police Department and deputies with the McDonough County Sherriff’s Department responded Tuesday to a report of a possible domestic complaint. During the investigation of the domestic complaint, officers learned that the male suspect, later identified as Chanon…
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QUINCY — The boy, now almost a teenager, sat in the witness chair and glared at Michael Williams, the family member who had assaulted him for years but now was about to be sentenced for his crimes. “I thought he was supposed to protect me, but he hurt me in ways no child should have…
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QUINCY — The Appellate Court of Illinois Fourth District has denied the appeal of Gavin Masters, the Quincy man convicted of murdering one man and shooting another, resulting in paralysis, in July 2015. The court’s ruling, filed Monday, upheld the 115-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections after an Adams County jury convicted him…
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. Rodney Griffin and Kimberly Griffin of Camp Point sold a residence at 1011 Rhapsody Road in…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Nov. 1-30, 2024. Madeline Claire Gilbert, 27, of New London, Mo., and Dylan Robert Yarbough, 28, of Hannibal, Mo., filed Nov. 15, 2024.Ryan Wade Morrison, 44, of Quincy and Katie Clara Temple, 42, of Quincy filed Nov. 21, 2024.Morgan Danielle Hattemar, 30, of…
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QUINCY — Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White announced late Tuesday afternoon the formation of a judicial screening committee for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The screening committee was formed to assess the qualifications of six people who applied for appointment to the office of at-large circuit judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The vacancy resulted…
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QUINCY- At the luncheon on Sunday, three inspiring women gathered to empower and uplift the next generation of female leaders. The event, organized as part of the Miss Quincy Scholarship program, brought together young women, pageant titleholders, and guests from across the state for an afternoon of motivation and mentorship State Trooper Tracey Lillard, Miss…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council’s Finance Committee is leaning toward a property tax increase for the upcoming Dec. 23 levy vote that would keep the city from further draining its cash revenues. The Committee considered five options presented by the administration that included a variety of scenarios ranging from a property tax reduction up…
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QUINCY — Many people asked for their thoughts Monday night about the death of John Spring were quick to note his leadership and sense of community. Ray Heilmann, a teacher and principal at Quincy Notre Dame High School who worked alongside Spring for several years, offered a different perspective. He called Spring “one of the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The winter holidays are the busiest shopping season of the year. Unfortunately, that means scammers will be busy, too. To help you know what to look out for this holiday season, BBB just released an update to its 2021 investigation and 2022 update on online shopping scams. Last year, we received reports from…
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