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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Elton and Adrianna Walker of Quincy at 12:59 p.m. May 15, 2025.A girl was born to Tyler and Bridgette Paul of Quincy at 10:00 p.m. May 15, 2025.A boy was born to Donavin Ruths and Alesi Cobb of Quincy at 6:06 a.m. May 16, 2025.A boy was born…
Read Full Article WARREN, Mo. — A Monroe City woman was injured Friday morning when her SUV left the road and hit an embankment in Marion County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 8:10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, along Highway C, one mile west of Warren. A 2019 Ford Explorer, driven by a…
Read Full Article Hort Report: Think about pruning bushes, shrubs within 30 days after they finish blooming, flowering
Hoping everyone had a Great Mother’s Day with their mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Enjoy the time you have together. Congratulations to all the seniors. Succeed in all your dreams. As your spring shrubs and bushes finish flowering this spring, think about pruning them within a month of them finishing blooming and flowering for this year. …
Read Full Article CAMP POINT, Ill. – One person was killed in a one-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 between Coatsburg and Camp Point Saturday night. The accident occurred just before 10 p.m. Saturday. Officers with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrived to find a vehicle off the north side of U.S. 24 overturned in a large ravine. Adams…
Read Full Article MEXICO, Mo. — Teens from across Missouri will converge in Mexico, Mo., to begin a week of interviews, talent performances and appearances as they pursue the title of Miss Missouri’s Teen. Local women competing for the title will be: Eden’s crown covers the Kahoka region. Since Eden was crowned this winter, she is focusing on her…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The boards of directors for Liberty Bank and North Adams State Bank recently announced the two banks will merge to become one bank on Thursday, June 26. Mark Field, president and chairman of the board of Liberty Bank, said in a press release that regulatory approval has been granted by both the FDIC…
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. Nichola Sue Albsmeyer of Quincy sold a residence at 1025 Anne Avenue in Quincy to Michael…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rose Ghattas recently announced her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives. A native of Hannibal, Ghattas looks to replace term-limited 5th District Rep. Louis Riggs. She has worked as a realtor for Ravenscraft Realty since 2023. In her first four months of selling real estate, Ghattas surpassed $1 million in sales. …
Read Full Article The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees received a report Wednesday detailing how JWCC graduates are filling high-demand jobs across the region. JWCC recognized 466 associate degrees and certificates at its 50th Commencement. Of those, 212 graduates plan to transfer to four-year universities, while the remaining credentials were earned in applied degree and certificate…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council is considering amending the city’s fireworks ordinance in an effort to strike a balance between celebration and public safety before things go boom this summer. Though exceptions are permitted, the current ordinance generally prohibits the sale and discharge of fireworks within city limits. After his initial proposal to…
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. John Richard Fiedler of Silvis sold a residence at 104 Susan Lane in Pleasant Hill to…
Read Full Article Now is the time to be cleaning your flowerbeds, getting them ready for planting in 2025. Killing weeds and keeping them out of your garden and flowerbeds is important, to growing vegetables and flowers. Now is a great time to be doing this. A weed is considered anything that grows where you don’t want it…
Read Full Article MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Quincy Mayor Linda Moore about nuisance complaints, QPD oversight and, of course, potholes.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Alderman Jeff Bergman (R-2) called Director of Inspection and Enforcement Michael Seaver and Director of Central Services Kevin McClean to the podium near the end of Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting to discuss the delays of addressing nuisance complaint. Specifically referring to uncut grass and garbage issues, Bergman noted he often receives…
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