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Garth L. Myers, 36, last known address in the 900 block of N. Sixth in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth. Myers is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He has red hair and hazel eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A man has been transferred to a hospital in the St. Louis area after he was involved in a fight Friday night in Hannibal. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were dispatched at approximately 10:31 p.m. on Friday, May 16, to the 100 block of North Main for a fight in progress.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy announced Tuesday that this year’s Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award recipient is Jim Mentesti. He was honored Monday during the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at the Holiday Inn. He served as president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation from 1985 to…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Joshua and Stephanie Musolino of Quincy at 1:58 p.m. May 2, 2025.A boy was born to Lance and Andrea Uhlmeyer of Canton, Mo., at 8:30 a.m. May 9, 2025.A girl was born to Collin Branch and Andrea Lowery of Quincy at 8:42 a.m. May 12, 2025.A girl was…
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. Richard Delphia of Waterbury, Vt., sold 72.96 acres at 10565 State Highway 100 in Pearl to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Scams affect people of all walks of life. BBB often shares tips on how to avoid scams before they happen, but if a scam does happen, people can still be at risk afterward. Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a scam can be incredibly stressful. The truth is that scams…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Better Business Bureau has tips to help you save money on air conditioning this summer or find a contractor if you need a tune-up. It’s tempting to blast the AC in the muggy Midwestern heat, but running it at full tilt all day is cost-prohibitive for many. Air conditioners eat up a lot…
Read Full Article MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Adreinne and Tai Taeoalii from Hannibal’s Ol’ Blue Gallery, where the art is diverse and beautiful. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cell phone policies throughout the Hannibal School District are set to tighten up in the 2025-2026 school year after a statewide ban on usage throughout the entire school day, including lunch, breaks and passing periods, was passed by Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday. “I’m thrilled it’s on the governor’s desk,” said Ann Lear,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s 162nd commencement ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17 at QU Stadium, 20th and Sycamore. The graduating class is comprised of 180 graduates, with 157 undergraduate and 23 graduate degree recipients. The procession will be led by university marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, assistant marshal David Kirchhofer, professor…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reported in a Friday press release that three bats in Adams County – one from the northwest, one from the east and one from the southwest – have tested positive for rabies in the past two months. The health department is reminding residents that bats are active during…
Read Full Article LEWISTOWN, Mo. — A Lewistown man was arrested Sunday for failing to register as a sex offender and tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution. A Lewis County Sheriff’s Department deputy conducted a sex offender compliance check on May 11 on Loren P. Wallace, 43. The reason for the compliance check was to determine if…
Read Full Article La BELLE, Mo. — A Maywood man is facing four felony drug charges after he was arrested May 10. Brandon N. Geiser, 50, was stopped by a Lewis County Sheriff’s Department deputy conducting a traffic stop in La Belle for driving without a valid license. The deputy was given permission to search the vehicle and…
Read Full Article VANDALIA, Mo. — A Monroe City man wanted on several warrants was apprehended and charged with driving while intoxicated and narcotics-related chargers after a traffic stop in Vandalia. A deputy with the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop at 9:09 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, with a passenger vehicle for an observed registration…
Read Full Article QUINCY — An Adams County jury on May 8 found a Quincy man guilty of criminal sexual assault after a three-day trial, and he will be sentenced on July 10. Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler said evidence in the case stemmed from a criminal act that occurred on June 6, 2024. Evidence showed Deviak…
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