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QUINCY — A zoning change for a nearly 18-acre property near 4900 Columbus Road was recommended Tuesday night by the Plan Commission and sent to the Quincy City Council. Zoning would be changed from rural/agricultural (RU1) and single-family residential (R1A) to multi-family residential (R3), allowing for a multi-phase, multi-family residential development northeast of Rooney Elementary…
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QUINCY — Mike Troup grabbed the microphone Tuesday night in the basement of Tower of Pizza to celebrate with his supporters moments after learning he had defeated Dan Brink to win the Republican primary for mayor. However, Troup quickly became emotional when he talked about a certain group of his supporters. A morning breakfast for…
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QUINCY — The door to Firehouse Subs, 3720 Broadway, has been locked since Monday, and an orange sign taped to the inside of the door said the restaurant’s certificate of registration with the Illinois Department of Revenue had expired. “Due to taxpayer confidentiality provisions in the tax laws, the Illinois Department of Revenue cannot divulge…
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QUINCY — Laura McReynolds, a Quincy businesswoman making her first attempt at political office, handily defeated long-time incumbent Mike Rein in Quincy’s 5th Ward. “I’m very excited,” McReynolds said. “I’m a little bit like, wow, OK, this is really happening … I’m excited because I just really I want to be a part of this…
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QUINCY — Democrat Jack Holtschlag defended his 7th Ward aldermanic seat on the Quincy City Council Tuesday night against the first challenger he’s encountered in nearly 20 years on the council. “It’s good to be challenged every once in a while, you know?” Holtschlag said in a phone interview after the results came in during…
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QUINCY — Mike Adkins’ victory isn’t quite complete in his bid to win the 3rd Ward aldermanic seat, but that didn’t diminish how he felt Tuesday night. “That’s the most excitement I’ve had in a long time,” he said during a gathering at Instant Replay. “I’ll just be honest. I’ve killed a lot of big…
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With the unofficial results in, Mayor Mike Troup leads challenger Dan Brink 1,770 to 1,632 votes. Final canvass will be on March 11 and there are still 211 outstanding vote by mail ballots to be counted. Laura McReynolds appears to have unseated Mike Rein in the 5th Ward, Mike Adkins leads Ken Hultz in the…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Pleasant Hill man may be extradited to Louisiana after his arrest on felony charges involving allegations of indecent behavior with a juvenile. An investigation conducted by the Calcasieu Parish (La.) Sheriff’s Department and the Pike County Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of Patrick T.D. Cantwell, 29, of Pleasant Hill…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — Two women were arrested Monday after allegedly stealing a truck and possessing drugs. Deputies with the Ralls County Sheriff’s Department were called to 13298 Potter Drive for a suspicious vehicle report at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. Upon arrival, deputies observed an older green Chevrolet truck with a trailer attached. …
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QUINCY — The YWCA of Quincy recently hired Quincy-resident Erica Perry-Broekemeier to be the agency’s executive director. “The board of directors is convinced that Erica will provide both the stability and community outreach that will enable the YWCA to continue to impact supportive housing needs in the Quincy community,” Selena Stegeman, president of the YWCA…
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Byron V. Holliday, 51, last known address of 1600 block of Harrison in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence. Holliday is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds. He has gray/balding hair and hazel eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Officer Korri Cameron recently was selected as the 2024 Officer of the Year for the Macomb Police Department. Police Chief Jeff Hamer said in a press release that Cameron exhibited dedication, outstanding performance, resolve and service since the beginning of her commission at the Macomb Police Department about two years ago. “She…
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QUINCY — A traffic stop shortly before midnight Monday led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Quincy man for possession of a stolen weapon. At about 11:30 p.m. Monday, Quincy Police officers pulled over a red Chrysler 200 at 16th and Spring. The driver was Cheato G. Nichols, 20, 933 N. 11th. Officers obtained consent…
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QUINCY — The debate over a proposed 1 percent municipal grocery tax, which would replace a state tax that is scheduled to sunset on Jan. 1, 2026, was just getting warmed up when Alderman Mike Rein (R-5) offered a question to Comptroller Sheri Ray during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. “This replacement tax for next…
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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. Sandra M. Baumbach and Kryschella Sue Michael Stephenson, also known as Kryschella S. Stephenson-Christmann, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — A new program to address the local child care shortage was announced Monday afternoon by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri and its partners. Adams County Child Care Advancement and Recruitment Effort (CAREs) will offer scholarships, paid internships and sign-on bonuses to “encourage and incentivize individuals to enter and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Four candidates for election to the Hannibal School Board took part in a question-and-answer forum Monday at the Hannibal American Legion. The candidates fielded questions on their vision as a potential electee to the board as well as thoughts on current happenings nationally and within the district. Participating in the forum were…
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QUINCY —Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler issued a challenge as he argued for Wyond Bynum Jr. to receive the 15-year maximum sentence to the Illinois Department of Corrections for second-degree murder in the Aug. 14, 2023, shooting death of Jaycob Rowland in Camp Point. Eyler pointed out during a sentencing hearing Monday afternoon in Adams…
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QUINCY — Laura Sievert Hesseltine, executive director at Arts Quincy, has all kinds of ideas for what could be included in a proposed amphitheater on the Quincy riverfront. Now she’s requesting public input on what they want to see. Arts Quincy is asking for residents to complete a survey about the amphitheater project. Go to https://tinyurl.com/ArtsQuincySurvey 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. Mercantile Bank, a division of United Community Bank, of Quincy sold a retail establishment with lots…
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URSA, Ill. — A Quincy man was injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Saturday night near Ursa. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at 6:38 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, to the report of a vehicle rollover in the area of Illinois Route 96 and N. 2650th Avenue. Blake Duesterhaus, 35, of Quincy was…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ben Robinson about crafting custom-made guitars. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
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Many of you are starting to see vegetable seeds in stores and in catalogs you get in the mail or online. In the late 1960s through the late 1980s, the South Shelby FFA would sell Vitality Garden & Flower Seed door to door as a fundraiser to help pay for the annual FFA spring banquet.…
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QUINCY — Whether you’ve already started your taxes or don’t plan to think about them until April, make sure you know the signs of a tax scam. The IRS is one of the most impersonated organizations in reports to BBB, especially during tax season. Scammers impersonating the IRS hope to get your personal information for…
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Canton native and veteran Trey Lindsey, a member of Seal Team 6, is back home this weekend to speak at Saturday’s Lewis Co. Lincoln Days event. He talks about his service and what his post-military career looks like.
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