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Perry, Mo. – The Ralls County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Perry woman following a report of an injured child at a daycare facility. On Tuesday, just before 10 a.m., the Perry Police Department responded to a call of an infant not breathing at a local daycare. A male juvenile child was airlifted from Perry to…
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QUINCY — Andy P. Reardon, the former owner of Backyard Adventures Pools and Spas LLC, had theft charges dropped last week after he paid $12,000 to the Adams County Circuit Clerk, who will forward the payment to the aggrieved parties. Reardon was supposed to make the payments in May, but was granted extra time by…
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MENDON, Ill. — ‘Experience the Difference’ at the 2025 Adams County Fair as it kicks off Wednesday, July 23, at the fairgrounds north of Quincy. The 83rd Adams County Fair runs through Tuesday, July 29. Highlights of this year’s fair include a concert with country music icons Sara Evans and Mark Wills on the evening…
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UPDATE: Elanda Neese was arrested around 7:40 Thursday morning near Quincy’s Reservoir Park on a Crime Stoppers tip. She had a Thursday afternoon court appearance on old and new charges and is now in custody in the Adams County Jail. QUINCY — Police are looking for the woman accused of starting a fire on a…
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MENDON, Ill. — Fifteen contestants vying for the title of 2025 Miss Adams County Fair Queen have been working hard to gain experience in the areas of interview, speech, and stage presence. Join us on the evening of Wednesday, July 23, to find out who will be crowned the next Miss Adams County Fair Queen! This year marks a remarkable…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council is working to rescind an ordinance it approved just two weeks ago that allowed the discharge of fireworks within city limits between the dates of July 3 and 5, following a large structural fire on July 4 at 923 Center Street that sent one person to the hospital…
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In addition to the items mentioned in this article, the council discussed an ordinance regarding fireworks. Get the story here. HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Mayor Darrell McCoy proclaimed July 19th as NEMO Shriners Day in recognition of the Moolah NEMO Shriners at the Hannibal City Council meeting Tuesday night. The organization, made up of “men driving…
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QUINCY – The City of Quincy is responding to a water main break that occurred at the riverfront on Tuesday, July 15. City crews are on-site and actively working to assess the extent of the damage and initiate repairs. Public Works Director Jeff Conte said the break occurred at 4:30 p.m. and was capped around…
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CANTON, Mo. — Doug Aeilts was elected chairman of the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) by his fellow commissioners at their meeting Monday afternoon on the Culver-Stockton College campus. Aeilts is the chief executive officer and general manager of Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative. He was first appointed to the board by former Missouri Governor Matt…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man has received multiple sentences following a May conviction for sexual assault and aggravated battery. Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler said Deviak R. Dailing, 31, of Quincy was sentenced Thursday 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Criminal Sexual Assault consecutive to seven years for Aggravated Battery to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council officially approved the city’s operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026 at its June 17 meeting. It’s the first budget created and passed since the departure of previous city manager, Lisa Peck, who was often criticized for a lack of transparency regarding the city’s finances by 2nd Ward…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough sits down with Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens to talk about his announcement to seek a second term, what his department has accomplished and what his goals are for the future.
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History, hops, and Hollywood come together in Quincy. Don’t miss our exclusive sit-down with the creators of Death of a Brewer, only on Muddy River TV. The team behind Death of a Brewer sat down with Muddy River TV inside Quincy’s own Ratskeller to share the story behind their film—and why they chose our city…
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QUINCY — “Sometimes I get bored, and I think playing games is how to not be bored.” This sales pitch comes from 9-year-old Annabelle Gosney, who attended a recent game night with her family in the well-lit game room of Tabletop Treasure Games. As their fellow patrons played board games like Catastrophe and word-building card…
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QUINCY — A new multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant is in the works for the former Welcome Inn at 200 Maine, according to Quincy Planning Director Jason Parrott. A notice of a public hearing in regard to securing a special permit for the project could be found in front of the property…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police have arrested a suspect who they believe started the Tuesday fire at the former site of Doyle Manufacturing, 4001 Broadway. At about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Quincy Police, Fire, Tri-Township Fire Department and the Adams County Ambulance were dispatched to a large structure fire at that location. Following the extinguishing of the…
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QUINCY — Area Catholics and others made a pilgrimage from St. Peter Church to the burial site of Father Augustus Tolton Wednesday commemorate the 128th anniversary of his death. Father Tolton is recognized as the first black priest in the United States and the cause for his beatification and canonization of sainthood is ongoing in…
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Everyone has experienced the moment, trying to get out the door, running late, and looking helplessly for something you can’t find. Where is your favorite bracelet, the one that reminds you of your mom because you purchased it together? Where is your lucky necklace? In with the Permanent Jewelry trend: where metal chains are welded…
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City of Quincy Planning and Development Director Jason Parrott steps in for Mayor Linda Moore and talks about planning, zoning and other fun development issues. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
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QUINCY – Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department responded to a large fire on the property at the former Doyle Manufacturing site at 40th and Broadway Monday evening. Fire crews got the call at 7:40 pm, according to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin. Billows of smoke could be seen from downtown and, upon arrival,…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on firearms and drug trafficking charges Monday. Circuit Judge Holly Henze sentenced Jeffrey T. Bennett, 47, to six years for possession of a firearm by a felon and manufacturing and possession with intent to deliver cannabis of more than…
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QUINCY — What happens when words aren’t enough to tell your story? At Clarity Healthcare, healing begins where words end — with a paintbrush, a piece of music or even a karaoke machine. Clarity Healthcare’s A.R.T.C program helps bring a voice to youth and adults strugglingwith mental health or substance abuse. A.R.T.C. was started in 2003…
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What is epigenetics? Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence. What does that mean in English? Scott Richardson tells us in this edition of “High Tech in the Heartland”.
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Todd Hastings with Hope House of Quincy as he tries to find a home for expectant mothers who need assistance. The issue, which was not supported by the Quincy Plan Commission, goes before the full Quincy City Council Monday night. Below is the letter Hastings sent to Quincy aldermen…
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QUINCY — The patriotic spirit was waving in full force no matter where you went Friday in the Gem City. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman got in his Shottenkirk Toyota Shuck Truck and went on an adventure through Quincy and captured images celebrating the Fourth of July for this photo gallery:
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