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November 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A public hearing to discuss a proposed monthly $9 surcharge on utility rates for Quincy homeowners provided a review of the finances and circumstances leading the creation of the ordinance. While Jeffrey Conte, director of public works, presented other options to offset a projected $3 million increase in operating expenses to a small…
Read Full Article November 3, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — A second Quincy man believed to be connected to a Tuesday afternoon shooting in the area of Sixth and Chestnut turned himself in at the Quincy Police Department around midnight Wednesday. Cayden R. Smith, 18, was arrested for a warrant for aggravated discharge of a firearm and was lodged in the Adams County…
Read Full Article November 2, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson told Jonathan Graff he “violated the trust of everyone” in sentencing him Wednesday morning to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexually abusing a teenage girl. Graff, 31, a youth basketball coach and athletic trainer, appeared at the hearing in Adams County Circuit Court with his attorney,…
Read Full Article November 2, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Wednesday afternoon and is in the Adams County Jail in connection to a Tuesday afternoon shooting in the area of Sixth and Chestnut. Officers with the Quincy Police Department responded to the area of 6th and Chestnut at 1:49 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 for a reported shooting. When officers…
Read Full Article November 2, 2022 | By PETER HANCOCK, Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime political ally Michael McClain entered not guilty pleas Tuesday to bribery and corruption charges involving utility giant Commonwealth Edison and telecommunications company AT&T Illinois. Both were charged previously in the ComEd scandal, but federal prosecutors last month added new charges involving AT&T after that…
Read Full Article November 1, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Bradley Yohn of Springfield, who is preparing to defend himself against criminal sexual assault charges in a Nov. 2021 incident, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to another felony charge he picked up Oct. 14 for allegedly threatening to kill a correctional officer in the Adams County Jail. Yohn, 35, appeared…
Read Full Article November 1, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The case against a Camp Point woman facing sexual abuse charges was continued Tuesday morning as plea negotiations continue. Janelle M. Sparrow, 36, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with her attorney, Don Heck, before Judge Amy Lannerd. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department received a child abuse hotline report from the Illinois Department…
Read Full Article November 1, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council wants more time to assess an increase in residential and business water rates. In a quick meeting, aldermen tabled a vote on the ordinance and increase water and sewer rates. Alderman Patty Maples (D-6th Ward) made the motion to table and it passed by a voice vote as Mayor…
Read Full Article October 31, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY – Ryan Jude Tanner will receive the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award during the Night to Dream Big Gala on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Ambiance. The Night to Dream Big Gala is the largest fundraising event in the Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched Sept. 14 and runs through Jan. 13.…
Read Full Article October 31, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Chris Pratt with the Adams County Public Defender’s Office talks about why the Safe-T Act is a good idea. David Adam hosts this week’s program, brought to you by Harvey’s Furniture.
Read Full Article October 30, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The principal of Eugene Field Elementary School has been allowed to return to her job after a one-week leave. Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal School District, placed Kelsey Whitley on administrative leave on Sunday, Oct. 23 after learning of a photo Whitley had posted to her social media account. Maria Mundle,…
Read Full Article October 30, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY – Longtime Quincy High School principal Dick Heitholt will be posthumously recognized as the recipient of the 2022 Dream Big Award during the Night to Dream Big Gala on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Ambiance. The Night to Dream Big Gala is the largest fundraising event in the Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s annual campaign,…
Read Full Article October 30, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — Law enforcement officials are investigating three incidents of shots fired on Saturday night. Officers with the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sherriff’s Department and Illinois State Police responded at 6:29 p.m. to a report of a shooting that occured in the area of 10th and Chestnut. A 30-year-old female reported her vehicle was…
Read Full Article October 29, 2022 | By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
On Nov. 8, Illinois voters will cast a ballot on a state constitutional amendment, every statewide constitutional office, every seat in the General Assembly and, in 12 counties, a spot on the state’s Supreme Court. Ahead of Election Day, the Capitol News Illinois team has – independently or in collaboration with newspaper editors across…
Read Full Article October 29, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Voters head to the polls on Nov. 8 and there will be some new faces on the Adams County Board who are sworn in on Dec. 1. But the ones who are leaving the board, or may lose their re-election bids, will still have one job to do. The entire board is up…
Read Full Article October 28, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Alex Craig is much happier now that his bookstore has moved downtown. Codex Books opened Oct. 1 in the former Kirlin’s Hallmark building at 532 Maine after first moving in May 2021 into the Quincy Books and Toys location next to Hobby Lobby, 3800 Broadway, in the Quincy Commons Shopping Center. “Why not move…
Read Full Article October 27, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
SHELBYVILLE, Mo. — A trial for a Palmyra man facing charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm has been set for July. Raymond D. Gum, 35, appeared in Shelby County Circuit Court with public defender Austin Smith on Thursday morning during a brief hearing before Judge Frederick Tucker. A…
Read Full Article October 26, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Bryan Renfro as the college’s next president at the October 26 special board meeting. Renfro will start his new position on Jan. 4, 2023. He succeeds President Michael Elbe, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Elbe’s official retirement date…
Read Full Article October 26, 2022 | By Ron Kinscherf, Muddy River News Correspondent
QUINCY — What started as a simple FaceBook post mentioning “Banned Book Week” by Victoria DeMent, communications and development coordinator of the Quincy Public Library, has turned into the latest book club offered by the library. The Banned Book Club’s first meeting is Thursday, Oct. 27. you can register here. Rachelle Gage, community engagement specialist…
Read Full Article October 26, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Dear MRN, I’ve been reading about all the arrests made in connection to the death of that man in Hannibal. Why weren’t those people charged with hate crimes? First, let’s review the crime. A probable cause statement from the Hannibal Police Department Police indicated officers reported at around 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, to the…
Read Full Article October 25, 2022 | By Brittany Boll, MRN Correspondent
QUINCY, Ill. — The high school prom is a common theme used in different stories, movies, and life. A night some want to remember and a night some want to forget. Hours of planning, shopping, spending money and getting ready- all to make one special night magical or miserable. Some of us may have counted…
Read Full Article October 25, 2022 | By Ashley Conrad, Daily Muddy Host
Ashley and Brittany talk to Kyle Moore of GREDF to ask what the upcoming study on Quincy and Adams County housing is all about and what those who are putting the study together hope to learn. Instant Replay, Quincy Discount Warehouse, Utopia, The Abbey, The Liquor Booth and Harvey’s sponsor The Daily Muddy
Read Full Article October 25, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Near the end of a relatively benign meeting of the Quincy City Council on Monday night, Jeff Bergman, R-2, expressed dissatisfaction for how a comprehensive housing study, rejected three weeks ago by alderman, is going to be paid for. Aldermen rejected by an 11-2 vote on Oct. 3 a resolution to spend no…
Read Full Article October 25, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Quincy’s fall tree planting program won’t be as big as it has been in previous years. The Quincy City Council voted 10-3 Monday night to authorize the purchase of 40 ornamental and shade trees from Leffers Landscaping and Nursery, Inc., for a total cost not to exceed $14,000. Leffers will plant the trees…
Read Full Article October 24, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
The state’s comptroller is running for her second term in office. She was in Quincy this past weekend. Muddy River News is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article October 24, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Ruth Bower Shireman was a sixth-grade teacher for 27 years before she retired in 1999. Her retirement, however, never stopped her from working. Shireman recently learned she is a recipient of a Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, presented by the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. These awards recognize volunteers through a…
Read Full Article October 23, 2022 | By Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Koontz Properties of Quincy, Ill., recently broke ground on a multi-family development called Vista Way Apartments near the intersection of Stardust and Munger. Corey Mehaffy, executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, said the project will have a 52 units to be completed in multiple phases. Each unit will have…
Read Full Article October 22, 2022 | By Muddy River News
Natalie Roseberry, clerk/recorder for Pike County, sits down with Bob Gough to talk about the updated election system in Pike County and the issues with a recent county audit. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article October 22, 2022 | By Muddy River News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Daniel Kramer of the 100 block of Earel Camp Road in Quincy was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years imprisonment for possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, five months imprisonment for possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, and 10 years…
Read Full Article October 21, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — Investigators with the Quincy Police Department believe the report of shots being fired from a car in a traffic Sunday night at 33rd and Broadway was not a random shooting. Deputy Chief Michael Tyler said in a Friday afternoon press release that the investigation of the incident, which happened at approximately 7:25 p.m.,…
Read Full Article October 21, 2022 | By Muddy River News
A town hall meeting about the SAFE-T act was held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at John Wood Community College. Speakers were Justin Oliver, sheriff of Brown County; Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department; Todd Eyler and Gary Farha with the state’s attorney’s office in Adams County; and State Sen. Jil Tracy. This video…
Read Full Article October 21, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A newly formed partnership among QUANADA, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid and Ascend Justice is designed improve access to legal representation for survivors of domestic violence in Quincy and the surrounding area. The new office will be in Quincy at 910 Broadway in the former Spoonwave location. It will serve clients from Adams,…
Read Full Article October 20, 2022 | By Muddy River News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Justice Lisa Holder White and the Supreme Court of Illinois announced Thursday that Eighth Circuit Court Judge Amy Lannerd has been assigned as an appellate court justice in the Fourth District. Lannerd is being assigned to fill the vacancy created by the decision of Justice John W. Turner of Lincoln to not…
Read Full Article October 20, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, offered a story about a homeowner with a pool to help illustrate the flaws of the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) criminal justice reform act. “It’s summertime, you’re out in your backyard, and there’s someone in your swimming pool who you don’t recognize,” he…
Read Full Article October 19, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson continued a sentencing hearing for a youth basketball coach and athletic trainer scheduled for Wednesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court because a legal document dropped off at the Adams County Jail wasn’t delivered in a timely fashion. Jonathan Graff, 31, appeared at the hearing with his attorney, Drew Schnack.…
Read Full Article October 19, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently completed interviews of three people selected as finalists to be the school’s next president. The three men were in Quincy in earlier this month for in-person interviews and public forums. One of them will succeed Mike Elbe, who has served as president since 2014. Elbe is staying on…
Read Full Article October 18, 2022 | By Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A sixth person has been arrested and jailed in connection to the death of a Hannibal man on Oct. 9. An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging Todd C. Haynes Jr., 22, of Hannibal, with first-degree assault. Haynes was arrested by the…
Read Full Article October 18, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — The Quincy ARISE Coalition, a partnership between Quincy Medical Group, YWCA Quincy, Bella Ease and the Adams County Health Department, received a grant of $135,000 from the Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday. The IDPH announced up to $3.7 million in grants to 18 organizations around the state to address systemic health…
Read Full Article October 18, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — The first speaker at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting asked why it seemed residential customers would be taking the brunt of the City of Quincy’s proposed water rate increase. “…Mr. Conte (Quincy’s director of engineering and utilities) said that 92 percent of the water customers in Quincy are residential and consume 41 percent of…
Read Full Article October 17, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — An Arkansas man serving a 20-year sentence for two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault in the Illinois Department of Corrections filed a motion last month to withdraw his guilty plea that he claims he accepted to avoid “torturous conduct by officials” in the Adams County Jail. Mario Mason, 41, of Turrell, Ark.,…
Read Full Article October 17, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY— The westbound lanes of Broadway were closed Sunday evening following a report of shots being fired from a car in traffic. Quincy Police report that just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday, someone shot at a vehicle from another vehicle near 33rd and Broadway. Police also report gunfire hit a vehicle near its gas tank and…
Read Full Article October 16, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Tyler Kaufman of Ecowater talks about water quality and the company’s business model that serves residential and professional clients. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article October 15, 2022 | By Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal-LaGrange University Board of Trustees appointed Robert J. Matz as the 18thpresident of the university at its fall meeting on Friday, Oct. 14. Matz has been the vice president of academic administration, dean of the faculty and a professor of theology and preaching since July 2021. He was named acting executive vice president…
Read Full Article October 14, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Utilities Committee agreed Thursday afternoon during its meeting at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, 700 West Lock & Dam Road, that a hike in city of Quincy’s water and sewer rates is necessary to cover recent overage expenses. However, the committee thought the Quincy City Council should determine how that rate hike…
Read Full Article October 13, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A third person is facing second-degree murder charges in connection to the death of a Hannibal man on Sunday morning. Kaelin Leslie Rickey, 26, of Hannibal is in custody after an investigation by the Hannibal Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime…
Read Full Article October 13, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Two issues dominating the Quincy Park Board agenda for the past few months were resolved Wednesday night. Commissioners were unanimous in voting to commit to keep the financially struggling Art Keller Marina open through 2025. Commissioners voted 5-2 to declare a 1.13-acre parcel of land in Parker Heights Park is no longer needed…
Read Full Article October 12, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — After debating with Judge Roger Thomson about the start date of his jury trial in November, a frustrated Bradley Yohn abruptly stormed out of an Adams County courtroom Wednesday morning with help from several bailiffs and court security personnel. Yohn, a Springfield man charged with four Class X felonies in Adams County in…
Read Full Article October 12, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup was asked after Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting if negotiating sessions are scheduled between the Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Unit 12, which represents the officers and supervisors with the Quincy Police Department, and the city of Quincy. Troup simply replied, “There are none.” The PB&PA filed a…
Read Full Article October 11, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Matt Rolando learned he was being dismissed from his job with Blessing Health System while lying in a bed Tuesday morning at Blessing Hospital. “It was cold, and it was unprofessional,” Rolando said. “But it seems to follow the recent culture shift of Blessing Health System, which is cold and unprofessional.” Rolando’s position…
Read Full Article October 11, 2022 | By Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two people are facing first-degree assault charges in connection to the death of a Hannibal man on Sunday morning. Thomas D.C. Payne, 29, of Hannibal and Jordan A. Payne, 27, of Hannibal now are in custody after an investigation by the Hannibal Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri State…
Read Full Article October 11, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Dear MRN, Now that the hole is filled in behind Tiramisu, what is going to happen with that piece of property? Nothing, for now. The former Tri-State Furniture and Appliances building at 312 Hampshire, formerly owned by Richard and Judith Taylor, was bought Sept. 30, 2021, by DP Properties of Quincy LLC, owned by Derek…
Read Full Article October 10, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Adams County Assistant State’s Attorney talks about the potential ramifications when no cash bail goes into effect in Illinois January 1. For background, Muddy River News ran this Capitol News Illinois story last month. There is also a forum discussing the Safe-T Act at John Wood Community College on October 19 at 6 p.m. hosted…
Read Full Article October 9, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Tony Grootens was ready to spend as much time as necessary during October as he campaigned to become the next sheriff of Adams County. However, with no Democrat opposing him in the November election, Grootens instead is preparing for his new job. “I thought for sure there would be opposition,” Grootens said. “And…
Read Full Article October 8, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MRN Editor David Adam talks to the Zeke and Katie Cernea from Gem City Gymnastics about keeping kids active. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article October 7, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Video gaming revenue in the state of Illinois has now exceeded what it was before industry was completely shut down for six months between March 2020 and January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And Quincy and Adams County have bounced back in a big way. Data released last month in the annual…
Read Full Article October 6, 2022 | By Muddy River News
ST. LOUIS – A woman formerly from Perry, Mo., admitted on Thursday to embezzling more than $1.2 million from her employer during a six-year span. Stephanie D. Carper, 51, admitted taking advantage of her position as secretary of a family-owned Ralls County agricultural business to write checks to herself, according to a press release from…
Read Full Article October 6, 2022 | By Muddy River News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Quincy man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough for distributing more than 200 grams of pure methamphetamine in Quincy. At the sentencing hearing, Marcus Moore, 35, formerly of the 2800 block of East…
Read Full Article October 5, 2022 | By Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love
QUINCY — For those who like to challenge their taste buds, Wednesday most certainly qualified as a culinary heaven on earth — the ultimate entree of eats. Or a World Series of food, if you will. The annual Kohl’s Wholesale fall food show, which dates back to 1989, transformed the Oakley-Lindsay Center into its traditional…
Read Full Article October 5, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — The Adams County Board will consider putting $2 million toward assisting what many local officials believe will help spur growth in Quincy and Adams County. At Tuesday night’s Adams County Executive Committee Meeting, Finance Committee Chairman Bret Austin proposed using $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding and $1 million the County…
Read Full Article October 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing three counts of first-degree murder has been set for the January jury docket. Devere S. Gholston, 27, made a brief appearance for a status hearing in Adams County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon with public defender John Citro before Judge Debra Wellborn. Another status hearing was set…
Read Full Article October 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a resolution during Monday night’s meeting to enter into a Mid-Town Business District redevelopment agreement with the Charles & Kathie Marx Trust to put $200,000 toward the construction of 6,000 square feet of retail space for three businesses on the northeast corner of 30th and Broadway. Chuck Bevelheimer, director of…
Read Full Article October 4, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council rejected by an 11-2 vote Monday night a resolution to spend no more than $12,500 on a hotel market feasibility study. John Mast, R-5, voted against the resolution, but he isn’t against the idea. “It was not against hotels in any way,” he said. “But should the city be…
Read Full Article October 3, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Judge Holly Henze on Monday denied Bradley Yohn’s request for a substitute judge in his jury trial scheduled to begin Nov. 7 in Adams County Circuit Court, telling him, “Just because a judge denies a motion or otherwise rules against a defendant doesn’t automatically mean the judge is prejudiced.” Henze was called in…
Read Full Article October 3, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham issued a press release at 1:54 p.m. Monday identifying two of the three people who died in a traffic crash on Illinois 336 Saturday morning. Graham said the driver of the pickup truck was Timothy H. Ogle of Loraine, and the driver of the sedan was Terra L.…
Read Full Article October 2, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Rich Niemann Jr. summarized his father’s life as a family man and as a businessman by calling him a “guardian of truth and honesty.” Richard Henry Niemann, Sr., who spent more than 50 years with the Niemann Foods regional grocery chain as president, chairman, CEO and chairman emeritus, died Sept. 25, 2022 in…
Read Full Article October 2, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Bob Gough talks with the new director of music for the Quincy Public Schools, who is no stranger to the district. Debbie Johnson has been with QPS for 25 years and now she takes over for Todd Pettit, who was promoted to superintendent. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article October 1, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Bond has been set at $750,000 for a Quincy man who was arrested Wednesday with more than a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of cocaine that was discovered during a narcotics investigation. Sami J. Grullon, 25, of Quincy, made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon before Judge Tad Brenner. He…
Read Full Article October 1, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Bob Gough hits the road to check out Quincy Warehouse Bargains and talk with CEO Jim Molidor about the company’s growth. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurances sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article September 30, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Bing Welper was sitting on the porch of his home on the morning of Father’s Day this spring when he looked outside and noticed a familiar car pulling up on the driveway. “That’s my car,” he said as a huge grin grew across his awe-struck face. “That’s my car right there.” “I fell…
Read Full Article September 30, 2022 | By Mike Klingner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. You can…
Read Full Article September 29, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
More than 860 people from nearly all 50 states have been arrested in connection with the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The Chicago Sun-Times published a list on Wednesday of at least 32 known residents who face charges for their role in the incident and the status of their court date. A…
Read Full Article September 29, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Bradley Yohn, a Springfield man charged with four Class X felonies in Adams County in connection with a Nov. 9, 2021 sexual assault, filed a motion last week requesting a substitution of judge in his case in Adams County Circuit Court. Yohn, 35, is defending himself against charges of home invasion, aggravated kidnapping,…
Read Full Article September 28, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Seemingly agitated while wearing a “Cruella DeVille” wig and a blue see-through dress over his bra and panties, Jason Priest was in Courtroom 2B in the Adams County Courthouse for mere minutes before he was ushered out. The case was scheduled to be heard before Judge Amy Lannerd Tuesday afternoon, but then was…
Read Full Article September 27, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — John Wood Community College has identified three people as finalists to be the school’s next president. Three men will be in Quincy in early October for in-person interviews. One of them will succeed Mike Elbe, who served as President since 2014. Elbe is staying on through December and his successor is expected to…
Read Full Article September 27, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Jeffrey Conte, director of public works for the city, says the earthy smell you might have recently noticed in your tap water should be gone by the end of the week. Conte addressed aldermen at the beginning of Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting to provide an update on what the city has…
Read Full Article September 27, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — John Schafer, assistant director of Central Services, could only offer an apology to the people first to arrive at the citywide cleanup site in the Quincy Town Center parking lot Monday morning. “It’s a learning experience for us all,” Schafer said. “This is the first time we’ve done it this way, and there’s…
Read Full Article September 26, 2022 | By Mike Klingner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. Bill Klingner…
Read Full Article September 25, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre promises a memorable year as it celebrates the organization’s 100th anniversary celebration. In addition to a lineup of shows, two additional special events were unveiled to celebrate the centennial year, as well as a new logo and website as a part of an organization-wide rebranding effort. “As we enter our…
Read Full Article September 25, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Danielle Buss of Advocacy Network for Children (CASA) is this week’s guest. Harvey’s sponsors Muddy River News this week. CASA will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Live and silent auctions, games, a raffle and more will be offered. Local businesses…
Read Full Article September 24, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Mark Philpot has a history of getting involved in his community, regardless of where he’s lived. He’s only lived in Quincy for three years, but he’s already the chairman of the Quincy Human Rights Commission, the public affairs officer for American Legion Post 37 and vice director for Together with Tri-State Veterans, a…
Read Full Article September 24, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MRN Editor David Adam talks trees with Larry Brumbaugh. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance brings you the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article September 22, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson appointed standby counsel for Bradley Yohn, a Springfield man charged with four Class X felonies in Adams County in connection with a Nov. 9, 2021 sexual assault case who is defending himself for a second time. Thomson selected public defender Todd Nelson, Yohn’s attorney from July 20 until Thomson dismissed…
Read Full Article September 22, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Unit 12, which represents the officers and supervisors with the Quincy Police Department, filed a complaint Sept. 14 with the Illinois Labor Relations Board against the city of Quincy. The city responded two days later by filing a petition for a declaratory ruling from the ILRB.…
Read Full Article September 22, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Circuit Court Judge Robert Adrian was not recommended for retention by those who responded to a poll conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). As it is done before every judicial retention vote, the questionnaire was sent to attorneys in the Eighth Judicial Circuit, which consists of Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Mason,…
Read Full Article September 21, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — All the money has been raised for a new library to be built in Mount Sterling, and a date to start construction should come soon. The Mount Sterling Public Library was formed in 1915, and it moved to a converted hardware store at 143 W. Main in Mount Sterling in 1967.…
Read Full Article September 21, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jim May, franchise owner of Pappo’s Pizzeria and Pub, told Muddy River News Wednesday morning that he plans to reopen the restaurant at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. QUINCY — A store that has been in the Quincy Town Center for nearly 25 years has closed. A restaurant that has been there since 2017 won’t…
Read Full Article September 20, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Republican gubernatorial candidate makes stop in Quincy on first day QUINCY — State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) kicked off a weeklong bus tour of Illinois and wrapped up the first day in the Gem City. A crowd of about 150 turned out at the Holiday Inn to hear the Republican candidate for governor. He was…
Read Full Article September 20, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Chuck Miller grew up in Ohio, spent 29 years in Alaska and has held positions all over the world. He’s spent the last six months as an airfield manager for a U.S. Army installation while living with his wife, his daughter and four granddaughters in Copperas Cove, Texas. He will start a new…
Read Full Article September 19, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY – Officials from the city of Quincy say no evidence of identity theft or fraud was found after an investigation of a cybersecurity incident that happened in May 2022. A press release issued late Monday afternoon said the city’s municipal operations now are fully functional. “The city appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as…
Read Full Article September 19, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Nathan Koetters says he won’t run for re-election to the Quincy Park Board during the April 2023 election. Koetters, who is turning 40 this week, will serve just one term after he was elected to fill one of three open seats in April 2019. He thought one term was plenty, and he’s ready…
Read Full Article September 19, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
David Adam talks to the president of Quincy University about this year’s big freshman class and updates us on other issues at the college. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article September 19, 2022 | By Jodi Pospeschil
QUINCY — It was a piece of the collective puzzle that tied an Adams County needs study together with a technological bow. Students in a Western Illinois University Geographic Information System class recently used the technology they learned in the classroom to give the final report some user-friendly features. The United Way of Adams County,…
Read Full Article September 18, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Jason Kvitle remembers reading the phrase, “The currency of our world is not money. It’s time.” It has stuck with him forever. Kvitle, 35, is nervous and excited as he’s halfway through his first month as the owner of Kvitle Eye Care Associates at 1107 College Avenue, but he also appreciates the time…
Read Full Article September 17, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says he’s going to lean on an old friend to help pay for the restoration of Quincy Bay, one of the largest natural bays of the Upper Mississippi River. “I happen to know this president, and I’m going to take advantage of it,” Durbin said Friday afternoon as…
Read Full Article September 16, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Raymond “Mike” Tyler is the deputy chief of operations for the Quincy Police Department, and Travis Wiemelt is deputy chief of administration. Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, announced the appointments Friday morning in an email sent to local media. Both deputy chiefs were appointed by Yates and approved Tuesday by…
Read Full Article September 16, 2022 | By Maureen Klues
The cool thing about life storytelling is it often takes me in unexpected directions. I recently partnered with the Quincy Public Library for its “Big Read” event. One thousand copies of the book “Sitting Pretty,” written by Rebekah Taussig, are available for free to people living in the Quincy community. If you do not live…
Read Full Article September 15, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — John Frankenhoff put his cards on the table, then challenged other Quincy Park Board commissioners to do the same. Some showed their hand. Others chose to keep their cards close to their chest. The future of Art Keller Marina, which has lost money in each of the past three years and is on…
Read Full Article September 15, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Voters may get to weigh in on the sale of a small portion of Parker Heights Park on Quincy’s north end. Carla Gordon and John Gebhardt asked commissioners not to sell the 1.13-acre parcel of land to Knapheide Manufacturing during Wednesday night’s Quincy Park Board meeting. Both were concerned that if the property…
Read Full Article September 15, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — After refusing last week to accept a 15-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for guilty pleas to five burglary charges, Zachary Laffey reached a new plea deal and stunningly agreed Wednesday to guilty pleas on even more charges which could lead to a sentence of as many as 25…
Read Full Article September 14, 2022 | By Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail facing charges of stalking and resisting arrest. Two warrants were issued in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion on Wednesday, charging James W. Pitney, 56. The warrants were a result of an incident which occurred Tuesday on Palmyra Road. At approximately 1 p.m.…
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