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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Circuit Judge Chris Pratt about his upcoming election to keep the seat he was appointed to and then Scott Edlin stops by to give us an update on the Gem City Concert Series.
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QUINCY — Quincy Superintendent Todd Pettit said in a prepared statement on Friday that investigations by Quincy Public Schools (QPS) and the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) found no “credible evidence” to show that the conduct of two Denman Elementary School physical education teachers — deemed “wildly inappropriate” by DCFS — ever continued…
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LIBERTY, lll. — The merger between Liberty Bank and North Adams State Bank became official on Thursday. Regulatory approval was granted by both the FDIC and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation earlier this spring and the bank remains 100% locally owned, benefitting the six local communities being served. “Our two local banks…
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QUINCY — Two parents of children within the Quincy Public School District (QPS) spoke to the Board of Education at its monthly meeting Wednesday night about their concerns regarding the actions of two P.E. teachers at Denman Elementary that were described by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as “wildly inappropriate, but not…
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QUINCY — They did more Tuesday than merely honor the on-track accomplishments of this year’s winners of the 21st Quincy Derby. They honored the spirit. The champions and their families were the guests at the annual derby banquet, hosted by event organizers from the Optimist Club of Quincy inside the Madison Park Christian Church Annex. …
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QUINCY — At Tuesday’s meeting, the Quincy Plan Commission recommended a denial of the request for a special permit for planned development put forth by Todd Hastings with the Hope House of Quincy to allow for the operation of a maternity house at 2122 Jefferson for pregnant women who are potentially facing homelessness. The recommendation…
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PARIS, Mo. — A bond reduction hearing is scheduled for Wednesday for a former public administrator in Monroe County facing 34 counts for forgery, stealing and financial exploitation. Jessica Chase is scheduled to appear in Monroe County Circuit Court with attorney Sheri Nelson in a video conference with Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Nicole Volkert and…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy’s electrical aggregation consultant told the City Council Monday night that current utility costs with Ameren remain lower than long-term contracts from other suppliers, despite recent reports of upcoming Ameren rate hikes. Reg Ankrom, president of SIMEC, called the market “unfavorable”, noting that the best rate currently is 12.18 cents…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 804 S. 8th Sundayevening that resulted in extensive fire and smoke damage to both structures. Engine Companies #5, #2, #4, and Incident Command responded on the initial general alarm for two structures on fire. Responding crews observed heavy smoke in the direction…
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Ashley and Brittany are hitting the red carpet for the very first time—Muddy River TV style! Tonight, they’re in the spotlight at the premiere of The Corner, an independent film written by Quincy’s own Dan and Patrick McClain, also known as the Brothers McClain. Directed by Zachary Charles Raderstorf, CEO of Octopi Creative Studios, The Corner is making its…
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QUINCY — Miss Quincy Matti McCartney and Miss Quincy’s Teen Molly Gerard will represent Quincy at the Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois’ Teen competitions on June 24-28 in Marion. Delegates from across the state will compete in five phases of competition: private interview, talent, health and fitness, evening gown and on-stage question. McCartney, 21, is…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Luke Haubrich from Elite Outdoor Service about landscaping and other services his business provides. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District announced several administrative appointments for the upcoming school year in a news release Thursday morning. Michele McCoy was named the district’s new director of curriculum and instruction. She previously served at Hannibal High School (HHS), first as dean of students then most recently as assistant principal. Blake Niemann…
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QUINCY — Nearly three months after a fire decimated the main lobby building, the Welcome Inn property at 200 Maine is under new ownership. Quincy Hotel LLC acquired the 3.51-acre property on June 11 from Quincy Property LLC. The sale price was $500,000, according to property tax documents filed in Adams County. Quincy Hotel LLC…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Susan Johnson led her final Board of Education meeting as superintendent of the Hannibal School District Wednesday night, capping a 34-year educational career in the district and over a decade as its superintendent. Following the meeting, Johnson described feeling a mix of emotions towards her retirement: fear, for a changing norm; excitement,…
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Update on the fire this afternoon at the Kroc Center: A mechanical issue in a rooftop unit that controls the humidity levels of the pool caused a small fire that the Quincy Fire Department got under control quickly. The Kroc Center will remain open the rest of the evening and normal hours tomorrow. However, the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Robert Koehn, 3rd Ward Council Member, brought the issue of fireworks to the floor for the third time at Tuesday night’s Hannibal City Council meeting. “This was a subject that’s come up again … It’s come up twice for discussion and been tabled both times,” Koehn said. “We owe it to the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The bridge rehabilitation project on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal has been completed, and the bridge is now open and restored to one lane of traffic in each direction. Traffic will continue to be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council heard a presentation Monday on how the city may be able to tighten up and better enforce cases of unkept properties that the city eventually ends up cleaning up. Director of Inspection Michael Seaver and City Attorney Bruce Alford gave aldermen an idea of how to handle nuisance abatement…
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QUINCY — It’s been nearly 35 years since Dan McClain was removed from the movie theater of the Quincy Town Center (known then as the Quincy Mall) for sneaking into a showing of the R-rated film “Pretty Woman” at age 11. He’ll make a triumphant return to the same theater in less than a week…
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QUINCY — Kalli Mullen continued her assault on the Quincy Derby record book and has no plans to remove her foot from the throttle. Hopefully, that is. “I plan on being back next year, if I can fit into the car,” said the 16-year-old from Bluffs, who became the event’s all-time victory leader on a…
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QUINCY — Not the on-again, off-again drizzles that persisted most of the day, nor the occasional cloudburst that drenched all who were near the 18th Street Hill in the shadow of Bob Mays Park, could water down the feel-good atmosphere that permeated the 10th annual Super Kids Derby on Friday. Not even the fact it…
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chemical Maintenance, Inc., a distributor of cleaning supplies and equipment based in Champaign and owned by Betsy and Brad Parks, announced the sale of its business assets on Friday to the owners of Area Distributors in Quincy. The two companies have around 40 employees combined. Area Distributors offers janitorial supplies and equipment, restaurant supplies and equipment,…
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Tomorrow is Father’s Day and here’s a late gift idea for you. Alex O’Neal has treats as he and Bob discuss the quality cigars he is bringing to Quincy at his 910 York cigar shop. It’s BYOB, but you can get a drink at The Ratkseller across the street and bring it over. Bank of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board on Friday voted to approve a two-year contract Quincy Federation of Teachers and Educational Support Personnel No. 809 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Board members voted 6-0, with LaTonya Brock absent. The teachers’ union voted electronically earlier this week to ratify the contract. The contract follows…
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