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June 23, 2023 | By Megan Duncan Muddy River News Correspondent
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal Police Chief Jacob Nacke hopes to soon welcome new officers on board. The City of Hannibal budget was approved by the city council Tuesday night, which included 10 percent raises across the board for City of Hannibal employees. The raises were approved by council in a special meeting held on May…
Read Full Article June 22, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Once Dwayne “D.D.” Fischer returned home from receiving a double lung transplant, he was determined to do things differently with his new life. “I was still in the hospital, and I said to (sons) Mike and Ryan and (wife) Janie that this was not going to be business as usual,” Fischer said. “I…
Read Full Article June 22, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MACOMB, Ill. — A Bushnell woman pled not guilty to a felony charge of obstructing justice in connection with the June 2 first-degree murder of her husband during an arraignment in McDonough County Circuit Court on Wednesday afternoon. Patricia Purden, 37, of Bushnell appeared with her attorney, James Hoyle, before Associate Judge Nigel Graham for…
Read Full Article June 21, 2023 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — One familiar face is returning to the local airwaves while another is departing. Rajah Maples, a Northeast Missouri native and long-time reporter/anchor at KHQA-TV, is now reporting and anchoring Saturday night newscasts on WGEM-TV. Maples, a University of Missouri School of Journalism Master’s program graduate, left KHQA after seeing her role downsized as…
Read Full Article June 21, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A jury trial is scheduled for December for the former owner of the Golden Corral at 3908 Broadway in Quincy, Ill., who is accused of killing a classmate more than 30 years ago. William Christopher Niemet, 46, was arrested in February 2020 and charged with one count of first-degree murder in connection…
Read Full Article June 19, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Two aldermen had sharp words for Mayor Mike Troup when an invoice from a Chicago law firm for collective bargaining negotiations was discussed at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. Before a vote by aldermen on a resolution to pay $8,412.15 to Ancel Glink, P.C., Richie Reis (D-6) asked for Troup to provide a…
Read Full Article June 19, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Cleaning out a neglected cabinet, we came across an old unopened bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream … best by 2004. It wouldn’t even pour out of the bottle. Do other alcoholic beverages get old? I know … better drink up early! What do your experts and mixologists have to say? It always helps when you…
Read Full Article June 18, 2023 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — An exhausted Kalli Mullen pulled no punches when revealing her game plan after Saturday’s 19th annual Quincy Derby. “I was in it to win it,” the 14-year-old said. And she did. Almost twice. Mullen recovered from a late setback, roaring out of the Super Stock losers’ bracket to defeat 2022 champion Riley Delgado…
Read Full Article June 17, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Dear MRN, What Quincy schools have summer school? What are the speed zone times? How long does summer school last? I just want to know where and when 20 mph speed zones are valid. Joni Goodwin, public information officer for the Quincy School District, says summer school is in session at Rooney Elementary, Quincy Junior…
Read Full Article June 17, 2023 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
The Chairman of the Adams County Board talks about the state’s attorney’s office, the presence of mold in the building and what projects the county has its eyes on for the future. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article June 17, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The seemingly never-ending saga of Bradley Yohn in Adams County Circuit Court may finally be close to a trial. At the end of a Friday morning motion hearing, Yohn informed Judge Roger Thomson he had four more motions he wanted to file. Thomson (who lives in Havana) agreed to have another motion hearing…
Read Full Article June 17, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
MRN Editor David Adam talks with Mike McCaughey about the local insurance agency’s recent conversion to join the national brand of Gallagher Insurance. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article June 16, 2023 | By Megan Duncan Muddy River News Correspondent
CENTER, Mo. — Veterans returning home from the Great River Honor Flight to Ralls County Elementary School Thursday evening received a warm welcome that might not have happened when they came home the first time. Thirty-three veterans were on board of the 65th Great River Honor Flight for their whirlwind trip to Washington DC on…
Read Full Article June 15, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently learned Adams County is now eligible to begin receiving people deemed by the courts as low-risk sexually violent. Det. James Brown said the program has been available in Quincy for about two weeks, and the first person was released in Quincy last week. “We’re having more people who,…
Read Full Article June 15, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson denied a series of motions Wednesday afternoon by Bradley Yohn with less than a month remaining before his trial starts July 10. Near the end of the meeting in Adams County Circuit Court, Yohn handed Thomson 12 more motions. Exasperated, Thomson scheduled Friday morning for both sides to review Yohn’s…
Read Full Article June 14, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
CARTHAGE, Ill. — When the City of Carthage bought the Legacy Theater from Carl Sandburg College for $100 in 2016, the plan was for the theater eventually to operate on its own. That plan came to fruition last month. The Carthage City Council approved May 9 an agreement allowing the board of the Legacy Theater…
Read Full Article June 14, 2023 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — After several Adams County employees demanded to see a preliminary environmental report done on the courthouse for mold, Adams County officials turned over the report to the employees. About a dozen employees attended the Transportation, Building, and Technology that preceded the Adams County Board Tuesday night because they were told they would get…
Read Full Article June 13, 2023 | By Muddy River News
ST. LOUIS – On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Audrey G. Fleissig sentenced a former longtime deputy Missouri juvenile officer to seven years in prison for engaging in illegal sex acts with a 15-year-oldwho was living in an Illinois group home. Judge Fleissig also ordered Scott F. Burow, 63, of Hannibal, to pay $7,500 in…
Read Full Article June 13, 2023 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Niemann Foods, Inc. (NFI) is redeveloping its store at 48th and Broadway. The company announced the move on Tuesday, but is keeping the plans of what the final project will be under wraps for now. “Niemann’s is very excited to bring this concept to their home town of Quincy,” said Gerry Kettler, NFI Director…
Read Full Article June 13, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup opened Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting by telling aldermen a Seattle-based group has bought the former Eagle’s Nest hotel at 300 Gardner Expressway. The sale price was not immediately available, but Troup said the transaction was completed last week. The previous owner was Q ILL Development LLC, with Ted Siebers…
Read Full Article June 12, 2023 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY – CBS News is in Quincy this week for production work on its “48 Hours” segment on the Tim Bliefnick murder case. On May 31, Bliefnick was found guilty of killing his estranged wife, Becky, on Feb. 23, shooting her 14 times as they couple fought over a bitter divorce for two years. While…
Read Full Article June 12, 2023 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
The incoming president of Culver-Stockton College is no stranger to The Hill. Lauren Schellenberger talks about her new role, her love and familiarity with the college and what knowledge she has taken from her predecessors. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article June 11, 2023 | By Ron Kinscherf, Muddy River News Correspondent
Ron Kinscherf talks to the coordinator of graduate and professional studies at Quincy University about how the school is adapting to the needs of supporting today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce and educators. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article June 10, 2023 | By Nina Totenberg, NPR
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court on June 1 revived two whistleblower lawsuits that allege Safeway and SuperValu overcharged the government for prescription drugs to the tune of $200 million. The cases involved allegations that major retail pharmacies across the country knowingly overcharged Medicaid and Medicare by overstating what their “usual and customary prices”…
Read Full Article June 10, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Legislation introduced by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias aims to protect the privacy and safety of people seeking abortion care by restricting the use of license plate readers. House Bill 3326, which passed the Illinois General Assembly last month, awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s consideration. Illinois would be the first state to prohibit…
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