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June 20, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Illinois) has earned the backing of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Davis, who is running in the June 28 Republican Primary against Congresswoman Mary Miller, met with state, local and federal Chamber of Commerce leaders as well as local officials in a…
Read Full Article June 20, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A Quincy developer has bought the former Dollar General building at 330 N. 30th. Quincy 330 LLC bought the building on May 31 for $280,000 from Anne Scherer of St. Louis, according to documents filed in the Adams County Recorder office this week. Spencer Schelp, the agent for the LLC, plans to make…
Read Full Article June 19, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
The Administrator of IVH talks about going from Legionella to COVID and all of the new construction that will help the facility endure for years to come. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article June 18, 2022 | By Steve Eighinger
QUNCY — If a Mount Rushmore equivalent for accomplishments tied to to the Quincy Derby ever were to exist, a Riley Delgado caricature is guaranteed a spot. Delgado may have forever chiseled his way into the folklore of an event that has long been part of a community’s heartbeat. What Delgado did Saturday was simply…
Read Full Article June 17, 2022 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — Tony Cornett pauses quite often when talking about the impact of the Super Kids portion of the Quincy Derby on his son, Michael. The emotion, at times, gets the best of him. “This is such a great event, and Michael loves it,” Tony explained. “You can see it in his eyes how excited…
Read Full Article June 17, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Dear MRN, The Golden Corral has set empty for a couple years now. Whatever happened to the guy who owned it and was charged for the murder of a young boy years ago? I never did hear if he had gone to trial or what. William Christopher Niemet of Fulton, Mo., owner of the Golden…
Read Full Article June 16, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
Former President Donald J. Trump will have a rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. Trump is coming to endorse Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller in the 15th Congressional District race against Republican Congressman Rodney Davis in the June 28 primary. For those wanting to attend the event,…
Read Full Article June 16, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Rick Gengenbacher may have missed an opportunity for a fabulous career in the sporting goods industry. The Illinois Veterans Home is grateful for that. Gengenbacher, 56, became the adjutant at the home on June 1. He replaces Dawn Whitcomb, who announced in December her resignation after 11 years in the position. The adjutant…
Read Full Article June 15, 2022 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — Jadyn Vogel has let the world know her secret. There is no arguing Vogel’s success in the Quincy Derby — formerly known as the Soap Box Derby — has been unparalleled. The 13-year-old enters Saturday’s event with six straight championships in the Stock Division and will be a prohibitive favorite to add to…
Read Full Article June 14, 2022 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri received a $2 million gift from its founding board chair, Ralph Oakley, to establish the Ralph Oakley Family Fund. The announcement was made Tuesday night by Oakley at the Community Foundation’s annual board reception at the Quincy Art Center. The announcement takes place…
Read Full Article June 14, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the city will learn the details of former President Donald Trump’s visit to the Quincy area on Wednesday. Speaking after Monday’s meeting of the City Council, Troup said he believes Trump, the nation’s 45th president, will arrive at Quincy Regional Airport on Saturday, June 25. The likely location…
Read Full Article June 13, 2022 | By Ashley Conrad, Daily Muddy Host
Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about a potential visit by former President Donald Trump that appears to be happening in a couple of weeks. Details are…few and far between at this point. FROM POLITICO: There’s growing buzz that former President Donald Trump will campaign in Illinois for Rep. Mary Miller before the June 28 primary. Trump could visit Quincy on…
Read Full Article June 13, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
Dear MRN, Is the American Community Survey legitimate? Is it really from the United States Census Bureau? Do I really have to answer the questions? The answers, in order, are yes, yes and yes. The American Community Survey provides information on a yearly basis about the United States and its people. Information from the survey…
Read Full Article June 12, 2022 | By Muddy River News
MARION, Ill. — Juliana Fray, Miss Quincy 2022, placed fourth runner-up Saturday night at the 2022 Miss Illinois Competition in Marion. She competed earlier in the week in preliminary competition consisting of interview, talent, evening wear, social impact initiative pitch, and on-stage question. Saturday night’s competition began with the announcement of the top 11 semifinalists,…
Read Full Article June 12, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
CARTHAGE, Ill. — More than 100 letters written by brothers from Plymouth who were soldiers in the Civil War will be sold during an auction later this month. The brothers — John Bell, a member of the 78th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and William Bell, a member of Company G with the Seventh Missouri Cavalry…
Read Full Article June 11, 2022 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — On November 11, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and Quincy Medical Group CEO Carol Brockmiller stood alongside the then-leadership of 2 X 4’s for Hope as they put shovels in the ground to mark the ceremonial beginning of building another small home as a way to thank a veteran for their service. But four…
Read Full Article June 11, 2022 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — Gentlemen, start your engines.Ladies, too. Quincy’s fabled Grand Prix of Karting will fill South Park with both fans and excitement Saturday and Sunday as the longstanding Quincy summer tradition charges to life for a 36th time around the twisting, turning 1.2-mile concrete canyon that sits across the street from Greenmount Cemetery. The stage…
Read Full Article June 10, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Ghost guns haven’t been around long, and recent legislation signed in Illinois is expected make selling and possessing them more difficult in the future. Two of them, however, recently caught the attention of Shannon Pilkington, deputy chief with the Quincy Police Department. Both ghost guns were confiscated by police in the past three…
Read Full Article June 9, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — A motion hearing in Adams County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon in front of Judge Roger Thomson addressed motions by Bradley Yohn to bar evidence in other cases, suppress cell phone data and disclose discovery from the Adams County State’s Attorney’s office. However, the hearing eventually boiled down to legal pads, pens and…
Read Full Article June 9, 2022 | By Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Louisiana, Mo., man is in the Marion County Jail after being arrested in what Hannibal’s police chief called his department’s largest suspected fentanyl seizure. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charged Darion J. Ivy, 35 on Wednesday, June 8 with drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm. The…
Read Full Article June 9, 2022 | By Jim Dewey
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal police have been asked to investigate reports of clergy abuse and misconduct and incest involving Christ Apostolic Temple #3 – The Light of Hannibal. During a midday press conference on Wednesday, Bishop Demetrius J. Sinegal, Executive Director of the Safehouse #UnMuzzled Advocacy Group said his group’s investigation into the Hannibal church…
Read Full Article June 9, 2022 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners opted Wednesday night to hold off on any decisions regarding a pair of items involving the Villa Kathrine and Parker Heights Park. The board voted to table any recommendations tied to an upgrade of the walkway and overlook design near the Villa Kathrine. Board president John…
Read Full Article June 8, 2022 | By Muddy River News
PUEBLO, Colo. — The body of a firefighter with the Quincy Fire Department was recovered Monday after a rafting accident on the Arkansas River. The body of Steve Pezzella was recovered after he lost contact with the boat he was in and tried to swim through a rapid. Pezzella, 37, was hired by QFD in…
Read Full Article June 8, 2022 | By Steve Eighinger
‘South Park is to karting what Monaco is to Formula One’ QUINCY — Rick Fulks may be looking forward to this weekend more than anyone else, and that in itself is quite a statement. This weekend marks the 36th overall Grand Prix of Karting at South Park and the fourth since its 2018 return as…
Read Full Article June 7, 2022 | By Muddy River News
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at the corner of Arch and Chestnut Tuesday morning. All stations responded and, upon arrival on scene, found heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the Hannibal True Church. Additional off-duty firefighters were called in and conducted a…
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