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Quincy superintendent search nearing its end

January 27, 2022 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The interviews are done and now the Quincy School Board must make its decision. Superintendent Roy Webb told the Quincy School Board at its Wednesday meeting the search for his replacement is nearly complete, which was basically informing the public as board members were already aware of this. Webb reported the eight-person committee […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Uncategorized Tagged With: Quincy School Board, Roy Webb, superintendent search

Daily Dirt: All of today’s concert-goers owe Lang a debt of gratitude

January 12, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

nce fees for some of the biggest names in music back in 1969 … That and more in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 182 of the Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Facebook, Michael Lang, Rawhide

Hello, Goodbye! Quincy’s Calling, but the Illinois Death Tax says goodbye

January 3, 2022 — by Jim Rapp, Partner of Muddy River News

There are many reasons Illinois’ population is declining, but chief among them is the Illinois estate tax. It is the “death” tax; it should be abolished.

Filed Under: Opinion, Uncategorized Tagged With: Estate Tax

Daily Dirt: Nothing says Merry Christmas like a box of stale chocolates. Not.

December 16, 2021 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Christmas is little more than a week away, so we’re offering some last-minute gift-giving advice … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 159 of the Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion, Opinion Tagged With: chocolate

QPS to explore moving Transportation Dept. to Flinn Stadium

December 16, 2021 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Following an inquiry by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and a story this summer on Muddy River News, the Quincy School Board is exploring moving the district’s Transportation Department to Flinn Stadium.

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Top Stories, Uncategorized Tagged With: Quincy Public Schools, Roy Webb

Daily Dirt: Longtime fans of Kane — as in pain — might be surprised to know this

December 11, 2021 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

The numbers never lie, and the following numbers will probably come as an eye-opener for those followers of the squared circle … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 154 of the Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion, Opinion Tagged With: Glenn Jacobs, WWE

Daily Dirt: Some days, you just need a dose of Clark Griswold

December 7, 2021 — by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

Before you read on, what Christmas movie elevated squirrels to a new height of holiday importance? … While you ponder, welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 150 of the Daily Dirt.

Filed Under: Opinion, Opinion Tagged With: Christmas Vacation

The St. Francis School Fire of 1899: Gripping Disaster

December 4, 2021 — by Carolyn Freas Rapp, Muddy River News Contributor

(This is the fourth of six stories about the St. Francis School fire in December 1899, when 12 girls burned to death in one of saddest chapters of the Quincy community’s history.)  Read Part 1: Prosperous Quincy of 1899 Read Part 2: Christmas is Coming to Quincy Read Part 3: The Cry of Fire All […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Top Stories, Uncategorized Tagged With: St. Francis Church, St. Francis Fire, St. Francis School, St. Francis School fire

Truck explodes, catches fire in Culver’s parking lot

December 1, 2021 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — A County Market maintenance truck with refrigeration and maintenance equipment exploded and caught fire a little after 1 p.m. Wednesday while sitting in a parking lot on Broadway. The truck was in the Culver’s parking lot, west of the 25th and Broadway intersection. Witnesses said they saw multiple explosions that “just kept coming” […]

Filed Under: Noteworthy, Uncategorized Tagged With: Police

Hannibal High School presents: Mamma Mia!

November 30, 2021 — by Muddy River News

Hannibal High School presents “Mamma Mia!”

Filed Under: Local Matters, Local Matters, Muddy River Vibe Tagged With: HANNIBAL HIGH SCHOOL, MAMMA MIA

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QUINCY — An assistant coach on Quincy Notre Dame’s girls basketball state championship team was arrested Thursday and is lodged in the Adams County Jail on a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The Quincy Police Department began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate … ...Read Full Article about Assistant coach on state championship basketball team arrested, charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse

‘We wanted somebody who really had touched all of Quincy’: Scholz to receive Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award Friday

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QUINCY — It’s probably easier to list all of the community activities Chuck Scholz hasn’t participated in and all of the awards he hasn’t been given. Scholz, 68, is best known for his three-term stint as the mayor of Quincy from 1993-2005, but he’s been a board member, trustee, chairman or … ...Read Full Article about ‘We wanted somebody who really had touched all of Quincy’: Scholz to receive Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds award Friday

Mount Sterling man facing federal drug charges; jury trial to begin July 5 in Springfield

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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A Mount Sterling man recently was indicted on federal drug charges. Agents with the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force, in conjunction with a SWAT team with the Illinois State Police and sworn personnel from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant … ...Read Full Article about Mount Sterling man facing federal drug charges; jury trial to begin July 5 in Springfield

Calftown building where 2008 fatal fire occurred hit again by fire

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QUINCY —  A building on the northeast corner of Seventh and State, where three people died in a fire in 2008 and a man was convicted for setting the fire and murdering them, was ablaze again Wednesday night. Quincy Fire Chief Bernie Vahlkamp said the call came in at 5:48 p.m. Wednesday, and … ...Read Full Article about Calftown building where 2008 fatal fire occurred hit again by fire

Yohn says he will ‘most definitely’ be ready to defend himself when his trial begins June 21

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QUINCY — When Judge Roger Thomson asked Bradley Yohn if he would be ready for the first day of his trial on June 21, Yohn replied, “Oh, yes sir, most definitely.” Yohn is defending himself Pro Se against charges of carjacking and home invasion in Adams County filed in November 2021. He appeared … ...Read Full Article about Yohn says he will ‘most definitely’ be ready to defend himself when his trial begins June 21

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