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Ashley, Bobby and Frankie engage in some light-hearted banter as local events have been rather somber these days. And Bobby bugs the crap out of Ashley.
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Ashley Conrad and McKenzie Disselhorst preview the Chocolate Extravaganza and Megan Duncan discusses the Continental Cement strike that just ended.
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Mary Lynne Richards from Hannibal Parks and Recreation joins Ashley Conrad to talk about Pawnee…er, Hannibal’s parks. Then she and Brittany Boll discuss Woody Harrelson on SNL and profess their love for Quincy.
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Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough discuss the community’s tension over last week’s murder. Then, Ashley and Beth McKenzie of the Quincy Family YMCA get you ready for the Kelly’s Fun Run on March 12.
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QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, said he’s making no apologies for being “tight-lipped” about the investigation into last week’s fatal shooting of Rebecca Bliefnick. He wants Quincyans to know that “homicide investigations are complex, difficult and take time,” and his department has “only one chance to get it right.” Yates…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks to Karyn Dunn with Dunnbelly, the East Broadway Bistro that has been serving great food with a fun atmosphere since 2017. TI-Trust sponsors the MRN Business Spotlight.
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Anna Keithly of TAPS talks about how the organization she works for supports families of those who have lost loved ones who served.
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Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about Lent and local crime.
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Ashley Conrad wears her favorite jacket and talks to Meg Duncan about what is happening in Hannibal. She also chats with Carrie Dyel to talk about the WCI Nutrition Project.
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Ashley Conrad interviews Alta King with the Quincy Art Center about their upcoming programs. Then, Ashley and Brittany Boll (coffee) talk about who should be picking up the trash around town.
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Dave Moody of Hairball about bringing his band’s show back to Quincy. VIP opens at 5:30 p.m., general admission at 6 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m.
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Ashley Conrad talks to Richard Elsenpeter, a local veterans’ advocate, about how we can help those who served our country. And Ron Kinscherf is back with more Oscar Cliff Notes.
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take a look at the Quincy University broadcasting program on the next Muddy River Gems.
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Faye Dant, executive director of Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center, gave her presentation Sunday at the History Museum at 332 Maine.
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Adams County Correctional Officer Taylor Leszkai recently was named the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Correctional Officer of the Year for 2022 in recognition for his “above-and beyond” work ethic and his selfless actions in the face of extreme crisis. He talks to MRN Editor David Adam about his service.
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Larry Yingling from Neylon Farms about agriculture and its future. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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Davey sits in for Frankie and we talk chips and salsa differences at the various McClean establishments. Also Ashley thinks they made too much of Mahomes twerking or tweaking his ankle in the Super Bowl.
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Bob Gough chats with Joe Desmond of the Hannibal VFW about their renovations and the fundraising to help pay for it via their Spring Cha-Ching raffle at 209 Bird, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Megan Duncan also joins to talk about what else is happening in Hannibal. And possibly the best look at an Oscar…
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Jeremy Platt is opening Platt Daddy BBQ at 605 Hampshire. Platt has catered his amazing barbecue in Missouri and Quincy and his new brick and mortar restaurant will be open in Downtown Quincy in March. Platt Daddy will seat about 40 people and serve craft cocktails and beer along with barbecue. He also will sell…
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QUINCY — The former owner of a Quincy nightclub accused of assaulting a Quincy University student in April 2021 entered an Alford plea on Tuesday morning to an amended charge of battery. Steven W. Homan, 49, appeared with his attorney, Benedict Song, before Judge Mark Vincent in Adams County Circuit Court. A trial expected to…
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Emerald City Jewelers and County Market have great ideas for your last-minute Valentine’s Day needs. Get out there right now! You still have plenty of time…until you don’t. Also Ron Kinscherf with another Oscar Cliff Notes.
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Faye Dant, a fifth-generation African American Hannibalian and descendent of Missouri slaves, is the executive director of Hannibal’s black history museum, Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center. She grew up in Douglasville and attended the segregated Douglass School, Hannibal High School and Hannibal-LaGrange College. She is giving a presentation on Feb. 19 at the…
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Jake Maas of B2 Legal Management about his company’s office solutions consulting capabilities. TI-Trust sponsors the business spotlight.
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Frankie takes a dry day, Ashley makes up for his lack of imbibing and Bobby wants to know where the Hell his Jetson’s flying car is.
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QUINCY — A man who pointed a handgun at Adams County Sheriff’s deputies and threatened to kill himself was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in a field off Radio Road south of Quincy. Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens said deputies responded around 4 p.m. on West Radio Road west of Ill. 57. Deputies blocked off…
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Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about how you approach covering sensitive news topics and Ron Kinscherf has another segment of Oscar Cliff Notes.
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Ashley and Brittany chat about parenting and Ron Kinscherf begins his review of Oscar Best Picture nominations with TOP GUN: MAVERICK.
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Ashley Conrad talks to Clarice Hetzler about therapy and how if you need help, get help. Please. Also, Shelley Arns talks about ENCORE’s upcoming Fairy Tale Tea.
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips visit with members of the Quincy Society of Model Engineers about their love of trains as they show you all of the amazing displays. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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Chaddock President/CEO Debbie Reed talks about the school’s 170th anniversary, its impact on the community its history and its future. MRN THIS WEEK is furnished by Harvey’s.
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MRN Editor David Adam talks to Trevor and Todd Friye from Bergman Nurseries as their business transitions from a mix of retail and commercial landscaping to more of an emphasis on the commercial aspect. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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Frankie gets yet another Facebook ban, this time for wishing someone dead. Bobby and Brittany tell him why that is wrong…why the wishing people dead part is wrong. Also, a quick chat about the Quincy couple’s involvement in Jan. 6 now that they have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.
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Ashley Conrad gets an anatomy lesson from Jeanie Rogers of Ultimate Creation salon in Hannibal and she chats with Meg Duncan about other happenings in Hannibal that don’t necessarily involve private parts.
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Ashley and Brittany stop by The Liquor Booth to get ready for pregame with Chad Duesterhaus. The Liquor Booth is also hosting a Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day Kickoff event, starting at 3 p.m. on Feb. 10. Wine and other spirits will be available for tasting.
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Ashley Conrad talks to Chris Koetters about JWCC’s upcoming Truck Driver Training Open House as well as his Wild Quincy podcast. She also chats with Jill Miller from Culver-Stockton about The Bandana Project, which is bringing awareness to college suicides.
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Bo Knapheide of Knapheide Manufacturing as the company prepares to celebrate its 175th Anniversary. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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Bob Gough talks to John Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro about getting his tenure off and running at the school. MRN THIS WEEK is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Meteorologist Brent Clair tells us to enjoy Saturday’s weather because colder temperatures are coming. Hilbing Auto Body brings you this weather report.
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Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about the QHS basketball gym dustup and Ashley hates no one worse than those whom she lovingly calls “cart skanks”.
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Ashley talks to Cindy Venvertloh of St. Peter School about Catholic Schools Week coming up next week and Bob chats with Jerry Nall of Camp Point, who shares a striking resemblance to a certain football coach for a professional team in Missouri.
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Ashley Conrad chats with ladies from the American Business Women’s Association about their upcoming Mardi Gras event and then she and Brittany Boll talk about an idea to build a sports complex in Quincy.
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Meteorologist Brent Clair tells us when the snow will stop today. Hilbing Auto Body brings you this weather report. And while Quincy Public School students and teachers trudged through smidge of slop on the roads today, some got lucky. Here are today’s weather-related cancelations. SCHOOL CANCELATIONS MISSOURI Canton R-5 Bowling Green Clark Co. R-1 Hannibal…
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Ashley Conrad and Beth Mackenzie talk about the Souper Bowl of Caring coming up on the day of the big game and Ron Kinscherf tries to go toe-to-toe with Meteorologist Brent Clair about the weather.
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Mark Field of Liberty Bank talks about banking and technology. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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Bob Gough talks to Will Sullivan of Will Sullivan Auction Service about the new Illinois gun laws and how they affect the business of selling guns. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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WGEM reporter gets let go for making an opinionated statement during a live news cast. We talk about the blurry lines between news and commentary that we have in today’s world.
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Ashley Conrad talks to Drew Quintero of Cornerstone and Kate Daugherty, who is this year’s Cornerstone Humanitarian of the Year. Then, Ashley and Brittney Boll spill the tea on Prince Harry during ‘Coffee Talk’.
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Ashley and Bob go over some viewer mail and talk about the new Muddy River News and Sports app now available on Google Play and the App Store.
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Carol Nichols of the Quincy NAACP and Brittney Thrower with the Teen Reach Freedom School talk about honoring the late civil rights leader Monday at 10 a.m. at the Bethel AME Church, 905 Oak.
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Suzanne Ellerbrock with Golden Bridges talks to Ron Kinscherf about the consulting services they offer for relocating or downsizing–all to help individuals make a smooth transition into the next phase of life. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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Frankie, Bobby and Brittany talk about Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s visit to Quincy and some quality family time. They also talk about gun ownership and freedom.
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QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens was one of several sheriffs in Downstate Illinois to announce they will not be fully enforcing the new Protect Illinois Communities Act, which has also been called an assault weapons ban. In a statement issued Wednesday, Grootens said he believes the new law is a “clear violation of…
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Bob Gough introduces us to Meg Duncan, the newest Muddy River News reporter based out of Hannibal. Ron Kinscherf also talks to meteorologist Brent Clair about the weather.
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Brittany and Ashley give an update on Quincy’s housing and rental procedures.
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Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough get you ready for a busy week in local government.
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MRN Editor talks to journalist Adam Pitluk about his experiences with James Scott, the man who was found guilty of the West Quincy Levee break. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Brittany’s martinis and government dysfunction…on both the national and local levels.
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Ron Kinscherf talks with Greg Wittland of Encompass Wealth Strategies about planning for retirement. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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Ashley gets us ready for this weekend’s Miss Quincy Pageant and Brittany brings martinis!
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Ashley and Brittany talk about the start of the new year and getting motivated. No mention of resolutions, however.
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Video provided by Randy Industries. QUINCY — Beck Properties has begun the demolition of the property at 3000 Broadway. The former China Inn sits on a 9,600 square foot lot. Trevor Beck is the agent and president of Beck Properties, Inc., of Loraine, which bought the property at 3000 Broadway for $190,000 from Ruth and…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you back to the infancy of local television and one of the area’s most popular programs. Dot Foods sponsors Muddy River Gems.
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Kohl Wholesale is a broadline distributor in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri committed to fulfilling the foodservice needs of their customers. Kohl Wholesale distributes national and regional brands of more than 14,000 products and will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2023.
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The businessman and chairman of the Adams County Board’s finance committee discusses the county’s housing situation and how he hopes the Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy and Adams County can all work together to ensure there is enough quality housing to go around.
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Ashley, Bob and Brittany ring in the new year and reflect on Muddy River News in 2022.
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Now through the end of the year, we will list a variety of “Top 10’s for 2022”. These are determined by you, the reader, based on the pageviews for each story/video/column. 2. Bradley Yohn courtroom video from Oct. 12: Also with multiple appearances. 3. Trump Rally: Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll get some sun while…
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Now through the end of the year, we will list a variety of “Top 10’s for 2022”. These are determined by you, the reader, based on the pageviews for each story/video/column. Don’t blame us if your item didn’t make the list. 🙂 And lots of “Ashley Faces” here too. Enjoy. 1. The Jason Priest Problem:…
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Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about Christmas parties, presents and traditions.
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Ashley Conrad and Maureen Klues announce our holiday memories contest winner and Ron Kinscherf gives us a completely inaccurate (or inarticulate?) weather forecast. Our holiday memories winner is Sid Buckman. Here is his submission: Christmas trees have always been a special part of my past holiday seasons. It is not possible to reminisce about Christmas,…
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QUINCY — The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) touted its Quincy Calling campaign as it hosted its annual meeting Tuesday night. About 100 people attended the meeting. GREDF is funded 65 percent by private business and 35 percent by public money. Ashley Conrad talks to GREDF President/CEO Kyle Moore about the event. Bob Gough…
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J. Robert Gough discusses the sudden passing of community leader Jeff Steinkamp and Ashley Conrad talks to Drew Quintero from Cornerstone about the upcoming Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser.
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John Wood Community College President Mike Elbe discusses his departure from the school and the college’s importance to the community.
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Ashley drops some profound statements in today’s edition. No, I’m serious. I’m not kidding. We joke with her a lot, but she is a very deep and introspective person with a huge heart. Frankie and Bobby contribute too.
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Ashley talks to Kelsey Pigg with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County about the John Wood Mansion holiday tour and Pam Potter with the Quincy Park Band about their upcoming holiday concert.
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Brittany brings coffee and she and Ashley talk about trying to enjoy the Christmas holiday season instead of freaking out over everything that needs to be done.
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Bob Gough sits in for Ashley and talks about Muddy River’s expansion with a full-time reporter based out of Hannibal. Meg Duncan is an award-winning columnist and Hannibal native who has years of experience covering Northeast Missouri for various publications. Meg will also be covering Pike County, Illinois for Muddy River as well. She will…
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Mark McDonald takes you to Perry, Missouri, where the community came together to restore a piece of history that brings back old memories and allows people to make new ones. Muddy River Gems is produced by Randy Phillips.
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Ashley changes seats, Bobby still in the middle and Frankie got to talk about his hero. Also, Bruce Wayne is better than Tony Stark.
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J. Robert Gough talks to the new director of Quincy Regional Airport, Chuck Miller, about new runways, new solar panels and what he thinks of the community upon his arrival. Ron Kinscherf also talks to Mark Cestari with Southern Airways Express, Quincy’s new commercial flight service, about providing a link to Chicago and St. Louis.…
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Ashley talks to Teiraney Craig, co-chair of the Salvation Army’s Tree of Lights campaign, about ringing bells, filling buckets and lighting the tree. She also chats with Brandon Thomsen of Quincy Community Theatre as its latest production, “Little House on the Prairie”, opens this weekend.
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Ashley and Brittany take a tour of the Quincy Museum and talk about some great upcoming events, including a jewelry display by Waylon Rhoads that is happening Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 8, and a Bourbon raffle on December 18.
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Ashley Conrad talks to Maureen Klues of Memoirs by Maureen about her business and a contest for you just in time for Christmas. Send us your best holiday memories. They don’t have to be 1,000 words (but they can be) or they can be a couple of sentences. Send them to news@muddyrivernews.com or respond in…
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We talk about Ashley’s non-pregnancy and non-drug addiction as we try to discuss if really horrible people have any value at all and Frankie gets his wish and works Kanye (ye?) into the conversation. Ashley is also getting over a cold and Bobby is starting to get one.
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Fr. John Doctor is the vice president of mission and ministry for Quincy University. He is also the spiritual director for Quincy Cursillo. J. Robert Gough talks to Fr. Doctor about Advent, campus ministry and Catholic retreats making their way back from the COVID shutdown. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Gary Boots with Playsmart playground systems about how playgrounds have evolved from monkey bar death traps and slides that burned your butt in the sun to safe, enjoyable fun for kids. TI-TRUST sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
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Ashley is almost recovered from whatever crud she had and she and Bob talk about her bouncing back, the loss of another retailer in Quincy and wearing masks.
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What started out as a simple status hearing and an opportunity to set a date for a hearing to review eight motions filed by Bradley Yohn ended with Yohn being escorted from an Adams County courtroom Wednesday morning yelling obscenities at Judge Roger Thomson, calling him a “piece of s**t.” And Bob talks to Sophia…
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Bob Gough and Brittany Boll sit in for an ailing Ashley Conrad to talk about what is happening with the City of Quincy’s Food and Beverage Tax revenue and what is the likelihood that it will stay in place when it is scheduled to sunset in 2025.
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Bob Gough talks to Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips about a new long-form program coming to Muddy River News. McDonald and Phillips, who produced the award-winning program Illinois Stories for PBS stations WQEC/WSEC, will bring you Muddy River Gems. The first program will air in December. Harvey’s Furniture sponsors Muddy River News.
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Ashley talks to the people who help run the local chapter of the American Business Women’s Association and Bob Gough introduces us to the team that will bring you Muddy River Gems.
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Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about going out tonight (or not) and enjoying all the food tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving from Club Muddy!
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The holiday season officially arrives in Quincy with the Festival of Lights opening this week. Ashley talks to Eric Dooley, who revived this tradition at Moorman-Wavering Park. Click this link to donate or sponsor Festival of Lights. Ashley also checks in with Don O’Brien at the Better Business Bureau about what those nasty scammers are…
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Dues from The Liquor Booth lets Ashley and Brittany try some beverages to help get them through Thanksgiving with their families. Just kidding, their families are great. But if you need something to go with your turkey and dressing and that might help the tryptophan kick in faster, stop by The Liquor Booth with two…
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Jenna Hull talks about the changes going on at the United Way and how the organization is helping to facilitate several community projects, including housing and poverty, as well as its staples like the annual campaign and The Good News of Christmas. Harvey’s Furniture sponsors Muddy River News This Week.
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Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about what men can and can’t say or wear and about a possible replay of the 2020 presidential race with the same two old dudes (please no).
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Part of the former Adams Elementary school once again has the sound of children laughing, playing and learning. Ashley sat down with Jen Wiemelt at Ulmus Academy to see the progress they’ve made. The Liquor Booth, Instant Replay, Quincy Discount Warehouse, Harvey’s, Utopia and The Abbey sponsor The Daily Muddy.
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The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area serving West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Thursday with a celebration at the Quincy Country Club. Community Foundation CEO Catherine Meckes talks about the important work the foundation does to help charities and other non-profits. Harvey’s Furniture sponsors Muddy River News This Week.
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The Quincy Service League’s Holiday Gift Show is this weekend and Ashley gets you ready for it. She and Brittany also talk about getting ready for Thanksgiving and if you’re going to be a guest, ya gotta bring something to the table…literally. And for your Thanksgiving meal, you’ll need some wine. Stop by The Liquor…
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Ashley talks about Brown County’s vote to look into seceding from Illinois and what ramifications that would bring. She also chats with Deron Johnson of the Oakley-Lindsay Center about events coming up this fall and winter.
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MRN Editor David Adam talks to Leslie Trimble about chiropractic…for your pets. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
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