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SPRINGFIELD – Immigrant rights advocates on Friday continued to push for one of their top budget priorities: full funding for state-run health care programs that benefit noncitizens, regardless of their immigration status. Those programs offer health coverage for low-income individuals who would otherwise qualify for Medicaid if not for their immigration status. They have been…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Muddy River Riders will hold its ninth annual Blessing of the Bikes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, on the Knights of Columbus grounds, 700 S. 36th. Blessing of the Bikes is a fundraiser for the book bag program the club organizes every fall and also an event to raise…
Read Full Article Domanic A. Nilsson, 25, 618 Monroe for Disregard Traffic Control Device at 8th & Broadway.Andrew W. Marner, 49, Quincy for expired registration at 6th and Broadway. NTA 120Deborah Meyers, 59, Taylor, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage. 107David Hendrickson, 79, Marietta for Fail to Yield. 179Leah Adams, 67, Quincy for Disregard Traffic Control Light. 179Gary Barne,…
Read Full Article HANCOCK COUNTY, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is collaborating with the Hancock County Health Department and Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois to prioritize the health and well-being of its residents with the launch of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey. This comprehensive initiative, driven by collaboration among local health organizations, aims to identify and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s fifth and final concert of its 2023-2024 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, with renowned cello and vocal duo Branden and James with special guest Effie Passero in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Passero was a…
Read Full Article PLAINVILLE, Ill. — Faith Chapel will hold a MarioKart Deluxe tournament Saturday, April 27, at the church located at 102 S. Church. the tournament will begin at 5 p.m. with all ages welcome. A $10 entry can be paid upon arrival. This event is a fundraiser for the youths of the church attending camp this…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — The Warsaw Fire Department, 220 S. Fifth, will hold its 14th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Cost for the all-you-can-eat breakfast is $7 for adults and $3 for children under the age of 10. The meal will include pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage links…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. —Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is a good, productive grass to include in forage mixtures in the Ozarks region, but having too much of this grass can limit production. Monitoring the amount of Kentucky bluegrass in the forage stand can be helpful to producers. This perennial cool-season grass is identified by the narrow, V-shaped…
Read Full Article American’s favorite kind of pizza should be easy to guess … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 931 of The Daily Dirt. 1. On the average, each person in the United States eats about 23 pounds of pizza per year. That is roughly 46 slices, which to me sounds a bit low.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The numbers never lie. That’s why Jimmy Lieurance is anxious for racing season at the Adams County Speedway to start. “We’re pretty sure we’ll have more than 100 cars in the pits most Sunday nights this season,” he said. Lieurance and his wife, Tammy, are close to beginning their third year as co-promoters…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library’s bi-annual book sale is taking place through Saturday, April 27 in the large meeting room of the library, 526 Jersey, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Books range from fiction and non-fiction to travel guides, history books, children’s literature, romance, cookbooks, gardening, religion,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School recognized three winners Thursday night at its 14th annual STEM night for students in grades 6-8. Students in the sixth grade make egg drop contraptions that are dropped from the school’s balcony. The goal is to make something that will protect the egg from breaking. The seventh graders make mousetrap…
Read Full Article LORAINE, Ill. — Minor injuries were reported after a traffic accident Thursday morning at the intersection of Illinois Route 336 and E. 1750th Street north of Loraine. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded at approximately 9:14 a.m. to a two-vehicle accident on Illinois Route 336. After a brief on-scene investigation, it was determined that…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Del-Rio of Missouri, LLC of Hannibal, Mo., sold a residence at 1233 Sunset Drive in Pittsfield…
Read Full Article UPDATE: Because of the weather, this event is rescheduled for Friday, May 3. HANNIBAL, Mo. — The city of Hannibal is celebrating the designation of Tree City USA for 25 years. The Hannibal Tree Board and Hannibal Parks and Recreation will kick off the commemoration on Arbor Day by planting a tree at 1:30 p.m.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University School of Fine Arts and Communication will be the host of the fourth annual QU Honor Jazz Band Festival on Friday, April 26, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The concert is free and open to the public. High school musicians were selected through a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bird watchers have to get up early for the best opportunities to see and hear the most species. An “Early Bird Catches the Worm” walk will be held beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. In a press release, Hannibal Parks and…
Read Full Article The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday afternoon, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and other major public events while pinning their hopes on yet-to-be-had conversations with the governor and lawmakers. The Bears – accompanied by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at a Wednesday…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Arts Quincy announced the winners of its inaugural Dogwood Royalty Contest on Wednesday night. The winners fall into two age groups — ages 7-10 and ages 4-6. The Little King of Dogwood is Julian Stickler, 9, son of Jennifer Stickler. He attends Rooney Elementary School. The Little Queen of Dogwood is Manushree Motati, 10, daughter of…
Read Full Article I’ll tell you right now, your first guess is wrong … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 930 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Which actor has dropped the most F-bombs in cinematic history? Hint: It’s NOT Samuel L. Jackson. A website called crossword-solver.io tracks such things, and the winner is (drum roll,…
Read Full Article SALEM, Mo. — With cattle prices at record high levels and many forecasts projecting relatively high prices for the next couple of years, some producers feel they can do no wrong. In times like these, even less-productive cows and mismanaged calves are likely to make a profit. High prices are a welcome change for cattle…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Veterans Assistance Commission of Adams County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 29, in its new offices at 3701 East Lake Center Drive, Suite 3, with remarks at 4 p.m. A brief ceremony opening the office and recognizing those that have…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a live ZOOM lecture entitled “Gemini: A Giant Leap in the Race to the Moon” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at John Wood Community College in Room D022. The public is invited. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jack Anthony will give two NASA-related presentations.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Thanks to support from purchases by family and friends through the Gene Grawe Fund, 484 Quincy-area families will be receiving a total of $350,099.16 for Catholic school tuition to be used during the 2024-25 school year. Money earned through the fund since 2005 now totals $3,665,249.36. This year, 121 families earned at least…
Read Full Article Ahmed A. Jouan, 44, of 1515 Stone Creek Dr. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 12th and Elm. NTA 145Christopher M. Will, 27, of 1013 Adams for Violation of Pre Trial Release at the ACJ. Lodged 130/161Tiffany E. Turner, 48, of 1814 Spring St for Adams Co warrant Violation of Order of Protection at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Christ Lutheran Church has changed the date and time of its annual indoor garage sale. It now will be from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18, at the church. The original date of April 27 was canceled. A bake sale featuring homemade baked goods will accompany the sale. The church, 333…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Central Park Farmers Market will begin its season on Saturday, April 27. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 26. Starting in mid-June, the market will be open Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Several of the vendors are eligible to take SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for payment…
Read Full Article If you are a follower of social media and have a weather interest like myself, you have probably seen a few articles talking about the potential weather outbreak headed towards Tornado Alley this week. Is this a possibility; yes. Is it likely; not really. But you gotta love some of the remarks by the arm…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Brendan Shea is returning to Quincy Community Theatre as the education director starting June 1. In a press release, Shea said, “There are so many more stories left for us to tell together on the QCT stage. To say that I’m excited to reunite with our amazing students is a serious understatement. In my…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus will hold its last party of the spring season from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at the St. Francis Parish Center. Entrance to the center is between 17th and 18th streets on Elm. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. In addition to games, multiple raffles will also…
Read Full Article Judy Gleaton Connell Smith, 79, born December 1, 1944, a lifelong resident of Plant City, Fla., died peacefully April 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James “Jim” H. Connell; and her parents, W.L. “Bill” and Magaline Jent Gleaton She is survived by her husband…
Read Full Article If Michael had remained with the Jackson 5, would they have eventually been No. 1? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 928 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that we love music at the world headquarters of The Daily Dirt. But we love rankings tied to music even more.…
Read Full Article Let’s head down to Pittsfield, where in the shadow of the Pike County courthouse’s red dome you can find Nucci’s. Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips bring you this installment of Taste of the Town, brought to you by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
Read Full Article Tax increment financing is effective. It has led to economic development and increased growth in our historic downtown business district. As mayor, I was proud to propose and implement TIF East in 2010 with the help of our terrific city planner, Chuck Bevelheimer. A multitude of infrastructure improvements have occurred since then, and private investment…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. David A. Holtman and Theresa A. Holtman of Quincy sold a residence at 1006 Prairie Mills…
Read Full Article Justin C Cowan, 50, Quincy for FTA fighting in the 400 block of South Front. Lodged 102/144Michael A. Morton, 26, Fowler for FTA improper use of title/registration at 20th and Broadway. Lodged 120Chanceler J. Richmiller, 21, 626 N. 30th St. for Speeding at N. 22nd St. and Locust St. 122Paula M. Crowe, 64, of Maywood,…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS – A Missouri woman on Tuesday admitted taking more than $75,000 in retirement benefits to which she was not entitled after the death of her mother-in-law. Ronda G. Oswalt, 58, of Marion County, near Hannibal, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one felony count of theft of government money. As…
Read Full Article Melvin D. Cheney, 63, of Quincy, passed away at 2:18 pm Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born on March 30, 1961, in Quincy, IL, Melvin was the beloved son of Seldon “Dean” and Myrtle (Shuler) Cheney. His life was a testament to the love and joy he brought to those around him. On May 16, 1981,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognized Carolyn Schreiner as its volunteer of the year for 2023 at the annual service awards luncheon that took place April 15 at the Hannibal Country Club. Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Schreiner has given more than 2,500 hours in service to the auxiliary by volunteering her time to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Artists from several states will converge on the communities of Hannibal and Canton for the River Bluffs Paint Out, a two-day plein air painting event Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they capture the community by creating paintings outdoors and on-site. The general public is…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 6:58 p.m. April 10, 2024.A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 7:04 p.m. April 10, 2024.A girl was born to Jack Sibley and Brianna Ruble of Pittsfield at 7:26 a.m. April 13, 2024.A boy was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA recently announced several key leadership transitions within its organization. Kristen Lay, formerly director of business operations, will now serve as the director of marketing and development while also overseeing human resources. Her expertise in operational management, coupled with her strategic vision, is expected to bolster marketing and development efforts.…
Read Full Article The Chairman of the Board’s daughter was five minutes away at time of his heart attack — watching Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 928 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the darkest days in American pop culture history will always be May 14, 1998. …
Read Full Article With a month-and-a-half left in the General Assembly’s spring session, Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration is readying its proposal to address Illinois’ chronically underfunded pension system. But the governor this week also acknowledged in the strongest terms yet that any plans to finally get the state on track toward fully funding retirement plans for public school…
Read Full Article Memorial services for Robert Lee Clithero, 88, of Vandalia, will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday April 24, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with Reverend Linda Potter officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Mr. Clithero…
Read Full Article A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches asking for more pushups could be in violation of the proposed law. House Bill 4175 passed last week out of the House and was sent to the Senate. The bill seeks…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department received several reports of vehicles stolen or broken into during this past weekend. The first incidents were first reported early Saturday, April 20, and other incidents were reported throughout the weekend into the early morning of Monday, April 22. Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens said in a press…
Read Full Article Thought you might tell Mr. Eighinger that of the great bald athletes he mentioned, he forgot Mark Messier, who is one of the greatest hockey players of all-time. In fact, (Wayne) Gretzky won a Stanley Cups with Messier but none without him. Also going the other way about players who tried to cover it up,…
Read Full Article Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released their official canvas of the 2024 presidential primary and found 19% voter turnout. That’s the lowest voter turnout since 1972. …
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Beginning with the Brown County High School Class of 2024, the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) is launching the Brown County Promise scholarship program which promises that any Brown County graduate will receive a college scholarship if they meet minimum requirements. TFF has offered a competitive college scholarship since 2011 that awarded…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Tree Board has selected as its tree of the month for April a flowering cherry tree in the yard of Makayla Mann and Cale Logan at 2304 Bird. The Tree Board established the award to celebrate Hannibal’s urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Garrick Batley of IPI Wealth Management, 420 Maine, was honored with the Rising Professional Award by Kansas State University on March 28. This award acknowledges the contributions of a graduate in the early stages of their career, recognizing their significant achievements in various professional domains. The Rising Professional Award is bestowed upon people…
Read Full Article Florida slugger-pitcher attracting all sorts of MLB attention, and he’s likely to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming MLB draft … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 927 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This information may have fallen through the proverbial cracks for many. How many are familiar with the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Darr Leutz will demonstrate the latest in knee replacement technology at a free public open house on Wednesday, April 24 at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. People can choose to attend the Velys demonstration open house between the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
Read Full Article Corey T. Haynes, 44, 2046 Sycamore St. for Disorderly Conduct on 04/15/2024 at 2050 Sycamore St. NTA 179Jonathan M. Sultzman, 38, Quincy for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams at N. 6th St. and Oak St. NTA 148Kelsie L. Deege, 22, 5130 W. Paradise Ln. for Failure to Reduce Speed at N. 32nd St.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Heather Clemens knows what it’s like to walk the path alone as a parent to a special needs child, and she doesn’t want anyone else to have to do it. Clemens’ daughter, now 16 years old and mostly nonverbal, was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Her 13-year-old son has…
Read Full Article John and Marilyn Tracy of Clayton will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary on May 9, 2024. John, son of the late John J. and Ruth Tracy and Marilyn, daughter of the late Ralph and Helen Allen were married May 9, 1964 in St. Joseph Church in Mt. Sterling. They were high school sweethearts and from…
Read Full Article Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, but some are concerned about the cost to taxpayers. In the latest push for health insurance reform, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking aim at what he calls “predatory health insurance practices” with his Healthcare Protection Act. Among other things, the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 21, 2024 Next to westerns, my favorite movie genre has always been war films … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 926 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I never served in any branch of the armed services, but I have always held the highest level of respect for…
Read Full Article Lethan B. Schuette, 18, of Quincy for possession of liquor by a minor and interfering at 22nd and Monroe. NTA 102/144Leeroy L. Guerra, 24, of Elsa, Texas for speeding at 18th and Quintron Way. NTA 124Kyle D. Hinkamper, 22, of Quincy for speeding at 18th and Hollister Whitney Parkway. NTA 124Mason R. Landwehr, 19, of…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Kara Andrew, Memorial Hospital director of health promotion, has been elected to serve a three-year term as co-chair in the fitness and medicine member interest group for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). This appointment recognizes Andrew’s commitment to advancing the principles of lifestyle medicine and fostering collaboration between medical and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Alliance for Youth Success (HAYS) will be the host of Bingo for Bright Futures at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at Immanuel Baptist Church. This event will cost $25 per person, which will include 1 Bingo card and 10 rounds of Bingo. There will be an optional charge of $10…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Senior students representing the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Radiologic Technology program won second place during the Scholar Bowl competition held at the Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technology conference. Eleven teams competed, answering questions about the science of radiologic technology. Members of the senior Blessing Radiologic Technology class are Mason…
Read Full Article MARION COUNTY, Mo. — The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office closed out 28 cases by plea February and March in the Circuit Court of Marion County, Missouri. Montana G. McDowell, 26, of Keokuk, Iowa, pleaded guilty Feb. 2 to felony stealing. McDowell admitted that on Nov. 26, 2022, she appropriated an Apple watch and other…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 20, 2024 Some simply shave, others try to fool us … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 925 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re human beings, and by nature we have this streak in us that forces us to make fun of other human beings. We can’t help…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Spring weather might inspire you to get started on home improvement projects you couldn’t complete during the winter months. Hiring the right contractor is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your project goes smoothly. BBB commonly receives reports from consumers who paid a deposit for home improvement…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s Young Masters exhibit has been on display at the Hannibal Arts Council in April. The special exhibit traditionally ends with two closing award nights. The awards night for fifth and eighth grades will be Monday, April 22. The Hannibal High School award night will be Tuesday, April 23. Both award nights…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Works of art created by area community leaders paired with artists/mentors will be auctioned off on Thursday, April 25, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Attendees may view the artwork for sale, enjoy hors d’oeuvres/drinks and network at 6 p.m. The art auction will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets in…
Read Full Article Cassandra K. Bower, 32, LaPrairie for Improper Use of Registration at 22nd and Broadway. NTA 180Christopher S. Snyder, 22, 1528 Sycamore for suspended registration, uninsured motor vehicle. NTAOleg NMI Kharebov, 30, Philadelphia, Pa., for improper lane usage. PTC
Read Full Article QUINCY — In celebration of Social Justice Week, Quincy University will be the host of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum on Monday, April 22, in Pepsi Arena in the QU Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will be open to the public at 10 a.m. Lectures will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A first-of-its-kind medical procedure in Illinois was performed at Blessing Hospital in Quincy on Friday, April 12. The minimally invasive ultrasound procedure is called Renal Denervation (RDN). It is intended for people living with uncontrolled high blood pressure. In addition to being the first ultrasound RDN procedure of its kind in Illinois, the…
Read Full Article HANNiBAL, Mo. — The names of the five boys and five girls selected as finalists for the 2024-25 Tom and Becky program were announced Friday night by Melissa Cummins, The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum’s program coordinator. Twenty-four Tom and Becky semifinalists completed a written exam about the history of Hannibal, Mark Twain and…
Read Full Article MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Melton from Right Rate Roofing about his business.
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