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WEST PLAINS, Mo. — An abundance of flies in cow herds is being reported to University of Missouri Extension specialists this summer, increasing the likelihood of cattle health issues, including pinkeye. MU Extension livestock field specialist Elizabeth Picking estimates face flies are the biggest contributor this year to the spread of pinkeye in cattle. “I’ve…
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For most of his second term in the Missouri Senate, Bill Eigel has been a disruptor. First with a homegrown Republican faction called the Conservative Caucus, and then with a state chapter of the national Freedom Caucus, Eigel led a small group willing to torpedo legislation to make their points heard. It hasn’t won him many friends…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 28, 2024 But my dad did once refer to me as Stubby … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,017 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say all sports fans appreciate bizarre player names. The stranger, the better. Who has not laughed at the…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the new Adams County Chief Public Defender, Jon Hoover, about taking over the office and its duties and responsibilities.
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Aaron J. Davis, age 72, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:29 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Aaron was born on December 12, 1951 in Quincy, a son of Albert and Virginia Brooks Davis. On November 13, 1971 he married Geneva Dade in Quincy. She survives. Aaron was a 1969 graduate of Quincy…
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For the record, it’s always a good day when I can mention the name of Debra Winger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,017 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics are now fully underway, and most of us will be spending quite a bit of time in front of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County fairgoers can learn how to improve safety on the family farm during the annual fair at Flower City Park in Palmyra, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Nick Wesslak. Safety Day runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, with demonstrations on grain bin safety from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Illini West High School’s International Club recently embarked on a culinary journey at Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen under the guidance of certified exercise physiologist and registered dietitian Kara Andrew and head chef Amber Clark. The club’s culinary journey spanned three global cuisines from: In a press release, Andrew…
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PAYSON, Ill. — The 130th annual Payson Old Settlers Picnic will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-4 in Payson South Park. Bob and Rose Bunte and Jerry and Audrie Bunte, this year’s parade marshals, are members of the Bunte Trucking family. The event kicks off on Friday night at 5 p.m. with an…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — As the world enjoys the 2024 Olympic Games, the use of performance-enhancing substances will be under scrutiny. University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein notes that garlic was given to the original Olympic athletes in ancient Greece to increase strength and stamina. Thus, this culinary staple was perhaps one of the…
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Many of you should be getting plenty of produce from your gardens now. Some of you should be getting fruit from your berries. We are even getting apples now. With the increasing humidity and temperatures, you need to be watering before 8 a.m. and after 6:30 p.m. to keep vegetables producing. The weather has been…
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MRN”s Ron Kinscherf talks with Curt and Kadi Fauble of Advanced Dental Care about their practice and dentistry. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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What do you do if someone pretending to be a worker from a utility company knocks on your door? This is known as a utility impostor scam, which can happen any time of year. They are especially common during extremely cold or hot weather when people can’t go without their heat or air conditioning. A…
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Blake L. Hagerbaumer, 23, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Dawsyn L. Pratt, 18, Quincy for Vandalism. NTA 101Briana L. Stanislaw, 22, Quincy for FTA DWLS. Lodged 134Gregory A. Russell, 62, 1429 Ohio for Warrant-Domestic Battery. Lodged 255Matthew A. Miller, 41, 1034 Turtle Lake Rd. for Warrant-Felon Possession/Use of Weapon/Firearm. Lodged 112Sears T. Williams, 61, 5513…
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QUINCY — Round Room, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is having its 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Hundreds of families can receive a free backpack. With 42 percent of U.S. parents saying they will go into debt to pay for their child(ren)’s back-to-school items, there has never been…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Board of Trustees recently elected three members: Pam Hemmen, Father Mark G. Reamer, OFM, and Edward J. Schneidman. “Our newly elected trustees join a strong board that is helping guide QU,” Ralph Oakley, chair of the QU Board of Trustees, said in a press release. “This group is committed to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation will fund suicide prevention services in Hannibal schools with a $4,000 grant to CHADS Coalition for Mental Health, a St. Louis-based nonprofit with the mission of saving young lives by advancing awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. CHADS Coalition started the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program…
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NOVELTY, Mo. — The University of Missouri’s Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (NM-REEC) invites the public to its annual Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 1, where attendees have the opportunity for an in-person look at research conducted at the REEC. The event will take place at the Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm…
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First to the protesters.What are you protesting?Sean is in jail, charges are filed, trial date to be set and punishment to be applied.Sean is not going anywhere, so please knock off wearing out your sweat glands.So please take your signs and go home and just be humans … not the amusement or disgust to the…
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QUINCY — Nathan Oshner and Katy Claus have welcomed their first child and moved from Nebraska back to Quincy in the past year. Why not start a business while they’re at it? “What better time to do it? Just do it all at once,” Oshner said. The husband and wife entrepreneurs will open The Luxe…
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Well, other than forgetting about Tommy Harper … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,016 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Pete Rose debuted in MLB in 1963 — that’s 61 years ago — and on a recent Instagram post was able to recall all but one of the other players in the…
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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. Cody R. Freeman of Galesburg sold a residence and lot at 102 E. Highway in Perry…
Read Full Article Roger D. Sprinkle, 51, of 2215 Tristian Ct. for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121Allen L. Douglas, 36, of 1712 VanBuren for Peace Disturbance, Interfering and Illegal Dumping at 1705 Harrison. NTA 113Leonna M. Cheney, 45, of 1128 N. 8th for Battery at 5th and Vermont. 169Marty C. Simmons, 37, of 324 College for Vehicular…
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