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QUINCY — Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin has made committee assignments and named chairmen of each of the board’s four main committees. Taking Austin’s place as Finance Committee chair will be Travis Cooley (R-District 4). Cooley, who is a senior Vice President of Liberty Bank, previously served as the committee’s second chair behind Austin.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council is expected to vote at its Jan. 13 meeting to approve an ordinance to amend the 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget that includes a proposal to decrease personal property replacement tax (PPRT) revenues by $2 million and decrease General Fund expenditures by $2 million. Comptroller Sheri Ray sent an email…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking the Quincy City Council to approve a proposed ordinance that allows officers to impound and tow motor vehicles for multiple violations at the owner’s expense, with a $200 administrative fee to be required before the vehicle is released. Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, explained…
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CANTON, Mo. — The trial for a Canton man charged with first-degree murder after he reportedly shot his wife as they fought in their home in October 2023 has been set for October 2025 in Adair County. Adam Wolf, 48, appeared with defense attorney Jeff Becker on Dec. 5 before Circuit Judge Frederick Paul Tucker…
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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. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Penn., sold 94.83 acres at 1190 915 E. in Mount…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 It’s probably a good thing Illinois and Missouri don’t have “ugly laws,” as you’ll read about in thought No. 2 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,166 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here we go again. The Great Plate Debate IV is now officially…
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Roy William Baker, age 94, of Quincy, died on December 31, 2024 at 2:45 pm in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 28, 1930, in Quincy, Illinois, a son of William H. and Alice Wisman Baker. He married Ruth E. Wear on January 21, 1952 in the parsonage of the Lutheran Church of St.…
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Cynthia M. Rosebud, 31, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 132Dusty J. Peters, 36, Quincy for Pike County FTA Warrant at 11th & Lind. Lodged 161Aaron J. Taylor, 24, Indianapolis, Ind., for Driving on Suspended License and Fail to Reduce Speed at 24th and Broadway. NTA 182
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Dorothy Irene Wright, age 87, of Quincy, died Monday, January 6, 2025, in her home. Dorothy was born on July 25, 1937, in Clayton, IL, the daughter of Milbert A. and Wilma L. Daggett Faler. She married Richard G. Wright on May 28, 1955, in Quincy. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2014.…
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Thelma Conners, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 5:23 pm in her home. She was born on August 4, 1948 a daughter of Rueben and Margaret Schultz Unglesbee. Thelma married Arthur Andrew Conners, Jr. on September 9, 1966 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2023.…
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Patsy R. Dean, age 89, of Quincy, died on January 5, 2025 at 2:25 am in Blessing Hospital. Patsy was born December 17, 1935 in Waynesville, Missouri, the daughter of Leslie and Helen Toupnot Phillips. She married Patrick A. Dean on May 21, 1965 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 1,…
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Patricia Ann “Pat” Winters, age 89, of Quincy, died on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in the Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, Illinois. Pat was born on January 30, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Arthur Lawrence and Myrtle Ruth Harwood Treaster. She married Robert “Bob” Winters on December 21, 1955 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded…
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Matthew C. Schroder, 39, last known address of 4700 block of Lynnwood Court in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary, stealing and driving on a revoked license. Schroder is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced Monday it has invested nearly $3.4 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel in Missouri. One of eight projects receiving funds to increase the availability of biodiesel blends B6 or higher is the MFA…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — In honor of National Heart Month, Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room on the Memorial Hospital campus. Screenings for A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision will be available for $25. Fasting for 10 to 12 hours before the lipid panel…
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Koda – Meet Koda, a lovable 3-year-old Terrier mix with a beautiful light brindle coat that’s as unique as his sweet personality! Koda is a super playful, affectionate, and loving dog who adores spending time with his humans. He’s neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to be the loyal companion…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association will welcome Candice Hill to Quincy as part of its 2024-25 season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the State Theater, 434 S. Eighth. Hill, a percussionist and steel pan (steel drum) performer and instructor, will perform with her band. Hill is a clinician and adjudicator for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is accepting applications for its competitive Presidential Scholarship program, with a deadline of Friday, Jan. 31. This scholarship, funded by the JWCC Foundation, provides full in-district tuition for up to two years to three deserving high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to…
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L.E. Kohl, age 90, of Vandalia, MO, passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1934, in Vandalia, the son of J.W. and Julia Branstetter Kohl. L.E. married Rowena Motley on August 16, 1953, in Vandalia, and she preceded him in death on January 4, 2022. L.E. was a hard-working man…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced the return of its “Meals with Memorial” freezer meal pickup service. This program brings homemade meals straight to your table, prepared by the Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness team. The ordering window for these freezer meals will run from Jan. 13-23. Meals will be available for pickup from 7:30 a.m.…
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Green technology is a smart and efficient way to save energy and help the environment. It also provides many benefits like lower bills and long-term investment. Let’s discuss five ways to use green technology for energy consumption! Solar Panels One of the best ways to use green technology for energy consumption is to use solar…
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Meteorologist Brent Clair says snowfall amounts varied across the area and there could be more to come later this week.
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