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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum is entering the ideation phase of a museum development project and will be the host of a community listening session at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, in the Museum Gallery, 120 N. Main. The session will last no longer than 90 minutes. The board…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Improving fertility in cows involves leveraging genetic selection and advanced genomic tools to enhance reproductive performance. But genetic potential is only half the battle. Environment is the other half, said University of Missouri Extension state beef genetics specialist Jamie Courter at the recent Missouri Livestock Symposium in Kirksville. “Fertility is a lowly…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday Jan. 18, 2025 Sit back, strap in and enjoy the next three days … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,177 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is this the best overall weekend of the season for a football fan? We have both the AFC and NFC semifinals in…
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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime law firm partner Vincent “Bud” Getzendanner testified in Madigan’s defense against numerous federal charges last week. One of the main themes of Getzendanner’s testimony was the property tax firm’s process of weeding out clients and potential clients who could pose a conflict of interest to Madigan. Getzendanner testified…
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QUINCY — One long-time employee has replaced an even longer-time employee as the president of State Street Bank. Mike Mahair retired in December after a 51-year career in banking, with 26 of those years at State Street Bank. Scott Smith, who has been with the bank for 37 years, was named as his replacement. The bank…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — A Hannibal man on Friday received two 30-year sentences to be served consecutively in the Missouri Department of Corrections for his role in the death of another Hannibal man. Jason D. Anderson, 26, and attorneys James Ochs and Patrick Ochs appeared before Judge Christopher McDonough in St. Charles Circuit Court. A…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended its Dream Big annual campaign by raising a record-breaking $515,000 in donations and pledges, breaking last year’s record of $355,213.42. The campaign total was announced during halftime at the Quincy High School basketball game on Friday, Jan. 17. This is the fourth consecutive year that a fundraising…
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Zachary A. Cogdal, 22, 614 N. 7th St. for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. on 01/15/2025. 182Timothy R. Gorder, 43, Quincy for FTA DWLR at N. 12th St. and Seminary Rd. Lodged 174Andrew D. Weese, 42, Golden for Improper Lane Usage at N. 9th St. and Broadway St. 181Zavier C. St. Hill, 27, Quincy for…
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QUINCY — The only popcorn shop within an 80-mile radius will be closed for National Popcorn Day on Sunday, but a lot is still popping between now and then. Upon stepping into Popp’n on Maine, 917 Maine, guests are transported back in time to every movie theater and state fair they’ve ever been to —…
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Donald L. Wiemelt, age 75, of Quincy, died on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on July 8, 1949, in Quincy, the son of Richard and Loretta (Bordewick) Wiemelt. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He married Janice Deters on July 25, 1970. She survives. Don worked at…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) invites area high school students to join the festivities at Pep Day on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at JWCC’s Quincy campus. The event runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., with the opportunity for participants to stay and perform during the JWCC basketball games that evening. Pep Day is open…
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Daily Dirt for Friday Jan. 17, 2025 Uecker, a .200 lifetime hitter, batted 1.000 in the hearts of fans … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,176 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Back in the days when I was working for a newspaper in Ohio I had the opportunity to have a…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame announced a goal of $490,000 for its annual fund drive, which kicked off Friday and runs through the calendar year. The fund drive has raised more than $18.5 million since its inception in 1977. Dollars raised through the fund drive help keep tuition affordable by paying a portion of the school’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department and Parents as Teachers will hold the annual Pedal Power event at 10 a.m. Saturday at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Big Wheels, tricycles, bicycles with training wheels and other pedal-powered vehicles are allowed. Children may not be left at the event without a parent or guardian.…
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QUINCY — MDW Crüe presented a $25,000 donation to the Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition (ACSPC) on Monday night at Transitions. These funds were raised during the annual MDW Memorial Event, which features a golf tournament and an after-party with more than 15 local vendors. Founded in 2022 in memory of Maxwell Dempsey Wombles, MDW…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — United Way of the Mark Twain Area is seeking nominations for people to honor at its Evening of Philanthropy on Friday, May 9. The United Way Evening of Philanthropy began in 2019 with the goal to honor individuals, families and couples who invest their time, talents and treasures to make our community…
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QUINCY — The potential TikTok ban in the U.S. has sparked growing concern among content creators, social media users and lawmakers alike. TikTok, a short-form video hosting service, will be banned in the United States on Jan. 19 if it is not sold to an American company. This will affect 170 million Americans (equal to…
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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. Donald L. Baker and Mary E. Baker, c/o Gary R. Baker, of Liberty sold a residence…
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In my research and review of the Republican candidates for mayor of the city of Quincy, I was surprised to learn that Dan Brink — after serving as a Republican alderman for the city for two terms — was recommended by Michael Madigan to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be appointed to the statewide parole board/commission.…
Read Full Article Isaac Lord-Pierce,18, 205 S. 24th St. for Stealing at 1600 N. 24th. NTA 122Joshua Bohnenblust, 43, Quincy for Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Fleeing. LodgedArnulfo Martinez, 49, 923 N. 6th St. for Forgery X 2 at 4830 Broadway St. Lodged 109/152Donald Mason, 735 N. 14th St. reports the theft of a gray Ranger brand…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Wednesday night fire in a residence hall on the Western Illinois University campus caused approximately $20,000 in fire, smoke and water damage, according to an investigation by the Macomb Fire Department and the WIU Office of Public Safety (OPS). The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15,…
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Ronda D. Whitaker, age 60, of rural Lewistown, MO went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2025 at 1:21 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ronda was born March 9, 1964 in Quincy, IL a daughter of Ronald Leroy and Mary Dean Forquer Farr. She was united in marriage…
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QUINCY — If this is the year for you to reduce debt and bump up the savings account, revisiting prior financial goals is not a bad idea. Fluctuations in the economy continue to affect many households. People are reassessing retirement timelines, considering where and how they live and assessing future personal goals in the face…
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