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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Just after 11 a.m. Thursday, Chief Deputy Zack Orr of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a sex offender compliance check in the 200 block of North Wall Street Griggsville. Subsequent to an investigation, Jeremy B. Vogel, 21, of Griggsville was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Vogel…
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In the winter, Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin said she would vote to expel state Sen. Bill Eigel. This summer, a political action committee connected to O’Laughlin is working to stop him from becoming governor. On July 5, the NEMO Leadership PAC — which was created to support O’Laughlin — contributed $100,000 to the Great Northwest PAC…
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With less than a week before Tuesday’s primaries, statewide elected officials are doing what they can to use their jobs to grab last-minute headlines. On Thursday in Jefferson City, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft went first, holding a news conference to announce he is suing President Joe Biden and 15 federal department heads over a 2021…
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ST. LOUIS – A Monroe County, Mo. church official was arrested last month after having been indicted and accused of participating in a more than $1.2 million pandemic loan fraud scheme. Kenneth C. Sparks III, 54, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Florida. A grand jury indicted Sparks on July 17 with one…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Rev. Orville Jones about the Back to School Help Fair at Iles Elementary on Aug. 3. He also touches on local reaction to the Sonya Massey killing and his role as a minister to comfort those who suffer tragedies. He also now has a new role at the O’Donnell-Cookson…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kelley Ann Bliven, 35, of Clayton and Kyle James Smith, 37, of Clayton filed July 3, 2024.Daron Brett Cannell, 43, of Mendon and Jodi Marie Stodgel, 38, of Mendon filed July 5, 2024.Sheldon Robert Niekamp, 30, of Quincy and Brooke…
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Full circle at “American Idol”: Carrie’s coming home … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,022 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today, it’s Cosmo’s turn. Our salute of the four main “Seinfeld” characters marches on. Today we tip our hat to Cosmo Kramer, the longtime cross-the-hall neighbor of Jerry who in the…
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CHERYL KAY BORGSTADT Cheryl Kay Borgstadt, age 61, of La Grange, MO passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:46 p.m. at her home in La Grange. She was born January 2, 1963 in Richmond, MO a daughter of Alma Lee Borgstadt of La Grange. Cheryl graduated from Highland High School in Ewing, MO. She…
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Elizabeth Mahsman, age 95, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. in Sunset Home. Elizabeth was born on June 13, 1929 in Hannibal, MO, a daughter of James and Amelia Hatton Sexton. On January 22, 1952 she married Harold L. Enslen in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death on March…
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I once said, “Yada, yada, yada” to my wife. For the record, it wasn’t a pleasant experience … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,020 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We can continue our tribute to the four principal characters of the classic TV sitcom, “Seinfeld.” Today’s spotlight shines on Elaine, the…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kristen A. Vahle Buerstatte from Craig T. Buerstatte on July 2, 2024.Hilary E. Morriss from Robert L. Morriss on July 9, 2024.Virgil Ohnemus from Darla Ohnemus on July 10, 2024.Lisa A. Aubart from Mike E. Aubart on July…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is stepping up to support students amidst national issues with FAFSA filing by offering free FAFSA filing services to JWCC students and all college students. Two events have been scheduled to assist students in navigating the financial aid process. The first event will take place at the JWCC…
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Russell W. Moody, 43, 535 Adams St., reports his 2006 Honda had a passenger window damaged while parked at 535 Adams St. 151Randy L. Boyer, 69, 1601 S. 24th St., reports his 2016 Kia rear window was damaged while parked at 1601 S. 24th St. 182Jeffrey L. Kinne, 51, 721 1/2 N. 4th St. for…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips look at the journey of Fr. Augustus Tolton and the quest of those who support his beatification and canonization. Dot Foods sponsors Muddy River Gems.
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CHICAGO – Calls of “Justice for Sonya” rang through the sanctuary of a church on Chicago’s West Side on Tuesday at a rally hosted in response to the death of Sonya Massey on July 6. Massey, a Black woman, was killed in her home by Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson. Grayson, who is white,…
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QUINCY — The third and final brief in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick was filed Thursday, July 25 in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District. The 19-page brief was filed by Catherine Hart, deputy defender with the Office of the State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, and James H. Waller, assistant…
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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. Susan B. Clark of Chatham sold a residence at 1108 N. 20th in Quincy to Megan…
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Approximately 4 weeks ago I attended my very first ever City Council meeting on July 15, 2024. I was there to voice my opinion and concerns of the conditions of our town frequently referred as “The Gem City” and our very poorly kept streets, roads, sidewalks, etc… This just makes me wonder…does our Mayor, the…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Devon McBride and Freedom Long of Quincy at 8:39 a.m. July 25, 2024.A boy was born to Andrew and Faith Stille of Barry at 7:31 p.m. July 25, 2024.A boy was born to Zachary and Madeline Wolter of Quincy at 10:31 p.m. July 25, 2024.A girl was born…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Steve Brink who operated numerous businesses in Missouri and Illinois, died Friday. Brink, 66, was pronounced dead at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Brink was born in Hannibal. He established an auto dealership, Steve Brink Motors. He then went into partnership with another car dealer, Dean Poage, to establish Brink…
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QUINCY — Peggy Tarr of Blessing Hospital in Quincy has been named John Wood Community College Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) of the Year for 2024. Peggy received the award during a luncheon held July 26 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. CNAs provide personal assistance with a wide array of daily activities and…
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MENDON, Ill. — Gathering eggs, and stacking bales seems like some standard chores around the farm, but it was all part of an agricultural obstacle course Sunday, July 25, at the Adams County Fair. More than 100 people turned out to watch the fair’s seventh annual 4-H Fight to the Finish. Local 4-H clubs put…
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QUINCY — Sgt. Brent Holtman recently returned to Quincy after spending a week in Milwaukee, Wis., working as a Mobile Field Force member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm Systems team for the Republican National Convention. Sgt. Holtman joined 200 other ILEAS team members along with over 100 law enforcement agencies for a total of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Due to the extreme summer temperatures and high humidity that will affect the region this week, two Western Illinois University’s residence halls are designated as cooling centers for area residents. Corbin and Olson commons will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for anyone in need of a place to cool…
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