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PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) is accepting applications for its two competitive grants: the Healthy Community Grant and Health Catalyst Grant. Commemorating 20 years of serving Pike County as a 501(c)(3) public charity whose sole mission is to advance programs and services that impactfully address Pike County’s…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department made one impaired driving arrest and issued zero seat belt citations during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns. The department also issued citations for the following offenses: The Adams County…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees passed a balanced budget with a tuition freeze and tax rate reduction during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The Board approved a budget just over $19 million for the next fiscal year which includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees. Enrollment drives most…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police made three arrests Wednesday, all involving teenagers carrying loaded handguns. Around 3:30 p.m., officers with the Quincy Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of Oak. The driver was Lance Z. Keithley, 19, Quincy. During the stop, officers located a loaded 9mm handgun in Keithley’s…
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The Adams County Fair kicked off Tuesday with the Little Miss and Mister Pageant as 20 boys and girls ages 3-6 from Adams County competed for the titles, answering pre-written questions on stage. The judges chose Baylor Grace Gunther to serve as the Little Miss Adams County. Riggin Wietholder was named Little Mister Adams County…
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MENDON, Ill. — That Madalyn Gibbs stood late Tuesday night as Adams County fair queen was not only a testament to the human spirit, but that of the strongest of bonds between a daughter and mother. It was a special moment, in every imaginable way. In fact, very, very special. Almost surreal. Gibbs, 17, was…
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Not that $37,000 is necessarily small change, but wouldn’t you think the U.S. would pay its medal winners more than … umm … Azerbaijan? Jus’ saying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,015 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With the Summer Olympics in Paris getting ready to ramp up, keep this…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man pled guilty on Wednesday to three felonies, including one in connection with the shooting death last October of a 16-year-old girl, and was given three two-year sentences to be served concurrently in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Demarco Smith, 19, appeared with attorney Nick Rober in Adams County Circuit Court…
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Dec. 18, 1946 – Nov. 14, 2023 Ann known to everyone as AnnieB was born to Ruth (Wennier) and William Bartholomew in Quincy, IL. She went to St. Peter grade school and graduated from Notre Dame High School class of 1964. This was the first class to graduate after returning to all girls. She then…
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PAYSON, Ill. — A Payson house believed to have been a station on the Underground Railroad is available for purchase. Realtor David Hawkins of Mays Realtors is selling the home at 102 N. Park, which was completed in 1840. “It’s unique,” Hawkins said. “In a lot of ways, this is a one of a kind.”…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is offering Meals with Memorial: PREP and GO to help busy people and families prepare nutritious and delicious meals with ease. Enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals without the hassle of daily cooking. Register now by visiting MHTLC.org or use the direct registration link at https://form.jotform.com/241585782474165. The event…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas. Missouri’s transportation system has 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges and culverts, making it one of the largest of any state in the nation. MoDOT, working with its regional planning…
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Kayla Marshall, 36, 701 VanBuren St. for domestic battery at 626 Monroe St. Lodged 151/107Donald Megan, 70, Eureka for improper turn at 24th and Broadway. 179Julie McCleery, 49, Rockport for disobeying traffic light at 4th and Broadway. 169Robert M. Bellovich, 42, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA DUI in the 2000 block of…
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Thomas Muse, 42, 929 S. 10th for trespassing at 724 S. 13th St. on 7-11-24. NTA 151Shelia C. Thomas, 33, Quincy for home invasion in the 600 block of Harrison Drive. Lodged 111Amanda L. Jones, 42, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA parked more than 12 inches from curb at ACJ. Lodged 111Kimra…
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QUINCY — For the sixth consecutive year, Blessing Hospital has been named a “High Performing Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals report. High Performing Hospital is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedure and Condition ratings. The ratings are designed to…
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QUINCY — Twenty-five employees were eliminated from the staff earlier this summer, but Sunset Home Administrator Jonni Bullington says none of the cuts were to direct-care employees. “We have evaluated our patient-to-staff ratio in relation to our average census, and as a result of that across all departments, we’ve had to do a right-sizing that…
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I once gained five pounds at the fair BEFORE I had eaten anything. There are even calories in the aroma of a county fair midway … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,014 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Adams County Fair is underway. What’s your favorite part of such event? If…
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SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed late Tuesday that it is “assessing the circumstances” surrounding the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black woman by a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy. Benjamin Crump, renowned civil rights attorney who represents the family of the woman, said at a news conference on Tuesday that the DOJ had…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Because of multiple issues with current dash cameras, the Marion County Ambulance District is going to look at other options. Chief John Nemes reported on the dash camera issues during the July 18 Marion County Ambulance District board meeting, at which the board also discussed plans for new ambulance purchases, the former…
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An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws and policies to protect homeschooled children facing inadequate education, abuse and neglect. Rep. Terra Costa Howard, the chair of the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee in the Illinois House, called for action following a Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica investigation,…
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This note is in response to the insightful Muddy River News story about the acute and chronic mental health consequences of being near to a public space shooting like the one that occurred recently at TJ Maxx. The eyewitness account and experience of a local mental health professional was augmented by the interview with another,…
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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. Jane L. Dietrich and James F. Hardy of Quincy sold a residence at 1614 Melrose Drive…
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