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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at The Legacy Theater. Together these performers bring back the best of the Saturday Night Fever disco era. Backed by a live band, the Bee Gees Gold recreates the look and sound of the Bee Gees from the…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 Why do I think it’s only a matter of time before the Swifties elevate her No. 1 in this, too? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 879 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What? There’s some sort of ranking that finds Taylor Swift not currently No.…
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Do you chili dip it around the green? Do you shoot scuds past the pin that hit your playing partner in the shins? Well, MRN’s Ron Kinscherf does. R&R Golf’s Blaise Haxel helps Ron fix this part of his game.
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Donna Jean Beedle Hanson, 85, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family at Boone Hospital. She was born May 5, 1938, in rural Vandalia, Missouri, to Floyd and Thelma (Hodges) Beedle. She was united in marriage to James Dean Hanson on June 3, 1956. Donna was…
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QUINCY — The JWCC Adult Volunteer Literacy program will be the host of an English conversation group at the Quincy Public Library starting Wednesday, March 6. This is a casual meeting where adults who are learning the English language can practice speaking English, meet other learners and improve their speaking confidence. The group is free…
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QUINCY — With an athletic surface that has exceeded its expected lifespan, the Quincy School Board approved using health life safety bonds to pay for a new turf and track at Flinn Stadium at Wednesday’s meeting. The board accepted bids from Byrne and Jones Sports Construction of Bridgeton, Mo. to replace the turf for $556,775…
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WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Titan International, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Carlstar Group LLC. for approximately $296 million in a transaction consisting of cash and stock, which closed on Feb. 29. Carlstar is a global manufacturer and distributor of specialty tires and wheels for a variety of end-market verticals including outdoor power equipment, power…
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PAID PROMOTIONAL — Most of us seek the “quick fix” solutions that never work long term. What have you tried so far to correct your pain thus far? It’s unfortunate. It’s like looking for love in all the wrong places. You’ve been looking for a solution to your pain without discovering what caused the pain…
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QUINCY — Two people will join the Adams County Public Defender’s Office in March as full-time assistant public defenders. Betsy Bier will begin in her position on March 4. She is a graduate of Ball State University, and she earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law. She previously practiced as…
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Derrick Waton, 32, of Quincy for DWLS and Operate Uninsured Vehicle. 108Haley Koehler, 26, of Quincy for FTA Fighting. 128Jose M.R. Rana, 30, of 1813 Schell Ct/ for Speeding at 36th and Melodie. NTA 122Carli J. Bryan, 33, of 4309 Saint Anthony Rd. for Speeding at Gardner Exp/Maiden Ln. NTA 122Brittany N. Thompson, 36, of…
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SPRINGFIELD – A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered former President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the March 19 Republican primary ballot but stayed her order until Friday to give time for an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. In a lengthy decision, Judge Tracie Porter said the Illinois State Board of Elections…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, is partnering with Quincy-based nonprofit Impact Global on the development of Quincy African heritage and cultural exhibits inside the museum. An open house to preview the project’s development will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29. Featuring five interactive video exhibits and numerous wall exhibits, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate…
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Darlene W. Jacobs passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 27, 2024 in her beloved hometown of Quincy, IL, where she lived the majority of her life. Darlene was born on January 18, 1932, in Quincy, IL, to George H. Wagner and Eleanor C. (Sandmann) Wagner. She was the youngest of five children.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rehabilitation work is set to resume, entering the final stage, on 25 rural northeast Missouri bridges on Feb. 28. Work began last summer, then halted due to winter conditions. Capital Paving and Construction, LLC was awarded the $2.2M contract last year that spans eight counties includes Adair, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Schuyler,…
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Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Perry of Bowen, IL are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. The couple were married on March 17th, 2004 in the Hancock County Courthouse. They have 5 sons: Blake Austin of Bowen, Il, Bryce Austin of Bowen, IL, Ethan McClure of Dekalb, IL, Brody Perry of Bowen, IL, and Blaine Perry of…
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Richard McCullough Winters II, of Ft. Meyers Beach, Florida, passed away on February 9, 2024. Richard “Dick” was born in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Richard and Virginia Young Winters, on August 18, 1947. He married Patti Wombles on August 22, 1992, and he was previously married to Irene Villa and Paula Wegman. Dick graduated…
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QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School, 900 S. 17th, will be the site of an open house on two dates for families interested in sending their students to St. James in the fall. The two options are 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22. Those attending the open house…
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PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding more than $58,000 in college scholarships throughout Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher…
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But don’t forget about George, Alan, Garth and Willie … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 879 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you ask me — and, really, why wouldn’t you? — the finest era of country music was during the 1980s and 1990s. That’s when what has been tabbed “mainstream…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Chorus will showcase songs by pop music legends at its spring choral pops concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Salem Church. The chorus is conducted by Phyllis Robertson. The evening features hits made famous by legendary singers Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand and many others. Selected songs…
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With Robert Adrian being removed from his position as a judge in Illinois’ Eighth Judicial Circuit late on a Friday afternoon, it’s taken a few days for the national media to get wind of the case. Muddy River News spoke with both Adrian and the woman involved in the Drew Clinton case, Cameron Vaughan, last…
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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. OBO United States Marshals Service of Rock Island sold a residence at 1001 Prairie Mills Road…
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