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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. “This program grows in popularity each year…
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QUINCY — Encore!, the volunteer council of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, recently announced this year’s recipients of music camp scholarships. The 10 recipients attending music camps this summer are: Iysis Biggs, daughter of Sheila and Anthony Biggs, is a sophomore at Quincy Notre Dame High School. She plays violin with the Quincy Area Youth…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Youngsters are invited to bring their bike and their families to Blessing Health Hannibal’s annual Ride Cool event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31, at Blessing Health Hannibal, 100 Medical Drive, to increase their bicycle riding safety knowledge and skill. The first 250 children at Ride Cool will receive…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking volunteers for the Summer Food Service Program, providing free nutritious meals to children aged 18 and under. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Responsibilities are serving meals, maintaining clean tables, and distributing milk and snacks.…
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In the wave of innovation and development in blockchain and cryptocurrency, KixaMiner, a global leading cloud mining platform, announces the global launch of its AI-powered Dynamic Earnings Mining Platform. Designed for both novices and experts, the platform leverages advanced AI algorithms to analyze real-time massive data such as cryptocurrency price trends and network hash rates,…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Bob Daly and Broc Hampsmire with WGCA The Mix 88.5 about the leadership transition as Hampsmire becomes the station’s operations manager. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District’s attendance policy was brought to the attention of the Hannibal School Board by member Jeff Evans at the body’s monthly meeting on May 15. The policy was debated for more than 20 minutes before the board ultimately concluded with a failed motion to amend it. Evans acknowledged the…
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Elijah Neese, 38, of Quincy for FTA Body Attachment. LodgedNathan Post, 18, of Golden for Fail to Reduce Speed.Elizabeth Nunn, 26, of New London, Mo., for Improper Turn.Owen House, 21, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle Suspended Reg and Uninsured Vehicle.Dustin Crawford, 36, of Quincy for Speeding.Lachrista Cole, 26, of Quincy for Operate Vhicle Suspended Reg.Corin…
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QUINCY — An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the spring 2025 national survey period. Blessing was among 32 percent of hospitals nationwide and one of only 35 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade. Grades…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group (HRMG) has announced the addition of psychiatry services provided by Gale Schlogl at its Bowling Green location. This addition allows HRMG to expand access to comprehensive mental health care in the region. Schlogl is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner. She has…
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QUINCY — The boards of directors for Liberty Bank and North Adams State Bank recently announced the two banks will merge to become one bank on Thursday, June 26. Mark Field, president and chairman of the board of Liberty Bank, said in a press release that regulatory approval has been granted by both the FDIC…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College held its 50th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Student Activity Center on the Quincy campus. The college conferred 312 associate degrees, 160 certificates and two College for Life certificates. JWCC President Bryan Renfro conferred degrees and certificates, and chair Bob Rhea accepted candidates as graduates…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The American Legion Hall, 3819 Hwy MM, will be the site for a Memorial Day service presented by Emmette J. Sheilds Post 55 of the American Legion. The service will begin at 10 a.m. Monday and use the following agenda: Shorter services will be held at the following times and locations:
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QUINCY — Jen’s Dance Academy will present its 25th anniversary recital “Impossible Comes True” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The recital will feature more than 100 students ages 2 and up in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, May 23, 2025 Think Taylor Swift might have some spare change lying around? See Thought No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,292 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We have two new members aboard The Great Plate Debate medal stand. LUV2YAK and BWICHD now occupy the…
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend! The cookout fires will be great, but the pool will be a little cool. Still, enjoy your weekend and remember those who have left us. Brittany also takes you to Monroe City and BK’s new fried chicken spot and she hangs out at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home. News, weather and…
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QUINCY — It’s rare for each person in a courtroom to be smiling, but Courtroom 2A at Adams County Courthouse was filled Thursday morning with jubilant hoots, hollers and whoops. “This is always the best time of the year,” RISE Court probation officer Justin Brock said. Problem-Solving Court is a type of probation that people…
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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. Nichola Sue Albsmeyer of Quincy sold a residence at 1025 Anne Avenue in Quincy to Michael…
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CHATHAM, Ill. — United Community Bancorp, Inc. (UCB) recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kincaid-based Midland Community Bank, a full-service community bank established in 1968 with locations in the Christian County communities of Kincaid and Taylorville and with $66.9 million in assets as of March 31. “Midland is an excellent and…
Read Full Article Erin McGlaughlin, 47, of Baylis for FTA Poss of Meth and DUI and a new charge of Poss of Meth. LodgedStephanie Gather, 36, of Quincy for Stealing.Nicole Lewis, 36, of Quincy for DWLS and Speeding.Braxton C. Wittler, 19, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 523 Lind St. Lodged 181Charlie Fischer, 16, of Quincy for Failure…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rose Ghattas recently announced her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives. A native of Hannibal, Ghattas looks to replace term-limited 5th District Rep. Louis Riggs. She has worked as a realtor for Ravenscraft Realty since 2023. In her first four months of selling real estate, Ghattas surpassed $1 million in sales. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band has been around for 77 years, and its stage has been around for 30 years. The electrical system is going out, the hydraulics raising the roof are failing and the floor is starting to rot. The Park Band announced during a press conference on Thursday afternoon at Madison Park…
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