Posts
QUINCY — As part of the upcoming Bicentennial celebrations in 2025, Adams County is set to honor the enduring legacy of its heritage farms. On Saturday, Sept. 6, during the Adams County Bicentennial Finale at the Adams County Fairgrounds, farms that have been in the same family for 150 years or more will be recognized…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — It took nearly four hours with three judges and two courtrooms before Howard Rickey of Hannibal finally admitted guilt for his role in the January 2023 death of another Hannibal man. Rickey, 43, appeared Tuesday afternoon in Marion County Circuit Court with Public Defender Fredrich Cruse. His day in the Marion County…
Read Full Article 
War of words continues between Chestnut, Major League Eating; New York mayor tells Nathan’s and MLE to “stop being such weenies”…. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 983 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fans of Joey Chestnut can relax. The Associated Press is reporting that the man with arguably the most famous…
Read Full Article 
Margie Rebecca ‘Becky’ Vogel, age 72, of Quincy, died on June 17, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 4, 1951 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL. She was the daughter of James Samuel and Eileen Ruth (Bener) Shackleford. She married Charles ‘Charlie’ Vogel on August 10, 2005. He survives. Becky was…
Read Full Article 
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. Julia A. Schilling of Vandalia sold a residence at 1001 Payson Avenue in Quincy to Nicole…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The investiture of Joshua L. Jones as an associate judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be at 10 a.m. July 5 at the Adams County Courthouse. Jones, who learned of his appointment in late April, will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Debra L. Wellborn. Raised in Jasper County, Jones graduated…
Read Full Article 
Tara M. Johnson, 38, Quincy for Retail Theft X 2 & FTA Domestic Battery. Lodged 113Dashan Walker, 20, of Quincy for Warrant for Domestic Battery. 178Erik Stobeburner, 47, of Shelbina for Stealing. 110Troy Smith, 53, of Quincy for Poss of Meth X 2.Samuel Morris, 36, of Quincy for Improper Driving. 128Phillip M. Carver, 59, Quincy…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — It’s official. The Molly Brown House is moving. The Hannibal City Council approved during Tuesday’s meeting the relocation of the Molly Brown House from its present location at 600 Butler to the corner of Hill and Main. “This feels amazing,” Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Trisha O’Cheltree said. “We have a…
Read Full Article 
Linda Hasting, 66, of Quincy, passed away at 1:02 pm Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Linda was born November 4, 1957, in Quincy, IL to James and Bonnie (Rankin) Hasting. Survivors include her son, Ryan Hasting (Stephanie); three grandchildren, Draven Hasting, Delilah Hasting, and Deric Lambert; one brother,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Title for Donald Hutt’s motorcycle 5-2-24 09579 Vehicle Registration – Amanda Bryan 5-2-24…
Read Full Article 
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics pediatrician Dr. Kolleen Burnett has relocated her pediatric services to Memorial Medical Clinic Broadway, 951 Broadway, in Hamilton. Patients with scheduled appointments are encouraged to note this relocation and plan their travelaccordingly to ensure a seamless transition to the new location. The contact number for Memorial Medical Clinic Broadway…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sam Schisler is the recipient of the 2024 Hannibal Arts Council Past President’s Scholarship. Schisler, a son of Stephen and Katie Schisler, has a strong background in instrumental music and excelled in all academic courses. Schisler was involved as a percussionist/drummer in Hannibal High School’s concert, jazz, marching and pep bands. He…
Read Full Article 
Helen Ruth Sparrow Halfpap Vollbracht died peacefully at the age of 98. Helen was of the Catholic faith and attended Blessed Sacrament (St. Mary). With her strong faith in God and Jesus Christ she went to be with her maker and those that preceded her. Her first love was husband John Roland Halfpap, who she…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A “Birds of Summer” walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22, for individuals who like to see and hear birds. The program will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s interpreter guide Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Participants should meet at the…
Read Full Article 
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The cicada symphony may be coming to an end, but the effects of the performers are becoming apparent. Calls and emails are beginning to come into University of Missouri Extension offices from homeowners reporting the ends of many tree branches are turning brown and dropping off. “In the past few days I…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed to a retail redevelopment agreement with one local developer but chose to table for one week a retail development agreement with an out-of-town developer. After Monday’s meeting at the Quincy Regional Training Facility, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the tax plan used to work with the local developer…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed to adopt a three-year agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1108 from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the agreement calls for giving the transit union five percent increases in salary in each of the next three years. “That’s approved and…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — A Quincy man facing child pornography charges was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Monday morning. James E. Phillips, 50, of Quincy appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with Public Defender John Citro before Judge Tad Brenner. Phillips agreed to plead guilty to two counts of pornography with…
Read Full Article 
SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois law banning the sale and use of “bump stocks” and other devices that increase the firing power of semiautomatic weapons remains in place, at least for now, despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision Friday striking down a federal ban on such items. “Illinois law is not affected by the decision,” a spokesperson for…
Read Full Article 
I was shocked at which city is “only” No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 982 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The top five U.S. cities with the worst traffic problems? Well, if you can believe a recent study from U.S. News and World Report, Chicago is at the top…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Maine Course, 626 Maine, announced in a press release on Monday the closing date of the restaurant and regular dining services will be Wednesday, July 17. “The Maine Course has decided to pivot in a different direction,” Kevin Minnick, owner and head chef at the Maine Course, said in a press release.…
Read Full Article Lucas Schieferdecker, 28, 21552 120th St., Williamstown, Mo., for operating uninsured vehicle at 36th and Broadway. 140Benjamin L. Hull, 52, 1121 Chestnut for indecent conduct. NTA 146Armani T. Berry-Cosey, 23, 1218 N. 8th for driving while suspended. NTA 132Quan’Tel A. Kelly, 18, 715 Spring for stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 111Timothy W. Gibson, 49, 2418…
Read Full Article 
