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INDUSTRY, Ill. — Pinhook Days will be held in Industry Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16. Activities include a parade, musical entertainment, penny carnival, pancake breakfast and vendors. Friday events start with a fundraiser dinner by the Industry Fire Department at 5 p.m., followed by music by Just Us at 6 p.m. Morning activities…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater recently announced a new school field trip program for the 2024-2025 school year called “Inspiring Imaginations Series.” This free series invites young people from local schools to four shows at the theater from October 2024 through March 2025. All titles showcase nationally touring professional theater companies. “Our school series…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman who had failed to turn over her five children to the Illinois Department of Family Services was arrested Tuesday in Minnesota. An Adams County warrant was issued Monday, June 10, for Susanna Williams, 32, for child abduction and obstructing justice. Officers with the Quincy Police Department located the vehicle Williams…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced Maddie Shutwell, certified child life specialist (CCLS), as the newest addition to its healthcare team. As a CCLS, Shutwell’s role at Memorial will be to meet the needs of patients and families by providing education, preparation, procedural support and therapeutic play to reduce stress and enable pediatric patients…
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CHICAGO — U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber, who served as a judge in the Northern District of Illinois for nearly 40 years, died Tuesday night at the age of 87. Leinenweber was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and appointed to the court in 1985, and assumed senior status in 2002. He also served as a…
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QUINCY — Bret Austin says the Adams County Board is “three-quarters of a mile into a mile race” when it comes to solving the replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system in the Adams County Courthouse. The board tabled for one month a motion to vote to select an engineering firm that would…
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Singer Celine Dion, once one of music’s shining talents, is no longer able to perform. For several years, Dion has been suffering from a rare, incurable neurological disorder. “She is in a lot of pain,” says one of her representatives … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 976 of The Daily Dirt.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Community members are invited to a planning meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, to share thoughts and ideas on ways to improve Chandler Park. The meeting will be held in the community room at Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson. The meeting will also offer information about the…
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Jarrod T. Folkland, 46, Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 126Eric S. Mayall, 35, Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 101Vance R. Toepke, 23, Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Suspended Registration. NTA 113Leonna M. Cheney, 45, 1128 N. 8th St., TOF Domestic Battery at 1128 N. 8th St. Lodged 175Spencer A. Walton, 25, Ewing, Mo., for operate…
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PARIS, Mo. — A request for a bond reduction was denied Tuesday afternoon during a hearing for a former public administrator for Monroe County facing 34 counts for forgery, stealing and financial exploitation. Jessica A. Chase, 45, of Paris, Mo., appeared in Monroe County Circuit Court with Hannibal attorney Tyler White before Kristen Burks, an…
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QUINCY — A Houston man was apprehended Tuesday on a charge of residential burglary in Adams County. The Quincy Police Department said in a press release that it began an investigation in February after reports were made by an unidentified local retirement living facility that an unknown person had entered residents’ apartments to steal credit…
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TORONTO – This week, Governor JB Pritzker joined state economic leaders and Canadian business and government leaders for business development events in Ontario. First, Governor Pritzker and Premier Doug Ford held a public Memorandum of Understanding Signing where both executives made remarks highlighting the rich trade history between the regions. Later Tuesday, Governor Pritzker provided…
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PARIS, Mo. — A Hunnewell man made his first appearance in Monroe County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning after he was arrested last week and charged with embezzling $3.5 million from a livestock auction house in Monroe City. Ryan M. Edlin, 41, and his attorney, John P. Rogers of Clayton, appeared by video before Circuit…
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Larry Dean Rice Sr., 79, of Quincy, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on March 19, 1945, in Quincy, IL, to James “Jim” and Vera (Stephens) Rice, Larry’s life was one of dedication, service, and joy. Larry’s early years in Quincy laid a strong foundation for a life…
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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. Stephen Fernetti of Lomax sold a residence at 2520 N. County Road 1050 in Niota to…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will be the host of a handmade market from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Those attending can shop at more than 45 vendors selling crafted products. Offerings at the market will include furniture, clothing, accessories, food, apothecaries, ceramics, art, books, candles, vintage upcycled wares and more. Enjoy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — XCEL Physical Therapy recently opened a new location at 6466 Interstate Court in Hannibal, just off of U.S. Route 36 on the south side and just east of Fiddlestiks. XCEL Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy clinic focusing on one-on-one care for patients of all ages for physical therapy services. The…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently gave $920 to the Rotary Club of Pike County for its “Seven Reasons to Leave the Party” anti-drinking and anti-drug program held May 3 for the benefit of every Pike County eighth-grade class. Grant funds were used to provide T-shirts for every student…
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QUINCY — When Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates asked the City Council for permission to put cameras around the city one year ago, he did it hoping it would assist in catching those suspected to be involved in crimes. And the Flock license plate readers appear to have done that. Yates gave a report to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. —The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with musicians Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
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My favorite Michael Jackson song? Might just be “Human Nature” from the “Thriller” album … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 975 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you think of music in the 1980s, No. 1 on any list — I would think — would have to be Michael Jackson. This…
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QUINCY — Quincy developer Tom Marx has told city officials it will take about $2.5 million in site improvements for him to entice a retail business to locate in the vacant Sears portion of the Quincy Town Center. Marx is requesting $250,000 from the Mid-Town Business District fund to go toward those renovations. This is the same…
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