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QUINCY — Illinois recently was selected as one of 10 states to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program designed to expand and improve access to coordinated mental health care and substance use services, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week. Transitions of Western Illinois in Quincy is one…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police have arrested a man who they believe may have stolen a trailer, a pickup truck and a U-Haul dolly last month. On May 24, QPD received a report of a 16 foot trailer stolen from the 2300 block on North 12th. Then on May 29, a report was made of a…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 971 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Keith Richards, the 80-year-old (and still going strong) Rolling Stones guitar player, has accumulated quite a few interesting treasures during his eventful career with the world’s No. 1 rock and roll band. Richards, who has been with the Stones since…
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QUINCY — Quincy is losing one U.S. Cellular store in the wake of T-Mobile’s plan to buy U.S. Cellular’s wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a deal that further consolidates the industry. The Associated Press reported last week that T-Mobile would get more than four million new customers and control of U.S. Cellular’s wireless…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court May 1-31, 2024. Seth Stroemer from Shelby Stroemer on May 2, 2024.Justin D. Davis from Jame A. Beever on May 2, 2024;Jason E. Bauerly from Arista M. Bauerly on May 2, 2024.Jessica J. Anderson from Michael A. Coronado on May 8,…
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HANNIBAL— State Representative Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal) secured nearly $20 million for projects in Northeast Missouri during the 2024 General Assembly session. Riggs obtained $2 million for construction of the Hannibal Bypass on US 61 that was supposed to have been built decades ago as part of the Avenue of the Saints and another $2.5 million…
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HOUSTON, Texas — GD Energy Products (GDEP), 1800 Gardner Expressway, which specializes in designing and manufacturing high-pressure pumps, parts and service for the oil and gas industry, announced Tuesday the closure of its Quincy facility, citing challenging market and economic conditions as the primary factor behind this decision to consolidate operations. The closure, which will…
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CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed the state’s $53.1 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, the largest in state history. The signing caps months of work – and tension – among top Democratic leaders in Springfield and within the governor’s office. Pritzker said Wednesday the budget is a demonstration of “fiscal…
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And Frank Sinatra over Clint Eastwood? No way, shape or form … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 971 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What if … ? What if a famous movie role had gone to another actor instead of the one we now associate with it? Would that film have…
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Travis M. Ross-Dillon, 26, 923 N. 6th St. for FTA Possession of Controlled Substance and Obstructing ID.Lodged 112/147There has been a person sleeping behind the dumpster at Ace Hardware at night and would like him removed if he is located.Steven L Howser, 41, 1209 N. 10th for Adams Co. warrant for Violation of Order of…
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QUINCY — When you grow up in a town of 3,000 residents, you know every amenity won’t be readily available. But when Blake Laird saw a basic need like health care continually slip away, it caused him to reevaluate his career path. Laird saw his neighbors, friends and family In New Baden, an Illinois town…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College President Lauren Schellenberger recently accepted a $10,000 donation from United State Bank senior vice president Carolyn Schaller and bank employees during a campus visit. USB is a major sponsor of the Johnson-Turner IDEA (Innovation, Design and Experiential Activities) Center. Bank representatives said they are honored to fulfill the commitment made…
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DULUTH, Ga. — AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, welcomed Tuesday’s announcement of Parallel Ag’s merger with the A.C. McCartney Equipment dealership in Illinois, including all five of its locations in Carthage, Durand, Fulton, Mount Sterling and Wataga. All Illinois locations will continue to operate under the A.C. McCartney Equipment name…
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QUINCY — Miss Quincy Nicole Taylor will compete for the title of Miss Illinois during the Miss Illinois Pageant on June 11-15 in Marion, Illinois. The competition comprises talent, interviews, evening gowns, on-stage questions and health and fitness. Taylor, 19, lives in Mount Sterling. She is a daughter of Jon Taylor and Stacey Liggett. For the talent competition at Miss…
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John F. Hoaglin, age 91, of Columbus, IL, died June 1, 2024 in his home. He was born on May 22, 1933 in Pleasant Hill, IL the son of Roy and Florence (Carroll) Hoaglin. He married Mary Frances Oenning on May 27, 1955 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2017. John…
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QUINCY — The number of passengers flying out of Quincy Regional Airport isn’t growing, but the frustration with Southern Airways Express is. Members of the Aeronautics Committee met Wednesday afternoon to discuss issues with the low number of enplanements, canceled flights and extra stops reportedly being added to what are supposed to be non-stop flights…
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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. Patricia F. Laughlin of Quincy sold a residence at 1131 N. Ninth in Quincy to Jamila…
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A Sangamon County judge on Wednesday blocked the Illinois State Board of Elections from enforcing a new law that would have prevented certain General Assembly candidates who didn’t run in the March primary from getting on the November ballot. The move doesn’t void the bill in its entirety, but rather blocks it only for this…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department reminds the public that the 20 mph school speed zone will remain in effect for four schools in Quincy this summer from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. when children are present. Summers school is in session from through June 28 at Quincy High School, Quincy Junior High School, the…
Read Full Article Michael A. Childress, 60, Quincy for Possession of Stolen Vehicle. 145Kyle M. Kuhlmeier, 41, Quincy for Possession of Stolen Vehicle. 145Arthur D. Clay, 39, Quincy for Agg Vehicular Hijacking, Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle and Domestic Battery. Lodged 147, 174, 112, 135, 255Joshua J. Sipes, 43, Quincy for Theft, Unlawful Use of Credit Card. Lodged…
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QUINCY — The trepidation was noticeable in Judge Charles H.W. Burch’s voice as he listened Wednesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court to the details in a negotiated plea for Mark Lawrence. Lawrence, 65, who with his wife Chris founded the 2X4’s for Hope charity, agreed to an Alford plea on one count of theft…
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QUINCY — The District, The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The Great River Economic Development Foundation have announced a joint venture to purchase a shared location at 501 Hampshire Street in Quincy. The three organizations entered into a Purchase Sale Agreement with WGEM-Gray Media and expect to close by the end of this year.…
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Services for Steven L. Johnson, 73, of Vandalia, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 10, 2024, at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia, with Pastor Jamie Franke officiating. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 A.M., until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Johnson…
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