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QUINCY — The Herald-Whig, the local newspaper based out of Quincy, announced Thursday it would only produce printed editions on Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning Jan. 6. This move comes after the Phillips Media Group-owned publication announced in October a plan to continue to provide some subscribers a print product five days a week and some…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences’ most recent student pass rate for the national examination to become a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN) is 94 percent — the second highest among 34 bachelor of science in nursing education programs in Illinois and fifth highest among 28 programs in Missouri. In a press release, Dr.…
Read Full Article Ashley chats with J.D. Dodd of Hannibal Regional about how you can volunteer to be a part of their auxiliary team and Kristy Trevathan talks about the effort to restore Hannibal’s Riverview Park.
Read Full Article DAILY DIRT for December 28, 2023 I think the last time I made an honest-to-goodness resolution for the coming year was in the 1980s, but hey, that’s just me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 822 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s that time of the year when many of us…
Read Full Article JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — As we hunker down for winter, some may begin longing for summer’s warm, sunny days. Perhaps it’s the cold weather or the desire to return to gardening. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of opportunities to continue our gardens indoors. While we often associate citrus with warmer climates (and possibly Christmas stockings),…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Police arrested a man Tuesday after he attempted to elude them on his bicycle. Just before 8 a.m. Tuesday, an officer was patrolling the 2300 block of Chestnut and saw a man riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. The officer believed the rider was Jeffery R Dietle, 33, of Hannibal, who…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Olivia Tournear of Quincy at 3:55 a.m. Dec. 19, 2023.A boy was born to Jackson and Andrea Yingling of Mt. Sterling at 10:49 a.m. Dec. 19, 2023.A girl was born to Landon Stice and Sherlain Boyd of Quincy at 7:49 p.m. Dec. 19, 2023.A boy was born to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Carolyn Bailey, director of risk management for Blessing Health System, was one of a few volunteer faculty members chosen to represent the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management recently and teach Enterprise Risk Management in Doha, Qatar, for the Hamad Medical Corporation of Qatar. The corporation is made up of several hospitals and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested earlier this month on charges related to a sexual abuse case from 2022. In October 2023, the Macomb Police Department took a report of a Sexual Assault that occurred in May 2022. It was alleged that an adult male had sexually assaulted a juvenile female in Macomb.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently named 265 students to its Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time student must have accumulated…
Read Full Article Meterologist Brent Clair said we might finally see a little snow. Might. Maybe. Here’s his forecast.
Read Full Article Start your holiday journey with “Yellowstone” and “Breaking Bad” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 821 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The holiday season brings a perfect time to catch up on — or enjoy again — some of the best “bingeworthy” TV series of all time. Or, maybe enjoy a…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Farmers and ranchers have a new tool to find or list hay and co-product feedstuffs for sale: Feedstuff Finder, developed by University of Missouri Extension for individuals looking to buy or sell products. As drought and transportation issues make finding quality feed ingredients difficult, Feedstuff Finder helps livestock producers and feed producers…
Read Full Article More than 300 new laws will take effect Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing while driving. Thanks to a law signed in 2019, workers at the lowest end of the pay scale will see a pay raise with the new year as…
Read Full Article Bill L. Mears, 57, 823 N. 12th St. Apt. 5, Possession of Meth, DWLR, FTA DWLR, FTA Possession of Meth and FTA OV Shoplifting at N. 12th St. and College Ave. Lodged 112Ashten E. Dietrich, 29, Quincy, FTA OV Trespassing x 2 at N. 5th St. and Maple St. Lodged 112James H. Bauer, 59, 1120…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — If Santa Claus puts a tricycle under the tree, there is a time to ride it this winter even if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Pedal Power will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The event is annually sponsored by the Hannibal…
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. The Roy T. Rapp Trust of Quincy sold a commercial building and lot at 1002 N.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 But the final choice was not easy, thanks to a late plate that showed up over the weekend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 820 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s official. BE A BETH won the Daily Dirt’s 2023 Great Plate Debate for the…
Read Full Article John Wood Community College recently announced its President’s List to recognize the highest achieving students for each major term. Ninety students were named to the list for the 2023 fall semester. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
Read Full Article KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Beef producers can use a window of profitability to make their farm business more bulletproof. University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Joe Horner says successful beef producers can make small changes in three areas to make their farm less vulnerable to risks: plants, animals and business. Being good in just one of…
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