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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will host a celebration of John Quincy Adams on Saturday, July 19, at The Armory, 416 Jersey. Presentations are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend the bicentennial event free of charge. The day salutes the founding of…
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As the parent of a child at Quincy Public Schools and the CEO of QUANADA, an organization that provides services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, I’m disgusted by the behaviors of PE staff at Denman. As parents, caregivers, and community members, one of our most important responsibilities is to keep children safe from…
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Meet Phoenix! With his adorable underbite and stunning blue-grey coat, Phoenix is as unforgettable as his name. He is a 1 and a half-year-old Chow Chow mix, and he is the perfect blend of charm and chill. Friendly, well-mannered, and full of personality. Phoenix does wonderfully with other dogs and absolutely loves people. Whether he’s making new…
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Well, well, well… either Mayor Moore’s “All Potholes in 100 Days” campaign is working, or Quincy’s potholes decided to take a summer vacation. Because this month? We didn’t get a single entry. Not. One. We’re not mad—we’re impressed. Fewer potholes means fewer spilled coffees and less creative cursing on morning commutes. But don’t get too…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — There are more sports at National Tom Sawyer Days than fence painting and mud volleyball. This year, there’s also disc golf. The Don Crane Memorial Huck Finn Open disc golf tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park. Disc golf…
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LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 700 block of S. 18th St., Quincy Crowder is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Domestic Battery. If you know where Crowder can be found, please call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers hotline at 217-228-4474, download the P3 tips mobile app or go to quincycrimestoppers.com. If an arrest is…
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July 1 is when spending starts on Illinois’ record $55.2 billion budget, when the state gas tax automatically goes up to 48.3 cents a gallon and when new laws take effect – some passed as long ago as 2023. Here are nine laws passed by the 103rd Illinois General Assembly impacting gender, birth certificates for those under guardianship and for fetal…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Author Ron Chernow, who has penned numerous biographies on historic Americans, spoke at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Sunday to discuss his latest work, “Mark Twain”. Chernow penned the 2004 biography on Alexander Hamilton, which went on to win the inaugural George Washington Book Prize for early American history and was a…
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BCC Mining, the world’s largest cloud mining platform, now supports free cloud mining with multiple cryptocurrencies such as DOGE, BTC, ETH, MATIC, XRP, SOL, USDC, PI and SHIB, and provides stable income of up to tens of thousands of dollars per day. What is cloud mining? Cloud mining is defined as the process of mining…
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Randy Phillips and Mark McDonald visit Saint Louis University’s Henry Lay Center near Louisiana, Missouri. It’s full of trails, scultputures, and stories that makes for a perfect family trip for enjoying life outdoors. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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Daily Dirt for Monday, June 30, 2025 The popularity of Billy Ray Cyrus may have opened the door for numerous other crossover country stars … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,328 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we enter round two of our four-day pilgrimage. We’re taking a look at the…
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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. Pinnacle Group QCY, Inc. of Quincy sold a lot at 1007 N. 15th in Quincy to Nicholas…
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Thank you, Muddy River News, and your reporter (Aspen Gengenbacher) for the interview with Douglas Peterson. Douglas explains so eloquently what it is like to live as a transgender person. Many people don’t understand that this is biological and that this person has no control over this, anymore than a person has over being a…
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QUINCY — Hy-Vee Harrison Market Grill, 1400 Harrison, will hold a ticketed event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, for the signing by U.S. Army Green Beret and retired Sgt. Maj. Vince Makela of purchased bottles of the Horse Soldier Bourbon brand. The brand was created by retired members of the U.S.…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 29, 2025 A-ha’s “Take On Me”: Best debut single in history? Asking for a friend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,327 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we begin a four-part journey examining the best debut singles from the rock era covering the 1960s through…
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MACOMB, Ill. — After more than a decade, 11 seasons and more than 240 competitors, the return of “Survival Challenge: Unfinished Business” is here from Thursday-Sunday, July 3-6, and open for the public to witness the drama, strategy and spectacle of “Survivor.’ “Survival Challenge” is a five-day accelerated version of the hit CBS reality show…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services is a private, not-for-profit agency based in Hannibal. Its service area covers the counties of Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Lewis, Pike, Shelby, Macon and Randolph. The mission of Douglass Community Services is to be a trusted leader in building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Programs sponsored by Douglass…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College held a signing ceremony for 10 students selected to join the Great River chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) on Wednesday, June 11 in the main lobby of the JWCC Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Great River FAME is a local chapter of FAME USA,…
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Hallsville, a town of about 2,000 people northeast of Columbia, was peppered with homemade purple and gold “Yes on Prop 2” signs adorning front lawns early this spring. The Hallsville School District was asking for a $6.5 million bond issue to finance more parking for the growing high school, a new elementary classroom and increased…
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QUINCY — Members First Community Credit Union recently announced a donation of $1,761.80 to Fishing For Freedom, an event dedicated to honoring and supporting local veterans through a meaningful day on the water. Members First is a sponsor of the event. “This tournament is about more than fishing. It’s about community, healing and gratitude,” Teri…
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SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker began his third campaign for governor on Thursday, but much of the buzz around his 2026 campaign announcement focused on 2028. Pritzker made four stops around the state to launch his campaign, fielding questions about any future interest in the presidency and what is driving him to run for what…
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MACOMB, Ill. — I recently received my first question about Japanese beetles. Throughout a growing season, plants, insects, diseases and many other natural processes emerge, develop and complete their life cycles. How do we know when to expect Japanese beetles to emerge? Or squash vine borers? To help answer these questions, we can use weather…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Douglas Peterson, former president of the TriState Diversity Coalition and owner of State Street Theater, recently spoke with Muddy River News about the meaning of Pride Month and the local LGBTQ experience. Peterson, a transgender woman who uses she/her pronouns, spoke authentically of her earliest experiences with gender dysphoria, finding unlikely solace in…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Circuit Judge Chris Pratt about his upcoming election to keep the seat he was appointed to and then Scott Edlin stops by to give us an update on the Gem City Concert Series.
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