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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School seniors Abbie Martin and Kyrie Wilkerson will each receive $2,500 scholarships from the George H. Riedel Foundation. Wilkerson was awarded the Riedel Scholarship for Business and Banking. Martin earned the Riedel Scholarship for Social Advocacy. The scholarships are awarded in honor of George H. Riedel, a director of F&M…
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After three years of technical research and development, OPTO Miner, headquartered in the UK, officially launched a global mobile mining app. The platform is driven by a variety of green renewable energy sources and is committed to creating a new generation of environmentally friendly and low-carbon cloud mining technology. Users can easily participate in the…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 12, 2025 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,313 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This has been a difficult week. For those who grew up in the late 1960s and early 1970s — a.k.a. Boomers — we have lost two of our favorite recording artists in the…
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QUINCY — The case of a Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges stemming from a July 6, 2024, shooting incident in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Trails Crossing shopping center could still go to trial next month. However, a special conference has been set for Monday…
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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. Samuel J. Pinney and Debbie A. Pinney of Loami sold a residence at 1027 950 E.…
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QUINCY — Kalli Mullen is as honest as she is talented. When quizzed about her opportunity to rewrite a significant portion of the Quincy Derby record book this weekend, the 16-year-old did not try and politely sidestep the question. “I think about it all the time,” she said. And who can blame her? Mullen has…
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QUINCY — Didn’t make it to Wednesday night’s meeting of the Quincy Park Board? Don’t worry. It only lasted 26 minutes, and the only business that could have been voted on was tabled for a month. Park Board President Mark Philpot was ill and did not attend. Neither did Commissioner Cecil Weathers. Barb Holthaus, board…
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Mia I. Arguelles, 23, of Ursa for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. 111Candace S. Little, 54, of Quincy for Improper Passing on the Left at State St. and Poinsettia Dr. 140Noah J. Jones, of Durham, Mo., for Operating Uninsured at 201 Maine St. 181William J. Mueller, 83, of Quincy for Failure to Yield at 201…
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QUINCY — A historical artifact is back where it belongs in Quincy. More than 30 years after being vandalized, then eventually removed and stored away, the sundial at Quincy Junior High School has returned to its original home on the south lawn near 14th and Jersey. “It’s been a learning process,” said Rick Owsley, assistant principal at…
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Donna I. Hayden Neece, 95, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Quincy, IL. A graveside service will be at 1:00pm Friday, June 20, 2025, at Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy, IL. Rev. Steve Disseler will officiate. Arrangements for cremation are under the direction of the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home…
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QUINCY — The Guns N’ Hoses annual charity softball game is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, June 13, at QU Stadium (1800 Sycamore). This event pits local law enforcement officers from the Quincy Police Department against the Quincy Fire Department firefighters. Police and fire departments come together each year to foster positive connections with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art @ City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of August, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from Hannibal High School art department entries from the Young…
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QUINCY — The 2025-26 Altrusa International Foundation of Quincy Illinois recently announced the recipients of the Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship. Certificates were presented to: The Altrusa International of Quincy, Illinois Foundation was founded in 1998 with a bequest from Patricia and Leonard Kramer. Patricia had been a member of Altrusa of Quincy, which…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is making mealtime easier with the return of the Prep & Go meal workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Teaching Kitchen,1454 North County Road 2050. This hands-on workshop, led by registered dietitians Ashlyn Housewright and Julie Shoemaker, will help participants…
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CANTON, Mo. — Requirements for the Culver-Stockton College Provost’s List are: The following students were named to the Provost’s List for Spring 2025:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will offer a family nature program, “Scat is Where It’s At,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Nature interpreter Gale Rubee leads the program with the help of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists. In a press release, Rublee said, “Naturalists call poop ‘scat.’ You…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, chastised the Quincy City Council on Monday night for its inaction after members recently received a letter that Philpot said was “contrary to promoting good racial harmony within our fair city.” Philpot spoke for three minutes during the public comment portion of the meeting. He…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) shared plans for a 12.2 percent rate increase for electrical services in the upcoming fiscal year at an administrative hearing before the Hannibal City Council last week. The increase was included in the organization’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026, which was unanimously approved by…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tuesday marked the reopening of the Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum in its new location at 400 North Main, proving the structure to be nearly as tenacious as the woman who brought it to relevance. “I wanted to preserve Molly Brown’s home, and so (moving the house to its new location) felt…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, June 11, 2025 “I’m learning to embrace my mistakes. Want a hug?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,312 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Everyone needs a go-to line in an unexpected battle of wits. So today The Daily Dirt is here to help. Gather round, people. We…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board is looking to bond out the replacement of the courthouse’s roof and Heating and Air Conditioning system over 15 years. Since the County Board had previously approved the bond payments for up to $900,000 annually, Finance Committee Chairman Travis Cooley (R-District 4) told the County Board Tuesday night that…
Read Full Article Justin K. Hundley, 38, of Quincy for FTA Obstructing ID at S. 6th St. and Jersey St. Lodged 186Brandon J. Lewis Cain, 28, of Quincy for FTA Criminal Damage at N. 5th St. and Hampshire St. Lodged 132Kenna M. Scott, 32, of Payson for Suspended Registration at 16th St. and Maine St. 181Kelsey M. Gower,…
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