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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Hannibal woman and a teen boy were injured Thursday night when a vehicle rolled over east of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Hyundai Elantra, driven by Christina L. Chestnutt, 40, of Hannibal, was heading east on Marion County Road 408, five miles east of Palmyra, at 6:40…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The suspect in the shooting of two officers with the Macomb Police Department Wednesday night made his first appearance Friday afternoon in McDonough County Circuit Court. Shaiking M. Mathis, 38, of Macomb appeared by video and was denied pretrial release during his hearing. He remains lodged in the McDonough County Jail. After…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested twice this week by Quincy Police Department officers for possession of child pornography and failing to register as a sex offender. Quincy Police Department detectives began an investigation in July into the whereabouts of Dallas S. Preston, 43, who did not appear to be living at his registered…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 McConaughey, Pitt and Pacino’s looks are seamless, but not so much for the likes of Norris, James, John, Travolta and McGraw … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,051 of The Daily Dirt 1. It’s no secret that some leading male celebrities wear hairpieces, or outright…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins has scheduled a workday in the Log Cabin Village on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. The village is in Quinsippi Island Park and can be accessed via All America Park, just off Bonansinga Drive. Plans are to prepare the village for Frontier Settlement Day on Sept.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club has its 11th annual Field of Honor display ready for viewing in remembrance of 9/11 at 16th and Broadway this weekend. The display will feature 1,000 American flags. The field will be open from 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 through 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. Evening viewing will be…
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QUINCY — The second United Hearts Family Fest, in partnership with Trinity Church and sponsored by Peters Heating and Air Conditioning, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 2020 S. 24th. The church picnic-style fundraising event will have: In a press release, Nathan Halfpap,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and The District are spearheading a clean-up event beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. Efforts will begin in Parking Lot I, where gloves and trash bags will be distributed. Volunteers will then head to designated areas in the heart of the downtown to pick up litter. Lunch provided by Platt Daddy…
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QUINCY — Alarm Systems, Inc., a commercial and home security company based in Quincy, recently opened its newest location in Overland Park, Kan., to provide the Great Plains and Midwestern states with its advanced mobile security trailers. Alarm Systems also has offices in Milwaukee, Wis., and Troy, Mich. The Overland Park office is at 12022…
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The “Miss Congeniality” of Missouri backyard fruits might be the honeyberry. Honeyberry’s ability to thrive in conditions that often challenge blueberries makes it a promising choice for gardeners seeking a productive and low-maintenance fruit, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Tamra Reall. This crowned jewel of a bush grows in a variety…
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QUINCY — Family, friends and supporters filled the basement of the Tower of Pizza restaurant to celebrate Dan Brink’s campaign kickoff for his candidacy for mayor of the City of Quincy. However, the number of aldermen in attendance raised a few eyebrows. Brink was the first candidate to make his political intentions known in October…
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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. John M. Guthrie of Griggsville sold a residence at 107 S. Clay in Griggsville to James…
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Cayce L. Cooper, 33, 1238 N. 8th for Domestic Battery. Lodged 110Amy L. Norton, 46, 5516 Town & Country for FTA Theft. Lodged 135Willie H. McNair, 38, Homeless for Stealing. 110Brianna S. Nixon, 22, Homeless for Pedestrian Use of Roadway. 135Shaandra L. Lewis, 37, 1104 Chestnut for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 147Darius L.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041, 316 S. Main, will hold its monthly fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Items on the menu are catfish fillets, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drinks. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Members of VFW Post 11041…
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FOWLER, Ill. — A car associated with a missing person case in Hancock County was discovered Wednesday night, and a death investigation is under way after human remains were discovered Thursday morning about 300 yards from where the car was found. The Quincy and Adams County 911 Center notified the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department at…
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Nan Y. Olson, age 90, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Bradford Villa. She was born on March 20, 1934 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Violet (Baker) Musgrave. She married Donald H. Waterkotte and from that union was born her four children. She later married Melvin ‘Jay’ Olson. He…
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Della Riggs-Appel, 83, of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Della was born September 9, 1940, in Mount Sterling, IL to Cyrus and Rita (Marshall) Horney. Della’s journey through life was marked by love and commitment when she married John Appel on November 10, 2006, at St.…
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Bill Wayne Romans, Sr., 82, of Robinson, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024 at 9:20 p.m. on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshal, Illinois. Friends and Family are invited to Bill’s Life Celebration at a visitation that will be Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10:00…
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SEDALIA — On a hot and humid afternoon in the Swine Barn of the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, brothers Cole and Ty Murphy keep watch over their two hogs. Ty, 14, said he likes the hard work caring for pigs requires. “Every night we’re walking them for five to 10 minutes, working hair, cleaning…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Heart of Hancock Humane Society, 1587 N. County Road 1750 in Carthage, is waiving adoption fees for veterans and family in honor of Patriot Day. The offer will end on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Veterans are encouraged to make an appointment to view available pets and complete an adoption application. An approval…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 “Smoke on the Water” also appears to have goten short-changed … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,050 of The Daily Dirt 1. Guitar World magazine named its top guitar riffs of all time and, for the most part, did a credible job. But … “In…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Wednesday night and is lodged in the Adams County Jail after a shots fired incident. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were sent to the area of 26th and Locust at approximately 10:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, about a shots fired call. When officers arrived, they spoke to a…
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QUINCY — Chaddock recently announced that Bodley Lodge No. 1 of the Masonic Order made a $20,000 contribution during a special ceremony held at Chaddock’s campus to support the organization’s “Transforming Spaces” campaign, which aims to enhance the therapeutic environment for the children and families served by Chaddock. This campaign is a critical part of…
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