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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — The public is invited to attend public information meetings on an update of a conceptual study of U.S. Route 54 corridor improvements between Mexico and Louisiana. The study began last summer after being added to Missouri’s statewide transportation improvement plan. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Bartlett and West…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will host a senior adult health fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 17. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. The health fair…
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It’s really a shame Tom Cruise is not about 20 years younger. He could have a second career as another secret agent… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, before we advance one word farther, James Bond is the all-time No. 1 movie spy figure.…
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QUINCY — Members of the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation asked the Quincy Park Board on Wednesday night for a donation of $350,000 to bury power lines in Clat Adams Bicentennial Park. Park Board President Jarid Jones had another donation in mind. Rome Frericks, executive director of the Quincy Park District, recommended the Park Board table…
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QUINCY — Long-time commissioner John Frankenhoff didn’t mince words, calling it the “most significant land donation” in the history of the Quincy Park District. Frankenhoff and six other Quincy Park Board commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve the transfer of the 22-acre Paul Dennis Soccer Complex site at 4201 State from the Quinsippi Soccer…
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Anita Failor of the YWCA talks about the “Voice for All Women” fundraiser to honor Macy Ferguson-Smith and other deserving women. Then, Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes shows Ashley some fancy moves!
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SPRINGFIELD – Unions representing nurses in Illinois are pushing for legislation that would impose mandatory staff-to-patient ratios in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities. But lobby groups representing hospitals and nursing homes say they are steadfastly opposed to the legislation, arguing that a nationwide nursing shortage makes it impossible to comply with such…
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey expects to finally complete work on public records requests submitted to the office under his predecessor by the end of the year. A review by The Independent of the massive Sunshine Law backlog — which stood at 315 pending requests on Friday — found inquiries from reporters and political operatives, as well…
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Kutter M. Willing, 24, 1426 N. 4th St., Failure to Reduce Speed, Improper Lane Usage, Disregard Stop Sign and Operating Uninsured at N. 20th St. and College Ave. NTA 109Melissa A. Straley, 41, Plainville, Speeding at S. 36th St. and Glendale Dr. PTC 161Brianna E. Vonderhaar, 29, 1414 N. 9th St., Speeding at N. 14th…
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2023-018302, 10/10/2023 @ 00:23:41, 100 Shinn Ln , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Driver Check Well Being 10/10/2023 Adult Compl. Check Well Being 10/10/2023 Public Narrative Check well being at 100 Shinn Ln. 2023-018303, 10/10/2023 @ 01:42:56, 500 Mark Twain Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School held its homecoming royalty assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 11 and announced the homecoming court. Adison Tangy was named homecoming queen with Matthew Boudreau named homecoming king. Tangy is a daughter of Traci Miles and Jeff Tangy. Boudreau is a son of Kim and Matt Boudreau. Attendants to the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — After a comprehensive search, the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council (HREDC) announced on Wednesday the hiring of Sean Freeman as Entrepreneurship Specialist. Freeman will assume the position on Oct. 16. The Wednesday press release said, “Sean brings a wealth of knowledge in varying sectors to the SBDC position. Previously Sean has held…
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QUINCY — One potential delay was avoided Wednesday morning, but another potential delay may put the start of the Travis Wiley first-degree murder case in question. Wiley, 35, appeared with Public Defender Todd Nelson for a status hearing Tuesday morning before Judge Michael Atterberry in Adams County Circuit Court. Wiley faces three counts of first-degree…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two men from Santa Ana, Calif., recently were sentenced to multiple years in prison for trafficking narcotics to Central Illinois. Cesar Lopez Reyes, 21, and Angel Tovar, 22, were each charged with conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to court documents and information presented at public court hearings,…
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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. Marla J. Bailey and Sheldon J. Bailey of Columbia City, Ind., sold a residence at 1025…
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Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer“ was released this year to universal critical acclaim. With a rating of 93 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, the film brought to life one of the most significant eras in human history. Exploring a number of scientific, political and philosophical themes, “Oppenheimer“ served as a grim, prudent reminder of an often overlooked and disturbing…
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QUINCY — A Blessing patient seeking care for atrial fibrillation became one of the first patients in the country to find the life-improving help they needed using new technology. The procedure took place on Monday, Sept. 25, conducted by electrophysiologist Dr. John Hammock and the Blessing Electrophysiology team. In a press release, Hammock said, “Blessing…
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But let’s not forget Cronkite and Jennings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 752 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I can’t remember the exact moment or precise day, month or year, but at some point in recent time as my wife and I sat and watched the nightly network news it dawned…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for a no-cost A1C blood test screening for diabetes on Thursday, Nov. 2. The screening takes place by appointment only between 9 and 11 a.m. at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. in the same building as Blessing’s Express Clinic. No fasting is required and appointments are limited. The…
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Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday condemned the deadly attacks on Israel over the weekend by the militant group Hamas, telling those gathered outside a synagogue in Chicago’s north suburb of Glencoe that Illinois “unequivocally stands” with the people of Israel. The governor, who himself is Jewish, was one of a handful of elected officials and…
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Ronna Robertson lets us know what it takes to run a pet rescue as she talks to Ashley Conrad about Homeward Bound Waggin. Then Brittany Boll stops by for Coffee Talk about how moms dress and the top three things in the news this week.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library is sponsoring a free chess tournament on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the library, 200 S. Fifth. Start time will be between 10:30 and 11 a.m., with play ending by 4 p.m. or when all games are complete. A break for lunch after the first round is planned. Gary…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring bells at red kettle locations in Quincy, Hannibal, Mo., and the surrounding area. Kettles with silent bells (unmanned) historically bring in fewer donations than kettles with bell ringers. Volunteers can sign up online at www.registertoring.com for shifts as short as two hours to “Adopt-A-Kettle”…
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