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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. Kay Kleinschmidt and Fred Kleinschmidt, as trustees of the Fred F. Kleinschmidt and Kay A. Kleinschmidt…
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QUINCY — Better Business Bureau Quincy welcomed two new Advisory Board members to its ranks, effective Jan. 1. “Our new board members share BBB’s commitment to making sure Quincy is a great place to live, give and do business,” Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy Regional Director, said in a press release. “I look forward to working…
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QUINCY — The Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Schools Conference returns on March 6 and 7 to the Knowledge Center on Chaddock’s campus, 205 S. 24th. Michael Trout and Justin Tutt are this year’s keynote speakers. Attendees can look forward to gaining insights and inspiration from these experts in the field of education and trauma-informed practices. Guests will…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ice Bowl disc golf tournament held Jan. 27 featured more mud than ice. Disc golfers from around the area participated in the 18th annual Ice Bowl at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Huckleberry Park. The event was sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department and Excitement Disc Golf.…
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SPRINGFIELD – Instead of laying out his defense in his long-awaited federal corruption trial on Monday morning, former State Sen. Sam McCann was hospitalized in Missouri after a weekend of feeling unwell, according to his wife and a standby attorney. McCann had been granted an extension of his trial in late November after ditching his…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Billions of cicadas will buzz this spring as two broods emerge at the same time. These broods last emerged together in 1803 and won’t appear together again for 221 years. That means that your grandchildren’s great-great-great grandchildren likely will be the next group to experience the dual emergence of these cicada…
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Please address your thoughts on my criticism of Vin Scully to J. Robert Gough or David Adam … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 857 of The Daily Dirt. 1. MLB teams will soon start gathering at spring training sites, which means the sounds of America’s pastime will soon be with us.…
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QUINCY — John Frankenhoff was one of Quincy’s first Lyft drivers and he thinks he can do just fine on his own. On Monday night, the Quincy City Council gave approval for Frankenhoff and his company, Quincy Premium Transportation, to operate a limousine service in the city. At the Council’s Jan. 23 meeting, Alderman Eric…
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Erin Bozarth and Adilson Fernando de Souza, both of LaGrange, MO, were married January 10, 2024 in the First Christian Church of Quincy, IL. The Rev. Stacey Nicholas officiated. The bride is a daughter of Ben and Diane Bozarth of LaGrange. The bridegroom is a son of Jonas and Ivanette de Souza of Cascavel, Brazil.…
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Tommy Hatton House, age 77, of Quincy, died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 12:48 pm in Blessing Hospital. Tommy was born April 12, 1946 in DeQueen, Arkansas, the son of Walter Lee Sr. and Ruth Martin House. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Goodson, on May 21, 1967 in Texarkana, TX. She survives. Tommy…
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Ricky Willing, 63, Quincy for Violation of Pre-Trial Release and Possession of Meth. Lodged 112Austin Schneider, 20, Quincy for FTA-Aggravated Battery. Lodged 112Bill Mears, 57, Quincy for FTA-Possession of Meth. 161John Anders, 41, Quincy for Possession of Meth and Violation of Pre-Trial Release. Lodged 173Dain Duffy, 41, Quincy for Suspended Registration. 108Shade Livengood, 28, Quincy…
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As the influx of non-citizen migrants continues, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson say they are on the same page regarding handling the crisis despite reports of conflict between the two administrations. Chicago has seen more than 35,000 non-citizen arrivals over the past year and a half from the southern border. Many…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently named 118 students to Honor’s List for the fall 2023 semester. Requirements of the Honor’s List are: The following C-SC students have been named to the Honor’s List for the fall 2023 semester:
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QUINCY — One Event Venue will be the site for the “Dennis Oliver Mardi Gras Party” on Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the band Members Only of Springfield, Mo., taking the stage at 8 p.m. The band’s performance encompasses the music of Journey, Michael Jackson, Def Leppard, Prince, Bon Jovi,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Bruce Briney, will commemorate prolific film composer John Williams at its Saturday, Feb. 10, concert which will begin at 3 p.m. at Quincy Junior High School. Williams has written music for more than 100 films, including some of the most recognizable songs in the movie…
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Never once in my life have I ever wanted to travel to a Super Bowl. The ensuing information is one reason why … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 857 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Last week in The Daily Dirt we discussed how high the ticket prices are for this year’s…
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QUINCY — The friends and family of Troop 99 & Pack 99 of Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church of Quincy will hold its second annual pancake and sausage “all you can eat” breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, in the church fellowship hall, 3600 Payson Road. The breakfast will feature made-from-scratch…
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Ryan Andrew Buxman “Bux”, 36, of Fowler, IL, passed away on February 1, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on April 26, 1987, in Quincy, Illinois, Ryan was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him, remembered for his intelligence, kindness, and exceptional talent. Friends and family are…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Have you ever seen a lilac bush that only blooms at the very top, or maybe not at all? Perhaps you’ve seen or have a forsythia bush that doesn’t bloom nearly as prolifically as it once did. This often happens due to a lack of or improper pruning. When done correctly, pruning…
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Judge asked to overturn Board of Elections ruling SPRINGFIELD – A national voting rights organization is asking a Cook County judge to overturn a ruling from the Illinois State Board of Elections and block former President Donald Trump from being listed on the March 19 Republican primary ballot. Lawyers for the group Free Speech for…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reminds everyone about the peak season of respiratory illnesses. Many respiratory illnesses will be circulating through our community including pneumonia, COVID-19, influenza and RSV. Residents are encouraged to abide by the following guidelines to stay vigilant in protecting themselves and others against such illnesses: According to the Illinois…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Canton man is facing multiple charges after an incident on Jan. 31 at the Lewis County Nursing Home. A press release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a call at 8:15 a.m. regarding a domestic assault in progress at the Lewis County Nursing Home. Upon further investigation,…
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