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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Flower Children team of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay For Life was the host of the 23rd annual Spring Fling on April 19. More than 300 people attended the event at the American Legion Hall Post 174 in Palmyra. The night’s activities were dinner, raffles, silent and live auctions. The…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital in Carthage has been awarded a 5-star rating by the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing dedication and excellence in rural healthcare, as well as being named to the National Rural Honor Roll. The NRRS evaluates hospitals based on rigorous standards, including patient satisfaction, quality of care and…
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It used to be that if you wanted a game night, you needed a table, a group, and at least one person who knew the rules. That’s changed. These days, the table’s gone digital. The group is scattered but reachable, and the rules, they’re built into the interface. No need to explain anything twice. Start…
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QUINCY — The trial for 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 has been pushed back to the July jury docket, and the man he allegedly shot in…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot was retained by his fellow commissioners as president of the Quincy Park Board for a second year. He offered a few words for the new faces on the board at the end of Wednesday night’s meeting. “I want to thank everyone for coming this evening, and I want to especially thank…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 15, 2025 But what about Eighinger? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,283 of The Daily Dirt. Ever wonder what your last name says about your family’s story? “Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns,…
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Irma Wright, 74, of Quincy for FTA Walking on Highway and Stealing.Angela Heck, 55, of Quincy for FTA Agg Battery Officer.Michelle Catron, 55, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing.Austin Embry, 30, of Quincy for Speeding in Construction Zone/Workers Present at 17th and Broadway.Alejandro Torres, 21, of Texas for Speeding at 17th and Broadway.Kaiser Rost, 19, of…
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QUINCY — The 22nd annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event, which raises funds for Special Olympics Illinois, will take place from 6 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 16, at Dunkin’ Donuts, 2602 Broadway. Law enforcement officials will be stationed at more than 300 participating Dunkin’ locations across Illinois collecting money and raising awareness for…
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Quincy man out on parole denied pretrial release after weapon possession, aggravated fleeing charges
QUINCY — A Quincy man arrested Tuesday and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer has been denied pretrial release. Collin G. Etter, 28, made his first appearance with Public Defender Mark Taylor in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday afternoon before Circuit Judge…
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John W. Juette, age 80, of Quincy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:02 a.m. in his home. John was born on July 29, 1944 in Quincy, the son of Russell and Evelyn Spilker Juette. On March 25, 1978 he married Sharon Keim in St. Louis, MO.…
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Dusty Allen Lish 59, of Hannibal, MO went to be with our Lord on May 9, 2025 after a brief illness at Hannibal Regional Hospital. He was the beloved son of Floyd M Lish and Jane V McSparren born in Quincy, IL. He was a graduate of Mendon High School, before joining the US Navy…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Fair Board will welcome Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills to the 2025 Adams County Fair on Saturday, July 26, opening for country music icon Sara Evans. It was “19(90) Somethin” when Wills began releasing his first of 19 billboard-charting singles across seven albums. Some of his titles…
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CENTER, Mo. — Combining literacy and outdoor activity is what the Friends of the Ralls County Library Group envisioned when its started fundraising this winter for “Story Strolling with the Ralls County Library,” through which young patrons can enjoy a book while in their hometown park. In a press release, president Jan Golian said, “StoryWalk…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — As the weather warms up, birds become more vocal, singing loudly to attract mates and defend their territory. Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s Nature Interpreter Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter will lead a bird watching walk from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Sodalis…
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QUINCY — “The Governor’s Post,” a quarterly publication produced by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC), has been awarded the top prize in its category at the Illinois State Historical Society’s 2025 Best of Illinois History Awards at an April 26 ceremony in Springfield. The Post was recognized for superior achievement for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will honor all fallen police officers with a brief ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 15, outside police headquarters at 530 Broadway. In recognition of this day, the Quincy Police Honor Guard will lower the flags to half-staff. The public is invited to attend. Every day, police officers sacrifice…
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A bill passed by the state legislature Tuesday and on its way to the governor will require school districts to create a policy banning cell phone usage throughout the school day, including during breaks between classes and at lunch. A majority of U.S. adults support cell phone bans during class time, or 68% as recorded in a Pew…
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LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. — May is officially recognized as Beef Month, shining a spotlight on the dedicated farmers and ranchers who raise high-quality cattle while caring for the land. Missouri is home to more than 53,000 farms, spanning more than 10 million acres, and supports more than 4.3 million head of cattle. Beef production is…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 “ALF” is the new No. 1 license plate … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,283 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let your mind drift back to the mid-1980s. What was your favorite TV program at that time? For those of you just said “ALF”…
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QUINCY — Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler got his point across without directly telling Adams County Board members that a vote against the Ursa Creek Solar project was a futile gesture. “We are required to follow the state statute,” Eyler said before the board voted 11-8 to approve the project, a four-megawatt farm covering…
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The shift to hybrid work has significantly reshaped how office spaces are used. No longer confined to fixed schedules and office setups, employees now have the flexibility to work remotely or in the office, creating a more dynamic workspace environment. However, this change has also brought challenges when it comes to optimizing office space. Many…
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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. The Brent A. Harrison Estate of Dallas City sold a residence at 591 W. Second in…
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