Posts
Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 You can now call me “Buck”. You’ll understand in a few minutes … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 735 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I moved to Quincy from Ohio in 1998, one of the first things I noticed was a difference in the speech tendencies…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will host the hippest handmade outdoor market in the area on Sixth Street from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23rd. Sixth Street will close between Maine and Hampshire and down Jail Alley as QBCo hosts its eighth Makers Market. Shop more than 60 different vendors selling skillfully crafted products…
Read Full Article 
Donald W. Miller, 30, 627 Oak St, FTA Possession of Meth at 627 Oak St. Lodged 112Robert E. Miller, 49, 508 N. 2nd St, FTA Domestic Battery at 627 Oak St. Lodged 112Shianna S. Reddick, 1016 Diana Dr., reports on 09/16/2023 her unlocked 2010 Ford was entered and her wallet with assorted cards was taken.…
Read Full Article 
2023-017040, 09/21/2023 @ 02:52:19, US 61 Clinic Rd, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A LPublic Narrative Traffic stop at US 61 and Clinic Rd for speed. The driver was issued a warning and was released. 2023-017041, 09/21/2023 @ 03:13:18, Market St Ruby Ave, HannibalNature of Complaint…
Read Full Article Gary Raleigh, 36, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth. Lodged 107Kevin Billingsley, 32, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 145Jason Stille, 48, 1704 Seminary Road, Quincy, for domestic battery at that address. Lodged 130Thania Cabanas-Rivera, 25, 1624 Melrose Dr., Quincy, for speeding at 30th and Harrison.Brian Patterson, 37, 1325 South 24th, Quincy, for speeding…
Read Full Article 2023-016984, 09/20/2023 @ 00:17:42, 1501 Page St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C52 Holley, B P Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 09/20/2023 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 09/20/2023 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance at 1501 Page. 2023-016985, 09/20/2023 @ 01:15:40, US 61 NB Paris Gravel, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered…
Read Full Article 
The correct answer is BOTH … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 734 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The official arrival of fall comes Saturday, and this time of year makes many think of falling leaves, cooler temperatures, football games and sitting around a campfire. Not me. Fall means Halloween, which is still…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Adam Tallcott of the financial services firm Edward Jones invites the public to join him at a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, at his office at 3600 Broadway, Suite B. While the location is new, Edward Jones has been helping individual investors reach their long-term financial goals…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — All area female cancer survivors are invited to a special event designed to enhance their quality of life. Blessing Health will be the host of “Evolve” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 Marx Drive. At this free event, women cancer survivors…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Former Quincy mayor and current president and CEO of the Great River Economic Development Foundation Kyle Moore is the first to throw his hat in the ring to succeed Randy Frese in the Illinois House of Representatives. Frese announced on Wednesday he would not seek re-election after serving 10 years in the statehouse.…
Read Full Article 
As we recorded Club Muddy on Thursday evening, Kyle Moore was on the cusp of making a major announcement. The Dodgers fan artfully dodged, but then made it official Friday morning. Brittany, Bobby and Ashley talked about the riverfront saga before we grilled Kyle about running for office and his encounter with President Trump when…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Quincy University will once again light up Friars’ Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, Sept. 28. This free, family-friendly event will start at 5 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Food and beverages will be sold from 5 to 8:30 p.m.…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, says his staff is discouraged that a Quincy man wanted for first-degree murder has not yet been found. The Quincy Police Department continues to investigate the whereabouts of Victor A. Weems III, 19, who is wanted for first-degree murder related to the shooting death of…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested during a burglary attempt and was charged with several other offenses Friday morning. Quincy Police Department officers were dispatched at 5:52 a.m. Friday to a burglary in progress at a residence in the 1100 block of Madison. Officers located and arrested Terron Saltzman, 25, of 1628 Broadway for…
Read Full Article 
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced that Eric Larson, senior lecturer in business, will serve as the 2023-24 Moorman Professor. Initially established at C-SC in 2019, the Moorman Professorship serves as a featured designation of excellence for the faculty holder and a signal to the academic and regional community, the importance of informing and…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. – A topic at the last two Hannibal Public School Board meetings has been standard-based grading. At the Hannibal School Board meeting Wednesday night it was announced that the Hannibal Middle School will host monthly parent meetings to allow discussion on various topics. The first meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Sept…
Read Full Article 
PLEASE READ THIS CAUTIONARY NOTE: Readers should understand this story contains descriptions of sexual abuse. This may offend and shock some readers or be painful to survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Muddy River News believes it is necessary to report this information as a warning and a reminder of what comprises sexual abuse and the importance of protecting children and supporting…
Read Full Article 
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. Chad Smart of Culver City, Calif., sold a residence at 115 E. Chestnut in Griggsville to…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Public Schools announced Thursday morning the retirement of Susan Johnson as superintendent at the end of the 2023-24 school year, effective June 30, 2024. Johnson, who has dedicated 33 years of service to the school district, has served as superintendent since 2014. “Susan Johnson’s dedication to education, tireless work ethic, and…
Read Full Article 
Bookies Book Club donates to Hannibal library's Raise the Roof campaign, encourages others to donate
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Bookies Book Club recently donated more than $600, collected from its members toward the Hannibal Free Public Library’s Raise the Roof Campaign. In a press release, Bookies member Priscilla Long said, “The Bookies group challenges all other book clubs in Hannibal to support this cause.” Library director Caitlin Greathouse said, “Without…
Read Full Article 
BAYLIS, Ill. — Beard Implement Company has donated $25,000 and the use of a Case IH Farmall Tractor to John Wood Community College’s Agricultural Sciences Complex to support students’ experiential learning and research in West Central Illinois. The tractor will be used by students and faculty for crop development, research and other projects at JWCC’s…
Read Full Article 
Ashley talks to David Adam about the Sunshine Hero award he earned for Muddy River News that will be presented by the Missouri Press Association this weekend. She also learns about Teens Encounter Christ from Sam Doellman and Emily Kite.
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — During its regular meeting Wednesday night, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report about the College’s increase in the number of students and credit hours compared to last Fall. JWCC has 1,869 students enrolled compared to 1,719 last fall, which is an 8.7 percent increase. Those 1,869 students are…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Tri-State Warrior Run/Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Illinois Veterans Home. This family event benefits the Tri-State Warrior Outreach, which supports unmet needs of area veterans and their families. Line-up will begin at 7:45, and the races will begin at 8 a.m. The one-mile walk, 5K, 10K and half…
Read Full Article 
Let’s report to class, everyone. Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Quincy High School history teacher Mike Shull about world history and music, as Shull is also in the band Gypsy Tango Foxtrot.
Read Full Article October 21, 2024
TASTE OF THE TOWN: HOOEY'S
Obituaries
Current Weather
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN