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QUINCY — A local radio personality apologized for a gesture she made — putting an imaginary gun to her head and pulling the trigger — during the Quincy City Council’s Jan. 27 meeting. The gesture was captured during a live recording of the meeting on the City of Quincy’s Facebook page. “I stand here tonight…
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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. Eric Stotts and Joanna Stotts of Golden sold a residence at 109 Congress in Golden to…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 The most underrated show of the bunch might have been “Roger Ramjet” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,199 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those of us who grew up in the 1960s were often defined by the cartoons we enjoyed most. We didn’t…
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A White County Illinois judge has found the state’s Firearms Owner’s ID card unconstitutional when enforced against someone possessing their firearms in their home. The case Illinois vs. Vivian Brown stems from a 2017 case where Brown separated from her husband. She possessed a single-shot .22 rifle in her home. Her husband filed a complaint…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Sunday and charged with unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charged David J. Jones, 45 of Hannibal, with unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest. The charges stem from an incident that began at approximately 4:06…
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Brittany Michelle Daggs, age 39, of La Grange, MO passed away, Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:06 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born June 27, 1985 in Quincy a daughter of Doug Daggs and Kim Six. She was employed at Hannibal Regional Hospital as a Nutritionist. She enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault after a Feb. 1 incident. Officers with the Macomb Police Department responded to a large fight in progress with about 30 people involved near the intersection of Pierce and McArthur. As information came forward about the fight,…
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QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Nishiki Bike 1-1-25 00066 Visa Card belonging to Mason Mountain 1-11-25 00701 Key…
Read Full Article Dakota Jacks, 29, 1702 N. 17th for failure to yield at 14th and Vermont. 140Kenshay S. Brown, 24, Richton Park for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured vehicle at 9th and Maine. NTA 173/255
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QUINCY — Appointments are available for a no-cost cholesterol screening on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and available between 7 and 9 a.m. on Feb. 27. Make an appointment by…
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MRN Editor David Adam recently sat down with Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and his challenger in the Feb. 25 GOP Quincy mayoral primary, former alderman Dan Brink. Both men talked about their vision for Quincy’s future.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery will be exhibiting the work of art by students from Hannibal-LaGrange University and Culver-Stockton University during February. An opening reception was held Feb. 8. The gallery is pleased to be presenting the extraordinary talent that is being developed by two of the college art programs in the region.…
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Gov. JB Pritzker has “revised” his remarks about not raising taxes to balance the budget. “It’s very important that we live within our means in this state, and that we not resort to tax increases as a way to, you know, to balance the budget,” Pritzker said on January 30. Last week, when I asked…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A nature program focusing on the importance of Missouri’s geology, “The Earth Beneath Our Feet,” will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 320 Broadway. The fascinating geology of Missouri, with a special focus on the Hannibal region, along with the ancient forces…
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HERMITAGE, Mo. — Frost-seeding legumes now can pay big dividends later, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Terry Halleran. Frost-seeding is a low-cost method of broadcasting legumes over frozen ground into an existing pasture. Legumes offer many benefits but require proper management, says Halleran. Legumes add diversity to fescue pastures and improve…
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Meet Indigo, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu with a heart as sweet as his fluffy face! This adorable little guy is a bundle of joy, always ready for snuggles, belly rubs, and the occasional walk around the block. Indigo is in perfect health, microchipped for his safety, neutered, and up to date on all his yearly…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 29 to deny a petition by Tim Bliefnick, a Quincy man convicted of murdering his estranged wife in February 2023, for leave to appeal the Nov. 8 judgment of the Appellate Court, Fourth Judicial District. Bliefnick’s appeal was one of 153 cases that were on the…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 The best overall love song from today’s 10 features titles might be the one from George Strait … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,198 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Now that the Super Bowl is in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to move on…
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. Carl Shurtleff and Katheryn Shurtleff of Reagan, Tenn., sold a residence and lot at 1590 White…
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QUINCY — Three Quincy Fire Department engines were called to a structure fire in a single-family residence at 607 N. Eighth at 4:27 p.m. Sunday. Engine Companies No. 2, No. 4 and No. 6 and the Incident Commander responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found a large amount of smoke coming from the second floor and attic…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics recently announced the addition of Candice Murrell-Cannon to its behavioral health team. She has 25 years of experience in mental health and counseling. Cannon is a board-certified counselor specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and substance use disorders. She serves patients aged 12 and older, including geriatrics, and is dedicated…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently announced that it has awarded 10 students with a scholarship through the DEWEY (Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly) awards program. These scholarships were made possible by a prestigious grant funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support HLGU’s ongoing efforts to recruit and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Andrew D. Walsh, professor of religion and philosophy at Culver-Stockton College, has been recognized for his contribution to The Routledge Handbook of Politics and Religion in Contemporary America, a comprehensive volume that explores the intersection of politics and religion in contemporary society. The book, edited by Jeffrey Hayes and leading scholars in…
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