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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Eryka McMillan took a handful of pills one night with the intention to not wake up. But when her eyes fluttered open the next morning, a broken life began coming together with a new purpose. It’s the journey of Kairos Hope, a recovery home in Monroe City for women who have…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal voters could see a stormwater tax proposal on the April ballot. Darrin Gordon, general manager of the Hannibal Board of Public Works, introduced the proposed tax during the Hannibal City Council meeting on Tuesday. Gordon, who had laryngitis, brought Matthew Munzlinger, director of operations at HBPW, to read his notes to the…
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Tadarryle D. Washington, 40, of Quincy for Trespassing at 540 Harrison St. on 11/21/23. 121Bellamie L. Frasier, 40, Salem, for Fail To Reduce Speed and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 29th & Broadway on 11/21/23. 179Stacy L. Young, 39, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce Speed and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th & Maine…
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2023-020916, 11/22/2023 @ 06:39:19, 1501 Hill St , HannibalNature of Complaint Suspicious PersonOfficer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdult FemaleCompl. Suspicious Person 11/22/2023AdultCompl. Suspicious Person 11/22/2023Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at 1501 Hill St. 2023-020917, 11/22/2023 @ 07:52:29, 1527 S Arch St , HannibalNature of Complaint Building CheckOfficer Assigned 039…
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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. Sandra M. Edmonson of Plainville sold a residence at 112 N. Church in Plainville to Cheyenne…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department’s canine, Jax, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jax’s vest is sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, Okla., and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb Downtown Development’s Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday is a marketing effort started by American Express as a way to promote small and independent businesses. The effort, started in 2010, has been endorsed by the U.S. Senate and is now championed in…
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QUINCY — Better Business Bureau (BBB) Quincy is honoring three businesses with TORCH Awards for Ethics in 2023. BBB TORCH Awards recognize organizations committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers and communities. In a press release, Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy regional director, said, “We’re excited to honor…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced a scholarship program to help make a QU education more affordable for many working students and their families. Quincy University’s new Illinois Tuition Promise Program will cover 100 percent of tuition and books for eligible Illinois students seeking undergraduate degrees. The Promise Program applies to new students who are…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 The question of the day remains, “White Room” or “Sunshine of Your Love?” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 790 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I hope everyone reading this has an awesome Thanksgiving. What could make a great Turkey Day even greater? (Besides football and…
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URSA, Ill. — Ursa Christian Church, 205 N. Warsaw, will present its live Nativity from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. Characters portraying Mary and the angel, shepherds, wisemen and Roman guards, along with live animals, will offer the opportunity to see and hear the sounds of the Christmas story. Hot chocolate, cookies, soup…
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Hannibal towing company shows support of local law enforcement with 'Back the Blue' signage on truck
HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new tow truck backing into Heartland Towing for the first time was greeted by a group of surprised law enforcement officers. Heartland Towing in Hannibal, owned by Jason Krigbaum, recently bought a tow truck with a “Back the Blue” design was created by Krigbaum’s son, Dylan. The work was completed by…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal City Council voted at Tuesday’s meeting to return public comment time to 7 p.m. with a three-minute time limit for each speaker and the option to extend it another three minutes. The council voted in January to give patrons a chance to speak or ask questions at 6:30 p.m., a half-hour…
Read Full Article Brian L. Mayfield, 42, Hannibal, Mo., for Domestic Battery & Criminal Trespass at 834 Lind. Lodged 186Ashley A. Clark, 35, 2900 State for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 7th & Spruce. 108/147Nieckeo P. Daucsavage, 29, Quincy, for Operate Uninsured & Suspended Registration. NTA. 108Ranada L. Harper, 43, Quincy, Trespassing at 543 Grant Dr. NTA 121Lincoln M.…
Read Full Article 2023-020865, 11/21/2023 @ 07:57:35, 105 Lakeside Dr., HannibalNature of Complaint 911 Open Line Nature of Complaint 911 Open LineOfficer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B. J. AdultCompl. 911 Open Line 11/21/2023Victim 911 Open Line 11/21/2023AdultInvolve 911 Open Line 11/21/2023AdultSuspect 911 Open Line Administratively Closed 11/21/2023Public Narrative 911 Open Line reported at 105…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 And when I say three pieces of pie, I actually mean about five … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 789 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One day until Turkey Day! Have you ever wondered, while consuming enormous amounts of food on Thanksgiving, how many calories…
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Missouri could be the first state with a near-total abortion ban to use the initiative petition process to restore access. But time is running short, with a May deadline to collect enough signatures looming and court battles over ballot summaries still plodding along. And while voters in Ohio became just the latest to overwhelmingly back abortion rights on…
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Brent Clair tells us the weather for Thanksgiving Day will be ideal for November and a little cooler for Black Friday, but he warns that snow could be in the forecast for Sunday.
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PAYSON, Ill. — The Village of Payson will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting event, Payson Kickoff to Christmas, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 in Payson’s South Park. Lighting of the park will occur at approximately 6 p.m. This free event, which has grown in size each year, offers entertainment and fun for the…
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HANNIBAL, MO – The Hannibal Arts Council is offering its popular Holly Jolly Holiday workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be two session options to choose from — 10:00 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. Participants grades K thru 5 will create a Rudolph the Reindeer puppet, clothespin Christmas tree, French Hen…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College student Ryan Moore landed on “the Hill” in Canton to play basketball with hopes of gaining graphic design knowledge with his sights set on designing logos. The senior from Melbourne, Australia, said as he completed the comprehensive classes in his program, he realized his creative talents reached further than mere…
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QUINCY — Union United Methodist Church, 1101 State, will welcome award-winning Christian singer and songwriter Paul Good on Friday, Dec. 15. A free will offering will be taken for the performance that begins at 7 p.m. The evening will offer worship and fellowship in addition to Good’s performance of a mix of his original Christian…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/14/2023:Michael L. Hampton, Rushville: Struck a deer on US 234 @ 1025N.Brittany C. Dove, Bayles: Struck a deer on CR 450E @ CR 525N. 11/15/2023:Elizabeth C. Campbell, Macomb: Struck a deer on US…
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