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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two people were taken to a local hospital early Thursday morning after a traffic crash on Red Devil Road. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were dispatched to 1 Red Devil Road at approximately 1:48 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Upon arrival, officers found a pickup truck had driven through concrete barricades and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Palmyra man was charged Wednesday with receiving stolen property in Marion County. Charges from the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County stem from an investigation that began on Sunday, Feb. 2. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded to a business in the 2900 block of Palmyra Road for a report…
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Erma Lee ‘Candy’ Benge, age 79, passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1945 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Irene (Beckman) Beaston. Erma married William J E Benge on October 29, 1962. He survives. Candy worked at Motorola and later was a proud…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) instructor of communication and English H.K. Giltner contributed to the most recent edition of “The Norton Field Guide to Public Speaking,” a textbook widely used in college speech courses — including those offered at JWCC. Giltner’s expertise in understanding and relieving speech anxiety, analyzing rhetorical situations and engaging…
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La BELLE, Mo. — A Shelbyville woman was arrested on a Lewis County warrant for one count of resisting/interfering with an arrest for a felony. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department reported the charge, a Class E felony, against Heather L. Mollet, 37, stemmed from an incident that occurred in La Belle on Jan. 13. At…
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John M. Blickhan, age 91, of Mendon, Illinois died on Monday, February 3, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 30, 1934, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Anselm and Clara (Bockhold) Blickhan. John married Barbara Hagerbaumer August 8, 1953, making their union one of seventy-one years. She survives. John spent his life…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the honorees for its annual ag banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, at Town & Country Inn and Suites. This event celebrates the contributions of the agricultural community and honors leaders who make a difference in the field. Bastert Farm Equipment has been named the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation recently announced the conclusion of its Faith in Our Future annual campaign, raising more than $55,000. The campaign supports the foundation’s mission to enhance Catholic education. The foundation’s main focus is tuition assistance. Since the 2012-13 school year, the QCES Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 Jackson, The Boss, Bono, Mick and Diana Ross lead the way … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,194 of The Daily Dirt. 1. After the commercials, the most anticipated part of any Super Bowl game is the halftime performance. Sunday will be no different.…
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Ken Unmisig, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 10:37 am Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ken was born July 16, 1939, in Quincy, IL to William “Bill” and Laura (Reckers) Unmisig. Survivors include his three sons, Kent Unmisig of Quincy, IL, Kirk (Jennifer) Unmisig of Quincy, IL, and Kyle Unmisig…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A daughter, Delaney Mae Taylor was born January 10, 2025, at 7:55am. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Kayla and Justin Taylor of Palmyra, Mo.A daughter, Victoria Rose Key was born January 20, 2025, at 5:07pm. She weighed 8lbs 2oz and was 20 inches long. Her…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The cyclamen is Cupid’s flowering love child. For centuries, people have associated cyclamens with matters of the heart, making it a perfect Valentine’s Day choice, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Cultivars of this flowering houseplant bear heart-shaped leaves. Their fragrant red, pink, white or bicolored flowers have petals that…
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The following schools have cancelled for Thursday, unless noted otherwise: Canton R-V School District-Delayed Thursday 2 HoursClark County R-1 School DistrictHamilton CCSD 328Illini West High School District 307-Virtual LearningKnox County R-I School DistrictLewis County C-1 School District-Virtual Learning, Evening sports canceledMacomb School District 185-Virtual LearningMarion County R-II School DistrictNauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325North Shelby-Closed this week due…
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SPRINGFIELD — The entire Republican caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives walked out during session Wednesday as several resolutions were brought to the floor by Democrats condemning actions taken by the federal government, specifically President Donald Trump. HR stands for “House Resolution”: House Republicans called the resolutions “political grandstanding” and the caucus walked out…
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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. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Penn., sold 94.83 acres at 1190 915 E. in Mount…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A Grand Island, Neb., woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, one mile east of Monroe City, on Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2023 Jeep Compass was eastbound at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, when it failed to negotiate a curve. The…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall, 316 S. Main. The menu will consist of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, directed by Bruce Briney, will present Adventures and Explorations, a concert that intertwines innovative, contemporary melodies and story-telling classics, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Quincy Junior High School. Acclaimed cimbalom master Alex Udvary joins the orchestra for Kodaly’s “Háry János Suite.” An enthralling swashbuckling tale of…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Brad and Emily Robertson of Lewistown, Mo., at 2:33 p.m. Jan. 24, 2025.A boy was born to Jonathan and Nicole Minnis of Macomb at 8:32 a.m. Jan. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Zachary Lord and Kathleen Reveal of Griggsville at 4:03 a.m. Jan. 27, 2025.A girl was…
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Cass D. Tasco, 34, Quincy for FTA OV Trespassing X 10 at 639 York St. 131/186Todd A. Rost, 59, 3320 State for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 144Toni M. Hastings, 46, 706 Locust for Expired DL and Expired Registration. 148Anthony C. Eaton, 45, Quincy for violation of order of protection in the 1700 block of N. 17th.…
Read Full Article Devon K. Hawkins, 30, Quincy for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of N. 5th. NTA 146Angela D. Smith, 53, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 33rd and Broadway. NTA 151Linda M. Baker, 66, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 12th and Spruce. NTA 146
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — One person was transported to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, three miles east of Monroe City, on Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, when a 2017 GMC Acadia, driven by an 82-year-old woman from…
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With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, Senate Republicans are once again demanding answers about how much taxpayer money is being spent on programs for non-citizens. At a Tuesday Statehouse news conference, Illinois Senate Republican Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), and Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) announced the reintroduction of…
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