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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced Angela Sloca, an emergency department nurse, was honored for maintaining 30 years of continuous certification as a critical care registered nurse (CCRN). In a press release, Sadena Jackson, director of emergency services/education, said, “Angela exemplifies the highest standards of nursing professionalism. Her commitment to excellence inspires her colleagues…
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QUINCY — Illinois community colleges helped address food insecurity on campuses across the state with the inaugural Feed the Need food drive, an initiative aimed at combating food insecurity on college campuses and supporting students in need. The food drive collected more than 91,000 non-perishable food items for local campus and community food banks. John Wood Community…
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What’s the line? “Opinions are like a**holes: Everybody’s got one, and everybody thinks theirs smells nicer than everyone else’s.” Or something like that. Whether you agree with the author or think the author was off their rocker, opinion columns and letters to the editor always are a popular read on Muddy River News. Listed below…
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Jim Rapp discusses his 50 year legal career, being a part of the growth of John Wood Community College over that time and why he wanted to start Muddy River News.
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 Sorry about that, LeBron … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,158 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For those who may have still doubted that the NFL is king when it comes to televised sports in the U.S., you might want to check this out. The…
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James R. Fuhrman, 39, Quincy for Operating Insured and Improper Lane Usage at N. 13th St. and Broadway St. 148William E. Hanley, 46, Quincy reports on 12/19/2024 his 2010 Chevrolet was parked at 420 S. 10th St. and the rear window on the vehicle was damaged. 169Joshua L. Tenk, 33, 520 Spring St. reports on…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Friends of the Carthage Public Library are offering the After Christmas Trivia Night fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 17, at First Baptist Church. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event, and youths are encouraged to participate. Trivia questions will be about Christmas…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The sixth and final fall sale of Show-Me-Select heifers on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Palmyra set a local record for total cost of heifers sold. The 53 buyers set a northeastern Missouri record $1,162,600 worth of bred heifers exchanging hands in one-and-a-half hours. Thirty-five repeat buyers purchased 192 head, or 59 percent…
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LA HARPE, Ill. — The Western Area Purchasing Coop (WAPC), along with the Regional Office of Education No. 26, recently announced upgrades at its facility in La Harpe made possible by a $35,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The grant allowed WAPC to rebuild the warehouse’s loading dock. These upgrades…
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QUINCY — SIU Center for Family Medicine recently recognized Kayla Leach as its December employee of the month. Leach, a certified medical assistant, has been with SIU since January 2023. Her dedication to patient care and her team earned her this honor. She performs clinical tasks, supports outreach clinics and assists with phlebotomy in the…
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In today’s interconnected and digital world, where internet access is often taken for granted by many people, mobile apps that don’t have offline functionality can leave users stranded in situations where there is no internet connection. Mobile apps that have offline functionality are more versatile than those without offline functionality because these apps allow users…
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The business landscape of Quincy changed dramatically in 2024, though the city won’t realize some of those changes until the next year or two. Tom Marx’s impact can be seen by development, past and current, throughout the city, and the impact of his death remains to be seen. One of the biggest sports developments Quincy…
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Ron Kinscherf and Bob Gough talk about the origins of Muddy River News and what the company is looking at in terms of growth and expansion in 2025. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 DR. LOV zeroing in one of online journalism’s premier accomplishments … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,157 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The finish line is within reach. The checkered flag is about to fall. DR LOV is about to be crowned the third annual…
Read Full Article Ian P. Havermale, 38, 508 Madison for Trespassing at 520 N. 24th. NTA 101/104Heather M. Osborne, 26, 925 N. 4th for FTA-Home Invasion at 1100 block of Ohio. Lodged 126Ian P. Havermale, 38, 508 Madison for Adams Co. warrant Aggravated Battery at Broadway and 172 ramp. Lodged 178/104Justin White, 37, LaGrange, Mo., for Seatbelt Violation.…
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Claire Dittmer Myers, age 94, died on December 27, 2024 at Good Samaritan Home. She was born July 8, 1930, in Quincy, the daughter of Oscar L. and Helen Moore Dittmer. Claire was a 1948 graduate of Quincy High School. She attended Quincy College, the University of Illinois, Indiana University, and, in 1982, after her…
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Andrew “Skip” Carroll Lewis Jr., 71, of Quincy, passed away at 1:15 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Skip was born September 27, 1953, in Peoria, IL to Andrew and Joan (Dawson) Lewis. Skip found his lifelong partner in Carolyn Martin, and their marriage on May 10, 1975, was a…
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Janice Evelyn (McGlasson) Kirgan, 71, of Liberty, passed away at 7:45 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Old Monroe, MO. Janice was born May 13, 1953, in Quincy, IL to Lee McGlasson and Evelyn Sutton Morley. On February 12, 1972, she married the love of her life, Robert H. “Joe” Kirgan,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — An unnamed benefactor has donated $20,000 to Carthage Public Library District’s Launching Our Dream fundraising campaign. The goal of the initiative is to raise $50,000 before the end of February. If the library raises the remaining $30,000 to reach the goal, the unnamed benefactor will match it with another $30,000 donation. Community…
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Pike County, Mo. – The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information on the whereabouts of Nathan Mueller, 23, of Hannibal. At around noon on Dec. 21, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle parked in a resident’s drive near the intersection of Mo. routes C and E just west of Frankford.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently awarded a $226,000 loan to the City of Palmyra for planning and design work related to its ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs while the city works with the department to secure a…
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QUINCY — Together With Tri-State Veterans Support (TWTSVS) recently recognize the efforts, generosity and caring spirit of Home Depot as part of its Veterans Choice Award appreciation program. A presentation took place on Dec. 8 at The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. Together With Tri-State Veterans Support officials said Home Depot in Quincy exemplifies what…
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A sustainable event is any event, gathering, or conference that is planned with environmental consciousness in mind. These events aim to achieve and promote environmental sustainability among the participants. The benefit of holding sustainable events is that you can cut down on costs, enhance your reputation, and show your commitment to a sustainable Earth. If…
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