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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. The Theresa Frey Estate sold a residence at 1321 Laurel in Hamilton to Kyler Labonte of…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently added Dr. Kolleen Burnett to its team. She specializes in pediatrics and has begun seeing patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Hamilton, 1471 Keokuk, in Hamilton. Burnett began her career as a pediatrician in 2002. She earned her bachelor of science in biology (pre-med) from Truman State University in Kirksville,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — An independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety for the sixth consecutive survey period. The spring 2023 grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic. In a press release, Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, said, “This new update…
Read Full Article QUINCY — THE “Everybody Wins” Mega Raffle held its Mega Drawing and awarded 35 prizes, totaling more than $140,000 Friday morning. “It’s always an exciting time to witness the success of the raffle coupled with the anticipation of seeing who wins,” said Kurt Stuckman, Executive Director of the QND Foundation. “It really is a win-win for…
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about tough times for local restaurant since the shutdown and many new cars are getting rid of AM radio. Quincy’s already lost one AM station and many others are going away nationally.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Wild Quincy podcast, with hosts Travis Hoffman and Chris Koetters, recently reached a significant milestone with its 50th episode. The show, which focuses on the history of Quincy, has captivated audiences since its inception with engaging stories of the city’s past. The podcast often features local authors, media personalities and engaging guests…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 19-30 and reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to save lives. In a press release, Sgt. Ryan Witt said, “Seat belts have proven…
Read Full Article MILAN, Ill. — Arbor Day is inspired by the multitude of benefits trees provide, the desire to have more trees in our communities, and a call to action to plant trees on this day. I have spent my entire career planting trees and my entire life admiring, climbing and loving trees so for me, planting…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 19, 2023 Obviously, some scientists have way too much time on their hands … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 612 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the perks of discovering a new plant or animal is getting to name it whatever you want, although there…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed an amended version of a bill that would allow businesses and public institutions to provide multi-occupant all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so. House Bill 1286 would change current state law, under which single-occupancy bathrooms are automatically designated for all genders, but multi-occupancy bathrooms must be designated…
Read Full Article In a Columbia parking lot on Wednesday afternoon, there was a reminder of Christmas. It wasn’t leftover decorations or early preparations for a summer “Christmas in July” sale. It was the temporary tag on the back of a Jeep Cherokee that expired on Christmas Day. Handed out by an auto dealer at the time of…
Read Full Article PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Rockport teenager has been arrested after a firearm was found in his vehicle at school. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department received a report at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, May 18 from a school administrator at Pleasant Hill CUSD No. 3 that a high school student possibly brought a firearm to school.…
Read Full Article BARRY, Ill. — A Quincy man was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, and his wife was arrested on a charge of obstructing justice. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department initiated a criminal investigation at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 regarding a sex offender unlawfully residing at a residence in the 800 block…
Read Full Article Jeffrey Williams (39) 1403 Cherry ST Quincy, IL for shoplifting at 5211 BroadwaySt. NTA. 122 Paige Brady, 36, of Folwer for FTA Retail Theft. Lodged 131 Dawson Bence (19) 317 Maple St Quincy, IL for possession of methamphetamine. Lodged. 152 / 173 Clayton Rost, 35, of Quincy for Leaving the Scene and DWLS. NTA 104…
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. Michael E. Webb and Brenda K. Webb of Nebo sold a residence at 103 Randall Drive…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council will feature a variety of media. An exhibit opening will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 26, with an artist talk at 6 p.m. The exhibits run through July 1 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. On display will be: Also exhibiting…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two defendants related to Taurean Snoddy’s death were in court on Tuesday morning. Chad Elliot, who is charged with second-degree and first-degree assault, was arraigned in the Marion County Courthouse and pleaded not guilty. Howard Rickey, who faces charges of first-degree assault and resisting arrest for a felony will proceed to an…
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