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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to representatives from Quincy Medical Group about Mental Health Awareness Month and recognizing signs of issues in grade school kids. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
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SOUTH SHELBY, Mo. — South Shelby FFA members recently attended the 97th Missouri State FFA Convention, which was held April 23-25. After spending a day competing in nursery landscape, agronomy, livestock and dairy foods, members attended the first general session. At the general session, the South Shelby FFA chapter learned that not only had it…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 10, 2025 Ruffin’s 1964-68 involvement cemented the group’s standing as one of the all-time greats … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,279 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re now getting into the rarefied air of our week-long rankings of the top American bands/groups of the 1960s.…
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Ronald L. Powell, 56, of Quincy for FTA Fighting. Lodged 148Zoe E. Crawford, 20, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 126Donald E. Bloyd, 46, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 176Quinton L. Steffen, 29, Loraine for Domestic Battery. Lodged 113Jimari Brown, 18, of Quincy for FTA Curfew. Lodged 147Tyleik A. Cropp, 19, of Quincy for…
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PARIS, Mo. — Lyle Miller proclaimed his innocence for more than three years for his involvement in the death of Betty Hayes, the 88-year-old woman whose body was wrapped in 9-gauge wire, attached to a cement block and found in a pond on Miller’s property in Madison, Mo., in December 2021. John Moyer, who had…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — As the guest artist at the Alliance Art Gallery in May, Julia Deckard will be bringing a variety of flowers and taking orders for commissions while exhibiting in Hannibal. In 2023, Deckard, a software engineer living in Warsaw, Ill., fell in love with her bridal bouquet … so much that she decided…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council presents “Celebrate the Artist in You,” an exhibit highlighting the creative talents of people with developmental disabilities on display through May 17 at the HAC gallery. This annual exhibit is a collaborative effort with the Hannibal Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Mental Health–Division of Developmental Disabilities,…
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WARSAW, Ill. — The Warsaw Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at the fire department, 220 S. Fifth. Proceeds from the breakfast will go towards the purchase of rescue equipment. The fire department will be serving pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage links or patties…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The American Cancer Society says breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear. However, many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screenings are so important. In honor of National Women’s Health Month, Hannibal Regional is offering $99 3D mammograms developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — For yield and quality, May is the best time to harvest cool-season grasses, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Harley Naumann. May is when cool-season grasses transition from the vegetative stage to the reproductive stage. Many grasses such as tall fescue, orchard grass and Kentucky bluegrass are already flowering in…
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Richard Lee “Dick” Reichert, age 85, of Quincy, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:28 am in his home. Dick was born on March 26, 1940, in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Alfred C. and Rose Fries Reichert. He married Joann Meyer on June 29, 1963 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Quincy. She…
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We have a new pope and he’s from Illinois. Yes, Chicago is part of Illinois, despite how some people feel in these parts. And Quincy and Hannibal both get new mayors this week. News, weather and sports all from Muddy River News. Muddy River Mornings is driven by Hess Auto Agency.
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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. Jerry S. Voepel of Quincy sold an event venue and lot at 1002 N. 24th in Quincy…
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QUINCY — Friedel Schuette, a German hobby historian, sent a letter to Quincy in 1985. Mecki Kosin, a native of Germany, was asked to translate the letter, which was written half in German. “The letter basically asked, ‘What happened to the 200 families that came from our county in Herford Germany to Quincy and Adams…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, May 9, 2025 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,278 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the medal stand in our week-long countdown of the greatest American rock bands/groups of the 1960s. In the No. 3 position — or the bronze medal spot, if you prefer —…
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At a time when Illinois families are cutting back to make ends meet, Democratic leaders in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund massive government expansion, including what would be the largest state budget in Illinois history. Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget is nearly $15 billion larger than when he first took…
Read Full Article Jonathan Sultzaman, 40, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing.Jordon Pagett, 34, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance.Shari Benjamin, 52, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Vehicle, Suspended Registration, Leaving the Scene and Expired DL.Ashton T. Cain, 20, of Quincy for Driving While License Suspended. 126Torie A. Di Salvo, 37, of Quincy for Failure to Yield-Right of Way. 126Jennifer…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry Friday at its post, 316 S. Main. Catfish filet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Meetings are held every first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.…
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CARTHAGE Ill. — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Memorial Hospital invites community members to a special Lunch & Learn event focused on mental wellness from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. The topic, “What is the…
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QUINCY — The Adams County CEO Class of 2025 donated a portion of the proceeds from its class business, Frosty Flics, to Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, 224 S. Eighth, during an April 17 ceremony. Frosty Flics, a drive-in movie event at Flinn Stadium, was created and operated entirely by the Adams County CEO…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary held its annual awards banquet April 21 at the Hannibal Country Club. During the luncheon, Lana Ferrel was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year for 2024. Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Lana has given more than 6,000 hours in service to the auxiliary. She volunteers in the gift…
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