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CHICAGO – As was the case with many big legislative efforts in Springfield, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s staff was deeply involved in negotiations over what would become the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2015 and 2016. FEJA had many backers in environmental circles and organized labor – two key constituencies for Democrats in…
Read Full Article PERRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 11:59 p.m. March 21 to a residence in the 100 block of East Highway Street in Perry in reference to a burglary in progress. After an investigation, Landon K. Miller, 25, of Perry was arrested on the following charges: Miller was lodged in the…
Read Full Article Election Day is less than two weeks away, so I urge you to vote on April 4. In addition to important school board elections, we also elect City Council members. We are fortunate to have quality candidates seeking re-election this year in both the 6th and 7th Wards. Patty Maples is a long-time resident of the 6th Ward…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Annie’s Project, a program offered by University of Missouri Extension for two decades, gave Amy Lehenbauer the confidence she needed to become active in the family farm. Lehenbauer is one of more than 19,000 women across the nation who completed the program during the past 20 years, says MU Extension agriculture business…
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Brittany discuss the high cost of…everything it seems these days. Also the renter vs. landlord issue that probably will never go away.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Area high school students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair at Quincy University from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 28, in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Representatives from more than 50 in-state and out-of-state public and private colleges and universities will provide information to high school students…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Three people and one couple in Marion County who live out the mission and vision of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area within their own lives will be honored April 21 at the United Way’s Evening of Philanthropy, sponsored by Hannibal Regional Healthcare System and Benson Financial. The event will be at the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registration is underway for a no-cost cardiac ultrasound screening for teens ages 13 to 18 to assess for rare, but potentially life-threatening, cardiac conditions. The screening will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, at the Blessing Health Center West building, Suite 230, 927 Broadway. The conditions, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a live video talk titled “Exploring the Invisible Universe with Chandra Space Telescope.” The talk will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Room D022/023 at John Wood Community College. According to NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Space Telescope is designed to detect X-ray emission from very…
Read Full Article CLEVER, Mo. – Due to poor storage and feeding methods, only about half of Missouri hay reaches the cow’s mouth, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Andy McCorkill. This leads to waste and reduced profits, especially as producers reset their herds post-drought. In a press release McCorkill said, “Make sure your high-value hay gets…
Read Full Article If I had been a pro wrestler, my name might have been Russell the Muscle, Dirty Steve, Love Child or The Appetite … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 561 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Go ahead, admit it. In the darkest reaches of your soul you occasionally like to watch professional…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – In April 2017, a top staffer in then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office was looking to leave his job after a combined nearly 18 years working for the speaker’s office and as his political director. Will Cousineau applied for a high-level job with electric utility Commonwealth Edison, and the director of ComEd’s human…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new and colorful sign now sits in front of what was once the Buckhorn Rubber facility in Hannibal’s Industrial Loop. Jones Poultry will soon operate in the building and bring about 50 new jobs to Hannibal. An on-site recruiting event at 5151 Industrial Loop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon April…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on March 16 on Jefferson Street near Memorial Street in Pittsfield on a gray 1990 Ford truck. After an investigation, the driver, Douglas M. Bolk, 38, of Pittsfield was arrested on a charge of driving while license revoked and two counts of unlawful possession of…
Read Full Article Felicia Dominquez, 23, of Quincy for DWLS. PTC 170 Jason M Lugena 1-17-1988 Quincy, IL TOF for Domestic Battery at 5th and Cherry. Lodged. 109 Aaron Beaston (33) 620 Cedar ST Quincy, IL on a City OV for FTA – improper traffic lane usage. Lodged. 152 Cody Bence, 26, Quincy. DWLR NTA 144 Anthony Sassen,…
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. Bennie L. Hines, Jr., of Quincy sold a residence at 1015 N. Fifth in Quincy to…
Read Full Article QUINCY, IL — If you believe everyone deserves to have a pet, you think along the lines of Victoria Dry, founder of the Paws and Prayers pet food ministry at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. Dry had heard people in the community were giving up their pets because they could not afford to feed…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s music department choirs will be joined by Culver-Stockton College choirs to perform Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, in St. John’s Parish, 701 Hampshire. Kristin Ramseyer, QU director of choirs, noted that this performance of Duruflé’s Requiem unites both the greater Quincy community and the Culver-Stockton College and…
Read Full Article Bob Gough sits in for Ashley Conrad and Dr. Julia Montejo from Blessing Hospital talks about getting through allergy season. Megan Duncan also celebrates her wedding anniversary by coming to Quincy and talk about what’s up in Hannibal.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — In recognition of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Clarity Healthcare will have a free event, “Strollin’ Through the Colon,” from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, March 24 at the Admiral Coontz Armory, 301 Warren Barrett Drive. All ages are welcome to attend and stroll through the inflatable colon while learning more…
Read Full Article 2023-004842, 03/22/2023 @ 08:02:51, Sodalis Park Bear Creek Trl, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Park Patrol- Sodalis Officer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By 3047 Graham, J N Adult Compl. Extra Patrol-Business 03/22/2023 Public Narrative Sodalis Park and the Bear Creek Trl patrolled. 2023-004843, 03/22/2023 @ 08:13:37, Huckleberry Park , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Park Patrol- Huck Officer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By 3047 Graham, J…
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