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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Mount Sterling recently was designated as a Smart Rural Community (SRC) by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This recognition celebrates Mount Sterling’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The announcement was made by Adams board director Tracy Lawson, representing District…
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President Donald Trump has worked this year to fulfill his campaign promise of levying tariffs on foreign countries, but also announcing and cancelling tariffs on various countries since February. Supporters say that tariffs will bring business back to American soil and reduce trade deficits, while critics argue they negatively impact consumers and wreak havoc on…
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Think of a nurse, and what you think of will depend on your experience. It may include stethoscopes, vaccinations, blood pressure cuffs and band-aids. Being a nurse – a truly exceptional nurse – is so much more as illustrated by the following from a family member whose critically ill father was cared for by a…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 1, 2025 I’m pretty confident it would be impossible to watch/listen to any of today’s comedians and not laugh out loud at least once … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,271 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In my life, which is rapidly heading toward birthday No.…
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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. Brandon L. Frame of Kinderhook sold a residence at 1285 Union in Barry to Jerry Utterback…
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QUINCY — Quincy High School’s theatre department will conclude the 2024-25 school year with the comedic farce, “Oh, Promise Me!” by Pete Williams. Show dates are May 8-9-10 at 7 p.m. in the Quincy High School Theatre. Barry Hollis, a recent Princeton graduate, has just inherited his father’s fortune. With the reputation as a popular…
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QUINCY — People in Quincy will join people in more than 340 cities nationwide to honor the legacy of past labor struggles during a May Day Strong event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 3236 Broadway organized by 50501 Quincy Illinois. To RSVP, visit https://mobilize.us/s/7kQ5Q3. Participants at the event say they will be calling…
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QUINCY — Everyone needs to spend money on food, gas, prescriptions and restaurants. The Gene Grawe Fund allows people to turn those everyday purchases into tuition money for Catholic students with no extra cost to themselves. The Gene Grawe Fund will assist 433 families next year with a total of $325,270.27 contributed to Quincy Catholic…
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Sarah A. McGriff, 55, of Quincy for Fraudulent Use of Debit Card. 151Sherry White, 66, of Quincy for warrant Agg Cruelty to Animals.Autumn G. Mosby, 28, of Versailles for aggravated assault at 14th and Vermont. Lodged 176Kendra Starman, 21, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage.Sarabella Taylor, 34, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle Suspended Reg and…
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SPRINGFIELD – Thirty-three students from eight high schools in west central Illinois came to Springfield on Tuesday, April 29, to experience the workings of state government as part of State Sen. Jil Tracy’s Youth Advisory Council. The students were recommended by officials from their respective schools to participate in the program. They traveled to Springfield with…
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QUINCY — Now 100 years old, the WCU Tower at 510 Maine now has a new name — the Tower of Maine. Commissioned by the Western Catholic Union and completed in 1925, the building was known as Quincy’s first skyscraper. Its Beaux-Arts architectural design and marble-adorned halls made it a centerpiece of Quincy’s commercial landscape.…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Special agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID), in cooperation with the Wapello County Sheriff’s Department in Iowa and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department in Missouri, executed two residential search warrants in Jacksonville, Ark., and Sherwood, Ark., on Tuesday, April 29. These warrants were part of a multi-state…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees announced Wednesday it will accept internal and external applicants for the position of interim president through May 9. Two members of the board will screen candidates, and trustees expect to name the person during open session at the May 21 board meeting. If necessary to…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hannibal man is in the Pike County Jail as he faces gun and hijacking charges. Pike County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, to a report of a stolen vehicle from Illinois Route 106, west of Hull. During the initial Investigation, deputies discovered that during the…
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QUINCY — Western Catholic Union is hosting its first ever Member Appreciation and Service Day on Friday, May 2. Members will be attending from 10 different branches located in Illinois and Missouri. The activities will begin with a social/dinner Thursday, May 1, at Town & Country Inn & Suites Embassy Room beginning at 5:30 p.m.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently celebrated a successful Day of Giving, surpassing its goal of 250 gifts in 24 hours. Alumni, friends and supporters gave 270 gifts totaling $122,359.29. All three matching challenges were met — a $40,000 match from the HLGU Board of Visitors for the HLGU annual fund, a $25,000 match from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center recently introduced its revised New Beginnings program, designed to provide people with the guidance, tools and support needed for long-term healthy lifestyle changes. Whether focusing on weight loss or heart health, New Beginnings offers accessible, Medicare-accepted resources to help participants achieve their goals. The New Beginnings…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Office of Downtown Development has announced that Park ‘N Cruise which offers classic cars, local music, food by the Knights of Columbus and fun in Chandler Park is back for a 22nd season. The Park ‘N Cruise season is kicking off on Friday, May 2, with entertainment by M&S Light and…
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Basketball has emerged as one of the most popular and widely watched sports, both in terms of participation and spectatorship, worldwide. The sport, which originated in the United States in 1891, has evolved from a gym class experiment into one of the most significant cultural and athletic revolutions of the last century. Its speed, simple…
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Many times when people ask me how long Muddy River News has been around and I tell them, they are surprised. “Really? Seems like it’s been around for much longer.” Or something along those lines. So at what point do we become “all grown up”? MRN turns four this week. Of course, we are still…
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