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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Kristin Washington, 37, of the 4000 block of State Street in Quincy, was sentenced Monday, Jan. 30 by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough to four years in federal prison, to be followed by a 4-year term of supervised release, for distributing methamphetamine in Quincy. Washington was indicted in October 2021 and pleaded…
Read Full Article Pre-pandemic 2019 Quincy Public Schools Illinois Report Card Data compiled by Wirepoints shows only 25.9 percent of third grade students met or exceeded grade level reading standards, while reading proficiency in Black students fell to only 3.1 percent. Updated Report Card data for 2021 shows further declines statewide. Unfortunately, this literacy tragedy is not unique to QPS but…
Read Full Article 2023-002229, 02/04/2023 @ 00:07:48, 1723 D St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Victim 911 Hang Up 02/04/2023Adult Male Involve 911 Hang Up 02/04/2023Adult Female Suspect 911 Hang Up Administratively Closed 02/04/2023 Public Narrative 911 Hang up reprted on D St. 2023-002230, 02/04/2023 @ 02:11:27, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – People who’ve been subject to fingerprinting, face or retinal scans as either employees or customers of Illinois companies have five years to file lawsuits if they believe the business violated a stringent state privacy law, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled this week. It’s the latest in a handful of cases that have reached…
Read Full Article GOLDEN, Ill. — The Foundation for Rural Service recently named Four Star Public Library District in Mendon as a recipient of its 2022 grant in support of a broad range of community projects across rural America – from providing new equipment to local students, expanding digital inclusion initiatives, creating telehealth spaces and supporting public safety.…
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. Lynn Johnson of Mount Sterling sold a residence at 11 Grandview Drive in Mount Sterling to…
Read Full Article It wasn’t the most important legislation of 1866, but it certainly would have been a big change. Sunday, Feb. 5 marks the anniversary of a constitutional amendment proposed by Northeast Missouri Congressman George Washington Anderson of Louisiana. He wanted to drop “United States” from the country’s name and simply call it “America.” The concept came…
Read Full Article Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 518 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the following nominees for 2023 induction: I’ll give you choices in a few paragraphs, but first a little background: To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must…
Read Full Article Alysia Chestnut, 38, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 101 Brianna Foster, 32, Homeless, FTA Trespassing at 7th St and Maine St. Lodged 101 Brittany M Cheney, 26, Canton, Mo, Operating Uninsured, Improper Use of Registration, Speeding and No Valid Registration at N 3rd St and Elm St. NTA 147 Dylan M Schrage, 18, Durham,…
Read Full Article 2023-002166, 02/03/2023 @ 04:10:08, 708 Birch St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Civil Dispute Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Male Involve Civil Dispute 02/03/2023Adult Female Compl. Civil Dispute 02/03/2023Adult Male Involve Civil Dispute 02/03/2023 Public Narrative Civil dispute was reported at 708 Birch St. 2023-002167, 02/03/2023 @ 06:42:20, 1 Red Devil Rd , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Open Line Officer Assigned 019…
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. Whitetail Properties of Mississippi, LLC of Lucedale, Miss., sold a hunting home and lot at 106…
Read Full Article We were on a July float trip when my boyfriend decided to let me die in the raging current of the Salt River. Well, that’s the way I remember it at least. My arms flailing to catch nearby logs and sticks, I watched his backside go up the hill to lunch while I loudly vowed…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Austin and Jill Haubrich of Maywood, Mo., at 9:23 p.m. Jan. 20.A girl was born to Treyvien Carter and Emilee Hamilton of Quincy at 2:50 a.m. Jan. 21.A boy was born to Anthony and Kember Logsdon of Mount Sterling at 4:23 p.m. Jan. 21.A boy was born to…
Read Full Article It’s the dead of winter, but exciting times are ahead for fans of regional sports teams. Maybe you want to usher in a new St. Louis Cardinals season with a jersey. The St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL are back. Don’t forget the region’s newest Major League Soccer team, STL City. BattleHawks or City gear…
Read Full Article January 16, 2023 WHITAKER,OCTAVIUS S (29 of Keokuk, IA) Speeding (126/55) Improper Overtaking, Aggravated Fleeing/Eluding a Peace Officer, Driving While License Suspended, Lee County IA Warrant, Des Moines County IA Warrant January 17, 2023 BARRAGAN,JIMMY G (59 of Warsaw, IL) Possession of Methamphetamine, Aggravated ArsonPUTNAM,DESSIE (41 of Bowen, IL) Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid CrashBOLANDER,TINA M (37…
Read Full Article NEBO, Ill. — A 13-year-old has been taken into custody and charged with unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle and no valid driver’s license. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 7:13 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1 to a rural area located between Nebo and Pearl in reference to a suspicious vehicle left…
Read Full Article Nor will I ever play Monopoly again with my wife … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 518 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sure, February is a big month for holidays. There’s Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Groundhog Day … but those are hardly the only celebrations. For example: 2. Has anyone…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Illinois schools are still grappling with a teacher shortage that seems to only be getting worse, a recent survey by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools shows. This mirrors the state’s own data, which shows Illinois’ teacher shortage is at the highest level in the last five years. More than 5,300 classroom positions,…
Read Full Article Frankie gets yet another Facebook ban, this time for wishing someone dead. Bobby and Brittany tell him why that is wrong…why the wishing people dead part is wrong. Also, a quick chat about the Quincy couple’s involvement in Jan. 6 now that they have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — All sixth and ninth grade Hannibal School District students can receive one evidence-informed training session with grade-level-adapted content to help students enhance their awareness and understanding of different facets of mental health. Parents are invited to an education night at the Hannibal High School auditorium from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6.…
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