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QUINCY — Quincy native James Magner will hold a book signing at Enchanted Books, 532 Maine, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., Aug 12. Magner is an amateur poker player and will perform a few quick card tricks for the audience. Published in April, Magner’s book titled “Curious Exploits: A Family Seeks Success in…
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Laren T Barr, 725 N 6th for FTA Animal at Large at 521 Vermont. Lodged 109.Nathaniel Munn, 34, Homeless for LaSalle County warrant FTA-Retail Theft. Lodged 147.Alyssa S Pickett, 23, 222 Lind for Speeding, Operating Uninsured Vehicle Expired Registration and No Valid DL at 22nd & Broadway. NTA 155.Jose R Torres III, 20, Mercedes, Tex.,…
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2023-014202, 08/10/2023 @ 00:27:18, 3700 Highway MM , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Female Involve Check Well Being 08/10/2023 Adult Female Compl. Check Well Being 08/10/2023 Public Narrative Check Well Being 3700 Hwy MM. 2023-014203, 08/10/2023 @ 01:13:08, 455 N Highway 61 , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered…
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QUINCY — Tim Bliefnick had no words and no expression as he listened to people he once called family ask how he could’ve killed the mother of his children. Six members of Becky Bliefnick’s family gave victim impact statements at Tim Bliefnick’s sentencing before Judge Robert Adrian sent him to prison for the rest of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Four people were charged on Thursday, Aug. 10, after the Hannibal Police Special Response Team executed a search warrant in the 1400 block of N. Fairview for the use and sale of narcotics. Seized in the search warrant were items believed to be methamphetamine, items to traffic fentanyl, fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.…
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QUINCY — Tim Bliefnick sat motionless and emotionless from the time he sat down at the table next to his counsel, wearing the orange and white jumpsuit and shackled awaiting to hear his fate. Bliefnick remained in that state as Judge Robert Adrian shouted out 14 gunshots, replicating the shots Bliefnick was found guilty of…
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QUINCY — The Dancer Love Foundation will hold its Glow Row at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Washington Park. Proceeds from the event benefit individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. The “Glow Row” is an event where teams of 10 row (using a Concept 2 Rower) to a predetermined distance. This family-friendly night is…
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QUINCY — U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual hospital ratings and rankings, has named Blessing Hospital as a 2023-24 High Performing Hospital in the following care areas: This is the fifth year Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital, the highest recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual…
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QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, are once again offering a lemonade stand for good to benefit The Salvation Army. The Hendrian sisters invite other children to join them in raising funds for The Salvation Army through a community-wide lemonade stand for good event on Saturday, Sept.…
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QUINCY — Molly Corrick calmly told the heartbreaking story of how she said goodbye to her children. Her husband, Lucas Corrick, bitterly expressed his frustration. He couldn’t understand why the person who killed his children in a car crash was receiving a much lighter sentence than originally expected. Their victim impact statements on Thursday afternoon…
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One grandpa is realizing that first day of school is drawing closer for grandkids of all ages … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 693 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m a lucky guy. I realized that — again — when my wife and I were talking about our five grandkids. Two…
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QUINCY — Adams County Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Jones said he wished a different action could have been taken rather than to allow Natasha McBride to plead guilty on Thursday afternoon to two counts of driving while license suspended. He said during a press conference Thursday afternoon in the Adams County Courthouse he believes the…
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Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Max Dancer, who works in real estate and has many other interests, about life in Quincy.
Read Full Article Joshua Peters, 47, of Quincy for Indecent Conduct. NTA 104Casey Nicholson, 38, of Quincy for Failure to Obey Yield Sign. PTC 112James Johnson, 41, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147Richard Ehrhart, 24, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147Breanna Nicol, 21, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 147Joshua Gardner, 23, of Augusta for Speeding. PTC 147Zachary Marquardt, 30, of Quincy for Expired Reg. PTC 147William A Smith Jr., 46, 2722…
Read Full Article 2023-014147, 08/09/2023 @ 00:27:48, 3207 Sunnyside Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C52 Holley, B P Adult Female Involve Domestic (No Crime) 08/09/2023 Adult Male Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 08/09/2023 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance was reported at 3207 Sunnyside Ave. 2023-014148, 08/09/2023 @ 01:12:35, 3207 Sunnyside Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Phone Harassment Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R …
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QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man, charged more than five years ago with first-degree murder in the death of an infant, is on track to begin Nov. 13. Travis Wiley, 35, appeared with Public Defender Todd Nelson for a status hearing before Judge Michael Atterberry Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Wiley…
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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. Christina Lock of Quincy sold a residence at 109 S. Elm in Bowen to Amber Paulley…
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CHICAGO – Taking occasional notes – a habit hard-wired after more than 25 years as Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s chief of staff – Tim Mapes sat and listened to opening statements in his perjury and obstruction of justice trial in a federal courtroom on Wednesday. Mapes allegedly lied to a grand jury in 2021…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Mariner Girl Scout program is coming to Hannibal with the support of the George H. Riedel Foundation. Riedel trustee Bill Craigmiles recently presented a $16,331 check to the Girl Scouts that will cover all supplies to start a Mariner program, which teaches water skills to members. In a press release, Craigmiles…
Read Full Article Ashley talks to Sarah Stevens and Bob Daly about the Moonlight Ride for Hunger and also Trudy Willis with Trudy’s Trendy Boutique about their new homecoming dress line.
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QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County invites the community to participate in its annual celebration of Women’s Equality Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the history museum, 332 Maine. This event celebrates the anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. The 19th amendment to the Constitution of the United States was certified…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A survey done by the North East Community Action Corporation shows affordable housing, living-wage jobs and food security are top priorities. The Community Needs Assessment was conducted between Jan. 1 and June 30. More than 700 people answered online questions or attended in-person focus groups in the agency’s 12 Missouri counties.…
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07/29/2023: Jill A Schenk, Mt. Sterling: Reported that her vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle who then left the scene. Damage to her vehicle was over $1500.00 and no injuries were reported. 07/31/2023: Adam R. Adrian, Quincy: Speeding 79/55 MPH Zone. 08/02/2023: John M. Martin, Mt. Sterling: Illegal Transportation/Alcohol.Cody C. Benstine, Fredrick: Speeding 65/55…
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MACOMB, Ill. — It is time for another installment of “What’s under my sink and can I use it in the garden?” Today comes a home remedy that originates back to the 19th Century. In 1871, gardener Anne Hale recommended using spirits of ammonia for stimulating flower growth. Over 150 years later, peek under most…
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SPRINGFIELD – With the 2023 Illinois State Fair about to get underway, Gov. JB Pritzker and Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II officially unveiled this year’s butter cow. The cow was sculpted by artist Sarah Pratt and inspired by dairy farmer Lorilee Schultz, from Mill-R-Mor Dairy in Orangeville, who is depicted harvesting milk from…
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