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QUINCY — Registration is now open for fall personal and professional development classes at John Wood Community College. Classes are created for learners of all ages to further develop knowledge and skills in hobbies and professional development based on their interest. Courses run at various times through September and December. Cost per class varies. This…
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BOLIVAR, Mo. — It’s pretty simple math: Too little grass + too many cows = too little cash. Missouri livestock producers love their cows and never want to sell them, even when grass and water dry up, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Wesley Tucker. Instead of culling cows, they will go to…
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Phil Conover and Mike Elbe are the chairmen Sunset Senior Living’s $5 million capital campaign. We talk to these two community leaders about why this project is important. Then, Sunset CEO Jerry Neal talk gives the details on the overall scope of the project. MRN This week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 932 N 4th Street just before 4 p.m. Saturday. While enroute to the location, Quincy Police reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the residence and that all occupants were out of the residence. QFD Engine No. 4 attacked the fire…
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CENTER, Mo. – Sharon Lake, of Center, Mo., always considered herself patriotic, but she got a new perspective when her son joined the Air Force in 2002. Lake’s son, Michael Copenhaver, served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years before retiring as an aircraft hydraulic systems specialist in 2012. Copenhaver’s service ignited Lake’s patriotism…
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Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to the grande dame of Quincy, Lee Lindsay. Frankie and Lee talk about her upbringing in Quincy as her family owned the largest shares of what was Quincy Newspapers/Quincy Media, going to college in the deep south and her current labors of love to help those who need it.
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According to interestingfacts.com, the odds of being attacked by a shark in U.S. waters are 5 million to one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 709 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was 48 years ago this summer that “Jaws” was released in U.S. theaters, and going to the beach has…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The village of Pleasant Hill’s Summer Food Program recently was named the winner of the Governor’s Hometown Award, which was chosen by a panel of six judges who were given 45-minute presentations by each of the finalists. For the next year, the Governor’s Cup will be displayed in the village of Pleasant…
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Trina K. Tangerose, 54, of Clayton for Failure to Reduce Speed and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 54th & Broadway. NTA 145Sean C. Hagedorn, 19, of Mendon for Failure to Yield – Private Drive at 36th & Broadway. PTC 145Derrick A. Davis, 34, of Kahoka, Mo., for FTA – Contempt of Court for DUI at…
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2023-015187, 08/25/2023 @ 00:25:37, 557 Flora Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Compl. 911 Hang Up 08/25/2023 Adult Male Involve 911 Hang Up 08/25/2023 Public Narrative 911 hang up at 557 Flora Avenue. 2023-015188, 08/25/2023 @ 00:27:37, 809 Pleasant St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered…
Read Full Article Gage T. Elledge, 18, 1533 S. 6th St. Original Arrest Warrant for Criminal Sexual Abuse X 2. Lodged 172Autumn Owsley, 30, 2716 S. 24th for FTA Contempt. Lodged 253/144Noah M. Hall, 21, Edina, Mo., for Open Door in Traffic in the 1800 block of Hampshire. PTC 161Richard A. Toolate, 57, 1402 Cherry for Domestic Battery…
Read Full Article 2023-015108, 08/24/2023 @ 00:51:34, 66 Saturn Dr , HannibalNature of Complaint Alarm – BurglarOfficer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C75 Hunt, T MAdult FemaleContact False Alarm 08/24/2023Adult MaleContact False Alarm 08/24/2023AdultCompl. False Alarm 08/24/2023Public Narrative Alarm at 66 Saturn Dr. 2023-015109, 08/24/2023 @ 02:04:51, 3170 N Highway 61 , HannibalNature of Complaint Citizen…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A Camp Point woman is facing domestic battery charges after allegedly beating a man with a crutch early Friday morning. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to a rural Camp Point address for a report of domestic battery at approximately 1:27 a.m. Friday. An investigation revealed the battery occurred at…
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QUINCY — Tickets are available for Quincy Community Theatre’s 100th anniversary gala fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 22. The event will celebrate the theatre’s past, present and future during the event. Funds raised will support QCT’s commitment to high-quality theatre entertainment and education. In a press release, Executive Director Burgandy Hill said, “In September 1923, the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Class of 2024 Business Hall of Fame. Officials say when considering nominees, think of business leaders who have laid the foundation for innovation, strong work ethic, sound financial principles and vision that will continue to serve the Quincy area for generations. In…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A structure fire in a one-story single-family home at 1410 N. 14th was contained early Friday night to the attic and one room. No one was injured. A press release from the Quincy Fire Department said two QFD cause and origin investigators were called to the scene. The preliminary determination is the fire was…
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QUINCY — Theresa Oakley has graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with her Doctor of Medical Science degree. The SIU School of Medicine Doctor of Medical Science degree prepares physician assistants to be leaders in health care, higher education, research, and innovative industries, as well as public and private agencies. The program is designed to advance physician…
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QUINCY — In an effort to limit distractions and enhance students’ focus on their studies, Quincy Junior High School has begun a policy to prohibit cellphone usage during the school day. Starting with the new school year, students are permitted to use their phones before and after school. But, during the day, they are to…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Grazing cornstalks or drought-stricken corn can fill feed gaps during drought, says University of Missouri Extension beef nutritionist Eric Bailey. There are some nutritional concerns, and producers must commit to moving cattle to new pastures to successfully use cornstalks as feedstuff, but there are benefits. Cows are selective grazers. They choose the…
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The superintendent of Quincy Public Schools talks about the beginning of his second year at the helm of the District. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love When talking about football films, the conversation should always start with “Remember the Titans” and “Knute Rockne All-American” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 708 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In the coming weeks we’ll have…
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QUINCY — The lineup of guest stars is complete for the second annual Great River Film Festival, scheduled for Oct. 4-8 at Town and Country Suites, 110 N. 54th. The event will showcase the likes of Eric Roberts, Patrick Wayne, Jon Provost, Kim Lankford, Trina Parks, Rebecca Holden, Ruta Lee, Caryn Richman and Allen Kayser.…
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SPRINGFIELD – Eleven grants totaling nearly $750,000 recently were awarded to Illinois land trusts to support stewardship on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Friday in a press release. The goal of the Natural Areas Stewardship grant program is to increase the delivery of much needed stewardship…
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Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced Friday he has awarded more than $21.4 million in grants for library services and more than $5.7 million in adult literacy grants for local literacy programs to more than 140 Illinois recipients. Among the local libraries to receive a grant were the Board of Trustees…
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QUINCY — Ten people were arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 22, as part of a narcotics detail by the Quincy Police Department in a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, and West Central Illinois Task Force. The narcotics detail was aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy…
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