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They killed Kenny? Oh well, yada, yada, yada … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 692 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve had a lot of fun with famous movie quotes in this space over the past couple of years, but rarely have we done the same with TV shows. That all…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board will discuss during its day-long retreat on Thursday whether to accept what would be one of the largest donations of land in Park District history. The Quincy Park District received a letter on Aug. 3 from Brad Burghart, president of the Quinsippi Soccer League, proposing the donation of the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Barry Louderman, launched his mayoral campaign Wednesday afternoon in front of the former St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, he said he had a reason. Louderman said St. Elizabeth’s “was once the jewel of Hannibal.” He told the group his late wife Betty worked there in the wound and diabetic center for Hannibal Regional…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board voted Wednesday night to authorize Executive Director Rome Frericks to take a second stab at obtaining funds to help pay for an all-inclusive playground, shelter and restroom at Wavering Park. Frericks will complete paperwork for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the Illinois Department of…
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Are we getting a Target? Where’s Target? Why can’t Quincy get a Target? Those questions now have been answered. Target’s store at 3701 Broadway opened on Wednesday, Aug. 9. It will be a day not soon forgotten by West-Central Illinois shoppers. The aisles were filled looking at sporting goods, housewares, books, electronics, health care, pet…
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PARIS, Mo. — A Madison man charged with second-degree murder of an 88-year-old woman is still waiting to hire an attorney and is not yet permitted to post bond. Lyle W. Miller, 65, made his first appearance in Monroe County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning before Judge Talley Smith. Miller was arrested July 28. He…
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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. Joshua A. Miller of Arenzville sold a residence at 100 N. Main in Chambersburg to Dieu…
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Aimee Glaspie, 23, of Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 145Christina Jones, 38, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery/ Great Bodily Harm. Lodged 112Harvey Reece, 21, of Quincy for Speeding. TC 122Matthew Lewton, 49, of Hannibal for Speeding. PTC 122Connor Meyer, 22, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 122Tina Galloway, 52, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 122Jason Coats, 47, of…
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2023-014092, 08/08/2023 @ 00:20:23, Mark Twain Ave Section St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Hazard Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Contact Traffic Hazard 08/08/2023 Public Narrative Traffic hazard on Mark Twain Ave near Section St. 2023-014093, 08/08/2023 @ 00:44:59, 777 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suicidal Subject Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID # Red Children’s Bike 7-1-23 15107 Wallet belonging to Lyncie Bussart 7-6-23 15573…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jenna McDonald is leaving the Hannibal Aquatic Center after spending nine years at the helm. McDonald is returning to the field of education teaching physical education in Pittsfield, Ill. Her last day was Aug. 4. As manager of the Hannibal Aquatic Center, McDonald changed lifesaving certification for the staff to the American…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Faythe Weldon and Kaleb Harrolle of Augusta at 11:13 p.m. July 23, 2023.A boy was born to Nathan and Alexis Veihl of Quincy at 4:28 a.m. July 24, 2023.A boy was born to Alexis Asbell of Lanark and Jacob Terrell of Warsaw at 4:59 a.m. July 24, 2023.A…
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Linda Moore and Jeffrey Conte with the City of Quincy discuss the city’s new options for paying your utility and water bills and Trevor Beck joins Coffee Talk to address Ashley and Brittany’s discussion on the move toward a cashless society.
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CANTON, Mo. — About 100 people jammed into City Council chambers in Canton’s City Hall, with some even sitting on the floor. A few dozen more listened and fanned themselves in a crowded hallway. Most of them appeared to endorse the idea of maintaining the Canton Police Department. However, it won’t be long before the…
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. Donald E. Boyer and Cynthia A. Boyer of Quincy sold a mobile home park at 1111…
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Have you noticed we’re getting close to edition No. 700 of the Daily Dirt? Muddy River Czar JRG is promising a mammoth celebration … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 691 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more bizarre laws that still on the books in some states: 2. The Denver Broncos…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Only a few weeks remain until the school bells ring in a new year, and the Hannibal Public School District is giving kids a reason to get excited. The HPSD is hosting their first Hays Back to School Fair from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on August 12 in the Hannibal Middle…
Read Full Article Kayla M. Marshall, 35, Quincy, for expired registration at 16th and Broadway. P.T.C. 173. David Slater, 37, of Quincy for FTA Agg DUI and DWLR. Lodged. Archie Cobern, 46, Tyler Moss, 44, and Michael Moss, 65, all of Quincy for fighting at Menards. NTA 123. Markendy Jacobs, 27, of Quincy for Failure to Report an…
Read Full Article 2023-014037, 08/07/2023 @ 01:17:28, 3441 St Marys Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Activity Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Female Compl. Suspicious Activity 08/07/2023 Adult Involve Suspicious Activity 08/07/2023 Adult Involve Suspicious Activity 08/07/2023 Public Narrative Suspicous activity reported on St Marys Ave. 2023-014038, 08/07/2023 @ 01:25:54, 3503 Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 016 Fredrick, J A Entered…
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. Connie Louise Leezer of Galesburg sold a residence at 208 E. Main in Mount Sterling to…
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Hannibal mayoral candidate Louderman says transparency should be number one goal in local government
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Lifelong conservative Barry Louderman says accountability to taxpayers should be the cornerstone of government. Louderman is one of three candidates — along with Kristy Trevathan and Stephen Colyar — in the Nov. 7 special election to finish James Hark’s term as Hannibal mayor, which expires April 2025. Hark said he resigned in…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 When you get to the part about America’s sunniest cities, don’t be disappointed if Quincy is not on the list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 690 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With that first day of school just around the corner, here are…
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