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HILLSBORO, Mo. — One of summer’s most showstopping bloomers is easy to transplant and propagate, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Debi Kelly. Hydrangeas burst with blooms summer and fall in colors ranging from blues and white to lavender and pinks. Bloom size varies on this low-maintenance perennial shrub, which tolerates almost any type of…
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Admit it, you’ve always wondered what background music might be playing in the Oval Office … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 619 of The Daily Dirt 1. There are many times while on a long-distance trip (driving, because I don’t fly) that I love to help the miles pass by with…
Read Full Article Muddy River News wants to be a news operation that pushes some envelopes. I have a saying whenever one of our crusty old newspaper guys wants to run some story that seems to appeal to a certain outdated audience we have in our community. “It isn’t 1975 anymore.” But, we also want to be a…
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QUINCY — A Palmyra man facing charges of first-degree murder in September 2021 received a 25-year sentence after entering an Alford plea on Thursday morning to an amended charge of voluntary manslaughter. Raymond D. Gum, 36, appeared in Shelby County Circuit Court with public defender Austin Smith during a hearing before Judge Frederick Tucker. Gum…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House is planning to work until the early hours of Saturday morning to finalize a $50.6 billion state spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. That announcement came early Thursday evening, more than 24 hours after Gov. JB Pritzker and the Democratic leaders of the General Assembly announced…
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Ashley F Plunk (31) of Quincy, citation for Operate Uninsured Vehicle at 36th and Maine. NTA 155 McKenzie L Pickle (21) of Quincy, reports her 2016 Kia was struck while at 1025 Maine. 178 Jessalyn K. Sanchez (28) of 4921 Anyka Ln for Fighting at 4917 Anyka Ln. NTA 145 Donna L. Eisenbeiss (76) of…
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QUINCY — A Quincy teenager is wanted by the Quincy Police Department in connection to a shooting incident Wednesday night on Jefferson Street between 11th and 12th Streets. The Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office obtained an arrest warrant on Thursday for Victor A. Weems III, 19, for aggravated discharge of a firearm. Weems is considered armed and…
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QUINCY — Three members of the Quincy Police Department explained the evidence-gathering process that led to the arrest of Tim Bliefnick, who is charged with the Feb. 23 murder of his estranged wife, Becky Bliefnick. The fourth day of the murder trial was conducted in Adams County Circuit Court. The trial is scheduled to resume…
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Nine-time drum corps international world class finalist to train at Western Illinois in May and June
MACOMB, Ill. — Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa, the nine-time drum corps international world class finalist, will celebrate its 60th anniversary this summer with Western Illinois University, hosting a summer training camp May 26-June 2 and June 11-26. The group of 160 high school- and college-aged musicians, plus 40 staff members and…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will operate under the following summer schedule: Administrative Offices – effective through July 28 All university facilities and services will be closed on the following dates: Health and Fitness Center – effective through August 19 Pool Hours Check the QU Health & Fitness Center Facebook page for changes to these regular…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The lively Latin sound of “Los Chicos del 512: the Selena Experience” can be heard at The Legacy Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2. The show is sponsored by Carthage Veterinary Service, Ltd. This event will be similar to a live concert by Selena, who died in March 1995. Lead singer…
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MACON, Mo. — Nora Hark of Hannibal is one of four Missouri students to be awarded a $500 Chariton Valley scholarship from the Chariton Valley Telephone Cooperative and Chariton Valley Communications Corporation. The Chariton Valley scholarship awards one-time scholarships to students from rural communities for their first year of college, university or vocational-technical school. During…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri forage producers should begin removing seed heads from tall fescue grass pastures soon to reduce toxic endophytes that thwart herd health and profits, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts. Seed heads typically emerge by mid-May in most of Missouri’s tall fescue pastures. They contain five times more…
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These videos are from the second day of testimony in the Tim Bliefnick murder trial. Two parts, morning and afternoon. Pool video: WGEM-TV. Pool photos: Matt Hopf, Herald-Whig
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FROM THE QUINCY POLICE DEPARTMENT: QUINCY — Just after 10 p.m. Wednesday, Quincy Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired in the 1100 Block of Jefferson. Upon arrival, officers located female victim, 47, who was taken to Blessing Hospital before being life-flighted to Springfield for treatment of injuries. This does not…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at 705 Madison just after 2 a.m. Wedensday. When two engine companies arrived, they found a garage in the alley and a car next to it on fire. QFD upgraded the response to a general alarm and two more crews responded. First arriving companies extinguished…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department responded Wednesday night to a call of shots fired on Jefferson Street between 11th and 12th Street moments after an alleged altercation in the LaGondola Spaghetti House parking lot. Sgt. Nick Hiland said officers responded to a call around 10:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found a shooting victim at 1110 Jefferson.…
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UPDATE: The budget was filed as a 3,409-page amendment to Senate Bill 250 late Wednesday evening. This story has been updated to reflect the latest developments as of Wednesday night. SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders announced Wednesday they’ve agreed to a framework for next year’s roughly $50 billion state spending plan, even as negotiations continued…
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The 007 films have also provided us with great music, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 618 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any day is always a good day to talk about secret agent 007, which we do here quite often. Today I offer what I feel are three of…
Read Full Article Victoria Hobbs (22) 337 Westwood Drive Kahoka, MO for wrong way on a one way and operating uninsured vehicle at 4th and Chestnut. NTA. 101 Daniel Johnston (68) 30711 Burlington Road Maywood, MO for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 29th and Broadway. PTC. 122 Donald W. Miller (30) for Criminal Trespass,…
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QUINCY — A Quincy Police Department detective said Tim Bliefnick cooperated with investigators on the night of Feb. 23, shortly after his wife was found dead in her home. Tim Bliefnick is on trial this week in Adams County Circuit Court. He is accused of shooting Becky Bliefnick multiple times at her Kentucky Road home…
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