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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Small pockets of Missouri pastures may have gone unscathed by the 2023 drought. Those lucky enough to have grass should consider stockpiling tall fescue, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts. Stockpiling is the process of building forage supplies by letting grass go ungrazed until frost. Stockpiled forage can…
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PALMYRA, Mo. – The belles of the ball were announced over the weekend at the Marion County Fair. Elina Reed was named Miss Marion County. Elina, of Palmyra, is the daughter of Lance and Tamara Reed. Elina joined the Palmyra FFA Chapter in 2019. She is a varsity cheerleader at Palmyra High School and is…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will go from 58 to 75 body cameras for all officers, following approval by the City Council at Monday night’s meeting. Aldermen approved a five-year lease extension with BodyWorn by Utility Associates of Decatur, Ga., for body and in-car cameras. The contract totals $525,742, with the first-year cost being…
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QUINCY — A Hannibal, Mo., man is being held in the Marion County Jail after he allegedly stole a Quincy Police Department squad car Monday morning but later was apprehended in Hannibal. A press release from the Quincy Police Department said Marcus McGruder, 46, had been loitering in the Quincy Police Department parking lot for…
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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. Jackson C. Brown of Hull sold a residence at 1119 Adams in Quincy to English Reever…
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CHICAGO – So-called crisis pregnancy centers can now face lawsuits if they engage in “deceptive acts” aimed at deterring women from seeking abortions under a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday. Crisis pregnancy centers are facilities often affiliated with anti-abortion, usually religious, organizations. CPCs range from volunteer-run outfits that can’t offer much…
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Paula Gough with the Missouri Department of Transportation stops by to talk about the August 10 unfunded needs meeting, which is being held August 10 at MoDOT’s Hannibal District Office. Then, Ashley Conrad and Ron Kinscherf head to Tower Pizza and Mexican to try their Tequila Lime Chicken sandwich.
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QUINCY — The 2023 St. Jude Quincy to Peoria Run takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5, to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. More than 75 runners and volunteers are participating in the 19th annual fundraiser. Runners from Hannibal, Mo., will take off at 1:30 p.m. and arrive in Quincy for a 2…
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PLATO, Mo. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Texas County, Missouri man on an outstanding warrant for Solicitation of Child Pornography and Sexual Exploitation of a Child. Elbert B. Butler, Jr., 52, of Plato, Mo., was arrested June 29 following a nearly year-long investigation. Butler allegedly committed the crimes while working for…
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Kimra Mcgraw, 31, Homeless for Attempted Agg Battery to Police, Resisting a Peace Officer, Criminal Trespass to Property at 639 York. Lodged 112 Donald Mayes, 57, Quincy, FTA-Forgery at 200 N. 8th. Lodged 112 Markendy Jacobs, 27, Homeless for Failure to Report Accidnet with Property Damage. NTA 112 William A Smith, 46, Quincy, was arrest…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy is the recipient of two grants totaling $74,000 from the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the Partners in Excellence Grant and Community Arts Access Program. These funds allow Arts Quincy to broaden its scope and outreach, benefitting numerous students, including those in underserved rural areas. The grants also will facilitate the reinstatement…
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2023-013596, 07/30/2023 @ 00:22:20, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Male Suspect Open Liquor Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/30/2023Adult Victim- Open Liquor 07/30/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact at 615 Bird. 2023-013597, 07/30/2023 @ 00:52:37, 1624 Fulton Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C62 Potter,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after a recent review by the American College of Radiology. CT scans use x-rays to create multiple cross-sections of the body. MRI uses radio waves and strong magnets to create body images. Each technology…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, awarded nearly $11 million to 15 organizations around the country last week to strengthen the health workforce by establishing new residency programs in rural communities. Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is one of those recipients, receiving a $750,000…
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QUINCY – A Quincy Police Department squad car was stolen Monday morning from the QPD lot at 530 Broadway. The vehicle was locked but the keys were in the vehicle. The suspect broke a window to gain access before driving away. The vehicle was tracked to Hannibal where Hannibal Police made the arrest. A news…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with Business Before Hours. Hosted by the Western Illinois Regional Council and Community Action Agency (WIRC), the ribbon cutting celebrated WIRC’s multipurpose, community-driven location at 133 W. Jackson. The WIRC partners with people and communities to…
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HERMITAGE, Mo. — In the midst of drought, Missouri livestock producers face dwindling water supplies for their herds. Few options remain for this year, but producers can explore resources from local, state and federal agencies for the future, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Terry Halleran. Halleran says it is important to plan now since…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Michael Rohn, a trucker for St. Louis-based Angie’s Transportation, was on U.S. 40 last month near Bowie, Ariz., about two hours into a cross-country trip, when he noticed an accident about a mile ahead. “I was headed east, and a van was headed west,” said Rohn, who lives in Griggsville when he’s…
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The Illinois Supreme Court on July 18 ruled as constitutional a new law making Illinois the first state to eliminate cash bail, and giving local law enforcement a Sept. 18 start date. The Pretrial Fairness Act portion of the SAFE-T Act originally suffered from conflicting and layered standards for detaining suspects before trial, but was amended to…
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If you’re expecting a Bangles reference, just be patient … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 683 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yay, it’s Monday!! Said no one ever. To celebrate our collective feeling about this particular day of the week, here are three medal-worthy observations: Gold medal: “Monday is an awful way to…
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In the predawn hours of July 29, 1993, I sat with Earl Buck outside his New Franklin mobile home as the Missouri River rose two inches an hour on a sandbag levee he built with help from neighbors and volunteers. After three days of stacking, there were no more bags. In the darkness, when water…
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Picture July in Missouri and Illinois, and you’ll probably think of our characteristic hot, humid weather. On top of that, the southern U.S. and Mexico have been experiencing record-breaking heat recently. It’s tempting to blast the air conditioning on days like these, but for many, running the AC at full tilt all day is cost-prohibitive.…
Read Full Article Teresa L. Inlow (51) Hannibal, Missouri for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Stop Sign Violation, NTA, 178 Rachael N. Rardon (32) Quincy, Illinois for FTA Operate Uninsured and Suspended Registration Amber L Payne 329 S 12th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 4th & Maiden Ln NTA 161 Anthony W Deleon 931 N 5th for Operating…
Read Full Article 2023-013537, 07/29/2023 @ 00:51:30, Mark Twain Ave Fariview St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/29/2023Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Pending Investigation 07/29/2023Adult Female Assoc. Warrant-In State 07/29/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact on Mark Twain Avenue. Subject arrested on parole warrant. 2023-013538, 07/29/2023 @ 04:10:37, 3604 McMasters…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal community stormwater committee got a peek underground at a more than 120-year old stormwater drain where rocks have collapsed around the system. The drain is underneath a small hole in the ground of the Hannibal Police Department parking lot. While the parking lot is under repair, the HBPW took pictures…
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