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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently launched its sixth annual Bad Art by Good People program, which randomly pairs 10 local community leaders with 10 area artists and mentors to create artworks that will be sold to support the arts. The title “Bad Art by Good People” is all in good fun, as…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A larger-than-anticipated increase in insurance means a tight 2025 budget for the Marion County Ambulance District (MCAD). The MCAD Board of Directors approved a $6.838 million budget during its meeting last week. The board also approved the insurance increase, discussed mobile integrated health and approved year-end incentives, a contract with Ralls County…
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QUINCY — Rober & Phillips, a Quincy law firm, recently announced the hiring of Logan E. Giesing as an associate attorney. During her law school studies, Logan worked as a law clerk at the Adams County Courthouse in 2022 and clerked at Rober Law (now Rober & Phillips) in 2023. She accepted a full-time position…
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QUINCY — Families in the Quincy area are invited to an event featuring Santa Claus arriving via helicopter at John Wood Community College from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Student Activity Center, 1301 S. 48th. The helicopter will touch down at 11 a.m. on the JWCC soccer field (near the…
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A girl was born to Jonathan Charles Davis and Alyssia Comley of Quincy at 2:13 a.m. Nov. 13, 2024.A boy was born to Levi Swift and Jordan Porter of Quincy at 8:29 a.m. Dec. 2, 2024.A boy was born to Levi Swift and Jordan Porter of Quincy at 8:33 a.m. Dec. 2, 2024.A girl was…
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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. Kenneth R. Smith of Murphysboro sold a residence at 1035 S. 12th in Quincy to Debra L.…
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Dr. Brendan Smith lets you know how to prepare your child for their first ever trip to the dentist. PAID PROMOTIONAL
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Injuries and resignations among the firefighters in the Hannibal Fire Department have led to the decision to temporarily close Fire Station No. 2, 1383 30th Street near Huckleberry Park, effective Thursday, Dec. 12. Chief Ryan Neisen said the fire department, when fully staffed, has 38 employees — 34 firefighters, one chief, a…
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Kesse J. Kindhart, 19, Durham, Mo., for Speeding. 181Erik R. Spring, 46, 2045 Cherry for Improper Turn. 120Devin A. Hickman, 37, 1415 S. 7th for Driving Under the Influence. 120David Dittmer, 50, Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance.Troy L. Smith, 47, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA aggravated criminal sexual abuse in…
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QUINCY – Bret Austin was elected as the new chairman of the Adams County Board Tuesday night. Austin, who has been on the board since 2016 and has served as vice-chairman and chairman of the board’s finance committee, was elected by a 15-0 vote, with four members voting present and two members absent. Board members…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis brought a gift to every first grader in QPS. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch made an appearance at all five elementary schools in the district. “It’s important for the success of our schools to have community partners such as the Kiwanis,” said Superintendent Todd Pettit. The Kiwanis…
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When we built our house on the bluffs of the Mississippi, we knew that it would be a work in progress. Shackled with the burdens of expensive taste and limited funds, we made the decision to finish projects over time. The list included items such as adding tile to a bathroom and a fence one summer,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Lions Club held a check presentation Nov. 21 for its donation of $1,000 to the Hannibal Nutrition Center to support ongoing efforts in providing essential nutritional services to seniors. The Hannibal Nutrition Center delivers meals to homebound seniors and provides daily meals at its facility to encourage fellowship and support…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A holiday jazz concert will be held at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, on Sunday, Dec. 15. The performance will feature smooth jazz and holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison and guest musicians — Morrison’s son Marty Morrison on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department will be the host of a blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont. People are encouraged to come to this event and donate blood. Current blood supplies are low, and the Red Cross needs donations. For an appointment call 1-800-RED…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State mobile DMV will be at the Quincy Regional Airport (1645 Highway 104) on Thursday, Dec. 12, to offer several services. The following services will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:
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MILAN, Ill. — Three of my most prized trees are the oaks we planted in our front yard shortly after we moved. They share our front yard with a black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), red twig dogwoods (Cornus sericea), witch hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) and apple (Malus spp.) trees. Our adopted oaks have become established and have…
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QUINCY — After 27½ years with the Quincy Fire Department, including the last 3½ as chief, Bernie Vahlkamp has decided to retire effective Feb. 28. Vahlkamp, who replaced Joe Henning as chief in July 2021, announced his decision during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. He told Muddy River News on Monday morning he originally hoped…
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QUINCY — Only one person spoke up when a public hearing concerning the city’s proposed property tax levy increase for the 2025 tax year was held during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. So Kelly Mays (R-3) took it upon herself to create discussion among the aldermen when they gave a first reading to an…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Mayor Mike Troup’s appointment of Bill Lantz as the director of Quincy Regional Airport during its Monday meeting. Lantz informed the Aeronautics Committee at its Dec. 4 meeting that he had recently passed his ACE Airfield Operations Review Course and now is a registered member of the American Association…
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. Marie Brownlee of Keokuk, Iowa sold a residence at 515 Clay in Warsaw to Gregory Merriman…
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