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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 How did geese get to California? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 385 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Thankfully, high school sports are back (man, it was a long summer!), which brings us to another edition of best — or worst, depending on your…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Department of Transportation’s open house to discuss options for improving Illinois 57 is today. The event is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Atrium, 201 S. Third. In July, IDOT presented it recommendations to the Quincy Community Advisory Group, who is pitching the plan to the state. Options provided were…
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QUINCY — Chris Griggs called it “a dialogue like we’ve never had before, which is very much appreciated.” A group of local boaters and renters informally met for about 90 minutes with Quincy Park Board commissioners John Frankenhoff and Jeff VanCamp on Tuesday to talk about issues involving boating on the Mississippi River and finding…
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QUINCY — A Springfield man, charged with four Class X felonies in connection with a Nov. 9, 2021 sexual assault, is asking to represent himself — again. Bradley S. Yohn, 35, filed a motion Wednesday, Aug. 24, to represent himself in his case. A status hearing was held Wednesday in Adams County Circuit Court, and…
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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. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Pa., sold a 40.50-acre farm at 10201 423rd in Nebo to…
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QUINCY — A youth basketball coach and athletic trainer pled guilty Wednesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court to one count of criminal sexual abuse. Jonathan Graff, 31, of Quincy entered an open plea with his attorney, Drew Schnack, in front of Judge Roger Thomson. He will sentence Graff at 11 a.m. Oct. 19. Criminal…
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2022-015972, 08/30/2022 @ 00:03:03, 1400 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Involve Suspicious Person 08/30/2022Adult Compl. Suspicious Person 08/30/2022Involve Suspicious Person 08/30/2022 Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at 1400 Market St. 2022-015973, 08/30/2022 @ 00:22:48, 9Th Lyon St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By C62 Potter, L…
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MENDON, Ill. — The agriculture industry program at Community Unit School District 4 has experiencedgrowth and improvements. With the leadership of Clayton Blunier, who teaches agriculture mechanics, and Amy Lucie, who teaches agriculture industry courses, the district secured funding to improve student experiences. The major supporters are the ADM Cares Foundation, Compeer Financial Services, Tracy…
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Portillo’s, a hot dog and Italian beef restaurant brand synonymous with Chicago and Illinois, is focusing their expansion on out-of-state locations that treat businesses better. For new locations, CEO Michael Osanloo said Arizona, Florida and Texas will make up “at least the majority – if not the vast majority.” One of the reasons Osanloo cited is declining population in…
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QUINCY — A community forum in the City Council chambers at Quincy City Hall is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7. The purpose of the forum is to provide additional information about the proposed recycling ordinance and receive feedback from citizens about questions or concerns. Citizens concerned about recycling but unable to attend the…
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Megan R. Parada-Olivarez (36) 1318 S. 17th for failure to reduce speed to avoid accident at 18th & Harrison PTC 121 Brent E. Parrott (38) Perry, Mo., for shoplifting at 5211 Broadway NTA 101 Kris A Curbin (61) 631 Madison for failure to yield at stop sign at 5th & State PTC 121 Eric Glas…
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QUINCY — A new service, JustTasking, will help people in Adams County with everyday tasks and getting them done. Their motto is, “If you can’t. We know who can.” JustTasking leverages a network of “taskers” to connect users to the proper people for several different tasks when needed. “As we continue to invest in the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center has teamed up with local photographer Julie Ginos from GS Photography to offer a four-week photography course from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 6 and ending Sept. 27. “In the past, our photography classes have been some of our most popular offerings,” education and fine arts specialist Jonathon…
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Or should Lady Gaga be one of the new “Charlie’s Angels?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 384 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more TV shows I think need a reboot: “I Dream of Jeannie” (1965-70): I would cast Lady Gaga as the new Barbara Eden and keep a…
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QUINCY — Difficulty in finding employees to staff the kitchen helped lead to the decision to close a Quincy restaurant. Pappo’s Pizzeria and Pub in the Quincy Town Center announced it would be closed “until further notice” on its Facebook page last Wednesday. Franchise owner Jim May told Muddy River News in a text on Tuesday…
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. The Loraine Lions Club sold a storage building at 101 N. Oak in Loraine to Luke…
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UPDATE: Quincy/Adams County 911 text service has been restored. Quincy/Adams County 911 has been notified that AT&T Mobility is experiencing ongoing network issuescausing Text-to-911 service functionality to fail. Due to this service outage, senders will receive a bounce back message indicated that they should dial 911 via voice for help. AT&T Mobility customers are encouraged…
Read Full Article Elisabeth M Rockhold (32) 1406 1/2 N 6th for Expired Registration at 18th & Broadway PTC 128 Larry D Crowder Jr (39) 1401 Spruce FTA Parole Review and Audrain Co Mo FTA Possession of Controlled Subsatance at 1401 Spruce Lodged 131 Dujuan C Baker (20) 1800 College for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway NTA 178 Stacy…
Read Full Article 2022-015924, 08/29/2022 @ 00:02:36, 2000 S Highway 61 , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Compl. False Alarm 08/29/2022Adult Victim False Alarm 08/29/2022Adult Suspect False Alarm Administratively Closed 08/29/2022 Public Narrative Alarm reported at 2000 S Highway 61. 2022-015925, 08/29/2022 @ 00:13:12, 600 Union St BLK, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 028 Traw, W…
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Ashley talks about looking for workers…or workers looking for better jobs…or whatever it is that is keeping unemployment low, but so many employers saying they need workers. Harvey’s, The Liquor Booth, Quincy Discount Warehouse, Instant Replay, The Abbey and Utopia sponsor The Daily Muddy.
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QUINCY — A plea deal may be imminent for a Quincy man facing nine counts of unauthorized videotaping. Laura Keck, assistant state’s attorney for Adams County, said Tuesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court that her office recently completed a review of a computer as part of discovery in the case against John Rokusek, 60,…
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Dear Muddy River News: It’s possible by asking a single question you could save a person’s life. The question: Are you thinking about suicide? Our lives today can feel overwhelming. Losing a job or a relationship, trouble in school, physical illness, divorce or the death of a loved one can happen to anyone. Events like…
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SPRINGFIELD – There was a lot to unpack at last Wednesday’s candidate forum which saw Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey appear on the same stage, albeit at different times, for the first time this campaign season. For starters, I wrote an earlier article fact-checking the governor’s claim that eminent domain language…
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