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MACOMB, Ill. — I’ve been there. It is late fall and there is a hard freeze about to hit. A wise gardener once warned leaving a hose connected to a spigot during a hard freeze could lead to disaster. As water freezes, it expands. Any water trapped in the nozzle or spigot could expand to…
Read Full Article CAMP POINT, Ill. — Hundreds of residents have turned out to view the lifetime of international artistic achievements of one Adams County artist. Shelly Rasche of Camp Point has produced thousands of designs over her 38 year career found on store shelves across the nation and around the world. Now all her creative talents are…
Read Full Article BARRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department, while working for the City of Barry, was dispatched to a residence in Barry at 12:46 p.m. July 24 regarding a theft complaint. After an investigation, Shelby B. Burch, 30, of Barry was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Jail on two counts of theft and…
Read Full Article Joshua D Chaplin (36) 133 S 4th for No Valid Drivers License at 3rd & Kentucky NTA 122 Ryan J Waters, 36, 2206 Chestnut Ave, Domestic Battery, Interfering with the reporting of Domestic Violence and Unlawful Restraint at 2206 Chestnut St. Lodged 168 Stephanie L Carter, 33, 2717 Oak St, warrant for Theft, FTA Unlicensed…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said this week he is actively reaching out to businesses in Indiana and other states that have recently passed restrictive abortion laws in hopes of luring those companies to Illinois. “Well, already I’ve reached out to companies that are affected in Indiana. I want to make sure that they…
Read Full Article 2022-014596, 08/09/2022 @ 00:27:59, 2705 Market St 7, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 017 Perkins, C L Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Male Compl. Check Well Being 08/09/2022Adult Female Involve Check Well Being 08/09/2022 Public Narrative Check Well Being reported at 2705 Market St. 2022-014597, 08/09/2022 @ 01:12:45, 3623 Atoka St A, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 017 Perkins, C…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command’s Emergency Disaster Team not only serves thecounties of Adams, Pike and Brown in Illinois and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby and Monroe in Missouri, but the organization also helps families in neighboring communities impacted by natural disasters. Emergency disaster coordinator Jeremy Koren of The Salvation Army of Quincy…
Read Full Article GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey is criticizing the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform which will eliminate cash bail in Illinois by Jan. 1, 2023. The Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force has been in the process of breaking down several aspects of the SAFE-T Act as Illinois approaches 2023. It has released four flow charts showing how…
Read Full Article Early this morning, I took a deep breath — and smiled. Today marks one full year of providing The Daily Dirt for Muddy River News. It’s been a great 365 days working with the people at the Big Muddy. I will be forever grateful to publishing czar J. Robert Gough for enticing me out of…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Drought throughout much of Missouri has renewed interest in how to price silage. An updated University of Missouri Extension publication looks at silage costs and revenues. Given current corn and input prices, MU Extension economists Ray Massey and Joe Horner say farmers should reconsider long-standing rules of thumb for pricing. Massey and…
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. Patrick Eston of Barry sold a residence at 639 E. Washington in Pittsfield to Jacob P.…
Read Full Article The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at All-America Park. Donations accepted. Bring lawn chairs.
Read Full Article BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College officially dedicated its new College Agricultural Sciences Complex and Fred L. Bradshaw Learning Center Tuesday morning at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center near Baylis. More than 300 people attended the ceremony which celebrated the 45-year educational partnership with the University of Illinois, John Wood Community College and the…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks about her dissatisfaction with our national leaders and how we might be nearing the zombie apocalypse. She then chats with Bob Gough about how if we want Quincy to be a real river town, we need to fix a few things. The Liquor Booth, Utopia, Harvey’s, The Abbey, Instant Replay and Quincy…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Bowling Green, Mo., woman is facing drug charges after the Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop. A silver 2004 Jeep Cherokee was stopped on Washington Street in Pittsfield at 1:03 a.m. July 18. After an investigation, Jesika L. Denison, 32, was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s second public art sculpture recently was installed in a partnership with the Hannibal Arts Council and Hannibal Parks and Recreation as part of the Sculpture on the Move program. The sculpture, titled Liberté, was installed on a base on Hannibal’s newly redeveloped riverfront. The artist, Chris Wubbena, drove the 10-feet tall stainless-steel…
Read Full Article Lawson V Faler (85) 2612 Old Orchard Rd for Improper Lane Usage at 18th & York PTC 168 Ronda L. Smith (59) 628 1/2 Ohio, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle and driving while license suspended. NTA 152 Faron J. Cook (50) 824 Johnathan Ln, Quincy for FTA DWLS, no insurance, poss of meth. Lodged…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Golden Bridges, Inc., has moved into Suite 7 at QuincyWorx. After nine years of operating from their homes and their vans, Golden Bridges employees now will have a space where to hold staff meetings, staff trainings and work together in the same office. In a press release, Suzanne Ellerbrock, co-owner of Golden Bridges,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club was the host of the Kenneth “Ken” Bigelow Day at Camp Saukenauk on July 18 in partnership with the Salvation Army kids program. The program was designed to combine developmental learning, mentorship, team building and more in a fun atmosphere where kids will feel comfortable learning, being active and…
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