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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Maria Kuhns, entrepreneurship specialist and SBDC director with the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, gave an update on the proposed Hannibal Community Improvement District (CID) at the Hannibal City Council meeting Tuesday. The plan for Hannibal’s CID would include a sales tax levy up to 1%, which will only apply within the…
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QUINCY — Lydia Spillman, a teacher at St. Francis Solanus School, is one of five finalists in the Springfield Diocese for the Elizabeth Ann Seton Award. In a press release, St. Francis principal Julie Radel said, “Though Lydia Spillman has only been teaching at St. Francis Solanus School for two years, she has made a…
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QUINCY — Donald Altgilbers, associate nurse manager in Surgical Services/Operating Room at Blessing Hospital, retired April 28 after 45 years of service. His advanced certifications included being a registered nurse first assistant, certified nurse in the operating room and certified surgical technologist. Altgilbers spent his entire career in Blessing Surgical Services, starting in 1976 as…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Jody Heavner, a teacher at Pittsfield High School, is one of five finalists from Illinois to receive the Golden Owl Award, which recognizes the country’s leading agricultural teachers. Nationwide, a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, Ohio, partnered with state FFA organizations to create the Golden Owl Award in…
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QUINCY — Students from Quincy University and Culver-Stockton College will jointly present “The Billy Goats Gruff: A Children’s Opera in One Act” with music by Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini and English text set by John Davies. Two performances are set for Friday, May 5. The first will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Quincy Public…
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Bruce Guthrie of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about Saturday’s Dogwood Parade and the weekend in general. Ashley Conrad then breaks some great news about Muddy River News in Hannibal with our Hannibal correspondent, Meg Duncan.
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy will welcome Gentlemen of Vision for an afternoon performance to hundreds of Quincy Junior High School students on May 5. Gentlemen of Vision is a 14-time national champion step dance troupe from a program that serves at-risk youth from the St. Louis area. The troupe performed in 2022 at Arts Quincy’s…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 4, 2023 Seriously, I DO like Reignbeau Rhames … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 598 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for another episode of “What Were They Thinking?” We have found some more bizarre names that celebrities have saddled their children with in recent years. Did…
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QUINCY — Legal counsel for three Quincy media outlets appeared before Adams County Circuit Judge Robert K. Adrian to request he unseal court documents related to the first-degree murder case of Timothy Bliefnick. Adrian told the parties he would take the motion under advisement. He gave them seven days to submit briefs. He said he…
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Local and state political leaders are reacting to Tuesday’s guilty verdict of retired lobbyist Mike McClain of Quincy on nine charges of federal bribery. Statement from the office of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker: “Since taking office, Gov. Pritzker has advanced the cause of ethics reform in key areas, especially in bringing more transparency to the…
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“It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.” — St. Augustine Mike McClain’s friends and supporters always saw him as their champion. When roads and bridges needed to be built, McClain got the call. Need a Civic Center? McClain is on it. The ultimate fixer. The insider’s…
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A measure that passed the Illinois House would require school districts to implement full-day kindergarten across the state. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, filed the proposed legislation, which has the backing of the Democratic majority in the House and Senate. House Bill 2396 would benefit parents and children alike, according to Canty. “Full-day kindergarten programs…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man has been charged with first degree assault, first degree burglary and armed criminal action for his role in an incident on Friday, April 28. A press release from the Hannibal Police Department said Anthony D. Bell, 41, of Quincy, forced his way into a home at approximately 10:56…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy will be joining the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation in honoring and remembering the sacrifice of America’s fallen fire heroes by lighting the Quincy Bayview Bridge red. The lighting of the bridge will begin on International Firefighter’s Day on Thursday, May 4 and continue through the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial…
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QUINCY — The third session of a constitutional convention to propose separating downstate Illinois from Chicago and Cook County will be held Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, at the Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak. The Friday night and Saturday morning presentations are open to the public. The event is presented by New Illinois. It describes itself…
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Terry L Scott (64) of Quincy, arrested for Peace Disturbance at 523 N 6th. NTA 152 Stefanie Longbrake, 65, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 130 Stephanie Gaither, 34, of Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 145 Reginald Clark, 56, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 130 Mary L Blevins (29) of Quincy, arrested…
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Memorial Hospital honored as 2023 Outstanding Rural Health Organization; celebration set for Tuesday
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital in Carthage has been recognized by the National Rural Health Association as a 2023 Outstanding Rural Health Organization. The award honors the hospital’s exceptional dedication to ensuring access to patient care and providing quality services to its community. Memorial Hospital invites the public to the campus at 1454 N. County…
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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. Jason Sidwell and Carla Sidwell of Griggsville sold a residence at 101 W. Chicago in Liberty…
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QUINCY — The May Second Tuesday of the Month program will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 9. The May program will offer the opportunity to create a button bouquet with Diane Piette and Beth Cornwell. Piette is involved with Bible study at CWM, and Cornwell facilitates the Tuesday morning Bible study and is the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — David Ruby, a lifelong resident of Hannibal, hopes to bring some of his childhood back to Clemens Field this summer. Ruby went before Hannibal City Council Tuesday evening to ask permission to hold an all-day wrestling and boxing event on the field, proposing it take place sometime in July. Sharing his own…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Chariton Valley recently completed the expansion of its state-of-the-art fiber network in rural Palmyra and beyond. A partnership between Chariton Valley and Marion County made the $8 million project possible. Marion County invested $2.25 million, utilizing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. In a press release, Marion County presiding commissioner David…
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