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QUINCY — Bank of Springfield, 220 N. 48th and 1111 Maine, is organizing a winter clothing drive for QUANADA (Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse). People are asked to drop off donations of new or lightly used coats, gloves, hats, scarves and winter clothing at either bank location. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 1.…
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2022-018737, 10/09/2022 @ 00:31:00, Broadway Main St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Female Driver 10/09/2022 Public Narrative Traffic Stop Broadway / Main St for Driving wrong way. The driver was issued a warning. 2022-018738, 10/09/2022 @ 01:39:41, S Hayden St Hope St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — A Griggsville man was lodged in the Pike County Jail and faces drug and firearm charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at a residence in the 400 block of North Stanford Street in Griggsville. After an investigation, Travis R. Brown, 39, was…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Police are now classifying the early Sunday morning assault outside of Rumors Bar and Grill as second-degree murder. Police responded around 1:50 a.m. Sunday to the 100 block of North Main for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim, Dusty Wilson of Hannibal, with serious injuries.…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Fall is the time to harvest, cure and store ornamental gourds, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “Gourds are thought to be among the first domesticated plant species, dating back to as early as 13,000 B.C,” Trinklein said in a press release. “Through the years, dried gourds served many purposes…
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Adams County Assistant State’s Attorney talks about the potential ramifications when no cash bail goes into effect in Illinois January 1. For background, Muddy River News ran this Capitol News Illinois story last month. There is also a forum discussing the Safe-T Act at John Wood Community College on October 19 at 6 p.m. hosted…
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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. Kevin F. Glasscock and Barbara A. Glasscock of La Grange, Mo., sold a residence at 1023…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 419 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month we’re celebrating such holidays as Columbus Day, World Mental Health Day, World Homeless Day, Indigenous Peoples Day and Halloween. OK, those are legit. But do you know what holidays are not legit this month? Take a look at…
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QUINCY — SewEssentials is a local group of volunteers who began making masks at the start of thepandemic and went on to create more than 25,000 and donate them throughout the community. Now the group is starting a new venture and looking for volunteers. SewEssentials has joined “I Found a Quilted Heart”, a nationwide effort…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Tree Commission presented the “Quincy’s Prestigious Landscape Award” to Blessing Health System during a ceremony Oct. 4 near the intersection of 12th and Broadway. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and Maureen Kahn, president/CEO of Blessing Health System, joined representatives of the city and Blessing Health System, as well as members of the…
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Harley L Gibson, 28, 2424 Shelts Ln, Failure to Reduce Speed at S 12th St and Kentucky St. PTC 168 Melissa S Mitchell (42) of Quincy, citations for No Valid Driver’s License, Operate Uninsured Vehicle, and Disobey Traffic Control Device at 10th and Broadway. NTA 147 Robert W Cameron Jr, 43, Homeless, VOP at 2236…
Read Full Article 2022-018692, 10/08/2022 @ 01:02:52, 113 N Griffith St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Involve 10/08/2022Adult Female Involve 10/08/2022 Public Narrative Information reported at 113 N Griffith 2022-018693, 10/08/2022 @ 01:38:44, 1300 Broadway Blk, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Public Narrative Citizen contact…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library’s public use computers are once again available to use. Faxing, printing and scanning options also have returned. A public copier that has faxing capabilities is available in the library lobby as well as a printing machine available in the reference department. The document station near the “Ask Here” desk…
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QUINCY — Curtis Sethaler and Jarid Jones, owners of the Quincy Axe Company, recently acquired the building at 625 Maine that houses Quincy Axe Company, Crush Salon, Electric Fountain Brewing and the JustTasking office. The building now will be known as the Experience Quincy building. “Jarid and I told each other we would do all…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested after a fight early Friday morning in downtown Quincy, and Quincy Police Department officials say the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected. The Quincy Police Department reported a fight involving as many as 15 people started inside Club Gen Z, 906 Hampshire, then carried outside of…
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QUINCY — Tony Grootens was ready to spend as much time as necessary during October as he campaigned to become the next sheriff of Adams County. However, with no Democrat opposing him in the November election, Grootens instead is preparing for his new job. “I thought for sure there would be opposition,” Grootens said. “And…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Foundation announced Friday the 2022 QND Fund Drive raised $576,512 in gifts and pledges, exceeding its goal by more than $116,000. This is the largest amount raised through the QND Fund Drive since its inception in 1977. “I am extremely pleased with the generosity and sacrifice our constituents made to support…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River through the eyes of Quincy engineer William H. Klingner. The great…
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My oh my, what I would give to see McDonald’s reintroduce those all-day breakfasts. I’m not sure what I used to enjoy most, the small piece of sausage that was so thin you could almost see through it, or the biscuits I would lather in strawberry jelly … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make…
Read Full Article Michelle K Catron, 53, 513 Hampshire, Cheating at 132 N 5th. NTA 128 Kyle R Cutforth, 34, Liberty, Aggravated Domestic Battery at 822 Spring, Apt C. 177 Anthony T Saxberry, 29, 911 Jersey, Apt C, Aggravated Battery at 906 Hampshire. Lodged 177 Cody T Snell, 25, Laprarie, Failure to Yield Left Turn at N 30th…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will host a LesMills andWater in Motion launch on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 10-11. These live group fitness classes will be free on both days to members and non-members. Participants will be entered to win Kroc promotional items during each class. BODYPUMP: This…
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QUINCY — The Community Job Skills Workshop and Hiring Event will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Advanced registration is not needed. Registration takes place at 9 a.m. followed by two, free skill-building sessions: 9:15 a.m.: Building your resume 9:45 a.m.: Interview tips…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A high-speed pursuit through two counties ended with a Griggsville man being lodged in the Pike County Jail. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office attempted on Sept. 24 to stop a red Chevrolet truck on State Highway 96 near Howell Hollow in Calhoun County. The truck fled from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s…
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PITTSFIELD Ill. — The Pike County Health Department is collaborating with the Adams County Health Department to offer expanded immunization clinic hours in Pike County. The Pike County Health Department’s immunization clinic will be open on a walk-in basis Monday and Thursday from 1-5 p.m. The clinic offers all vaccines recommended by the CDC for…
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