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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Brown County residents and interested parties are invited to attend a public presentation of the 2022 Brown County Community Survey and Assessment on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hagel 1891 banquet room in Mount Sterling. Maggie Strong of Strong Consulting will share key findings from…
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On 02/01/2023 at 6:21 AM Catherine G. Aguado of Beardstown received a citation for Speeding 83/55 MPH Zone on US 24 and given a court date of 02/27/2023. On 02/01/2023 at 1:03 PM Patrick L. Henson Jr of Virginia received a citation for Operating Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration on N. Mason St @ Chestnut…
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And the same goes for Robin, and Alan … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 524 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you had the power to bring back some of our favorite singers, which ones would you select? And to add a little extra to your thought process, you could bring…
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Frankie takes a dry day, Ashley makes up for his lack of imbibing and Bobby wants to know where the Hell his Jetson’s flying car is.
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QUINCY — The trial of a former owner of a Quincy nightclub accused of assaulting a Quincy University student in April 2021 has been removed from next week’s jury docket. The trial for Steven W. Homan, 49, was set to begin on Tuesday, Feb. 14 before Judge Mark Vincent. It was expected to last four…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man the Quincy Police Department had searched for more than a week regarding his connection to a shooting that occurred on Jan. 17 on Bonansinga Drive turned himself in to the Quincy Police Department on Thursday morning. An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday, Jan. 31 for Aaron J. Gallaher, 19, for…
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Meet me at the Scoreboard. It’s more than just a slogan – it’s a way of life for some locals, myself included. Tucked inside a south side neighborhood, across from the Cenex station, sits a cozy little bar on the corner of 8th and York. Their claim to fame is that they serve the Best…
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QUINCY — A man who pointed a handgun at Adams County Sheriff’s deputies and threatened to kill himself was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in a field off Radio Road south of Quincy. Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens said deputies responded around 4 p.m. on West Radio Road west of Ill. 57. Deputies blocked off…
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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. Sharon E. Leslie, trustee of Quincy sold an auto machine shop and warehouse and two additional…
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Justin Queen, 42, of Quincy for Uninsured Vehicle. NTA 122 Jennifer Coonrod, 45, Plainville for Speeding. PTC 122 Jason Alston, 25, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 122 Derek Eger, 30, of Quincy for Speeding. PTC 122 Michele Stritzel, 40, Mt. Sterling for Speeding. PTC 122 Timothy M Baker Jr (18) 1524 Maple for No Valid…
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2023-002455, 02/08/2023 @ 00:11:38, 216 Huck Finn Shopping , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Repossessed Vehicle Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By 035 Tripp, A M Adult Female Involve Repo Vehicle 02/08/2023Adult Compl. Repo Vehicle 02/08/2023 Public Narrative Repossessed vehicle at 216 Huck Finn Shopping Center. 2023-002456, 02/08/2023 @ 00:37:50, 1806 South St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Trespass Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C67 Chavez,…
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DECATUR, Ill. — A pre-trial hearing for former Adams County Sheriff Brent Fischer has been set for Feb. 23 at the Macon County Courthouse in Decatur. A Macon County grand jury indicted Fischer, the former executive director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, on four felony counts on Nov. 30. He was…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League’s appropriations committee is accepting applications for grants funded with proceeds from the annual Holiday Gift Show. The league strives to channel funds back into the community. Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organizations located in Adams County to help fund organization projects or specific items. The maximum grant request for…
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Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about how you approach covering sensitive news topics and Ron Kinscherf has another segment of Oscar Cliff Notes.
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Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd — and bring your favorite “voice” with you… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 523 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With MLB spring training getting ready to ramp up, that means we’ll soon be listening to our favorite baseball announcers,…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Reinke Manufacturing, a global leader in irrigation systems and precision irrigation technology, recently recognized Albsmeyer Electric in Payson with a Reinke’s Diamond Pride award for its performance in the last year. In a press release, Reinke president Chris Roth said, “Reinke is honored to work with Albsmeyer Electric to help them serve…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center is teaming with local photographer Julie Ginos from GS Photography to offer two four-week photography courses for people ages 14 and older. Photography I will be available from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays from Feb. 14 to March 7. Photography II will be available from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays from March…
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URBANA, Ill. — By definition, a forest is a large area of land covered with trees and understory growth. Traditionally, these parcels of land are often imagined as plant-dense woodlands with a diverse mix of species layered from tall trees down to mosses on the woodland floor. These plants are growing where seeds landed or…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five Hannibal men facing murder charges in the death of another Hannibal man will be back in court Friday. Braden Chestnutt, 19, Chad Elliott, 20, Dakota Laster, 23 and Damien McCulley, 25 all of Hannibal, were charged Jan. 28 with charges of second-degree murder and first-degree assault. Elliott and McCulley also…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Millions of eyes from around the world will be watching Super Bowl LVII — and the commercials — on Sunday. Five-year-old Bennett Willard of Griggsville doesn’t care much that he will be in one of those commercials. “I’m not sure he understands it,” Brock Willard, Bennett’s father, said with a laugh. “The…
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MILTON, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 11:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 to a disturbance in the 200 block of Blue Street in Milton. After an investigation, Chad A. Wooldridge, 36, of Pearl was arrested on a charge of aggravated domestic battery. He was lodged in the Pike County Jail.
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I am writing about your op-ed about Taurean Snoddy. We have had three beating deaths in Hannibal in the last several months. Perhaps a couple of old quotes from Lt. Col Jeff Cooper of the U.S. Marine Corps are appropriate: “If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can…
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KINDERHOOK, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2018 Buick Enclave at 11:17 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4 on York Street in Kinderhook. After an investigation, the driver, Christopher A. Gunder, 42, of Pittsfield was arrested on charges of aggravated DUI, felony driving while license revoked and leaving…
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