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QUINCY — The Knapheide Manufacturing Company is celebrate its 175th anniversary this year, marking nearly two centuries as a family-owned and operated business in Quincy. Herman Heinrich Knapheide, a German immigrant, moved to Quincy in 1848 and opened a wagon-making shop, the Knapheide Wagon Company. The business was incorporated in 1893 as the Henry Knapheide…
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Suzanne Ellerbrock with Golden Bridges talks to Ron Kinscherf about the consulting services they offer for relocating or downsizing–all to help individuals make a smooth transition into the next phase of life. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 Seriously, who wouldn’t want to go to Middlefart, Denmark? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 498 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, I’m old. Real old. But I still can’t believe it costs $5 (or more, sometimes much more) to get a simple hamburger at…
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SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would guarantee a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave per year for all Illinois workers passed both chambers of the General Assembly Tuesday and will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker, who says he will sign it. Under Senate Bill 208, workers begin to earn paid leave on their first…
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Rachael Mallory, 32, of Quincy for trespassing at Frederick Ball. NTA 109 Zachary Chapman, 1534 Adams, reports the theft of two packages from the porch of his residence between 1630-2100 hours on 1-10-23. 310 Shannon Fleming, 37, of Quincy for stop sign vilolation at 22nd and Monroe. PTC 146 Andrew Coulson, 38, of Quincy for…
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2023-000676, 01/12/2023 @ 00:01:47, US 61 Fair Oaks Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Female Suspect 01/12/2023 Public Narrative Traffic Stop at US-61 Fair Oaks for speed. During the stop driver was unable to provide valid proof of insurance. Driver issued multiple citations and released. 2023-000677, 01/12/2023 @ 00:05:14,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently named Faith Carr the director of Head Start services for the non-profit. In a press release, Douglass CEO Stephanie Cooper said, “Promoting a staff member with so many years of experience and commitment to our Head Start families and organization just made sense. We are excited to have…
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Frankie, Bobby and Brittany talk about Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s visit to Quincy and some quality family time. They also talk about gun ownership and freedom.
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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. The Bernice Joan Post and Melvin D. Post Trust of Golden sold a 29.03-acre farm in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — As construction is well underway on the Friendship Brewery, the founders of the brewery hope to open the doors by the upcoming tourist season. The Friendship Brewery will be located at 422 N. Main in Hannibal, which previously housed the Mark Twain Brewing Company. Friendship Brewery took ownership of the building last…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal woman is in the Marion County Jail facing drug charges after she was arrested Wednesday. A warrant was issued Thursday in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging Erica R. Sydnor, 35, with trafficking drugs in the first degree. The charges are a result of an investigation by officers…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 The “Fat Darrell” may be the most intriguing of all … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 497 of The Daily Dirt. It’s safe to assume we all enjoy a good sandwich, which led me on an internet search to see what are some of…
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QUINCY — “We Have Your Six,” a comedy and concert fundraising event, will be held Friday, Jan. 13 at Down Home Pub and Eatery, 509 S. Ninth. Doors for this fundraiser for veteran suicide prevention will open at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. and continuing until 11 p.m. Entertainment for the…
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QUINCY — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders to celebrate the final structural beam being placed at the Quincy Veterans’ Home. The “Topping Out” ceremony marks a significant milestone in the nearly $300 million renovation and rehabilitation project that will provide a 260,000 square foot residential long-term care facility and 80,000 square foot independent…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – An order signed Monday by Judge John Jackson gives the City of Hannibal until next Wednesday to produce all documents related to the impeachment proceedings of 3rd Ward Councilman Stephan Franke. Jackson, appointed to preside over the impeachment after Judge Donald Bastian recused himself, granted Franke’s motion to compel the city to…
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QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens was one of several sheriffs in Downstate Illinois to announce they will not be fully enforcing the new Protect Illinois Communities Act, which has also been called an assault weapons ban. In a statement issued Wednesday, Grootens said he believes the new law is a “clear violation of…
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QUINCY — Following is a schedule of office closings and schedule changes in observance of Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 16:
Read Full Article Taylor Hiland, 28, and Shade Livengood, 27, both of Quincy for retail theft at 5211 Broadway. NTA 122 Anthony W Thompson, 63, 1010 Diana Dr, Apt E39, Domsetic Battery at 2600 block of N 12th St. Lodged 109/107 Brandon L Davis (29) 625 Washington for Speeding at 40th & Broadway PTC 135 Thomas R Moore…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Christopher Otte of Quincy and Rebecca Otte of Guangdong, China, at 2:19 a.m. Jan. 7.A boy was born to Caleb and Maria Fleer of Lewistown, Mo., at 8:09 p.m. Jan. 8.A girl was born to Cory and Madeline Patterson of Quincy at 8:20 a.m. Jan. 8.A girl was…
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Bob Gough introduces us to Meg Duncan, the newest Muddy River News reporter based out of Hannibal. Ron Kinscherf also talks to meteorologist Brent Clair about the weather.
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QUINCY — Alan Hickman will get a head start on his four-year term as a Quincy Park Board commissioner by filling the remainder of the late Jeff Steinkamp’s term. Hickman’s name was drawn from a hat late Wednesday afternoon by Park Board president John Frankenhoff. Hickman’s name was one of three in the hat, representing…
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PLEASE READ THIS CAUTIONARY NOTE: Readers should understand this story contains descriptions of sexual abuse. This may offend and shock some readers or be painful to survivors of sexual abuse or assault. Muddy River News believes it is necessary to report this information as a warning and a reminder of what comprises sexual abuse and the importance of protecting children and supporting…
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QUINCY — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will attend a ceremony today where the last structural beam will be placed atop the new long-term care facility at the Illinois Veterans Home. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Capital Development Board are hosting the topping-off ceremony at 10:30 a.m where the last beam will be…
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State workers would get their biggest pay raise in living memory under a plan proposed Wednesday by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. In a news release, Parson said he wants to boost all state workers by 8.7% and to offer a $2 an hour night shift differential to employees in four agencies responsible for people under…
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