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FOWLER, Ill. — St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1435 E. 1500th Street, will hold a trivia night and silent auction Saturday Feb. 11, at the church. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the trivia contest beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per individual or $160 for a table of eight. Mulligans may be purchased…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, along with Parents as Teachers, will sponsor “Pedal Power’ from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. If Santa Claus put a tricycle under the tree, this is the place to ride it this winter if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Big Wheels,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly striking a police officer and striking a patrol car with a car he was driving. A warrant was issued Wednesday in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging Dexter L. Winningham, 37, with first-degree assault special victim, resisting arrest by fleeing and leaving…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Arts Council begins its 2023 Art Adventure schedule at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Art Adventures are designed for youths ages 5 to 12. The participation fee includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. The February project is Happy Hearts. Participants will use…
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PLAINVILLE, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Plainville man on four counts of possession of child pornography. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services alerted the Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 29 regarding a case of sexual exploitation of a minor. A subsequent investigation led the arrest of Joshua D. Cress,…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Kimberly Kestner’s parents, Kenny and Angie Volk, are the owners of the Tastee Treat in Mount Sterling, a popular stop on U.S. 24 to get a burger, shake or sundae since the 1950s. When Kimberly and her husband, Austin, learned of the opportunity to buy the Shake Shack in Camp Point,…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 Rotten eggs and rats, now there’s a combination … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 492 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At a recent sporting event I attended there was an individual who … ummm … how do I say it nicely? Well, he apparently…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL — A proposed property tax increase may be on the April ballot for Hannibal voters to decide on funding for a permanent stormwater system. Darrin Gordon, general manager of Hannibal Board of Public Works, asked Hannibal City Council members on Tuesday to place the proposed tax, Proposition S, on the ballot, which he said…
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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. Stephanie M. Reeder of Pittsfield sold a residence at 120 E. Kellogg in Pittsfield to Samantha…
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Matthew E Walker, 47, 3112 N College Ave, Operating Uninsured at N 33rd St and Broadway St. NTA 101 Joshua L Winfield, 42, 617 College Ave, DWLS and Operating Uninsured at N 4th St and Sycamore St. NTA 101 Joseph E Baker, 729 N 5th St, Expired Registration at N 8th St and Broadway St.…
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On 12/26/2022 at 6:30 AM Brett L. Barr of Mt. Sterling was traveling on CR 975E he then left the roadway, coming to rest on an embankment. Damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00 and no injuries were reported. Mr. Barr received citations for Driving While License Suspended and Failure to Reduce Speed and given…
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. Todd W. Alexander of Quincy sold a residence at 1008 Monroe in Quincy to Drake M.…
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The Missouri Attorney General’s office will operate in “unyielding pursuit of victory,” Andrew Bailey said Tuesday as he was being sworn into office. Bailey, in a short speech before a crowd of about 150 gathered at the Missouri Supreme Court building, said he’s grateful to Gov. Mike Parson for appointing him. Speaking to reporters afterwards,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department “Keep the Wreaths Red” program ended at midnight Jan. 1. The annual public education initiative is designed to promote fire safety during the holiday season. It ran from Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, until midnight on Jan. 1, 2023. Wreaths with red lights were displayed at each Quincy fire station,…
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Always think twice about going the fitness equipment route. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 492 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the time of year when we are all looking for the best post-holiday bargains. Here’s one man’s guide on how to approach this annual quandary: Bedding…
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2023-000110, 01/03/2023 @ 00:45:50, 313 N 7Th 1, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Assoc. Domestic (No Crime) 01/03/2023Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 01/03/2023Adult Male Assoc. Domestic (No Crime) 01/03/2023Involve Domestic (No Crime) 01/03/2023Involve Domestic (No Crime) 01/03/2023 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance at 313 N 7th Apt 1. 2023-000111, 01/03/2023 @ 01:15:27, 777 Broadway…
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QUINCY — As Muddy River News first reported on Dec. 30, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup wants an investigation into the process of how Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates became chief. The Police and Fire Commission met Tuesday morning and Troup attended the meeting. The commission went into executive session for about 20 minutes and Troup…
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Ashley and Brittany talk about the start of the new year and getting motivated. No mention of resolutions, however.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – A third-party investigation will soon be underway concerning Hannibal City Clerk Angel Zerbonia. City Attorney James Lemon confirmed at the Hannibal City Council meeting on Tuesday that an outside agency will be conducting the investigation. The council members confirmed it was decided by unanimous vote. The announcement comes after the council meeting…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council has approved an agreement with Hy-Vee to locate the city’s second recycling drop-off site at 1400 Harrison. Aldermen voted in September to eliminate curbside recycling as part of a cost-cutting measure. Beginning in March, residents who wish to recycle will have to take their materials to one of three…
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QUINCY — A Springfield man defending himself in a November 2021 sexual assault case said last month he wanted to defend himself in two other felony cases, then told Judge Robert Adrian on Tuesday morning he was withdrawing his request. Bradley Yohn, 35, also said during his appearance in Adams County Circuit Court he’s waiting…
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QUINCY — Twenty-three local nonprofit organizations recently received grants in Samantha Otte’s memory that will benefit hundreds of area youths for artistic, leadership and humanitarian efforts. The grants, totaling nearly $40,000, were distributed from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund with the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri at the Oakley-Lindsay Center…
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QUINCY — The northbound lane of North Fourth Street from College Avenue to Elm Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday. This section of road is being closed to replace water service. It is scheduled to reopen at 3 p.m. Thursday Jan. 5. Motorists are advised to use an alternate…
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