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Kenneth “Ken” R. Lohman, 53, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on November 20, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 27, 1971, Ken was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Bob” and Mary Ellen…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man has been charged with four felonies after his arrest Thursday afternoon. The Illinois Department of Revenue’s Criminal Investigation Bureau filed charges, and deputies with the U.S. Marshal’s office arrested I Wayan Edi Adnyana, 39. He has been charged with: An Adams County grand jury indicted Adnyana on Thursday. The first…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Food manufacturer General Mills announced Wednesday that it will expand its manufacturing facility at 1 Red Devil Road in Hannibal, creating more than 35 jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of an Old El Paso hard-shell taco production line, increased square footage and infrastructure improvements. “General Mills’ expansion in Hannibal is…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) will host a one-day conference, “Navigating Complex Trauma: Responsive Interventions for the Helping Professions,” on Friday, Dec. 13, at the Mabee Center. The conference is presented in partnership with the Missouri Complex Trauma Training Consortium (CTTC), part of a national initiative to build trauma-informed expertise across the United States.…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Canton man was arrested Wednesday after local law enforcement agencies learned he was wanted on several felony charges in Stoddard County in Missouri. A press release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department said local law enforcement received information Wednesday that Peter Jay Rayhart, Jr., 47, of 1001 White in Canton, was…
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QUINCY — The lighting of Washington Park, sponsored by TNT Golf Car and Motorsports and Craig Industries, will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. Emcee for the evening will be Denise Tallcott, with music provided by Quincy Concert Band’s low brass ensemble beginning at 5:30 p.m. Santa will arrive in his…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Bear Creek American Legion Post 823 will be the host of an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the American Legion Hall on Illinois Route 61 west of Mendon. The breakfast will include whole hog sausage, pancakes and biscuits and gravy. Price…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy invites community members to its annual Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. This free event will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread with turkey and all the trimmings, offering a welcoming space for anyone seeking a place to enjoy Thanksgiving. No reservations are required.…
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BEARDSTOWN, lll. — The downtown square in Beardstown has been converted into a Christmas village for the holidays. The Christkindlmarkt is set to open on Friday, Nov. 29 with 20 custom-built cedar chalets featuring a variety of vendors each weekend leading up to Christmas. In a press release, Katie Vitale, executive director of the Beardstown…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Squash usually takes a back seat to sweet potato, cranberry and pumpkin in modern-day Thanksgiving meals. Yet squash is rich in both history and nutrition, said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag tribe members enjoyed squash at the first Thanksgiving in 1621 in Plymouth colony. The…
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QUINCY — Any reorganization of students in Quincy’s Catholic grade schools has been put on hold for at least one year. A document recently published on the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) website from the Quincy Catholic Schools Board (QCSB) said no “substantial” facility changes will be implemented for the 2025-26 school year. “This decision allows…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 Yes, I realize my stance on pumpkin pie will not be popular … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,121 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Admit it, the first things you think of when it comes to Thanksgiving are food, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas…
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Jordan N. Lehenbauer, 19, Quincy for Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Meth and Possession of Controlled Substance. Lodged 173Michael A. Ellwood-Denum, 35, 1439 S. 15th St. reports assorted power tools were taken from 420 Kentucky St. on 11/12/2024. 140Tracy L. Newcomb, 60, 406 Cherry St. reports on 10/28/2024 his gas powered green Huffy bicycle…
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Marcia K. Tushaus, age 82, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 18, 2024, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Quincy, the daughter of Frank “Tubby” and Marie (Oenning) Tushaus. She attended St. Francis Solanus Grade School and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Shannon Arnold was looking for love in the wrong places. “I was about 14 years old, and I started partying and experimenting. I got my first boyfriend and thought I was in love, and that has been the story of my life,” Arnold said in a press release. “By the time I…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a five-year lease agreement with Parent and Child Together (PACT) of West Central Illinois during its regular meeting on Wednesday. PACT Head Start will operate a childcare facility within leased space at JWCC’s Quincy campus. The organization will serve 16 qualifying children up to…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army’s red kettles and cheerful bell ringing will begin on Friday, Nov. 22 as the Quincy Area Command launches its Christmas campaign across Quincy and Hannibal. Red kettles will be out at various locations through Christmas Eve, collecting donations to support local families and people in need. The Salvation Army invites…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Steven Brody has joined the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce as its executive director. Brody’s goal is to work with the business community, public officials, peers and other key stakeholders to promote the Macomb area and Western Illinois. Brody previously was the executive director for the Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce…
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QUINCY — Homebank employees have donated $5,700 plus a variety of toys and blankets to Shriners Children’s, the century-old healthcare system devoted to providing high-quality specialty medical care to children and families regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. For several years, Homebank employees have raised funds internally for charitable organizations. Past recipients…
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QUINCY — Anthony “Tony” Crane and the late Carl G. Schmiedeskamp are the two newest inductees into the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame These men will be honored at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony during the organization’s Annual Meeting on Jan. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Established in 2006, the…
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QUINCY- Long time Quincy Public School board member Richard McNay officially resigned from the School Board at Wednesday’s school board meeting. McNay served on the board for 11 and a half years. He will continue to serve on the Buildings and Grounds committee but is retiring as chairman. “I’m honored that the public gave me…
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QUINCY — Wedding planner Amy Deters, owner of Above & Beyond by Amy, recently acquired the event space at the Dick Brothers Brewery complex on York Street between Ninth and 10th. The event space, previously known as DB2 Events, will be renamed as Dick Brothers Events. Ownership of the brewery is unaffected. Above & Beyond…
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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. Jonathan W. Wintheiser of Quincy sold a residence at 1111 Chestnut in Quincy to John T.…
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