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BOWEN, Ill. — Bowen has been officially recognized as an NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association Smart Rural Community, powered by Adams Fiber. This acknowledgment celebrates Bowen’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to foster growth, enhance opportunities and build a thriving rural community. The announcement was made at Bowen’s village board meeting, where representatives…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday April 15, 2025 For the record, I’ll never feel the same again about vanilla flavoring … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,257 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Getting old can be demanding. Each morning (or, let’s be honest, early afternoon) when I rise and shine I need…
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Louis Edward Summers Jr., 71, passed away Monday, April 7th, 2025, at home surrounded b is loved ones. Louis was born on September 9th, 1953 in Saint Mary’s hospital in Quincy Illinois “Home of the Quincy Blue Devils.” He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his daughters Laura and Lindsay, his grandchildren Connor, Timothy…
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QUINCY — The Great River Chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has extended the application deadline for its next cohort to April 30. Originally set for March 31, this extension provides additional time for prospective students to apply for the work-and-learn program designed to develop skilled manufacturing professionals. Great River FAME is…
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What’s your view on The Sunshine Protection Act being debated in Congress? Muddy River News would like to hear from you. Share your view with our survey. Debating The Sunshine Protection Act The Sunshine Protection Act proposes to eliminate the biannual changing of clocks and establish daylight saving time as the year-round standard. No more…
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QUINCY — Monday’s fire in the 7th and Kentucky neighborhood is under investigation and the latest in a rash of fires Quincy Fire Department has responded to. The general alarm included Engine 2, Engine 5, Engine 4 and the incident commander, who requested an additional engine as smoke was visible upon approach. Engine 3 was…
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QUINCY — To loan or transfer? That was the question posed by Alderman Mike Rein (R-5) during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting regarding how the city plans to borrow from the city’s $6 million reserve fund to pay for a water main replacement project on Broadway from 24th to 30th Street. An ordinance that would transfer…
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QUINCY — Great River Honor Flight’s first of five planned flights for 2025, and its 75th flight since the program’s inception in 2010, will take place on Thursday, April 17, leaving from John Wood Community College. Thirty-three veterans will take part on this trip. Of them, 26 served during the Vietnam era, and the remaining…
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Marcus M. Coleman Jr., 29, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 6th and York. NTA 128James M. Meredith, 31, of Quincy for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th. NTA 162Gregory J. Miller, 66, of Quincy for FTA DUI. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52) of Quincy for Battery. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52, of Quincy for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people from Hannibal were arrested on Friday, April 11, after the Hannibal Police Department and Northeast Missouri Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant in the 1200 block of Broadway in Hannibal. Drug packaging materials and a substance believed to be methamphetamine was located. Arrested during the incident were: Additional charges…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Anthony Westemeyer, 37, of Nebo was sentenced on April 9 to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexual exploitation of a child. A press release from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Central District of Illinois said that at the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that Westemeyer had created…
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Remember when a situation involving April Azotea’s sales tax license for her business was brought to the public’s attention during a Hannibal City Council candidate’s forum? Muddy River News reported on that. Now we have a run-off between Azotea and Tammy Riley for the 2nd Ward City Council seat scheduled for April 22. Muddy River…
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Richard “Dick” Wilbur Dietrich, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dick was born on December 15, 1935 in Adams County, IL, the son of Alois and Wilfrieda (Ehrhardt) Dietrich. He married Joan M. Durand on January 26, 1957 in St. Rose Catholic Church.…
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Edward Paul Dietrich, age 62, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ed was born on August 8, 1962, in Quincy, the son of Richard and Joan (Durand) Dietrich. Ed worked as a laborer at Titan Wheel for 30 years. He enjoyed what he did and…
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QUINCY — Step into the unknown with the cast of Quincy Community Theatre’s production of “Ghostlight.” Performances are April 24-27 in QCT’s Lab Theatre space. Tickets for Lab Theatre productions are general admission, and seating is limited. From the mind of Stephen Gregg, this spine-tingling mystery follows a group of high school students as they…
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Slots are the rave at online casinos. These games aren’t skill-based; to play, all you need to do is launch a title and click the SPIN button. If matching symbols appear on a payline, you win. Due to the excitement and potential rewards tied to slots, many players want to know if there’s a perfect…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, April 14, 2025 But if you’re a righty, you’ll likely live longer … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,256 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Only about 10 percent of the world’s population is left-handed, and that includes celebrities. But even though left-handers are relatively few and far…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum recently announced the appointment of Stacey Mueller as the new Tom and Becky program coordinator. Mueller, who has lived in Hannibal since 2008, will take on the role following the departure of the current coordinator, Melissa Cummins, who will step down July 4. After relocating…
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Do you guys remember Miller?? This adorable 1-year-old Shepherd mix with striking green eyes that will steal your heart is still looking for his forever home! This playful and loving pup is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to join his forever home. Miller is full of energy,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. (Recovered firearms are not listed. If you lost a firearm, call QPD.) Appointments are required to pick up property. First…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The next quarterly meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. It is open to the public. The topic for the meeting, presented by former Quincy mayor Charles Scholz and practicing attorney with Scholz and Scholz, LLP,…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Integrated Pest Management has issued its first pest alerts of the growing season. MU Extension state field crops and forage entomologist Ivair Valmorbida says corn and wheat growers should be on the lookout for early season pests, including black cutworm and true armyworm. Significant numbers of black cutworm moths…
Read Full Article Quincy Fire Department is on the scene of a fire at at 337-339 S. 7th near Kentucky. MRN will have more details as the become available. Photos and video by Brittany Boll. Also, submitted video.
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