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CHICAGO — The trial of four people accused of trying to bribe then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been rescheduled for March 6. Charged in the case are longtime Madigan confidant Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex-top ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and former City Club President Jay Doherty. The four are accused of…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — One option for consumers buying meat is to purchase directly from the producer. A new University of Missouri Extension publication offers guidelines for buying all or part of animal from a livestock producer and having the meat processed and packaged. In a press release, MU Extension agricultural business specialist Jennifer Lutes, who wrote the…
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Sometimes when I look in the mirror I see a reflection of Lou Grant. Jus sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 338 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all had bosses in our lives, some tremendous and some intolerable. Some were visionaries, some were incredibly lame or stupid (sometimes both).…
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QUINCY — Remember the story posted on this website about the number of presidents who have visited Quincy? Well, it appears Muddy River News missed one. When it happened, most of Quincy did too. Jim Fitch is a retired Quincy businessman who owned seven Subway restaurants with his wife, Carmell. They now live in Reddington…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested Wednesday while driving a utility cart through Sodalis Nature Preserve. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued warrants Wednesday, July 13 for Dustin L. Pagett, 30, who was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle and possession of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A homeless man is in the Marion County Jail on $100,000 bond after he was arrested Wednesday. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued warrants on Wednesday, July 13 for Daywan T. Taylor, 21. He was charged with first-degree burglary and resisting arrest from an incident that began in the 100…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Attorney General’s office wants to see the closed session minutes from the May 10 meeting of the Adams County Board, as well as closed session minutes from the county’s Finance Committee meeting on May 9. Muddy River News made a Freedom of Information Act request for the May 10 County Board…
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MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough talks about the circus that was Judge Robert Adrian’s intention to seek retention announcement and addresses concerns about Club Muddy. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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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. John E. Schoenherr of Chatham sold a residence at 1051 Oak Hill Drive in Pittsfield to…
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James Burt,39, Quincy, for Burglary to Motor Vehicle at 927 Broadway on 7/13/22. Lodged 147 Jacob Valencia, 37, Quincy, for FTA- Criminal Trespass to Land. Lodged 147 Nicholas Conrad,44, Quincy, for Violation of Bail Bond at 200 S. 3rd on 7/13/22. Lodged 139 Marty Stanberry,59, Quincy, reports his detached garage in the 600 block of…
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2022-013004, 07/13/2022 @ 00:53:06, 17 Fair Oaks Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Phone Harassment Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C86 Yakes, S J Adult Male Compl. Harassment- Threat 07/13/2022Parent Harassment- Threat 07/13/2022Adult Female Parent Harassment- Threat 07/13/2022Adult Suspect Harassment- Threat Pending Investigation 07/13/2022 Public Narrative Phone harassment reported at 17 Fair Oaks Drive. 2022-013005, 07/13/2022 @ 01:53:59, North St 4Th St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes, recently announced the recognition of the diabetes health and wellness program at Memorial Hospital in Carthage through the education recognition program. The ADA’s education recognition certificate assures educational services meet the national standards for diabetes self-management education and support. The…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture will host free cover crop workshops in late July at four locations throughout the state. These one-day events are for farmers, landowners, those in the ag industry, conservation staff and anyone else interested in learning more about cover crops for their region, said Rob Myers, an…
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David Bell and Tony LaRussa will likely be looking for employment this fall, if not before … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 338 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re basically at the halfway point of the MLB season. Here’s one man’s opinion about some more first-half highlights and lowlights: National League…
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QUINCY — Jeff Van Camp has served his city in many capacities. Besides his full-time job as executive director of the Chaddock Children’s Foundation, Van Camp was a commissioner for the Quincy Park Board from 2011 to 2015. He was a 6th Ward alderman, ran for mayor in 2017, is a past president of the…
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QUINCY — Interim airport director Gabriel Hanafin hopes representatives from the two airlines bidding to become Quincy’s essential air service provider will make presentations before a Quincy City Council meeting in late July or early August. However, members of the Aeronautics Committee expressed reluctance during Wednesday’s meeting in City Council chambers to give their blessing…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman pled guilty Wednesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court to two charges of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in exchange for a prison term of no longer than 10 years. Dietiker, 22, was set to enter a plea on May 11 when her attorney, public defender Todd Nelson, told…
Read Full Article Patrick T Wallace (43) 605 Monroe & Justin A Taylor (23) 605 Monroe for Fighting at 605 Monroe NTA 147 Earl M Myers (54) 805 S 16th for Possession of Methamphetamine at 44 & State NTA 130 Mika J Allison (27) Hannibal Mo for FTA Driving While License Suspended at 11th & Vermont Lodged 130…
Read Full Article 2022-012934, 07/12/2022 @ 01:00:36, 3520 Moberly Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Involve False Alarm 07/12/2022Adult Compl. False Alarm 07/12/2022Adult Suspect False Alarm Administratively Closed 07/12/2022Adult Victim False Alarm 07/12/2022 Public Narrative Burglar alarm reported at 3520 Moberly Avenue. 2022-012935, 07/12/2022 @ 03:23:13, 4215 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Juvenile Problem Officer Assigned 019…
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Hey, no one ever said marriage was easy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 338 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all heard and read about the marriages of famous people who collect wedding rings like baseball cards. Singer Britney Spears and someone named Jason Alexander were once married for just…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after trying to flee from Hannibal Police Department officers. Officers were dispatched at 3:05 p.m. Monday, July 11, to the 1200 block of Center for a possible burglary in progress. A resident of the area witnessed a white male driving a silver van…
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QUINCY — Two incoming students at Quincy University recently were awarded a 2022 Father Augustus Tolton Presidential Scholarship, the most prestigious academic scholarship offered to undergraduate students at QU, to Luxe Hitzeroth of Quincy and Benjamin Grindel of Smithtown, N.Y. “Each year, Quincy University welcomes a talented freshman class to campus,” QU president Brian McGee…
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Bob Gough talks to Melissa Shriver-Hackamack about what’s new and what’s coming back to this year’s Adams County Fair. Muddy River News is furnished by Harvey’s.
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