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SPRINGFIELD – Thirty-three students from eight high schools in west central Illinois came to Springfield on Tuesday, April 29, to experience the workings of state government as part of State Sen. Jil Tracy’s Youth Advisory Council. The students were recommended by officials from their respective schools to participate in the program. They traveled to Springfield with…
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QUINCY — Now 100 years old, the WCU Tower at 510 Maine now has a new name — the Tower of Maine. Commissioned by the Western Catholic Union and completed in 1925, the building was known as Quincy’s first skyscraper. Its Beaux-Arts architectural design and marble-adorned halls made it a centerpiece of Quincy’s commercial landscape.…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — Special agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID), in cooperation with the Wapello County Sheriff’s Department in Iowa and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department in Missouri, executed two residential search warrants in Jacksonville, Ark., and Sherwood, Ark., on Tuesday, April 29. These warrants were part of a multi-state…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees announced Wednesday it will accept internal and external applicants for the position of interim president through May 9. Two members of the board will screen candidates, and trustees expect to name the person during open session at the May 21 board meeting. If necessary to…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hannibal man is in the Pike County Jail as he faces gun and hijacking charges. Pike County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, to a report of a stolen vehicle from Illinois Route 106, west of Hull. During the initial Investigation, deputies discovered that during the…
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QUINCY — Western Catholic Union is hosting its first ever Member Appreciation and Service Day on Friday, May 2. Members will be attending from 10 different branches located in Illinois and Missouri. The activities will begin with a social/dinner Thursday, May 1, at Town & Country Inn & Suites Embassy Room beginning at 5:30 p.m.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently celebrated a successful Day of Giving, surpassing its goal of 250 gifts in 24 hours. Alumni, friends and supporters gave 270 gifts totaling $122,359.29. All three matching challenges were met — a $40,000 match from the HLGU Board of Visitors for the HLGU annual fund, a $25,000 match from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center recently introduced its revised New Beginnings program, designed to provide people with the guidance, tools and support needed for long-term healthy lifestyle changes. Whether focusing on weight loss or heart health, New Beginnings offers accessible, Medicare-accepted resources to help participants achieve their goals. The New Beginnings…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Office of Downtown Development has announced that Park ‘N Cruise which offers classic cars, local music, food by the Knights of Columbus and fun in Chandler Park is back for a 22nd season. The Park ‘N Cruise season is kicking off on Friday, May 2, with entertainment by M&S Light and…
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Basketball has emerged as one of the most popular and widely watched sports, both in terms of participation and spectatorship, worldwide. The sport, which originated in the United States in 1891, has evolved from a gym class experiment into one of the most significant cultural and athletic revolutions of the last century. Its speed, simple…
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Many times when people ask me how long Muddy River News has been around and I tell them, they are surprised. “Really? Seems like it’s been around for much longer.” Or something along those lines. So at what point do we become “all grown up”? MRN turns four this week. Of course, we are still…
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QUINCY — An old proverb says, “Give a man a fish, and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and feed him for a lifetime.” There isn’t a phrase that says what happens when families are given a Crock-Pot, fed dinner once a week, sent home with three nights’ worth of dinners…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 29, 2025 And concerning squirrels, I vow never to cause one to worry … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,270 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yesterday in this space the discussion was about how much I learned about Illinois following the move westward from Ohio. Well,…
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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. Justin N. Hankins and Tiffany Olivia N. Hankins of Eolia, Mo., sold a residence at 102…
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This article was written in partnership with Heming Sexual Wellness Clinic as part of the Areas of Sexpertise project. QUINCY — In the absence of comprehensive and effective sex education across most of the United States, more and more young people are turning to porn as a form of education. Considering the absence of such…
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QUINCY — Quincy University is the host of its eighth annual Academic Symposium Wednesday through Friday, April 30-May 2 at the Connie Niemann Center for Music, South Auditorium, QU North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. Students will present their original research from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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Steven Kenneth “Rollo” Carder, age 68, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in his home. Rollo was born on July 3, 1956 in Quincy, the son of Kenneth F. and Barbara R. Dridos Carder. Rollo was a 1974 graduate of Quincy High School. Over the years, Rollo had been employed by a number…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy is inviting the public to the swearing in of Linda K. Moore as mayor. The inauguration ceremony will also recognize the newly elected Quincy City Council members and other city officials. The event will take place from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Washington Park and is free and open…
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John Thomas “Tom” Gilbert, 83, of Quincy, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Tom was born September 28, 1941, in Quincy, IL to Wayne and Selma (Austin) Gilbert. On June 27, 1970, Tom married the love of his life, Marva Kelley, at Union United Methodist Church in Quincy,…
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QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School will present “The Enchanted Bookshop” musical at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, in the St. Francis Solanus school gym, 1720 College. Characters from treasured children’s books will come to life in this song-filled and joyful production directed by Jane Ann…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra Christian Academy Patent/Teacher Organization will hold a fundraiser luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out) on Friday, May 2, at 110 W. Olive. Cost for the meal, consisting of a pork loin sandwich, chips, bottled water and a cookie, is $10. Payment methods to be accepted…
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