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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop at 1:55 p.m. Dec. 14 on Washington Street in Pittsfield. After an investigation, the driver, Jordan A. Clendenny, 27, of Griggsville was arrested for the offense of unlawful possession of methamphetamine less than five (5) grams. Clendenny was lodged in the Pike County…
Read Full Article Melissa Sprinkle,39, Quincy, for Trespassing at 2606 Lexi Lane on 12/6/22. NTA 107 Kandice Lowery,20, Quincy, for Shoplifting at Wal-Mart 5211 Broadway on 12/15/22. NTA 147 William Buss,66, Quincy, advised numerous tools were stolen from 1401 South 8th on 11/13/22. 121 Abbey Hively,40, Quincy, reports the theft of her wallet and contents while at 6100…
Read Full Article QUINCY— Quincy City Hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday and will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27 with regular business hours. Quincy City Hall will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year holiday and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3, for…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Some of the state’s leading law enforcement officials on Tuesday urged lawmakers to pass a statewide ban on high-power, high-capacity weapons, which they say are growing in prevalence in Illinois. “What the public asks members of the law enforcement community to do each and every day is stunning, knowing full well that the…
Read Full Article 2022-023407, 12/20/2022 @ 00:19:20, Edwards St Fulton St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-Injury Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Involve Accident Non-Injury 12/20/2022Adult Involve Accident Non-Injury 12/20/2022Adult Involve 12/20/2022Adult Male Witness Accident Non-Injury 12/20/2022Adult Male Driver Accident Non-Injury 12/20/2022Suspect Improper Backing Verbal Warning 12/20/2022 Public Narrative A non-injury traffic crash was reported at Edwards and Fulton. 2022-023408, 12/20/2022 @ 00:24:29, Highway 79…
Read Full Article JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced 19 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Thursday, Dec. 22. The 115th recruit class reported to the academy on July 5, and the new troopers will report to duty in their assigned troops on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) touted its Quincy Calling campaign as it hosted its annual meeting Tuesday night. About 100 people attended the meeting. GREDF is funded 65 percent by private business and 35 percent by public money. Ashley Conrad talks to GREDF President/CEO Kyle Moore about the event. Bob Gough…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. Through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with a high visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” traffic safety campaign. In a…
Read Full Article Seventeen days until edition No. 500 of The Daily Dirt, but who’s counting, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 483 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As 2022 winds down, let’s continue to look back at some of the most important items that have dominated our attention over the past 12 months.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal City Council agreed late Tuesday night that an investigation into the practices of city clerk Angelica “Angel” Zerbonia is needed. Zerbonia has been on paid administrative leave “for about a month,” according to Mayor James Hark. City attorney James Lemon said a “full investigation” will be needed and will be conducted…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Negotiations with the state’s attorney’s office continue, but a trial for a Quincy teen being tried as an adult and accused of murdering his grandfather has been placed on the March docket. Hayden Schmidt, 16, appeared Tuesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court with his attorney, public defender Chris Pratt, before Judge Tad…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy man and a Fowler man were arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with felony retail theft. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were dispatched to Famous Footwear in the Quincy Town Center at approximately 12:08 p.m. for the report of a retail theft in progress. Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspects had…
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. Haxleap, LLC of Quincy sold a residence at 108 Waterford Drive W. in Quincy to Raymond…
Read Full Article From Missouri Independent: A ban on federal employees using TikTok on their government-issued phones is on track to become law after Congress included the provision in the year-end government funding bill released early Tuesday. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley’s legislation barring the popular social media platform from federal devices was one of several bills attached to the spending measure, the…
Read Full Article ROCKPORT, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at 5:21 p.m. Dec. 14 at a residence located on Kaiser Creek Road in Rockport. After an investigation, Leslie R. Anderson, 33, of Rockport was arrested on the following charges: Anderson was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Jail.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Contributions for the United Way of Adams County 2022 #StartsWithYOU annual campaign have now reached the 64 percent mark of the $1.175 million goal, with $748,457 in pledges received. In a press release, interim executive director Nancy Bluhm said, “It’s a positive milestone. We have additional information that leads us to believe that…
Read Full Article QUINCY — UScellular provided KidzPacks with a $5,000 monetary donation on Thursday, Dec. 15 so it can buy enough non-perishables to provide 1,040 students in pre-K through 5th grade enrolled in the free lunch program through Quincy Public Schools with breakfast, lunch and snacks each day over winter break. This represents the first time KidzPacks…
Read Full Article Donald Mayes,57, Quincy, for Vandalism at 513 Hampshire on 12/19/22. NTA 162 Kaylene Brunenn,30, Quincy, for Speeding at 3rd Elm on 12/19/22. PTC 122 Garrett Voss,21, Mendon, for Speeding at 3rd Elm on 12/19/22. PTC 122 Sonya Krause, 54, Quincy, for Speeding at 3rd Elm on 12/19/22. PTC 122 Erica Wills, 40, Mexico MO, for…
Read Full Article 2022-023293, 12/19/2022 @ 00:04:52, N Locust St Grace St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-Injury Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Victim- DWI: Alcohol/Drugs 12/19/2022Adult Female Suspect DWI: Alcohol/Drugs Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/19/2022Driver Accident Involving Injury 12/19/2022 Public Narrative A traffic-crash was reported at N Locust and Grace. 2022-023294, 12/19/2022 @ 00:46:11, 2700 Hope St , Hannibal Nature…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation has announced a $5,000 grant award to the Hannibal Concert Association. The money will help the HCA in the 2022-23 season to cover performance fees and establish master classes with local youth for string and jazz programs. The Concert Association is building up its student pass program to provide…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved the fiscal year 2022 audit of financial records as presented by the firm of WIPFLi, LLP during its meeting Monday night. “John Wood received another clean audit which informs the College and our community that JWCC is conducting their fiscal business as required and expected,” President Michael…
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