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Dear MRN, Is the American Community Survey legitimate? Is it really from the United States Census Bureau? Do I really have to answer the questions? The answers, in order, are yes, yes and yes. The American Community Survey provides information on a yearly basis about the United States and its people. Information from the survey…
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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. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Yes, the real estate transfers for May 30 through June 3 were published last…
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A newly unsealed search warrant in the ComEd bribery probe centered on former House Speaker Michael Madigan provides the greatest detail yet about an alleged behind-the-scenes effort to kill an energy bill supported by Madigan’s daughter, the then-Illinois attorney general. “We got — we’ve gotta kill it. Period,” Madigan’s longtime confidant, Michael McClain, allegedly told…
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Chicago may not have much to hang its hat on sports-wise, but … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 311 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Bears are not a threat to win the Super Bowl… the Bulls won’t be NBA champions anytime soon, the Blackhawks and the Cubs are terrible and…
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Donald R. Delcour (23) was arrested on a O.V. warrant for FTA Interfering. Lodged -131 Delcour was also arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged -131 Gerricke Clay (36) was arrested for No Valid Registration. PTC -128 Justin Cowan (48) was arrested for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. NTA – 144 On 6/9/22, a wallet belonging to Ballie…
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2022-010554, 06/11/2022 @ 00:10:40, 221 S 5Th 3 N, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Compl. Assist Ambulance 06/11/2022Adult Male Involve Assist Ambulance 06/11/2022 Public Narrative Assist ambulance on S 5th St. 2022-010555, 06/11/2022 @ 00:26:21, 3441 St Marys Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C74 Harp, A…
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MARION, Ill. — Juliana Fray, Miss Quincy 2022, placed fourth runner-up Saturday night at the 2022 Miss Illinois Competition in Marion. She competed earlier in the week in preliminary competition consisting of interview, talent, evening wear, social impact initiative pitch, and on-stage question. Saturday night’s competition began with the announcement of the top 11 semifinalists,…
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QUINCY — Muddy River Opera Company brings Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” to the stage for two live performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at John Wood Community College’s Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium. “The Elixir of Love” is a light-hearted romantic comedy. In a small town, Adina and…
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As a state legislator representing HD 52, I have been asked by a number of my constituents over the last few weeks for my opinion on the events that have taken place across this great nation. I have been very guarded in my response as I have a distrust of the national media and have always believed…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Honor Flight’s next mission to Washington, D.C. will be on Thursday, June 16. It will be the 59th mission since the program started serving the region in 2010, and 1,886 local veterans who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and between those conflicts have participated in this program. Approximately…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently named 149 students to the Provost’s List, the second-highest level of academic distinction at the college, for the spring 2022 semester. Requirements of the Provost’s List are: A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours. A student earned a grade point average between 3.5 and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation is reminding residents that the summer portion of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program began June 1. More than $1.4 million in funding is still available. Applicants must meet income guidelines, be the person responsible for the bill and have $3,000 or less in financial resources. Applications may…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri roadsides, hillsides and pastures are decorated with white spring flowers, but those flowers are poison hemlock. This weed is highly toxic to humans and animals, according to University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley. Poison hemlock is one of the first weeds to green up in spring and grows six…
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“Cagney and Lacey” was a major hit police drama back in the Big ’80s, a program I feel has stood the test of time for some important reasons … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 310 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Female detectives/law enforcement officers have rarely gotten the respect they deserve on network…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — More than 100 letters written by brothers from Plymouth who were soldiers in the Civil War will be sold during an auction later this month. The brothers — John Bell, a member of the 78th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and William Bell, a member of Company G with the Seventh Missouri Cavalry…
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QUINCY — For years, Stan and Maroline Long were essential to the success of the Grand Prix of Karting. Stan was driver Terry Traeder’s crew chief and known coast to coast for his engine expertise. Stan and Terry teamed to win 27 Grand Prix championships — and numerous other major titles across the country —…
Read Full Article Zayne Feely (31) 1470 Hampshire for DUI, Obstructing Justice and No Insurance at 826 Broadway. Lodged – 144,112 Joshua Mims (31) Labelle, MO, Devon Fulton (32) 722 Country Club Heights, Arletta McClain (34) 318 Maiden Lane 308 – All were arrested for Fighting at 913 N. 5th on 05/29/22. NTA – 112, 135, 175 Paulla…
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QUINCY — On November 11, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and Quincy Medical Group CEO Carol Brockmiller stood alongside the then-leadership of 2 X 4’s for Hope as they put shovels in the ground to mark the ceremonial beginning of building another small home as a way to thank a veteran for their service. But four…
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I love farming and have been doing it all my life, but I told my kids not to come back to the farm, because there’s no future in it. That’s the sad truth. Over the last year on Capitol Hill, there have been multiple hearings and bills and even an executive order to address what…
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Ahhh, the era of disco, which gave us the only song, I believe, to ever include the phrase “burn that mutha down” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 309 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The disco era was a major force in pop music for much of the 1970s, and it…
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QUINCY — First Baptist Church will offer a trifecta Juneteenth celebration — a Juneteenth festival, a Still We Rise gala and a Still We Rise concert — at various locations throughout Quincy in June. The festival will be held behind the Jackson-Lincoln pool from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 18. This event is free to attend.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A total of 929 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Spring 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 649 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This consists of Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In years past, Hannibal youngsters sailed handmade rafts on the mighty Mississippi during the annual raft race. Today’s youngsters use cardboard and duct tape to construct their watercrafts and take a leap of faith hoping their vessels can hold up in the waters at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. The sixth annual Hannibal…
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A new poll from the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago radio station WBEZ shows downstate state Sen. Darren Bailey with a 15-point lead on Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin in the GOP governor race, a major reversal with 18 days to go before polls close on Tuesday, June 28. Irvin’s campaign had earlier in the week pulled…
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