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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is partnering with people and community organizations to bring joy to low-income children in Lewis, Marion, Pike, Shelby, Monroe and Ralls counties in northeast Missouri. This year’s local partner for Toys for Tots is RSVP at Douglass Community Services. Toys for Tots also is…
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10/21/2022 CLEESEN,LINDSEY N (35 of Macomb, IL) Hancock County Warrant, McDonough County WarrantSTONE,CHEYENNE J (40 of Addison, NY) Hancock County WarrantPHILLIPS,ARTHUR L (60 of Nauvoo, IL) Sentenced to DOCWATKINS,JESSICA N (34 of West Point, IL) Hancock County WarrantMCELROY,AARON A (45 of Plymouth, IL) McDonough County Warrant 10/22/2022 FINTON,COY J (16 of Wayland, MO) Speeding 10/23/2022 NOBLE,JAMES…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council wants more time to assess an increase in residential and business water rates. In a quick meeting, aldermen tabled a vote on the ordinance and increase water and sewer rates. Alderman Patty Maples (D-6th Ward) made the motion to table and it passed by a voice vote as Mayor…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is searching for the driver of vehicle that crashed into a tree and ran from the scene Sunday night. A report of a reckless driver on Maine Street was given to Quincy police around 9:15 p.m. An officer with the Quincy Police Department observed a black Chevy, heading east on…
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Ashley keeps her cat ears on to talk about her favorite parts of Halloween, then talks about the United Way of Adams County and raising money for great causes. The Liquor Booth, Harvey’s, Quincy Discount Warehouse, The Abbey, Utopia and Instant Replay sponsor the Daily Muddy.
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ST. LOUIS — A former longtime deputy juvenile officer for the 10th Judicial Circuit Court — which covers Marion, Ralls and Monroe counties in Missouri — has admitted to picking up a 15-year-old juvenile girl living in an Illinois group home and engaging in illegal sex acts with her. Scott F. Burow, 62, was set…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is investigating an accident early this morning after which the driver of a car ran away. An officer with the Quincy Police Department initiated a traffic stop at 4:01 a.m. Monday at Fifth and Jackson. However, the driver of the vehicle did not stop and continued northbound at a high…
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QUINCY – Ryan Jude Tanner will receive the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award during the Night to Dream Big Gala on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Ambiance. The Night to Dream Big Gala is the largest fundraising event in the Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched Sept. 14 and runs through Jan. 13.…
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SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker and State School Superintendent Carmen Ayala on Thursday touted some of the more positive findings from the 2022 school report card, insisting that Illinois schools are on the right track while also acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on student learning. “To say that these last two-and-a-half years have…
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SPRINGFIELD — Student test scores continued to fall last year but new data shows Illinois’ students are on the path to recovering from the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic. Numbers from standardized tests administered last spring show steep declines in the percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards in English language…
Read Full Article Teresa L. Long (63) Homeless for DL expired more than a year. NTA 186 Chaeto G. Nichols (18) 933 N. 11th, Quincy for Threatening a public official and resisting/obstructing a peace officer. Lodged 135 Tina Huston, 55, Quincy, for Stealing at 5211 Broadway, Wal-Mart on 10/19/22. NTA 178 Carolyn Smith, 75, Quincy, reports her 2013…
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Now that we have stopped accepting “Letters to the Editor” regarding Nov. 8 ballot issues, I would like to add one other item. Muddy River News does not endorse political candidates. While I have worked for organizations in the past who have immersed themselves in this process (mostly in an attempt to curry favor for…
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Election Day is just around the corner, and I am reminded of the old saying, “All politics is local.” It is very easy to get bogged down in the current political climate that plagues our country on a national level. Division and discord are the order of the day. I find it rather interesting that,…
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The state of Illinois has partnered with the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies to build an equity-driven statewide regional early childhood system called Birth to Five Illinois that will amplify family, provider and community voices in the state policy-making process and give local and state leaders a more accurate understanding of…
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2022-020104, 10/30/2022 @ 00:11:11, 4015 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Involve Loud Music 10/30/2022Adult Female Compl. Loud Music 10/30/2022 Public Narrative Noise complaint at 4015 Market St, Heartland Towing. 2022-020105, 10/30/2022 @ 01:48:48, US 61 Marsh Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C67 Chavez,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County, Blessing Health System and the Adams County Health Department completed a community needs assessment in late 2021. This assessment, along with a facilitated compression planning session, was used to develop a three-year community needs plan. “This assessment is intended to inform a plan to address the concerns,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association’s 75th anniversary season continues with the choral production “Kaleidoscope” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Salem Church. The Symphony Chorus, conducted by Phyllis Robertson, performs the highly original “A Little Jazz Mass” by Bob Chilcott. Accompanied by piano, bass and drums, this unique rendition embraces a variety…
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Yep, every year on my birthday is a stark reminder about the loss of a great talent. More about that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 437 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This month marks the 60th release of the Beatles’ first single, and if you are a…
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Chris Pratt with the Adams County Public Defender’s Office talks about why the Safe-T Act is a good idea. David Adam hosts this week’s program, brought to you by Harvey’s Furniture.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The principal of Eugene Field Elementary School has been allowed to return to her job after a one-week leave. Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal School District, placed Kelsey Whitley on administrative leave on Sunday, Oct. 23 after learning of a photo Whitley had posted to her social media account. Maria Mundle,…
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QUINCY – Longtime Quincy High School principal Dick Heitholt will be posthumously recognized as the recipient of the 2022 Dream Big Award during the Night to Dream Big Gala on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Ambiance. The Night to Dream Big Gala is the largest fundraising event in the Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s annual campaign,…
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QUINCY — Law enforcement officials are investigating three incidents of shots fired on Saturday night. Officers with the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sherriff’s Department and Illinois State Police responded at 6:29 p.m. to a report of a shooting that occured in the area of 10th and Chestnut. A 30-year-old female reported her vehicle was…
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QUINCY — The Rotary Club of Quincy will be the host of the second “Bourbon and Popcorn” event Saturday, Nov. 5 at Quincy Boat Club. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tastings beginning at 6:30 p.m.. Tickets are $50 each and include six tastings, popcorn, a raffle ticket and a souvenir glass to #endpolionow. All…
Read Full Article Robert A. Gillaspie Jr.,54, Quincy, for Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer on 10/24/22 in the 300 block of Spruce. Lodged 128 Joseph Smith, 52, Quincy, for FTA- Stealing. Lodged 128 Robert Miller (21) 2837 College, Quincy for FTA DWLS and FTA agg batt. Lodged 186 Cass D. Tasco (32) 634 Spruce, Quincy for FTA…
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QUINCY — Machinists Lodge 822’s annual fundraiser for Guide Dogs of America is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the lodge, 2929 N. Fifth. This event is open to all age groups. It will include a silent auction, raffles, prizes and food. Music will be provided by Smudge from 8 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are…
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