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SPRINGFIELD – Justice Mary Jane Theis was sworn in Wednesday as chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, the fourth woman in the state’s history to hold the position. She’ll serve a three-year term replacing Justice Anne M. Burke, whose term as chief justice concluded Tuesday ahead of her planned retirement effective Nov. 30. Theis…
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. Virgil David Lemons and Jason David Lemons of Griggsville sold a residence at 309 Front in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands had 30 students recently named 2022 Illinois All-District musicians as a result of individual auditions. The selected students will perform Saturday, Nov. 5 in Western Hall at Western Illinois University. Three additional students were selected to participate in the All-District…
Read Full Article Christopher N Bopp (46) 1100 Kentucky for Vandalism at 11th & Kentucky NTA 121 Cheyenne M Williams (34) Pearl Il for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway NTA 102 Katie N Rennecker (34) 1231 Hampshire for Improper Lane Usage at 8th & Jefferson PTC 122 Corin John, 137 N. 14th, reports his silver 2013 Nissan had both…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Kroc-R-Treat, an indoor trick-or-treating event, will be held at The Kroc Center from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. This indoor event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a variety of booths offering candy and small trinkets. Select booths will also support the Teal…
Read Full Article 2022-019857, 10/26/2022 @ 01:04:33, 3010 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Extra Patrol Officer Assigned ALL All Cars Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Compl. Extra Patrol-Residence 10/26/2022Adult Male Involve Extra Patrol-Residence 10/26/2022 Public Narrative Extra patrol in the 3000 block of Bird. 2022-019858, 10/26/2022 @ 01:09:04, Riverfront , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 023 Wilt, L N Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation is partnering with local restaurants again this year for the third annual “Dine to Dream Big” event Oct. 28 through Nov. 4. The event kicks off with a Food Truck Festival at Quincy High School on Friday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the main parking lot. Vendors…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Ben Franklin’s adage of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could be gardeners’ theme song for November. Gardeners should close the curtain on this season and begin looking forward to the next, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Next year’s success is influenced greatly by this…
Read Full Article Zombies, maniacs, werewolves, vampires — yep, it’s that time of the year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 435 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When it comes to viewing pleasure, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Halloween always triggers the season of scary movies, and really, what…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Before exiting to executive session, the Quincy School Board conducted a quick meeting in front of a crowd of about 20 people. The only new business was the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Regional Safe Schools Program. Board members Jim Whitfield and Carol Nichols each received accommodations for Distinguished Board…
Read Full Article Homeless man charged with financial institution fraud after allegedly passing bad checks at Homebank
QUINCY — A homeless man is in the Adams County Jail after he allegedly passed several bad checks at a Quincy bank. Officials with Homebank, 305 N. 48th, reported to the Quincy Police Department on July 19 they received several fraudulent checks from several different people. The total amount of the fraudulent checks was more…
Read Full Article Illinois’ Halloween shoppers should expect to pay more for treats this October after federal reports found national candy prices jumped more than 13% since last holiday season – the largest single-year boost ever for candy. But there’s a way this year to trick the Illinois taxman out of about $1.50. U.S. candy makers attribute the unprecedented increase…
Read Full Article Reforms in the criminal justice system undoubtedly were needed and probably still are. Passing the 764-page SAFE-T Act without the customary vetting of legislation might well not be what’s needed. Still, come Jan. 1, 2023, it’s the law. Muddy River News has published articles about the SAFE-T Act. For those wanting to know more, Sen.…
Read Full Article Mary A Miller (56) Payson Il for Improper Lane Usage at 48th & Woodlawn Trail on 10/25/22 PTC 145 Tia S Jackson (3006 N 12 for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway on 10/20/22 NTA 122 Ryan D Johnson (38) 218 Chestnut Apt B for Open Burning at 218 Chestnut NTA 147 Tamra S. Roberts, 25,…
Read Full Article 2022-019805, 10/25/2022 @ 01:27:13, Munger St Colfax Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Involve Suspicious Activity 10/25/2022Assoc. 10/25/2022Adult Male Involve Suspicious Activity 10/25/2022Assoc. 10/25/2022 Public Narrative Citizen contact on Munger St. 2022-019806, 10/25/2022 @ 02:58:00, 9 Village Rd , Marion County Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A…
Read Full Article QUINCY — “Little House on the Prairie, The Musical,” the stage adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular “Little House” books, makes its debut at Quincy Community Theatre this December. The musical follows Ingalls as she and her family journey west in the 1880s to settle in De Smet, S.D. However, life on the prairie brings…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a class at 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 27, at John Wood Community College in Room A021. The topic is about unusual and interesting things happening in the solar system. There will be a discussion about each of the planets and some of their moons. Guest lecturer Mike…
Read Full Article That line from “Jaws” might be the best single line from any kind of movie from any year. Truly, a classic … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 435 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude our look at the best movie lines ever, spotlighting remarks from action/adventure flicks. Any of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved the recommendation for Southern Airways Express to be the new commercial airline to service Quincy Regional Airport. Southern will begin service out of Baldwin Field on December 1 and will provide 18 roundtrip flights per week to O’Hare International Airport and St. Louis Lambert International Airport,…
Read Full Article On 10/18/2022 at 8:53 AM Kenneth R. Marvel of Mt. Sterling struck a deer in the roadway on CH 6/CR 400E. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00 On 10/18/2022 at 9:55 PM David M. Rowland of Quincy struck a deer in the roadway on CH 12/CR 605N. No injuries were reported…
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