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PALMYRA, Mo. — Area veterans are invited to a free hot dog lunch on Saturday, March 1, at Palmyra VFW Post 11041. Serving will be from noon to 2 p.m. at 209 Bird. A certified VFW veteran service officer will be available to talk with veterans about VA benefits and also discuss medical, compensation and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second, will hold a Mardi Gras celebration from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The evening will offer a 50/50 drawing and prize for best mask. Music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s will be provided by Steve Boll. There is no cover charge…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — To advance safety education and practices, lineworkers, supervisors and warehouse personnel from electric cooperatives across Illinois gathered in Springfield for the annual Safety and Energy Conference held Jan. 29-30. The Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives was the host. The conference emphasized the importance of safety and leadership in the energy industry,…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced a scholarship opportunity for transfer students called the Transfer for Excellence Scholarship Competition. The college will be accepting applications through Thursday, April 17. This prestigious initiative is designed to support exceptionally talented students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability, leadership potential and a commitment to thriving in both the…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — You can’t grow turkey in the straw, but you can grow side dishes and floral centerpieces for a turkey dinner in the straw. Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers who are plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Straw bale gardening…
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Giving an accurate summary of international online gambling laws is not easy. The industry is just now picking up steam, and quite a lot of countries worldwide are reviewing their laws, passing new bills, and lifting some restrictions, which means that regulations are constantly shifting. Even the most eagle-eyed gambler is bound to miss something.…
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Polls are open until 7 p.m. Click here to find your Adams County polling place and what is on your ballot. Muddy River News will have results as soon as the polls close and stories on local races later this evening.
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QUINCY — A traffic stop shortly before midnight Monday led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Quincy man for possession of a stolen weapon. At about 11:30 p.m. Monday, Quincy Police officers pulled over a red Chrysler 200 at 16th and Spring. The driver was Cheato G. Nichols, 20, 933 N. 11th. Officers obtained consent…
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QUINCY — The debate over a proposed 1 percent municipal grocery tax, which would replace a state tax that is scheduled to sunset on Jan. 1, 2026, was just getting warmed up when Alderman Mike Rein (R-5) offered a question to Comptroller Sheri Ray during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. “This replacement tax for next…
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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. Sandra M. Baumbach and Kryschella Sue Michael Stephenson, also known as Kryschella S. Stephenson-Christmann, of Quincy…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 I hope Warren Beatty appreciates this ranking … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,213 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best songs from female artists in the 1970s? Look no further, my friend. Today and Wednesday we’re breaking down the ’70s in a few…
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QUINCY — A new program to address the local child care shortage was announced Monday afternoon by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri and its partners. Adams County Child Care Advancement and Recruitment Effort (CAREs) will offer scholarships, paid internships and sign-on bonuses to “encourage and incentivize individuals to enter and…
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Shawn Steele, 53, 826 Joshua Dr. on a warrant for FTA – DWLR. Lodged 186/181Alfonzo Jackson, 46, on a City OV warrant for FTA – Trespassing. Lodged 186/181Latrice Hill, 41, 930 1/2 N. 4th on a warrant for FTA – Aggravated Battery. Lodged 181/186Tylen J. Tanner, 30, Quincy was arrested on a ticket on file…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Four candidates for election to the Hannibal School Board took part in a question-and-answer forum Monday at the Hannibal American Legion. The candidates fielded questions on their vision as a potential electee to the board as well as thoughts on current happenings nationally and within the district. Participating in the forum were…
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QUINCY —Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler issued a challenge as he argued for Wyond Bynum Jr. to receive the 15-year maximum sentence to the Illinois Department of Corrections for second-degree murder in the Aug. 14, 2023, shooting death of Jaycob Rowland in Camp Point. Eyler pointed out during a sentencing hearing Monday afternoon in Adams…
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Brenda Kay Schawitsch, 75, of Maywood, MO died at 3:08 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025 at home. Brenda was born August 25, 1949 in Taylorville, IL in Christian County the daughter of Harold and Opal (Dowdy) Lowis. She married L. Dale Schawitsch February 15, 1974, in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. Professionally, Brenda was a licensed…
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Eugene L. “Gene” Esselman age 93, of Quincy died on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Blessing Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1931, in Perryville, Missouri, the son of Edward and Stella (Moore) Esselman. Gene is survived by his wife Rita (Moranville) Esselman, whom he married on November 3, 1951 in Perryville. After graduating…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, inside the Health and Wellness Conference Rooms at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age…
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QUINCY — Boy Scout Troop 1 will hold its annual Ash Wednesday fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at Blessed Sacrament School, 1115 S. Seventh. Diners can choose curbside pickup, carryout or dine in. The meal will offer the choice of catfish or walleye with sides of macaroni and cheese, potato…
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QUINCY — Denman Direct, the medical equipment and supply store inside the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine, has changed its hours to better reflect customer demand and physician referral trends. The store now is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Denman Direct is a…
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Four years ago, Quincy had mayoral primaries on each side of the aisle. The results from 2021 are below: For those of you mathing (as the kids say these days) at home, that’s 17.3 percent turnout for the Feb. 23 primaries. Then on April 6, 2021, a shade under 25 percent turned out in Adams…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced the success of its recent fundraising campaign benefiting Lions Club in LaGrange that resulted in raising $1,945. The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program where every dollar donated in cash up to $100 was matched by the casino in free play.…
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