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QUINCY — Muddy River News has learned that Quincy Mayor Mike Troup has requested an investigation into the way Adam Yates became Quincy’s police chief. “I have requested an investigation into the hiring process,” Troup confirmed. “I want to say that Adam (Yates) has done everything I have asked of him. He has done a…
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Steve Eighinger…definitely bringing sexy back. Thanks to Justin Timberlake and the Eighinger Family Photo Collection. Yes, people actually read Steve Eighinger’s daily ramblings about life, license plates and Yellowstone. He loved for his palate (or lack thereof) and his everyman way of looking at the world. He is a prolific writer whose volume of work…
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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. Thomas W. Fowler of Clayton sold a retail establishment at 102 E. Outerbelt Drive in Clayton…
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Ajhan Hawkins,21, Quincy, for Leaving the Scene and Improper Lane Usage at 800 block of South 12th on 12/25/22. NTA 147 Cassie Hedges,45, Quincy, for Speeding in the 2000 Block of Locust on 12/28/22. PTC 122 Courtney Cramsey,37, Canton MO, for Speeding at 3rd York on 12/28/22. PTC 122 Alex Million,26, Quincy, for Speeding at…
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2022-023759, 12/28/2022 @ 01:04:48, 1606 Union St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Compl. 911 Hang Up 12/28/2022Adult Female Involve 911 Hang Up 12/28/2022 Public Narrative 911 Hang Up 1606 Union St. 2022-023760, 12/28/2022 @ 02:09:23, 925 Grand Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C46…
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On 12/20/2022 at 4:26 AM Cory G. Odonnell of Bloomington received a citation for Speeding 70/55 MPH Zone on US 24 @ CR400E and given a court date of 02/27/2023. On 12/20/2022 at 5:11 AM Shawna E. Stear of South Jacksonville received a citation for Failure to Wear Seat Belt on IL 99 @ CR 750N…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, joy to you and me. You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 487 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For me, the best period of pop music occurred between 1966 and 1971, a…
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Now through the end of the year, we will list a variety of “Top 10’s for 2022”. These are determined by you, the reader, based on the pageviews for each story/video/column. These are all penned by MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough unless otherwise noted. 1. Predicting Pettit before the ink is dry on the contract:…
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A Kankakee County judge has ruled that the part of the controversial SAFE-T Act that ends cash bail across is unconstitutional. Judge Thomas W. Cunnington issued the ruling Wednesday night and it comes four days before cash bail was to be abolished across the state. In his ruling, Cunnington wrote “the appropriateness of bail rests…
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QUINCY — The Tri-Township Fire Department (TTFD) officially dedicated its Tri-Township Ladder #1 in honor of its first Fire Chief, Edward Hagerbaumer. In June 1957, Hagerbaumer was appointed as TTFD’s first chief, a move that was significant to the growth of the department and established a precedent for future firefighters to follow. “With respect to…
Read Full Article Yung Lam, 57, 1436 S 46th St, Improper Lane Usage at S 36th St and Broadway St. PTC 130 Vickie L Childs, 54, 1025 N 12th St, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at N 4th St and Broadway St. PTC 147 Andrew T Miller, 33, Camp Point, Speeding at N 36th St…
Read Full Article 2022-023729, 12/27/2022 @ 01:08:58, 3939 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Female Compl. Fires/Alarms 12/27/2022Adult Involve Fires/Alarms 12/27/2022 Public Narrative Assist agency at 3939 McMasters. 2022-023730, 12/27/2022 @ 03:28:05, Atoka St Munger Ln, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Involve Curfew 12/27/2022Adult Male Parent Curfew 12/27/2022Adult Victim- Curfew…
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PITTSFIELD, Il. — On Dec. 19, Pittsfield Police Officers started an investigation into the passing of fraudulent prescriptions at a local pharmacy. It was determined through the investigation that subjects had presented prescriptions for narcotics through an electronic system using fictitious patient names through fictitious doctor’s offices. On Dec. 23, one subject arrived at the…
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QUINCY — The J.W. Gardner II Foundation is celebrating its twentieth year of making grants to localnon-profit organizations as 2022 comes to a close. The Foundation was started in 2000 by J.W. Gardner II for the purpose of supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Quincy, IL area. The first grants…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois minimum wage is set to increase another dollar on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, making the new required minimum wage $13 an hour. Minimum wage workers are encouraged to keep a close eye on their paychecks in the new year as any time worked in 2023 must reflect the new $13 an hour…
Read Full Article 2022-023690, 12/26/2022 @ 00:04:58, Broadway Levering Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG 2022-023691, 12/26/2022 @ 01:48:56, Mark Twain Ave Grand Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Found Dog Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Involve Found Animal 12/26/2022Adult Involve Found Animal 12/26/2022 Public Narrative Found Dog on Mark Twain Ave near Grand…
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QUINCY — Erin Wilson Laegeler joined the firm of Blickhan, Timmerwilke and Woodworth in December. Prior to joining the firm, Wilson Laegeler clerked for the Judge Joe Billy McDade of the Central District of Illinois for four years. She also has served as an assistant appellate prosecutor for the Illinois State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor’s Office…
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Avoid the fish, too. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 488 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of, if not THE most popular New Year’s Eve tradition is the kiss of a loved one — or at least a real good friend — just before or as the clock strikes…
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QUINCY — A small post-Christmas Quincy City Council agenda didn’t seem like much going into Tuesday night’s meeting. But an item not on the agenda ended up taking up most of the evening. Police and Fire Commission Chairman Barry Cheyne spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting and said last Thursday, Dec. 22,…
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Now through the end of the year, we will list a variety of “Top 10’s for 2022”. These are determined by you, the reader, based on the pageviews for each story/video/column. 2. Bradley Yohn courtroom video from Oct. 12: Also with multiple appearances. 3. Trump Rally: Ashley Conrad and Brittany Boll get some sun while…
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Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) announced the first quarter of FY23 Veterans’ Grant Recipients of nearly $350,000 awarded to organizations that provide vital services to veterans including homelessness, and post-traumatic stress treatment, health insurance costs, long-term care, disability benefits, and employment and employment training. The grant is funded by the…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College and the Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois will offer an accelerated welding certificate program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. This spring accelerated welding program is two weeks shorter than the normal time frame. Individuals can earn their welding certificate in just 14 weeks and be job…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University Craigmiles School of Nursing is starting a 1 + 1 program as an option available to its nursing students. The 1 + 1 program gives nursing students flexibility in their nursing education path at HLGU. Following a student’s first year in the curriculum, they will be qualified to take…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gardening is an activity with many rewards, says David Trinklein, state horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension. In a press release, Trinklein said, “One of them is the satisfaction of sharing your plant knowledge with others. The Master Gardener program was initiated to do just that. Its motto-helping others learn to…
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