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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Drought continues to plague growers and livestock producers in parts of Missouri, especially in the southwest corner of the state, raising concerns about feed availability. “It’s a perfect storm of high fertilizer prices, reduced fertilization of pastures lending to lower hay yields and drought in the southern half of Missouri,” Eric Bailey,…
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It’s hard to imagine a world without some of the following occupations, but those days are coming … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 428 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since the turn of the current century, the job market has undergone some drastic changes, overhauls and reversals. I waded through numerous…
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The candidates for governor met on the same stage for the last time in the general election cycle Tuesday, and it was mainly a recitation of the points the candidates made in the two previous forums. Both candidates were asked for further specifics on topics which CNI Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki noted needed clarity after the…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently completed interviews of three people selected as finalists to be the school’s next president. The three men were in Quincy in earlier this month for in-person interviews and public forums. One of them will succeed Mike Elbe, who has served as president since 2014. Elbe is staying on…
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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. The Michael K. Pausch trust of Quincy sold a residence at 1301 S. 14th in Quincy to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A sixth person has been arrested and jailed in connection to the death of a Hannibal man on Oct. 9. An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging Todd C. Haynes Jr., 22, of Hannibal, with first-degree assault. Haynes was arrested by the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy ARISE Coalition, a partnership between Quincy Medical Group, YWCA Quincy, Bella Ease and the Adams County Health Department, received a grant of $135,000 from the Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday. The IDPH announced up to $3.7 million in grants to 18 organizations around the state to address systemic health…
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Ashley talks to Patty Adam and Katie Klauser about Birthright and their annual Trivia Night, which is back in person following two years of virtual fundraisers due to COVID. The Liquor Booth, Harvey’s, Quincy Discount Warehouse, Utopia and The Abbey sponsor The Daily Muddy.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center is seeking artwork for the upcoming Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase, open to artists 18 years of age and older living within a 50-mile radius of Quincy. Artists may enter original work in any medium. All works must have been completed within the last three years…
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The League of Women Voters, I am told, had planned to sponsor a debate between Paul Lange, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in the Illinois 15th Congressional District, and Mary Miller, the Republican candidate for that office. Miller apparently refuses to debate Lange. I would like to propose questions that each candidate might have…
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Travis J Bloom (40) Mendon Il for FTA Fireworks at 521 Vermont Lodged 123 Chase M Meyer, 34, 607 Payson Ave, Malicious Mischief at 601 Payson Ave. NTA 122 Melannie R Covey, 51, 4330 Bunker Dr, reports her 2020 Toyota was either struck at 6210 Broadway St or 5211 Broadway St on 10/07/2022. 122 Erica…
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2022-019293, 10/17/2022 @ 04:35:33, 3301 Highway MM , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Vehicle Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Auto 10/17/2022 Public Narrative Suspicious vehicle reported at 3301 Highway MM. 2022-019294, 10/17/2022 @ 07:19:19, 109 Collins St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal Complaint Officer Assigned 076 Munday, D L Entered By C86 Yakes, S J Adult Female Compl. Dead…
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QUINCY — Birthright of Quincy’s 13th annual trivia night and silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 5, will be held in person after a two-year stretch of being held virtually because of the pandemic. Doors to the event will open at 5 p.m., with the silent auction also beginning at that time. The trivia competition, which…
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. Raymond Webb of Bloomington sold a residence at 106 Ash in Carthage to Dartagnan Todd of…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 1. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow an impressive 16 percent by 2030, which is expected to add about 2.6 million new jobs. This growth “is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services,”…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Growing up and working in my parent’s garden, I often remember the early spring when the tree buds are opening, the grass is greening up, and birds are singing. Suddenly, the roar of our massive Honda tiller broke through the serene spring day as it chewed and turned the earth and spewed…
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QUINCY — The first speaker at Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting asked why it seemed residential customers would be taking the brunt of the City of Quincy’s proposed water rate increase. “…Mr. Conte (Quincy’s director of engineering and utilities) said that 92 percent of the water customers in Quincy are residential and consume 41 percent of…
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Ashley talks to Suzanne Ellebrock with Quincy Rotary about few events they have coming up. She also wonders what the Hell is going on with another violent incident in Quincy.
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QUINCY — Bradley Yohn of Springfield, who is preparing to defend himself against criminal sexual assault charges in a trial next month, picked up another felony charge last week for allegedly threatening to kill a correctional officer in the Adams County Jail. A charging document filed Friday in Adams County Circuit Court by Adams County…
Read Full Article Teagan Goings,18, Quincy, for Failure to Yield right of Way from a Stop Sign at 20th Chestnut on 10/15/22. PTC 178 Ebony Humphrey,23, Quincy, for Operation of Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 5th and Oak on 10/15/22. NTA 131 Anthony Smith,58, Quincy, for DWLR. Operation of Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration, and Operation of…
Read Full Article 2022-019250, 10/16/2022 @ 00:09:34, Grand Ave Lincoln St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Public Narrative Traffic stop at Grand Ave and Lincoln St for speed. The driver was issued a warning and was released. 2022-019251, 10/16/2022 @ 01:05:27, Highway MM Homestead, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Motorist Assist Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing,…
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QUINCY — An Arkansas man serving a 20-year sentence for two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault in the Illinois Department of Corrections filed a motion last month to withdraw his guilty plea that he claims he accepted to avoid “torturous conduct by officials” in the Adams County Jail. Mario Mason, 41, of Turrell, Ark.,…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A formal groundbreaking was held Friday, Oct. 7 with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other leaders for the state-funded Center for Performing Arts on the Western Illinois University-Macomb campus. River City Construction, LLC, of Peoria has been selected as the general contractor. Construction on the center began Sept. 1. The project is part…
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