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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 estate of Darlene D. Key of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 210 N. Main…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Bear Creek American Legion Post 823, on Illinois 61 between Mendon and Ursa, will be the site of an all-you-can-eat pancake and whole hog sausage breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12, and children under the age of 5 eat…
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Jerry Seinfeld has a net worth of just under $1 billion. It’s easy to see why … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 451 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever felt sorry for some of the actors and actresses you see when flipping through the channels and coming across one…
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HANNIBAL Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal is the latest recipient of a Riedel Foundation grant. A $10,000 award will help provide Christmas food baskets to Hannibal families in need. In a press release, Riedel Foundation trustee Michael Bukstein said, “Every family should be able to celebrate the holiday season with a good meal.…
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QUINCY — Jeremy Wingerter, who has been the executive director of the United Way of Adams County since February 2020, has resigned to take another position out of Quincy. The United Way of Adams County Board of Directors has announced Nancy Bluhm, who was the board’s president, will serve as interim executive director beginning Friday, December…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will offer its popular Holly Jolly holiday workshop for children ages 5-12 with two sessions on Saturday, Dec. 3. Session times to choose from are either 10:00 a.m. to noon or 1-3 p.m. Each session will consist of creating six holiday projects: Cost is $10 per child with scholarships…
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Sheri Busse and Sarah Davis of Emerald City Jewelers stop by to talk about getting ready for the season of giving and what they have for you at Emerald City. TI-Trust sponsors the Muddy River News Business Spotlight.
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Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about what men can and can’t say or wear and about a possible replay of the 2020 presidential race with the same two old dudes (please no).
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. Isaac D. Barnes of Quincy sold a residence at 1025 S. Eighth in Quincy to Higdon…
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QUINCY — ONE Event Venue will be the site for a three-person comedy show Friday, Nov. 18, presented by JM Legacy Foundation and Maverick MESSMER Management LLC. Coming back to his hometown for a night of comedy, host Richard Bailey will introduce you to Tim Laffey, Kathy Brennan and Al Nimpson. Big Bros BBQ &…
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The membership of the Sand Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 428 is pleased to announce its endorsement and support for Bobi James to be appointed to fill the upcoming Hancock County State’s Attorney vacancy. Bobi has served as assistant state’s attorney in Hancock County since July 2018. Hancock County has benefited greatly from having…
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. Carissa Richardson of Golden, Ill., sold a residence at 548 N. Fayette in Carthage to Ann…
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QUINCY — The deadline to sign up for the Salvation Army’s free community Thanksgiving Dinner is Friday, Nov. 18. When calling to make a reservation, attendees will need to make a reservation for either 11a.m. or 11:45 a.m. Shut-ins will need to provide name, number of meals and address for delivery. The meal, which will…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees voted to keep the College’s 2022 tax rate the same as 2021, during its regular meeting Wednesday. All taxing bodies, including JWCC, are required to pass the Resolution and Certification Truth in Taxation Act prior to voting on and/or passing a tax levy. JWCC’s 2022…
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I think a perfect song to have playing in the background when Beth walks on to a scene is Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 450 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, there is likely no bigger “Yellowstone” fan than myself. That said,…
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SPRINGFIELD – Changes may yet come to the SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform before its Jan. 1 effective date, but some of its major proponents in the General Assembly said the results of the Nov. 8 general election have signified that the ship has sailed for drastic amendments to it. “I will say, when it…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will partner with Madi’s Kindness Projects to offer a special open workshop to create upcycled Christmas cards to distribute to area nursing homes during the holiday season. Participants can stop by from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The special…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School students will showcase the result of hours of rehearsal when they present the musical “Seussical” beginning Thursday, Nov. 17, and continuing through the weekend. Show times are 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday, with the final performance beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday. All performances will be held at the high…
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Part of the former Adams Elementary school once again has the sound of children laughing, playing and learning. Ashley sat down with Jen Wiemelt at Ulmus Academy to see the progress they’ve made. The Liquor Booth, Instant Replay, Quincy Discount Warehouse, Harvey’s, Utopia and The Abbey sponsor The Daily Muddy.
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MILAN, Ill. — While traveling through the Midwest on leaf peeping adventures, modern day explorers may find a rather nondescript tree with unique, distinct fruit. A medium-sized tree adorned with large, round, chartreuse colored fruit can be easily identified as Maclura pomifera, or Osage orange. Although ordinary in appearance for most of the year, and…
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SPRINGFIELD – Republicans chose new leadership for their caucuses in the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday night, while the two Democratic leaders have each announced they have the votes to maintain their positions. House Republicans elected Tony McCombie of Savanna and Senate Republicans chose John Curran of Downers Grove. The change in leadership comes after…
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Christina Hyer,56, Quincy, reports the tires cut on her 2010 Honda while it was parked in the 1500 block of North 6th. 146 Alyson Heineman,63, Quincy, reports her 2018 Chevrolet was hit and run while at College Ave and North Ave on 11/3/22. Inves to continue. 178 Andrew Kramer,46, Quincy, for Failure to Reduce Speed…
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QUINCY — Mike O’Brien says the property needs a little work, but he doesn’t believe it will take long for local business to become interested. O’Brien owns O’Brien Insurance Agency at 419 S. 10th. He also is the agent and manager of MMT O’Brien LLC, 1001 State Series, which recently spent $705,000 on Oct. 13…
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QUINCY — Amtrak today has announced that morning train service between Quincy and Chicago has been suspended through Jan. 16. Amtrak trains 381 leaving Chicago at 7:35 a.m. and 380 leaving Quincy at 6:12 a.m. are canceled until mid-January. Amtrak is notifying customers who purchased tickets for those trains that buses will be used for…
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