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It’s election season in Illinois, and politicians are running on the promise of property tax relief as usual, including every major candidate for governor. Illinois’ property taxes are already the second-highest in the nation and a major reasontaxpayers are fleeing to lower-tax states. That problem could be made worse on Nov. 8 when voters will be asked to decide…
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QUINCY — Florence Smith wasn’t about to miss this. Smith, 93, was one of several people in attendance Monday night to watch her grandson, Adam Yates, be sworn in as the 33rd person to be the chief of the Quincy Police Department. She also posed for photos with Yates after the meeting. “It was really…
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QUINCY — Residents who received their June utility bill last week stating their account was past due and their service would be terminated within 10 days can now relax. Jeff Conte, director of public works, explained what happened during Monday’s City Council meeting. June utility bills for the city’s first billing district — north of…
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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 Roger K. Goodwin of New Canaan, Conn., sold a residence at 4310 Tennyson…
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For the record, my favorite Charlie’s Angel was always Kate Jackson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 317 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We often talk here about the best and worst of whatever, but today we introduce a new topic: “The Most Influential.” And for today, we’re talking about the…
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QUINCY — Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Illinois) has earned the backing of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Davis, who is running in the June 28 Republican Primary against Congresswoman Mary Miller, met with state, local and federal Chamber of Commerce leaders as well as local officials in a…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Charles Sonny Ray Martin, 36, of Center, Mo., was arrested on June 16 on three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department initiated a sexual assault investigation in Griggsville on Dec. 22, 2021, involving two victims both under the age of 13 years…
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Ashley Conrad gives you a logistical analysis and a weather report for those planning to be at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Saturday to see former President Trump. And Bob Gough talks about what’s happening in and around Quincy as we get ready for July 4. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse…
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Blessing Hospital A boy born to Kyle Osterbur and Kristie Mock of Quincy at 11:13 a.m. June 1|A girl born to Cecil Williams Jr. and Jazmine Thomas of Quincy at 1:17 p.m. June 2A girl born to Dakota and Olivia Beckett of Hannibal, Mo., at 7:25 p.m. June 12A girl born to Aaron Barber and…
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Ashley Schroder (34) Quincy, IL for operating uninsured vehicle. NTA. 177 Courtney Huff (28) 609 Adams Quincy, IL for improper lane usage at 600 block of Adams on 6-5-2022. PTC. 178 Scott A Hicks (50) of Quincy, arrested for Peace Disturbance at 1421 Lind. NTA 153 Breanna M Quiroz (36) of Quincy, arrested for FTA…
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2022-011142, 06/19/2022 @ 00:33:36, 909 Church St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Fight in Progress Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C82 Perkins, B M Adult Female Involve Peace Disturbance 06/19/2022Adult Female Involve Peace Disturbance 06/19/2022Adult Female Compl. Peace Disturbance 06/19/2022 Public Narrative A fight in progress was reported at 909 Church. 2022-011143, 06/19/2022 @ 01:24:03, 1903 Crescent St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Mental Officer Assigned 027 Myers,…
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QUINCY — A Quincy developer has bought the former Dollar General building at 330 N. 30th. Quincy 330 LLC bought the building on May 31 for $280,000 from Anne Scherer of St. Louis, according to documents filed in the Adams County Recorder office this week. Spencer Schelp, the agent for the LLC, plans to make…
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Sadly, there will likely never be another David Letterman, Johnny Carson or Jay Leno… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 316 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a night owl. Movies, talk shows, whatever. Mornings are for sleeping, night time is for TV. Some of my most rewarding after-hour hours…
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SPRINGFIELD – In a 4-3 decision with a blistering dissent from the Republican minority, the Illinois Supreme Court declined to rule on a question of whether Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Act is unconstitutional. It was the second time the case of the People v. Vivian Brown came before the court and the second time the court declined…
Read Full Article Melissa R Flavell, 34, 2904 Lind St, FTA Criminal Damage and TOF for Domestic Battery at 2731 Broadway St. Lodged 104 Mathew O Borrowman (44) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Driving While License Suspended at 2418 N 24th. Lodged 176
Read Full Article 2022-011089, 06/18/2022 @ 00:06:28, 111 N 10Th apt 43, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C86 Yakes, S J Adult Female Compl. Unnecessary Noise 06/18/2022Adult Female Suspect Unnecessary Noise 06/18/2022 Public Narrative Noise Complaint reported at 111 N 10th. 2022-011090, 06/18/2022 @ 00:42:52, Church St 8th St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C46…
Read Full Article Kent P Humphrey, 59, 1414 Maple St, located at 1700 N 12th St, TOF for VOP. Lodged 147 James D Bethel (34), arrested for a Petition to Revoke Supervision warrant at 1005 Broadway. Lodged 139
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FREDERICK, Ill. — A Schuyler County judge was killed Sunday morning when he was hit by a truck while he was riding his bicycle. Ramon M. Escapa, 42, of Rushville was riding his bicycle north on Adams Road near Illinois Route 100 at approximately 9:56 a.m. Behind him was a red 2010 Chevrolet Silverado driven…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 19, 2022 It’s now been a few days since I saw “Top Gun: Maverick,” and I’m still amazed. It’s been a long, long time since I enjoyed a film that much … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 316 of The Daily Dirt. 1. To be perfectly…
Read Full Article 2022-011019, 06/17/2022 @ 00:14:06, Warren Barrett Dr 7Th St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Suspect Drive While Susp/Revoked Cleared by Arrest-Adult 06/17/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Warren Barrett Dr at 7th St for speed. The driver was arrested for driving while revoked and released with citations. 2022-011020,…
Read Full Article 2022-010954, 06/16/2022 @ 00:43:28, Lyon St 10th, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 06/16/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Lyon St and S 10th for lane use. The driver was arrested on an active warrant and was released with a warning and a…
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QUINCY — Quincy Town Center will be the site for Homeward Bound Waggin 2022, Dog Days of Summer Race for a FurEver home, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23. This pet-friendly day at the Quincy Town Center will include the Doggie Dash, open to dachshunds, puppies, rookies and mix breeds. Entry fee…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is kicking off a new addition to its Art @ City Hall partnership with the City of Hannibal. The HAC has placed pieces on loan in various departmental offices within City Hall, 320 Broadway. The council was approached by city staff to offer suggestions on how to display…
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QUINCY — Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club and The Salvation Army have partnered to offer the Ken Bigelow Kid’s Day at Camp Saukenauk for a free afternoon of fun for children ages 5-12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16. A refundable $5 deposit is due by the registration deadline of July 8. In…
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