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QUINCY — Like many little boys growing up in southern Indiana, Clayton Anderson wanted to be Larry Bird. A lack of basketball talent ruined that dream, so he eventually went to the University of Indiana with plans to be a chiropractor. The last thing he thought he’d be doing was headlining the Gem City Music Festival on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation, which manages the Hannibal Aquatic Center at 1700 Pleasant Drive, has set the last day for the center to be open this season as Sunday, Aug. 21. The center remains open from noon-6 p.m. through that date, with 10 lifeguards on duty at all times and four front…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Republican candidate for governor and state Sen. Darren Bailey continued his trend of not taking questions from the news media Tuesday after speaking at a small rally outside of the Illinois State Capitol. The rally was organized by Awake Illinois, an organization focused on parental rights that has also engaged in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and once…
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SPRINGFIELD – In a series of downstate news conferences coinciding with the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker this week gave an update on the possibility of a special session, outlined new state infrastructure investments and announced a new program for some Illinoisans over age 55. While the governor quickly announced he would call a…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl has waived his jury trial pursuant to a plea negotiation. Jonathan Graff, 31, appeared Wednesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court with his attorney, Drew Schnack, before Judge Roger Thomson. Graff will enter his plea on Aug. 31. Graff was indicted July 2…
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QUINCY — A case against a Quincy man charged with two felonies in connection with a June 11 incident has been set for a plea on Aug. 31. Lenard M. Miller, 41, did not appear with attorney Drew Schnack on Wednesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court. However, Schnack told Judge Roger Thomson he recently…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to stop impaired driving and help save lives. The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign runs from Aug. 19 through the early-morning hours of Sept. 6. During this period, law enforcement will be…
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Brittany Patterson,31, Quincy, for TOF for Violation of No Contact No Stalking Order at 1218 North 8th on 8/8/22. Lodged 109 Isaiah Powers,19, Quincy, for Malicious Mischief at 4700 Broadway Madison Park Christian Church on 7/31/22. NTA 101 Troy Hedges,27, Quincy, for Threatening a Public Offical and Resisting at 1005 Broadway on 8/14/22. Lodged 177/128…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hannibal man and a Hannibal woman are in the Pike County Jail facing drug charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department, while working for the Village of Hull, conducted a traffic stop at 4:36 p.m. Monday on State Highway 106 west of Hull on a 2003 Chevrolet truck. After an investigation, the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council Tuesday night tabled two items proposed by third ward council member Stephan Franke. Franke’s attempt to present the items earlier this year led to his being suspended from council and facing impeachment. The two proposals deal with personnel issues that Franke says will help council members deal with…
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Ahh, the first of school when students wonder what the next nine months will hold — and parents rejoice … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 372 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since school is starting in most areas this week, here are my three favorite observations about this time of the…
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This letter is in response to an article published Aug. 10 by WGEM titled “Quincy Police Department looks to fill ten open positions.” The Quincy Police Department’s manpower issues emerged in 2020 when fewer applicants applied to become police officers. In part, this may have been due to the national rhetoric against the police. In response, then-Chief…
Read Full Article EDITOR’S NOTE: The item proposed below by Stephan Franke was tabled during Tuesday’s meeting of the Hannibal City Council by a 6-1 vote, with Franke the lone “no” vote. As part-time elected representatives with other full-time jobs, there is a restriction on how much we as councilpeople can learn about our own government. Additionally, often…
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QUINCY — For the first time since 1958, Vance Clinic of Chiropractic isn’t owned by someone with the last name of Vance. However, that’s the only change with the business at 1420 S. 14th. Miller Property Investments LLC, managed by Dr. Ryan Miller, recently bought the chiropractic office for $300,000 on Aug. 4, according to…
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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. Eric L. and Alison M. Myers of Golden sold a residence at 2648 Highway 61/94 in…
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Are students ready to go back to class in Quincy? We hear from one young Denman Elementary student in today’s Daily Muddy. Utopia, The Abbey, Quincy Warehouse Bargains, Harvey’s, The Liquor Booth and Instant Replay bring you The Daily Muddy.
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QUINCY — Fifty nonprofit organizations received a total of $215,960.55 in grant funding through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri’s competitive grant program. A total of 55 grants, awarded from 50 funds held at the Community Foundation, will support a wide range of local, charitable interests. The checks were awarded during…
Read Full Article Jessica L Hibbert, 39, Quincy for Illegal Dumping at 613 N. 8th. NTA 271 Laaken L. Logsdon (33) Homeless, Quincy for new charges of retail theft,and possession of meth. FTA for retail theft, failure to reduce speed, shoplifting, and poss of meth. Lodged 104 Dylan H. Dyel (20) 1024 N. 17th, Quincy for shoplifting and…
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2022-015013, 08/15/2022 @ 00:10:36, 1227 Church St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Building Check Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Male Compl. Building Check 08/15/2022 Public Narrative Building check requested at 1227 Church St. 2022-015014, 08/15/2022 @ 01:44:39, 321 N 3Rd , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Vehicle Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Compl. Suspicious Auto…
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QUINCY — Ever wanted to ride your bike across the Quincy bridges? Blessing Health System is providing that opportunity by sponsoring the sixth annual “Moonlight Ride for Hunger” on Sept. 10. This event will begin with registration at 5:30 p.m. in Clat Adams Park and the ride starting at 7 p.m. The cost to participate…
Read Full Article 2022-014967, 08/14/2022 @ 00:03:07, 4298 Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal At Large Officer Assigned 028 Traw, W J Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Compl. Dog At Large 08/14/2022Adult Victim Dog At Large 08/14/2022Adult Male Suspect Dog At Large Administratively Closed 08/14/2022 Public Narrative Animal at large was reported on Stardust Dr. 2022-014968, 08/14/2022 @ 00:54:04, Market St Singleton St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Firearms Officer…
Read Full Article Justin M Reid (34) arrested for FTA PTR at 1001 N 24th. Lodged 140 Terry D Johnson, 51, 2314 N 12th St, Apt 135, No Valid DL and Operating Uninsured at N 13th St and Spring St. NTA 168 Nicole R Griggs (34) of Quincy, arrested for Trespassing at 537 Broadway. Lodged 139 James W…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Dr. Dakota Lammy and Dr. Alborz Javadzadeh have joined the medical staff of Illini Rural Health Clinic. Lammy is a family medicine provider. Born in Alton and raised in Calhoun County, Lammy earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford and completed a three-year family medicine…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Hancock County Democratic Central Committee met July 27 in Carthage to elect Terri Billingsley Tobias as the new county chairman and Arlis Dittmer as secretary, and to retain Jo Webster as treasurer. Present were 15 precinct committee people, along with three guests. Maureen Crawford spoke to the group explaining why she…
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