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QUINCY — A public presentation of a feasibility study for a proposed multi-million indoor sports complex in Quincy is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday in City Council chambers. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said three entities have been working on the feasibility study since May 2024 — ARCO National, a construction company from Richmond Heights, Mo.; Hastings and…
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*Editor’s note: Due to the vulnerability of her situation, this person’s name has been changed to protect her privacy. QUINCY — Natalie Miller* spent most of March watching TV, playing Minecraft when the wifi was strong enough for it and sleeping — a lot — as she awaited her due date in a hotel room…
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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. William Howland of Pittsfield sold a residence at 103 N. Bickford in Griggsville to Tyler N.…
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Cadence E. Muder, 18, of Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 14th and State. NTA 128William J. Walker, 58, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery at 1005 Broadway. NTA 128Marty A. Shriver, 42, of Quincy for Stealing at 234 N. 12th. NTA 128Jack E. Pflibsen, 47, of Quincy for Operating…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Motorists are advised of overnight ramp closures April 14-16 for pavement repairs on the westbound U.S. Route 36 on/off-ramps, at the Route Z interchange in Monroe City. The ramp closures are scheduled to occur during overnight hours, beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, April 14, through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded $5,000 to help Harvest Outreach improve the sober living house for women and children. The money will provide kitchen appliances and security systems. In a press release, Pastor Larry Hinds, director of Harvest Outreach, said, “We want to support women in their recovery by providing a safe…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Carthage Public Library District Board of Trustees invites the public to the groundbreaking for a new library building at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the corner of First and Center. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own shovel or trowel to participate. The library received bids from five general contractors…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), in partnership with the Adams County Board, has announced that applications are now being accepted for the second round of the Adams County Growing Residential Opportunities County-Wide (GROW) Program. The Adams County Board designated $1 million from the ARPA funds in 2024 to establish…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to young children which will run through April 25. The book is “Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes,” written by Kimberly and James Dean. The book will be available for two weeks to give youngsters a…
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MILAN, Ill. — In addition to the spring flowers blooming outside, many enjoy the fragrant flowers of a Lilium longiflorum (Easter lily) as a symbol of spring and the Christian holiday Easter. For us to enjoy these blooming beauties during a midwestern spring, growers manipulate the growth cycle and force them to bloom. As Easter lily…
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QUINCY — The debate over an ordinance proposal for rental inspection program in Quincy is moving from the ballot box to the Quincy City Council. A non-binding referendum supporting the proposal, created by Quincy for Registration Inspection Licensing Enactment (Q-RILE), was passed by 60.6 percent of voters in the April 1 general election. Q-RILE worked…
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As Holy Week begins, MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield about the Catholic Church and its place in today’s world.
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Gov. JB Pritzker said last week that the extreme uncertainty with the US government and the international economy might mean that the legislature may have to reconvene to reconfigure the state budget after it adjourns at the end of next month. “It may very well be that we’re going to have to come back at…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A son, Layne Daniel Rainey was born March 26, 2025 at 12:01pm. He weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 20 inches long. His parents are Kamron Lynn and Gage Michael Rainey of Shelbina, Mo.A daughter, Indy Joy Horton was born March 19, 2025 at 11:09am. She weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 18.5 inches…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 13, 2025 The ‘garage-rock’ era was a special time … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,255 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The year 1965 will always be special for me. That was when my ear was drawn to the radio for something other than baseball for…
Read Full Article Catherine S. Bohan, 59, of Hannibal, Mo., for Stop Sign Violation at 24th and Wilmar Villa. NTA 104Tatyana Mayfield reports her 2010 GMC was forcibly entered and purse was stolen in the 500 block of Madison on 4/8. 102Shannon Morrison reports her 2013 Ford was forcibly entered and purse was stolen in the 600 block…
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QUINCY — Robert Wyatt is leaving Quincy University after four years as vice president of advancement. He was responsible for fundraising, alumni relations, marketing and communications at QU. “Dr. Wyatt has served during a time of record-setting fundraising for the university,” QU President Brian McGee said in a press release. “Even as we continue to…
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QUINCY — Can you recognize Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, when you see it? Edited images and videos are nothing new – but generative AI tools have made it faster and easier for people to create realistic text, images and videos from scratch. The possibilities AI presents are endless, but the downside is that…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — More details have been released about a head-on fatal crash on Thursday in Brown County. The crash happened just after 2 p.m. on U.S. Route 24 at the intersection of Timewell Road, about five miles west of Mount Sterling. The Illinois State Police reports a Toyota Avalon driven by Donna J. Stephenson,…
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CANTON, MO — Culver-Stockton College’s Kraus Lecture featuring alumnus Jonathan L. Swain, Class of 1992 will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center. This event is free and open to the public. Swain will share his insights and experiences in public affairs, strategic communications and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) and Quincy Notre Dame (QND) Foundations have kicked off the 14th annual Everybody Wins Mega Raffle. Since its inception, the Mega Raffle has raised nearly $3 million to support tuition assistance, technology updates and more to Quincy’s five Catholic schools. “The ongoing success of the Everybody Wins…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) recently was awarded Best of Illinois History awards from the Illinois State Historical Society for public programming, publication and non-book material (periodical and newsletter) categories. The award-winning entries were: HSQAC will be recognized for its contributions to Illinois history on April 26 at the…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 12, 2025 Were the 1970s actually a better decade movie-wise than the 1980s? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,254 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s represented a decade that brought us truly great movie moments. Yesterday in this space, we looked at how inspiring the…
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