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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Pat Guinan, associate extension professor of climatology with University of Missouri Extension, says “it’s not a good situation” for agriculture in the southern two-thirds of Missouri where scant rainfall and high temperatures have led to worsening drought. The ample moisture in northern Missouri ends abruptly where drought conditions begin in central through…
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The man who created and organized the World Free Fall Convention at Quincy Regional Airport from 1990 to 2001 says he’s thinking about bringing it back. Don Kirlin was one of four people inducted into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame during a June 16 banquet at the Holiday Inn in Champaign.…
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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. Sandra K. Greving, trustee of the Melvin L. Maas and Sharon K. Maas Joint Tenancy Trust…
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Please, please, please, just provide me with some hot fudge… Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 347 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Best toppings for ice cream? Well, most sane people would probably start with chocolate, hot fudge, strawberries, coconut, etc. Others, however, might choose some bizarre toppings, according to Hedy Phillips…
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CHICAGO — The city of Chicago will host a NASCAR race next summer. The taxpayer cost of the event is not yet known. The first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street course race will take place on Sunday July 2, 2023, with a lower-level race running on Saturday July 1, 2023. NASCAR officials and Mayor Lori Lightfoot…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 24, 2022 Do you remember “In the Summertime” by Mungo Jerry? I suggest playing it before continuing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 346 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re in that time of year when it’s hot, muggy and what energy we have is usually…
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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson issued drought alerts in nearly half of Missouri counties Thursday, where exceptional heat and lack of rain threaten the state’s farmers and ranchers. “Unfortunately, we don’t anticipate conditions improving soon,” Parson said in a news conference. Fifty-three counties along or south of the Missouri River are affected by the alert. About three-quarters of the…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois economy added 18,800 jobs during June as the unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent, the lowest it has been since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is down one-tenth of a percentage point from May, and down two full percentage points from June 2021. Preliminary numbers released by the U.S.…
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Robert Adrian’s announcement on Tuesday, July 12 that he was seeking retention as a judge was an unusual step. He targeted one specific case to mention in his retention campaign announcement: the Drew Clinton rape case. He purposefully exploited this controversy in our community in an attempt to further his professional career at the expense of…
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QUINCY — The Historic Quincy Business District will have its sixth annual community dinner fundraiser returns at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. This year’s feast will seat 200 people on Hampshire between Fourth and Fifth. “We are fortunate to showcase Quincy’s historic architecture as the perfect backdrop for feast,” said Emily Lombardi, director of economic…
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Derek J. Nutt (45), Quincy, Illinois, for Peace Disturbance, NTA, 106 Cody Wedding (27), 2026 Sheridan for Reckless driving and improper lane usage at 605 Hampshire. NTA – 185 James Frye (39) 5205 Loft St. for Expired Driver’s License more than a year @ 5th and Jersey. NTA – 135 Taylor Hartung (27) 809 Klondike for…
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QUINCY — The city of Quincy’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has announced a testing date of 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, for people interested in becoming a firefighter for the City of Quincy. The written test will be conducted at John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th. The written test is valued at 60 percent…
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2022-013620, 07/23/2022 @ 00:10:25, 204 N 8Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Victim- Poss Drug Paraphernalia 07/23/2022Adult Victim- Poss Drug Paraphernalia 07/23/2022Victim- Interfere /Resist Arrest 07/23/2022Adult Female Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/23/2022Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/23/2022Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/23/2022Suspect Interfere /Resist Arrest Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/23/2022 …
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MACON, Mo. — Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has promoted Trooper Chad W. Walton will be promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 7, Knox and Lewis counties. Walton was appointed to the patrol on Oct. 16, 2001. After graduation from the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Christmas in July is returning to the District for its second year. The Light the Park fundraiser will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Revelry, 121 N. Fourth. Monday’s event features food, a photo booth, drink specials, holiday treats and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear Christmas attire, with a prize awarded…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks with Corey Mehaffy of the Northeast Missouri Economic Development Council. As president of the NEMO EDC, Mehaffy is responsible for all economic development efforts including business retention and expansion, business attraction and entrepreneurship for Hannibal, Marion County and Ralls County. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article Haley J. Koehler,45, Quincy, for Violation of Bail Bond on 7/22/22 at 200 North 8th. Lodged 147 Adam Klauser, 48, Quincy, for Shoplifting on 7/22/22. NTA 145 Erik Longbrake,41, Quincy, for Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct at 200 South 3rd on 7/22/22. Lodged 187 Erik Longbrake,41, Quincy, for Stalking and Disorderly Conduct at 936 Broadway…
Read Full Article 2022-013538, 07/22/2022 @ 00:47:08, 321 N 3Rd 239, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Female Compl. Attempt to Locate 07/22/2022Adult Male Involve Attempt to Locate 07/22/2022 Public Narrative Information reported at 321 N 3Rd. 2022-013539, 07/22/2022 @ 02:36:58, 3441 St Marys Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Bomb Threat Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C75…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Ma’en Al-Dabbas has been added to the cardiology team at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Al-Dabbas earned his medical degree from Jordan University for Science and Technology. He completed his internal medicine residency as chief resident, as well as his cardiology fellowship, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. A cardiologist…
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QUINCY — Michael and Barbara (Birkenmaier) Hutmacher, formerly of Quincy and residents of The Villages in Florida since 2016, recently released their Kindle e-book “The Cancer Couple.” Starting in 2019, they suffered simultaneous battles with cancer and feel fortunate they found excellent medical facilities and providers. Mike was battling Stage 4 melanoma. He had a…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 23, 2022 Don’t complain about MLB ballpark prices. Just be glad there’s no pandemic or labor stoppage denying us our addiction to the national pastime … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 345 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Prices go up. It’s a fact of life. MLB…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University needs volunteers to help prepare the campus for the new school year. The annual Alumni and Friends Work Day will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022. No advanced skills are necessary. Work will begin in the lobby of the first floor of the Burt Administration Building…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The summer of 2012 saw my first year as an Extension horticulture educator. It also was one of the driest years on record. Illinois saw massive shortages of rainfall that year, complete with water restrictions, loss of crops and the demise of many ornamental landscapes. It was a summer that will be…
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Bob Gough talks to Amy Stevens of Underbrink’s Bakery about getting up early to make pastries, cakes and pies and how she and her team have maintained one of Quincy’s sweetest traditions. Cason, Huff and Schleuter Insurance brings you the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — A gymnastics coach from West Virginia facing four charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 in Adams County made his first appearance Wednesday in Adams County Circuit Court with his attorney, Drew Schnack. Leonard Johnson, 63, of Rochester, Minn., was lodged in the Adams County Jail…
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