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The City of Quincy will be the host of a community forum about recycling in the Community Room of the Quincy Town Center, 3347 Quincy Mall, from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. Information about the fiscal challenges the city is facing with its current weekly curbside recycling pick-up program will be provided. The city is…
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MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers can celebrate their independence with the roar of engines. The annual Independence Day weekend tractor pull is back at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 3. It features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association and the Xcaliber Pulling organization. Gates open at 1:30 p.m., with pulling action beginning at 3 p.m. …
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Entries are being accepted through August 1 for the eighth annual Art in the Open billboard art competition. The contest is open to anyone age 8 or older who lives within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal. The contest is being coordinated by the Hannibal Arts Council in partnership with Robinson Outdoor and Independent’s…
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Ashley Conrad is looking for content and says you can help. And Bob Gough talks to newly minted Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates about the elimination of cash bail in Illinois. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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State Sen. Darren Bailey, who gained statewide notoriety challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s pandemic executive order authority in court, will be the incumbent’s challenger in the Nov. 8 general election. “Tonight our movement sent a clear message to the establishment and the political elites: We will not be ignored,” Bailey said in a victory speech just…
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Linda G Haistings, 64, 4614 N 24th St, Improper Lane Usage at N 36th St and Columbus Rd. PTC 122 Adam C Price, 22, Germantown TN, for open liqour in a vehicle at 20th and Cherry on 06/18/22. N.T.A. 152 Geroge D Peterson, 26, Alpharetta GA, for open liqour in a vehicle at 20th and…
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2022-011850, 06/28/2022 @ 06:28:49, 1600 Fulton Ave blk, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Female Compl. Check Well Being 06/28/2022Adult Involve Check Well Being 06/28/2022 Public Narrative Check well being was requested in the 1600 block of Fulton Ave. 2022-011851, 06/28/2022 @ 06:32:03, 2601 Bell Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Misdial Officer…
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“Exploding Christmas?” That’s a new one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 324 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re closing in on the Fourth of July holiday, which is one of my favorites. First of all, it’s always in the summer (duh), and secondly, it’s normally an outdoor celebration. It’s a…
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QUINCY — Machinists Local Lodge 822 recently donated 50 box fans to the Salvation Army. The fans, purchased locally and donated on June 15, will be distributed to families in need.
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QUINCY — The herd was thinned a bit on Tuesday night. In a large field of candidates, including many first timers, 29 people advanced from the primary in an attempt to fill all 21 Adams County Board seats, which happens every 10 years. While some have basically secured their slots on the County Board, many…
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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. Margaret R. Guthrie of Pittsfield sold a residence at 240 S. Mason in Pittsfield to Rachel…
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QUINCY — Congresswoman Mary Miller has defeated fellow incumbent Republican Rodney Davis in the 15th District Illinois Congressional race. “We took on the DC establishment, we took on the Fake News Media, we took on the special interests and we won,” Miller said to raucous applause. “This win shows the strength and power of President…
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State Senator Darren Bailey blew away the rest of the field in Tuesday night’s Illinois GOP primary. Bailey, who garnered notoriety by opposing Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID policies, will now face the incumbent Democrat in November. As of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bailey had about 57 percent of the vote while the other top contenders, Aurora…
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QUINCY — Nathan Purnell has been to 157 Donald Trump rallies. His cousin, Reggie Purnell, has attended around 140. Those two men, along with Reggie’s brother Bobby Purnell, are operating two merchandise booths on Broadway — one in the former Shopko parking lot at 33rd and Broadway, one in a lot next to Quincy Mack,…
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QUINCY — Volunteers and members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers from District 9, Automotive Lodge 77, based in Bridgeton, Mo., recently visited Quincy to assist a local family with the construction of two wheelchair ramps. This donation was the result of IAM’s HELPS (Honoring-Engaging-Lifting-Providing Service) initiative. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Altgilbers,…
Read Full Article Erik A Schatz, 27, of Augusta GA, was arrested for disobeying a traffic control device, leaving the scene of a property damage accident and driving while license suspended at 4th and Broadway on 06/18/22. N.T.A. 153 Jared C Silsby, 37, Quincy, was arrested on a Peoria County warrant for delivery of methamphetamine in the 1000…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy will utilize a service to improve its digital front door. On Monday, The Quincy City Council voted 13-0 to approve a three-year agreement with CGI Digital of Rochester, NY to create what the company calls a “Community Showcase Video Program”. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said he discovered the company…
Read Full Article 2022-011740, 06/27/2022 @ 02:59:20, 2023 Gordon St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Firearms Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Involve Unlawful Use Of Weapon 06/27/2022Adult Female Compl. Unlawful Use Of Weapon 06/27/2022Adult Male Victim- Unlawful Use Of Weapon 06/27/2022Adult Female Involve Unlawful Use Of Weapon 06/27/2022 Public Narrative Firearms reported on Gordon St. 2022-011741, 06/27/2022 @ 07:43:58, Broadway Dowling St, Hannibal Nature of…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, June 28, 2022 If you ever travel to China, make sure you double check the preparation process involving anything with an egg. You’ll thank me in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 323 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever sat down in your…
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Ashley Conrad and David Adam with a post mortem on the Donald Trump rally in Mendon and the two candidates for Democratic State Central Committeewoman in the 15th District talk about the role of the position. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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QUINCY — The polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. Turnout is expected to be light, despite some hotly contested races on the state and federal tickets. Adams County polling places are listed below: State Senator Darren Bailey, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and entrepreneur Jesse Sullivan are the only candidates for…
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QUINCY — Rodney Davis said he believes former President Donald Trump got “bad advice” regarding his endorsement of Mary Miller, who he’s running against in the Republican primary for the 15th District. Trump called Miller ‘a fearless America First patriot” before he introduced her during Saturday’s “Save America!” rally at the Adams County Fairgrounds in…
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SPRINGFIELD – Republican voters in Illinois will choose from six candidates to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker in the upcoming June 28 primary. The field includes a conservative farmer and state lawmakers who is the recent polling frontrunner, the mayor of Illinois’ second largest city, a former state senator and three political newcomers. Darren Bailey…
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