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QUINCY — The Illinois Stories program will feature a piece on the 1839 vintage fire truck, Quincy First, at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16 on WQEC, Quincy’s PBS station (Cable channel 8) and again at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19. This was the first fire engine used in Quincy and also the first used in…
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JWCC Trustees Hear Report on the Workforce Development Expansion Project and Approve Tentative Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report confirming the Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant approval for the Workforce Development Center (WDC) Expansion Project and approved a tentative $16,412,835 balanced budget for…
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QUINCY — Rick Gengenbacher may have missed an opportunity for a fabulous career in the sporting goods industry. The Illinois Veterans Home is grateful for that. Gengenbacher, 56, became the adjutant at the home on June 1. He replaces Dawn Whitcomb, who announced in December her resignation after 11 years in the position. The adjutant…
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The Byrds are, at times, one of those hall of fame groups that get pushed to the back burner because their best years conflicted with the Beatles and other British invasion bands. They are, however, worth remembering … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 313 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s salute…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. —Water bowls and litter boxes were not on the agenda of the Hannibal School Board’s June meeting. Student conduct and a preliminary budget were. Earlier in the week, there were social media posts claiming water bowls and cat litter were being placed in school restrooms and would be on the agenda. Board member…
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Ashley Conrad runs down the list of companies who have said good-bye to Illinois and Bob Gough sits down with Troy Culbertson of the Illinois Veterans Home about the facility coming back from Legionnaires and COVID. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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Nicole R Hoosier, 31, 1818 State St, reports the business Lohman Accounting and Tax Service located at 1818 State St was entered on 06/08/2022. 104 Brittany K Powers, 31, 424 N 16th St, reports her 2013 Ford was struck on 06/03/2022 in front of her residence. 177 Dawn M Clayton, 31, Quincy, was arrested on…
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2022-010737, 06/14/2022 @ 00:55:43, US 61 Clinic Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Motorist Assist Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Male Owner Motorist Assist 06/14/2022 Public Narrative Motorist Assist reported at US 61 and Clinic 2022-010738, 06/14/2022 @ 01:01:04, 1903 Crescent St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious activity Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C86 Yakes, S J Adult…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is taking reservations for a free cholesterol screening to be held at the Blessing Resource Center, the former Sears auto building at 420 N. 34th, between 7 and 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 12. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. To register,…
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Water resources bill, which includes $3.5 million for North Street project in Hannibal, passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Water Resources Development Act of 2022 that was passed Wednesday by the House of Representatives authorizes $50 million for wastewater and stormwater projects in North Missouri — including $3.5 million for the North Street Project in Hannibal, Mo. A section of downtown Hannibal’s stormwater system collapsed in 2019, nearly flooding part of…
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A plate is a plate is a plate — unless YADI is involved … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 312 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We reach a milestone today in our ongoing Great Plate debate to find the the No. 1 personalized license plate in West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri.…
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JACKSONVILLE — One of the most exciting times of the year is the first appearance of small flashing yellow lights in the evenings. The arrival of fireflies or lightning bugs is a sure sign that summer has arrived. Fireflies are one of the few insects that people don’t actively try to kill. However, in many places, people…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Farmers, ranchers and agricultural landowners with property prone to flooding and nutrient runoff can enroll in Illinois’ reopened land conservation program. The Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency, is one of the oldest and…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board is reviewing more requests for projects to utilize funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Adams County has received $12.7 million in ARPA funding from the federal government. Finance Committee Chairman Bret Austin said the county has spent roughly $6.5 million has another nearly $4.8 million in pending…
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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. Ryanne Jacoby and Jacob Jacoby sold a residence at 332 Fourth Street in Carthage to Joel…
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QUINCY — Jadyn Vogel has let the world know her secret. There is no arguing Vogel’s success in the Quincy Derby — formerly known as the Soap Box Derby — has been unparalleled. The 13-year-old enters Saturday’s event with six straight championships in the Stock Division and will be a prohibitive favorite to add to…
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CHICAGO — Machinery manufacturer Caterpillar will move its approximately 230 corporate employees to Irving, Texas, beginning this year, while the move won’t affect approximately 17,000 other employees of the company who work in Illinois, according to coverage from Bloomberg. The corporate offices are currently in Deerfield, having moved there from Peoria in 2017. Peoria is still the…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri received a $2 million gift from its founding board chair, Ralph Oakley, to establish the Ralph Oakley Family Fund. The announcement was made Tuesday night by Oakley at the Community Foundation’s annual board reception at the Quincy Art Center. The announcement takes place…
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Ashley Conrad wonders why Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is spending the weekend in New Hampshire and she talks with Matt Schuckman about the Muddy River Showcase brought to you by Advance Physical Therapy and Blessing Orthopedic Group.
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BARRY, Ill. — A Texas man wanted on a parole violation warrant was arrested Sunday in Barry. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 6:34 p.m. June 12 about a suspicious person in Barry. The caller said her daughter and her daughter’s friends were walking around Barry when an older male subject riding…
Read Full Article Justin C Cowan (48) 303 N 18th for Fighting at 1701 Harrison NTA 108 Christian B Wooley (28) of Quincy, arrested for Domestic Battery at 2224 Chestnut. Lodged 176 Jason G Baker (18) of Quincy, arrested for Criminal Damage over $500 and Battery at 205 S 24th St. Lodged 136 Kirstin L Tasco (32) of…
Read Full Article 2022-010663, 06/13/2022 @ 07:12:32, 2229 Chestnut St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal Surrender Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered By 2710 McCurdy, J E Public Narrative Animal Surrender. 2022-010664, 06/13/2022 @ 08:04:22, 1 Park Terrace Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal Complaint Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered By 2710 McCurdy, J E Public Narrative Stray Kitten. 2022-010665, 06/13/2022 @ 08:14:22,…
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ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Monday sentenced a Hannibal man who stole firearms from a Hannibal farm supply store and sold one to an undercover federal agent to eight years in prison. Dalton Culp, 29, also was ordered to repay more than $5,000 to the Farm and Home Supply store…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recognized 128 students for academic merit during the 2022 spring semester with the distinction of President’s List, the highest honor of excellence within the college. Requirements of the President’s List are: A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours and earned a GPA of 4.0 or…
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