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The amusement rides are nice, the grandstand shows entertaining and the camaraderie often great, but let’s be honest about what we like best about the county fairs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 348 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Adams County Fair opens Wednesday, and you know what that means?…
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Ashley Conrad and David Adam kick around the idea of the World Freefall Convention actually making a return to Quincy’s Baldwin Field. The Abbey, Utopia, Instant Replay, Harvey’s Furniture and Quincy Warehouse Bargains bring you The Daily Muddy.
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QUINCY — Former Adams County State’s Attorney Jon Barnard will be a special prosecutor in the case of Travis Wiley, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of an infant in 2018. Court records show Barnard, the state’s attorney from 2004 to 2016, entered his appearance on Tuesday, July 19 in Wiley’s case.…
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'There's no guarantee for tomorrow': Yates paints picture for aldermen about what officers deal with
QUINCY — During a relatively short and uneventful meeting of the Quincy City Council, Jeff Bergman wanted to take a minute to acknowledge the lives of Quincy policemen. Bergman, a Republican alderman in Quincy’s 2nd Ward, asked Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, to come forward near the end of Monday’s 20-minute meeting. He…
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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. Carroll Menke and Wyvetta Menke of Jupiter, Fla., sold a residence at No. 3 Crescent Heights…
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Kayla Cheney (27) 501 Chestnut for improper left turn at 12th and Broadway. PTC – 168 Kathleen Gerding (40) Maywood, Mo., for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. PTC – 168 Andrea Manard (26) Perry, Mo., for stealing at Wal-Mart. NTA – 168. Aaron McCloy (50) 1211 Harrison for domestic battery. Lodged – 121.…
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QUINCY — The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which has existed since 2005, now is available nationwide by dialing a three-digit code – 988 – making it easier for those in crisis to get the help they need at any time. The 988 code became available nationally on July 16. “I’m willing to bet there are…
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QUINCY — Daniel M. McCleery of Quincy has announced the launch of a personal injury law firm, McCleery Law PLLC, that will be headquartered in Quincy and serve clients throughout Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. McCleery said in a press release, “I saw a need in our community for a local personal injury attorney who will…
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City officials are again faced with the challenge of finding an essential air service provider. Cape Air, the current provider, notified the U.S. Department of Transportation in May of its intent to end passenger air service in Quincy. Cape Air was awarded a four-year $10.8 million subsidy starting December 1, 2021, to provide service to St. Louis and…
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A new poll from the firm Morning Consult showed Gov. JB Pritzker’s approval rating at 51 percent among Illinois voters, or seven points “above water” in polling lingo. It’s the latest quarterly poll from the firm, and data included 14,258 registered voters polled from April 1 through June 30. While it’s a truism of polling that any…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An upcoming exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council will feature works from long-time Hannibal potter Steve Ayers as he celebrates 50 years in the profession. S and S Studios will showcase Seth Brown’s knapped glass and Sadie Brown’s stone jewelry, and New Mexico photographer Marco Wikstrom will display his silver gelatin photographs…
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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.…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article 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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