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Ken Unmisig, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 10:37 am Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ken was born July 16, 1939, in Quincy, IL to William “Bill” and Laura (Reckers) Unmisig. Survivors include his three sons, Kent Unmisig of Quincy, IL, Kirk (Jennifer) Unmisig of Quincy, IL, and Kyle Unmisig…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A daughter, Delaney Mae Taylor was born January 10, 2025, at 7:55am. She weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Kayla and Justin Taylor of Palmyra, Mo.A daughter, Victoria Rose Key was born January 20, 2025, at 5:07pm. She weighed 8lbs 2oz and was 20 inches long. Her…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The cyclamen is Cupid’s flowering love child. For centuries, people have associated cyclamens with matters of the heart, making it a perfect Valentine’s Day choice, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Cultivars of this flowering houseplant bear heart-shaped leaves. Their fragrant red, pink, white or bicolored flowers have petals that…
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The following schools have cancelled for Thursday, unless noted otherwise: Canton R-V School District-Delayed Thursday 2 HoursClark County R-1 School DistrictHamilton CCSD 328Illini West High School District 307-Virtual LearningKnox County R-I School DistrictLewis County C-1 School District-Virtual Learning, Evening sports canceledMacomb School District 185-Virtual LearningMarion County R-II School DistrictNauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325North Shelby-Closed this week due…
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SPRINGFIELD — The entire Republican caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives walked out during session Wednesday as several resolutions were brought to the floor by Democrats condemning actions taken by the federal government, specifically President Donald Trump. HR stands for “House Resolution”: House Republicans called the resolutions “political grandstanding” and the caucus walked out…
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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. WP Outdoors, LLC of New Oxford, Penn., sold 94.83 acres at 1190 915 E. in Mount…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A Grand Island, Neb., woman suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, one mile east of Monroe City, on Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2023 Jeep Compass was eastbound at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, when it failed to negotiate a curve. The…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall, 316 S. Main. The menu will consist of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, directed by Bruce Briney, will present Adventures and Explorations, a concert that intertwines innovative, contemporary melodies and story-telling classics, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Quincy Junior High School. Acclaimed cimbalom master Alex Udvary joins the orchestra for Kodaly’s “Háry János Suite.” An enthralling swashbuckling tale of…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Brad and Emily Robertson of Lewistown, Mo., at 2:33 p.m. Jan. 24, 2025.A boy was born to Jonathan and Nicole Minnis of Macomb at 8:32 a.m. Jan. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Zachary Lord and Kathleen Reveal of Griggsville at 4:03 a.m. Jan. 27, 2025.A girl was…
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Cass D. Tasco, 34, Quincy for FTA OV Trespassing X 10 at 639 York St. 131/186Todd A. Rost, 59, 3320 State for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 144Toni M. Hastings, 46, 706 Locust for Expired DL and Expired Registration. 148Anthony C. Eaton, 45, Quincy for violation of order of protection in the 1700 block of N. 17th.…
Read Full Article Devon K. Hawkins, 30, Quincy for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of N. 5th. NTA 146Angela D. Smith, 53, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 33rd and Broadway. NTA 151Linda M. Baker, 66, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 12th and Spruce. NTA 146
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — One person was transported to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, three miles east of Monroe City, on Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred at approximately 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, when a 2017 GMC Acadia, driven by an 82-year-old woman from…
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With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, Senate Republicans are once again demanding answers about how much taxpayer money is being spent on programs for non-citizens. At a Tuesday Statehouse news conference, Illinois Senate Republican Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), and Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) announced the reintroduction of…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Mart Heinen Athletic Booster Club will be the host of its 35th annual John Funke Memorial Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the QU Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. The event is open to the public and features all-you-can-eat chili and soup tasting.…
Read Full Article Due to the inclement weather, tonight’s Heart of America Athletic Conference basketball doubleheader between Culver-Stockton College and Clarke University at Charles Field House in Canton, Mo., has been postponed. The games have been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. QU Campus closing today at 3:05 pm due to weather. Due to…
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HANNIBAL — According to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), a fire can progress from a small flame to a serious concern within 30 seconds. Unfortunately for the city of Hannibal, the retention issue at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD) is one that’s been burning for years. After a packed-house meeting that lasted roughly…
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. Julie M. Bean, successor trustee, of Golden sold a residence at 1003 Wendell in Golden to…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 What about a remake of “The Showdown” with two of today’s NBA standouts? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,193 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best part of many past Super Bowl games have been the commercials. If pressed, I think many of…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College has named 225 students to the President’s List for the 2024 fall term. The list recognizes the highest achieving students for each major term. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
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Shelly Sue Rasche, 69, of Camp Point, Illinois, passed away on February 3, 2025. Shelly was born on October 30, 1955 in Decatur, Illinois, daughter of Ralph & Dorothy Sherden. She married Jeffrey A. Rasche on August 8, 1981 in Decatur, Illinois. He survives. Shelly was a prolific freelance commercial artist whose designs have been…
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HANNIBAL — The Hannibal City Council is set to vote at its meeting Tuesday night on an ordinance that would expand firefighter age requirements to help curb longstanding retention issues at the Hannibal Fire Department (HFD). Hannibal Fire Chief Ryan Neisen proposed the ordinance at the council’s last meeting in January that would lower the…
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Patrick J. Haugh age 82, of Quincy, IL passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Bickford in Quincy. Patrick was born in Davenport, Iowa, a son of Francis and Alma (Wickersham) Haugh. He was a 1960 graduate of Quincy’s Christian Brothers High School. He then attended Northeast Missouri Teacher’s College for 2 years and was…
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