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QUINCY — A request to continue one of three cases filed against Bradley Yohn was granted Tuesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler filed on Jan. 19 a motion for a continuance on the six counts Yohn faces in connection with an incident on Nov. 9 along North Bottom Road…
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QUINCY, Ill. – Justin Coffey, professor of history, recently received a five-year appointment to the Father Aaron Pembleton Endowed Chair in History at Quincy University. The appointment begins in the spring semester of 2022. A donor will sometimes establish an “endowed chair” to allow a university to honor and retain highly accomplished professors. The Father Aaron Pembleton Endowed Chair…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently gave a $140,000 grant to the Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois. The grant will be allocated over three years — $70,000 in year one, $40,000 in year two and $30,000 in year three. The grant will serve the mental/behavioral health needs of…
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MACON, Mo. — Capt. Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recently announced two promotions and one transfer effective Feb. 1, 2022. Cpl. Terrance B. Ritter will be promoted to sergeant and designated the zone supervisor of Zone 2, serving Macon and Shelby counties. Ritter was appointed to…
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MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough talks with Congresswoman Mary Miller about redistricting and having to run in a new part of Illinois. Muddy River News is furnished by Harvey’s Furniture.
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Harley D Foster (28) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Trespassing X2 at 1123 N 6th. NTA 153 Amanda J Evans (36) of Edwards MO, arrested for Driving Under the Influence at Operate Uninsured Vehicle at 2731 Broadway. NTA 125 Jamie R Millner (40) of Quincy, reports 738 S 13th St was burglarized sometime between 12/28…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 25, 2022 Several times a year he stops by, often unannounced, with his sole goal of helping those caught in a nasty love-related situation … Stevie Love is back for his annual pre-Valentine’s Day session in Vol. 193 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Valentine’s Day is quietly sneaking up on us,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted to amend a supplemental ordinance Monday night that will allow the allocation of additional funds to cover contributions tied to aircraft rescue and fire fighting, plus post employment benefits connected with retired city workers and money for the Quincy Public Library. Those funds, totaling a little more than…
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SPRINGFIELD – Police chiefs and sheriffs told a panel of state lawmakers Friday that they need more resources and support from the public and the General Assembly to combat a rising rate of violent crime in Illinois. Some said they don’t feel they are getting that now, especially in light of recently-enacted criminal justice reforms.…
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SPRINGFIELD – Hoping to make abortion care more accessible, a facility near St. Louis is set to be the “first of its kind” in providing financial assistance for travel-related costs. A Regional Logistics Center was opened Friday in a Planned Parenthood clinic in Fairview Heights. Using private funds, the center will pay for travel and…
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‘Colorful Quincy: Quincy, Illinois Coloring Book’ by Robert Turek combines historical elements along with hand-drawn illustrations of Quincy’s iconic buildings. Single sheet coloring pages featuring well-known places, together with famous people from Quincy, are perfect for coloring enthusiasts and Quincy history lovers. Quincy, Illinois, January 5, 2022/ Robert Turek with History in the Heartland, announces the release…
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The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently announced a $7,500 grant to the Access Food project as part of its Healthy Community Grant competitive grant program, which annually selected projects that most effectively demonstrate the ability to impact Pike County’s most pressing physical, emotional and social health needs. Grant funds will be used…
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QUINCY — Appointments are being accepted for a no-cost cholesterol screening at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th, from 7-9 a.m. Feb. 25. Cholesterol screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose levels. To make an appointment, go online at events.blessinghealth.org, or call 877.411.2468. Participants are required to wear…
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Daily Dirt for January 24 If there’s anything Steve enjoys, it’s eating. Sit back, strap in and enjoy today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 192 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Even I find it hard to believe that we’ve entered the 14th year of these virtual “Lunch With Steve” events, but here we are.…
Read Full Article Gregory Massey (32) 904 April Ave. for Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting a Peace Officer, FTA-Meth possession, FTA- unlawful use of debit card, and FTA – DWLR @9th-10th Lind. Lodged – 131 Madelyn Quincy (23) Homeless for resisting a peace officer at 18th and Spring. NTA – 174 Denise Raines (41) 817 N. 8th for Driving…
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2022-001173, 01/22/2022 @ 00:40:15, Broadway Dowling, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Female Suspect Equipment Violation Written Warning 01/22/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Broadway and Dowling. Driver was issued a written warning for an equipment violation. 2022-001174, 01/22/2022 @ 01:22:55, 425 Edwards St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stealing Officer Assigned 030 Mathews,…
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QUINCY — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced last week it will use $732 million in federal infrastructure funding to modernize Lock and Dam 25 at Winfield, Mo., on the Mississippi River to improve the shipment of grain and soybeans. The Corps also announced it will spend $97.1 million on environmental restoration at Lock…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Local artist and educator Stephen Schisler recently completed a mural, titled “Native Spirits,” on the north-facing wall at the back of 113 S. Main, which offers a Broadway-facing view in the 200 block of Broadway. The project was a partnership between the Hannibal Arts Council and the Rotary Club of Hannibal. “I wanted to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University President Anthony W. Allen submitted his resignation after nine years of service. His resignation is effective Jan. 31. In his resignation, announced Friday on the Hannibal-LaGrange website, he indicated his decision is a combination of needing to recover from lingering health issues, spending more time with his family, and giving…
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QUINCY — The 10th annual Pins For Patriots bowling fundraiser will happen March 6 at the Tangerine Bowl and Spare Time Sports Bar. Spots are available for 20 teams of six bowlers. For a $25 fee, bowlers will get three games of 9-pin bowling (knock down nine pins on your first shot and it counts…
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Eight couples to compete for mirror ball trophy at Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser on Feb. 4
QUINCY — Eight couples of local “celebrities” will perform before hundreds of spectators while trying to impress judges at the 12th annual Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane, on Feb. 4. The event benefits Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, a nonprofit mental health counseling agency. The event starts with a…
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Daily Dirt for Jan. 23, 2022 Was anyone whoever watched that original “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” NOT scared half to death? … that and more warm-and-cozy thoughts that make up Vol. 191 of the Daily Dirt. 1. They are the characters we love to hate, those movie villains whose dastardly deeds actually make us smile —…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell 0.4 of a percentage point to 5.3 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by 22,800 in December, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and released by IDES. The preliminary report for November monthly payrolls was revised from 19,500…
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QUINCY — Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) was in Quincy Friday to be the guest speaker at a business event. Before heading to Town and Country Inn to speak at the Kohl Wholesale annual meeting, Davis stopped by the Muddy River News studios to discuss the current Washington climate and his upcoming June 28 primary contest…
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