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PARIS, Mo. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance with a missing person investigation. Betty Hayes, 88, was reported missing at approximately 4:24 p.m. Dec. 17. The last known contact with Hayes was by a family member on the evening of Dec. 16. She was believed to have been…
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This is my last post of 2021. I’ll be enjoying college football, a beverage or two and my fireplace before the sun goes down. The last three years have been such a roller coaster. Personally, our family has survived and thrived despite the many obstacles we have faced. The blessings far outweigh the disappointments. Professionally,…
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Illinois driver services facilities will be closed for two weeks to try to slow the spread of COVID-19 after the start of the year. Because of increased cases, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced the state’s driver services facilities will be closed for the first two weeks of the new year. “After careful…
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MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – When temperatures fall, beef producers should watch for signs of fescue foot in their beef herds. “As the cold weather moves in, you are likely to notice some cows or yearlings on fescue pastures may be slow-moving early in the day,” says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole. This…
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MACOMB, Ill. — “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” This quote, which has likely made it onto posters in classrooms and by the coffee pot in the breakroom, is from philosopher William James. A new year is often heralded with a renewed sense of hope. A restart! However, the older…
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Troy L Smith, 44, Quincy for peace disturbance in the 300 block of Elm. N.T.A. 135 Damon M Anderson, 25, Quincy for violation of order of protection at 8th and Payson. Lodged. 152 Timothy W Gibson, 47, Quincy for F.T.A. no light on a motor bike and a new charge of possession of meth less…
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It’s New Year’s Eve, folks. Be careful out there … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 174 of the Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Christmas and all the goodies that accompany it have come and gone. New Year’s and some more serious eating is almost upon us, but soon these brutal holidays — in terms…
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The Quincy native and co-founder/chief executive of Tanninger Companies sits down with Muddy River News to talk about the company’s mission, his path, the rebirth of The Patio and giving back to his hometown. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. The Courts category consists of stories on crimes, lawsuits and other court related actions. Blessing, QMG begin terminating or suspending non-vaccinated employees; legal action filed Monday — This case…
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2021-025998, 12/29/2021 @ 07:31:47, 2401 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal Complaint Officer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Compl. Dog At Large 12/29/2021 Compl. Dog At Large 12/29/2021 Adult Victim Dog At Large 12/29/2021 Victim Dog At Large 12/29/2021 Adult Suspect Dog At Large Administratively Closed 12/29/2021 Suspect Dog At Large Administratively Closed 12/29/2021 Public Narrative Animal complaint in the 2400 block of market St. 2021-025999,…
Read Full Article Charles E Wegs, 63, Quincy for D.U.I. alcohol, improper lane usage, operating an uninsured vehicle and expired registration at 36th and Maine on 12/19/21. N.T.A. Joshua R Crane, 44, Quincy for improper lane usage and child restraint violation at 12th and Hampshire. N.T.A. 155
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Daily Dirt for Dec. 30, 2021 For the record, I’m younger than 13 of the following in today’s first of three thoughts … welcome to Vol. 173 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It can be difficult to accept some of the personalities you have grown up watching on TV actually aging, growing old. For example,…
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Chicagoans will be required to provide proof of vaccination and a photo ID before entering restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues in the city starting Jan. 3, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has decreed. Office buildings, airports and churches are exempt. Those with a religious exemption can provide a negative test, but the test option was not offered to those…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Plan Commission gave approval for a special permit to Alibi Bar, 500 York, to operate as a nightclub. Alibi Bar opened this spring and operates as a bar under City Code, which means they have to close by 1 a.m., and nightclubs are allowed to stay open later under the same…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by 911 at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to respond to a structure fire at 120 Jupiter. Upon arrival, incident command confirmed a fire with smoke and flames coming from the structure. The resident had left the home and was safe when firefighters arrived. Incident command then conducted…
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After several months of negotiations and adjustments before the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC), Ameren Missouri customers are set to see a rate increase for its services early next year. The new revenue will be earmarked for infrastructure and clean energy. Electric and gas customers will see an increase on their bills beginning Feb. 28, 2022, increasing Ameren’s annual…
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QUINCY — On Tuesday morning around 10:00, Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies located Tanner T. Eyler, 24, of Quincy, at 301 Riverview Ave. Eyler had an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear for Possession of Firearm by a Felon as well as an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear on Domestic Battery. Eyler resisted…
Read Full Article 2021-025948, 12/28/2021 @ 07:22:38, Orchard Ave Moberly Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 044 Logsdon, C A Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Compl. Information 12/28/2021 Public Narrative Information reported at Orchard and Moberly. 2021-025949, 12/28/2021 @ 07:37:48, , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned CAD CAD Report Entered By 005 Porter, K S Public Narrative Void 1968-000017, 12/28/2021 @ 07:38:20, , Hannibal Nature of…
Read Full Article James W Tittsworth (36) of Quincy, arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine at 20th and Locust. NTA 175 Stephen W Williams II (51) of Quincy, arrested for Open Burning at 613 Elm on 12/27. NTA 153 Lauren E Provine (19) of Quincy, reports her 2019 Jeep was burglarized on 12/13 while parked at 730 Kenwood. 175…
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Missouri’s two largest counties will continue their efforts to overturn a court ruling that severely limits the powers of local health departments at the same time health officials warn the omicron variant will bring thousands of new COVID-19 cases. Missouri reported almost 10,000 new coronavirus infections Monday, making December the second-worst month of the pandemic this year.…
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If you’re a fan of Prince, David Bowie, Janet Jackson and a few others we may no longer be friends … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 172 of the Daily Dirt. 1. When we get through New Year’s weekend, that signals the end of holiday season, correct? Life can return to normal, correct?…
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QUINCY — Quincy is trying to take another bite at the apple in order to make the Sixth Street Promenade a reality. At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, aldermen unanimously approved a $2.4-million state grant application to help pay for part of the $4.45 million plan to spruce up the two block stretch of Sixth…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. Here are the most read opinion pieces for 2021: 1. WGEM pounces on digital media newcomer Muddy River News with $1,700 image claim — This was the gift that…
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Missouri is slated to receive more than $13 million in emergency relief funds from the federal government to repair roads and bridges damaged by flooding and storms in 2019. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded a nearly $2.4 million grant to address infrastructure damage from severe storms and flooding in March 2019 and almost $11 million for the fallout of…
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SPRINGFIELD – New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau suggest Illinois is continuing to lose population. The latest estimates, released Tuesday, pegged the state’s population at 12,671,469 as of July 1, 2021, down by 113,776, or 0.9 percent, from the official 2020 census. Several factors contributed to the change, but the single largest was domestic outmigration.…
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