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QUINCY — Scott Douglas has been in his new position as the assistant director of transportation for Quincy Public Schools for only a few months. So when the former athletic director and longtime basketball coach was asked to describe the shortage of bus drivers in the transportation department, he dipped into his sports past. “We…
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Employers warn inaction by state lawmakers could ‘cripple’ businesses and the COVID-19 economic recovery. Illinois state leaders missed the Sept. 6 deadline to repay a $4.2 billion federal loan to the state’s unemployment insurance fund, which leaves Illinois taxpayers on the hook to pay $60 million in annual interest on that loan. The unemployment fund has been depleted during…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 18-19, 2021 We’re going to be missing familiar faces when the 2021-22 TV season unfolds. Here are the biggest losses. Welcome to Vol. 71 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s just not going to be the same in another month or so. When I sit back in my favorite recliner, a glass…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently received 2,500 clear masks from Down Country to ensure no child is left behind due to not being able to see lips. The mask donations are part of Down Country’s #Smile4EveryChild Campaign. “This story is what community is all about,” JWCC President Michael Elbe said. “We are strongest…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — Quincy University Student Development will host QU Serves at The Abbey from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The Abbey is partnering with QU to raise funds to support of student leadership programs and organization. A limited lunch menu will be offered. QU student-leaders will serve as wait staff. Tickets are $15…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association opens its concert season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 with a tribute to one of America’s most cherished artists. Under the direction of Bruce Briney, the orchestra will perform “Ansel Adams: America” at Quincy Junior High School. Composed by Chris and Dave Brubeck, “Ansel Adams: America” integrates sweeping…
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2021-019028, 09/18/2021 @ 02:00:08, 112 S 7Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 016 Fredrick, J A Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Involve 09/18/2021 Adult Female Compl. 09/18/2021 Public Narrative Information was reported 112 S. 7th St. 2021-019029, 09/18/2021 @ 03:03:30, 3517 W Ely , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Involve Trespass…
Read Full Article 2021-018875, 09/17/2021 @ 00:21:01, I-72 Mark Twain Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stalled Vehicle Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Male Compl. Motorist Assist 09/17/2021 Public Narrative Stalled vehicle on I72 Westbound. 2021-018876, 09/17/2021 @ 00:54:01, 4417 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 044 Logsdon, C A Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Compl. False Alarm 09/17/2021 Adult Suspect False…
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Dennis Scott (23) for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 8th and Jersey. – PTC – 135 Gaye A Richmiller (53) 3309 N 18th for Speeding in a School Zone in the 3300 block of Maine NTA 145 Kenneth L Jensen (78) Hannibal Mo for Trespassing at 1400 Harrison NTA 122 Heather M Osborne…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department will be conducting rope rescue training on the top of Lover’s Leap at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Firefighters will simulate rescue operations over the side of the cliff. This exercise will include firefighters using their technical rope rescue rappelling skills to descend over the edge of Lover’s…
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QUINCY – Matthew Bates, associate professor of theology and award-winning author at Quincy University, recently penned a book titled “The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King.” It is a guidebook on defining, sharing and obeying the gospel. “This book is for any reader, but especially churches and small-group studies,” Bates said. “It…
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NOVELTY, Mo. A recent report through the Transforming Drainage project shows that drainage water recycling systems can improve corn yields and the environment, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Kelly Nelson. Nearly two-thirds of the site-years evaluated in the study saw an increase in yield compared to free drainage, with an overall average yield increase of 19 bushels per…
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HUNTSVILLE, Mo. – When Amanda Quinn quadrupled the growing space at her Randolph County flower farm, she didn’t want to quadruple the time spent watering flowers. Quinn, owner of “bloom: Cut Flower Farm,” contacted University of Missouri Extension specialist Dan Downing for advice about drip irrigation systems. She had attended an MU Extension demonstration of…
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QUINCY — When Bobbe White began writing a book about stress three years ago, she had no idea its 2021 release would coincide with the off-the-charts normal stress levels of today’s uncharted pandemic Facebook world. “There’s the COVID thing, the political thing, a sense of disarray,” White said. “People are on their last nerves. There…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, start appearing in nurseries and garden centers in September. These plants are a staple in many landscapes in the fall and can provide much-needed color to our landscapes when most other garden plants are starting to decline. While commonly treated as annuals, mums are hardy from zones…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The “Art For The Health Of It” exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic, which features works by Connie Stephens, is available through the end of September. A native of Hannibal, Stephens enjoys taking family and vacation pictures, creating memories. Her interest in photography began to grow a few…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Christopher Lobo has joined the Hannibal Clinic Family Medicine Department. Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Lobo completed his residency at Summa Health System in Barberton, Ohio, after earning his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica. Within his family medicine practice, Lobo’s areas of interest…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has added certified registered nurse anesthetists Steven Knight and Bryon Sobczak to the surgical and obstetrics team. Knight received his master of science degree in nursing and nurse anesthesia from Bradley University in Peoria in 1992. “I am thrilled to join a team that is so thoroughly committed to providing…
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John Wood Community College President Mike Elbe chats with MRN Publisher/GM Bob Gough about his tenure at 48th and Harrison. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Deals get done in many forms and in many places. Lunches … golf … beers … board rooms … back rooms … They don’t get done when little work is done on the front end, and most of the people involved are blindsided. The idea of giving the mayor the sole power to hire the…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Chief Rob Copley told Muddy River News Friday morning he has not set a firm date for his retirement from 41 years of service to the Quincy Police Department. “Well, it’s been in the (other) media, but it’s news to me,” Copley said. “I have had conversations with various people that…
Read Full Article It has begun. The corn has turned. Transforming much of the Illinois landscape into a sea of tan. The soybeans are following with their yellow hues. Combines churn away, as the heavy scent of plant debris permeates the truck cab. Bright seas of goldenrod sway in the wind, as if a welcome mat laid down…
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Andrea N Austin (38) 409 Lind for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged Hannah M. Camp (20) Palmyra, MO for disobeying a stop sign. PTC Antoine J. Hoskins (39) Hannibal, MO for FTA interfering. NTA Bradley W. Voepel (46) Palmyra, MO for driving on revoked license and operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA Brianne L. Higgins (25) Griggsville, IL for FTA…
Read Full Article 2021-018769, 09/16/2021 @ 00:07:23, 777 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By 035 Tripp, A M Adult Female Compl. Information 09/16/2021 Adult Involve Information 09/16/2021 Public Narrative Information was 777 Broadway. 2021-018770, 09/16/2021 @ 00:43:39, 617 Church St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Compl. Assist Other Agency 09/16/2021 Adult Involve Assist Other Agency 09/16/2021 Adult…
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