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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The high price of eggs and egg shortages in some places have led some consumers to seek out other sources of protein. “Eggs are still a good source of protein and nutrients, but, ultimately, it’s up to the consumer to decide if they fit within their budget or not,” said Sarah Wood,…
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“Clean Up Your Act” is a monthly engaging segment for your entertainment brought to you by Autoshine Car Wash located at 529 N. 48th Street and 2500 Broadway Street in Quincy. What is it? Our Muddy Buddy crew will be selecting the best and the worst comment from our Facebook page every month. The best comment…
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QUINCY — Rober and Phillips, a Quincy-based law firm, recently announced the hiring of senior associate Kevin Bross. Bross, a Palmyra, Mo. native, has been practicing law locally for the last few years on both sides of the river. During that time, Bross has accrued substantial experience as a litigator. He is looking forward to…
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Scott Edlin and Craig Pool talk about the big acts coming in this July as the Gem City Concert Series returns July 18 and July 19 to Quincy’s Lincoln Park. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
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Kylea Hankins, 18, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Sharon Wieneke, 62, 1109 N. 6th for improper lane usage. 107 Stefan K Crider (68) 733 Lind for Expired Registration 113Alan C Pacheco (22) 1601 S 24th Apt 107 for Operatining Uninsured Vehicle 144Terra L Forrester (48) 910 Jersey for Driving Under the Infleuence 148Xavier T H…
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FRANKFORD, Mo. — The body of a Hannibal man was found on Friday after he had been reported missing since mid-December. Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte said Nathaniel Mueller, 23, was discovered in a pond in the area of the initial focus of the search, near the intersection of Missouri Routes C and E just…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jordan Kirsten Kemner of Quincy at 4:27 p.m. Feb. 13, 2025.A boy was born to Tomas Stech of Mt. Sterling and Skylin Lashbrook of Timewell at 2:13 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2025.A girl was born to Aliyah Wagner of Philadelphia, Mo., at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025.A girl…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Palmyra man arrested on Feb. 1 and charged with statutory sodomy of a child under the age of 12 will have a preliminary hearing in Marion County Circuit Court in Palmyra on March 25. Elijah K. Lewis, 18, is lodged in the Marion County Jail on a $100,000 bond. A warrant…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri and by mail. The kits are available beginning Monday, March 3 and while supplies last. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Five people were arrested during a Federal Bureau of Investigations investigation in cooperation with the Illinois State Police West Central Illinois Task Force on Friday, Feb. 21, and one was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 27. Each person is charged with conspiring to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in the Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation officials are seeking lifeguards for the summer season and have made a change to make sure the employees are “rescue ready.” The department switched from Red Cross to StarGuard ELITE training. Applications for jobs at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center are open, and those employees will undergo…
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BARRY, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association (NPA) recently announced the election of its new officers and the adoption of a new board structure, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s ongoing mission to support and promote the legacy of the town of New Philadelphia near Barry as the first town in the United States…
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QUINCY —The Quincy University Symphonic Band will present a concert featuring music from Latin America and Spain at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Connie Niemann Center for Music on QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. This upbeat, festive concert will feature QU music faculty members Christine Damm and Cat Martinez, adjunct music faculty,…
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MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. — With spring calving season underway, producers want as many healthy calves on the ground as possible. “A lot of folks see pregnancy loss within their herd and think of it in two ways: either a cow aborting a calf during gestation, or losing the calf after it is already made it…
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JACKSON, Mo. – Get a jump on the gardening season by starting vegetable and flower seeds indoors now, says University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Donna Aufdenberg. In a press release, Aufdenberg said, “Starting seeds indoors doesn’t have to be difficult. Knowing the basics is the best way to start.” Sow most garden seeds six…
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John H. Gebhardt, 78, of Quincy, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:02 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Born on March 18, 1946, in Monroe, WI, John was the beloved son of Ernest and Mary Bowers Gebhardt. A 1964 graduate of Argyle High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Technical Agriculture with…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot believes he has one of the best jobs ever. He’s the first Black president of the Quincy Park Board, the “Disneyland of city government,” as he calls it. His journey here was nearly as magical, too, despite a rough start. He drove 137 miles from the rural town of Wellman, Iowa…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Ambulance District (MCAD) is seeking a new administrative chief, following approval by the district’s board of directors to post the position. With the retirement last year of Chief John Nemes, the district has relied on interim chief Marshall Miller and interim deputy chief Eric Murfin. However, the board approved…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 Donovan Mitchell is the only guard on the bigfoot list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,215 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Shaquille O’Neal, Bob Lanier and some guy named Tacko Fall own the distinction of having the biggest feet in NBA history. All…
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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. Douglas C. Weese of Camp Point sold a residence at 111 W. Prairie in Camp Point…
Read Full Article Devon K. Hawkins, 30, Quincy for Battery at N. 5th St. and Chestnut St. 181Kasey Tucker, 37, Quincy for Warrant Poss of Meth.Ronald L. Breault, 58, Lewistown, Mo., for Adams Co. warrant Fleeing to Elude Officer and Mo. DOC Parole Violation. Lodged 113Roman E. Davis, 22, 524 Van Buren for Criminal Damage to Property. 120Joseph…
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BARRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Jiffi Stop Convenience Store on Illinois Route 106 in Barry. A male subject entered the store at approximately 11:50 p.m., displayed a firearm and demanded money from the cashier. The subject left the store with…
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