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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An evening of live jazz music, social dancing and community connection is set for Friday at the YMCA of Hannibal. The Hannibal Area Swing Association is the host of the event, designed for music lovers, dance enthusiasts and anyone interested in enjoying the rhythms of jazz. The night will kick off with…
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Meet Bridget! Bridget is six and a half years old and is a very sweet little lady. She can be a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you, she is the biggest lovebug. Bridget would prefer to be the only pet in the household for lots of extra love and attention,…
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KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County Fairgrounds, 23130 E. Main in Kahoka, will be the site for the 38th annual Clark County Mule Festival Thursday through Friday, Sept. 19-21. Campsites are available. Activities held throughout the festival include mule events each day, a quilt raffle, 50/50 drawing and craft and flea market. A rodeo will…
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It’s been an open secret for weeks that at least some members of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Intergovernmental Affairs staff would be leaving after the Democratic National Convention, including its director, Sydney Holman. That happened last week. Holman quit and two others were forced out of the IGA office, which liaisons with both the city…
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Ashley and Brittany are on their latest “Road Trip With Randy” to do some breathing, relaxing and learning some fun yoga moves. SEE Quincy fills up our tank for the “Road Trip with Randy.”
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Pecan pie is no treat, either. Can’t we all just have apple pie? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,061 of The Daily Dirt Well, I couldn’t disagree more, but the people have spoken. Illinois’ pumpkin pie has been voted the nation’s favorite fall dish, according to a nationwide survey coordinated…
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QUINCY — A man recently walked into a couple of taverns for karaoke in Quincy and sang the Spinners’ 1976 hit, “It’s a Shame”, at both places. The crowds were really impressed as the man seemed to hit every note perfectly. They were more shocked when they learned the singer was GC Cameron, lead vocalist…
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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. Danny Ray Phillips of Fort Madison, Iowa sold a residence at 1033 Ohio in Quincy to…
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Leah R. Presley, 32, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Vehicle and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 124Robert M. Bellovich, 42, Quincy for FTA DUI. Lodged 178Sean P. O’Leary, 57, Quincy for Disorderly Conduct and Public Indecency at 1301 Bonansinga Dr. Lodged 161Travis L. Oenning, 32, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 161Jessica L. Fennell, 44, Quincy…
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QUINCY – Quincy Firefighters responded to two fires on Sunday: One in the morning and one in the afternoon. On the first call at 10:14 a.m., Engine 2, Engine 4, Engine 6, and Incident Commandwere dispatched to 529 N 3rd St. for a report of a structure fire and when units arrived on the scenethey…
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Public invited to ribbon cutting, open house at new Illini Fitness location in Pittsfield on Tuesday
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will have a public ribbon cutting and open house at the new location of Illini Fitness on the hospital campus, 321 W. Washington, on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The ribbon cutting will be held at 9 a.m., and the open house will be held until 11 a.m. Illini Fitness, open…
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QUINCY — Chaddock will hold a live Q&A session from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, via Zoom for families, school district staff, teachers, caseworkers and referral sources to learn more about Chaddock’s services and referral process. Members of Chaddock’s admissions and clinical teams will cover a range of topics, including: Attendees can…
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QUINCY — ArtFest 2024 will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the lawn of the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. This free, family-friendly event will offer art activities and experiences for all ages and abilities. The Art Center will feature hands-on activities including wheel throwing, finger knitting, blind drawing…
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MACOMB, Ill. – High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, at the Donald J. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the north edge of the Western Illinois University campus. Parking is available in the adjacent Q-Lot, 1001 W.…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 The Elvis rendition will always be No. 1 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,060 of The Daily Dirt 1. Today we wrap up our top 20 romantic songs for those who are young and in love, or possibly those who have been in love…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Six regional sales are scheduled later this year, including one in Palmyra, for heifers enrolled in the University of Missouri Extension’s Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program. “Show-Me-Select is a program that benefits sellers and buyers,” Thiago Martins, state extension beef reproduction specialist, said in a press release. “Sellers are rewarded for raising heifers…
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New local bank program provides convenience to parents, teaches financial responsibility to children
QUINCY — At a time when Americans have $17.8 trillion in household debt, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of personal finances. It is perhaps even more important for the next generation of consumers to have the skills to navigate such fickle financial conditions. A new program at a local bank seeks to do just…
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Adams County Board Chairman Kent Snider and Sheriff Tony Grootens sit down with MRN’s J. Robert Gough to discuss their plan to place school resource officers from the sheriff’s department into the county schools.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal, Mo., man who stole a Quincy Police Department squad car in July 2023 and was eventually apprehended in Hannibal received an eight-year sentence in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Wednesday. Marcus McGruder, 47, appeared in Marion County Circuit Court with Public Defender Andrew Smith before Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd.…
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UPDATE: A representative from America’s Best Restaurants informed Muddy River News on Wednesday that the visit to Los Charros in Rushville has been canceled and won’t be rescheduled. RUSHVILLE, Ill. — Los Charros, 3 Charles Street in Rushville, will be receiving a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in late September. America’s Best Restaurants, a national…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Kraig and Cierra Hiland of Augusta at 9:40 p.m. Sept. 3, 2024.A boy was born to James Hall and Taylor Baker of Quincy at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 4, 2024.A girl was born to Lacey Lewis of Quincy at 5:22 p.m. Sept. 4, 2024.A boy was born to Collin…
Read Full Article Jami L. Sanders, 29, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Evan R. Scheuermann, 20, Quincy for Stop Sign. NTA 113Destiny S. Miller, 28, homeless for trespassing. 144Andrew W. Liebig, 38, homeless for trespassing, obstructing ID and FTA possession of meth. Lodged 144Evelyn E.L. Bloyd, 35, 310 S. 8th for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 110Jermaine Q. Armstrong, 24,…
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UPDATE: Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said on Saturday the citywide boil order is no longer in effect. Twenty-four samples of water taken to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency all “came back fine,” Troup said Saturday night. QUINCY — A boil order has been issued for all City of Quincy water utility customers. The boil order…
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