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Luca Jameson Reardon, age 10 months, peacefully went to be with Jesus while in his mother’s arms and surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 7, 2024 in St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Luca gave his family a beautiful short ten months. His mother truly believes that he was sent to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Exhibitors will fill the streets of Hannibal’s Main Street on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, for the Hannibal Arts Council’s 48th annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The two-day festival features artists, artisans,…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Springtime favorites such as daffodils, tulips and hyacinths won’t greet you next year if they’re not planted in the fall. “The bulbs of spring-blooming plants need to be in the ground now so they can go through a chilling process in the winter,” said David Trinklein, state horticulture specialist for University of…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police arrested two teens Wednesday afternoon on weapons charges. Just before 3:30 p.m., the Quincy Police Department responded to the 1000 block of North 5th Street for two individuals with firearms. Officers responded to the area and spoke to witnesses and were also able to obtain video surveillance from the incident. Officers…
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GOD 911 wards off challenge for top spot … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,081 of The Daily Dirt 1. It’s been a fantastic fall so far, in terms of coming across some wildly entertaining personal license plates. I think 2024 has been the best overall year of our Great Plate…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Watching the body camera video from Allison Hamm, an officer with the Hannibal Police Department, as she attended to a lifeless Dusty Wilson on the morning of Oct. 9, 2022, brought tears to the eyes of many members of Wilson’s family Wednesday afternoon in a St. Charles County Courthouse courtroom. It…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Karli Rickey said she went to Rumor Has It Bar and Grill on Hannibal’s Main Street in the early morning hours of Oct. 9, 2022, to pick up a bag of clothes from her sister, Kaelin. Moments later, Karli saw Dusty Wilson die in the street just 10 feet away as…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Sept. 1-30, 2024. Joseph Crane from Heather Crane on Sept. 5, 2024.Sarah Malaney from Shawn Malaney on Sept. 6, 2024.Timothy Walker from Sandra Walker on Sept. 9, 2024.Delaney Dose from Chad Dose on Sept. 12, 2024.Kenya K. Vaughn from Myles G.…
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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. Bryan L. Bainter and Heaven L. Launer of Quincy sold a residence at 1011 Rim Road…
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QUINCY — Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, 926 Broadway, Suite 3, is having an open house from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Attendees will decorate pumpkins, play a variety of games, meet the staff and learn about the services provided. Land of Lincoln is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides…
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Cashmere Stevens, 33, Quincy for Suspended Reg.Lisa Smith, 44, Quincy for Improper Driving.Gary Maske, 61, of Waterloo for Improper Lane Usage.Rushell A. Stanciel, 47, 1231 Maine, Apt 5 for Domestic Battery. Lodged 162Aisha R. Jackaron, 28, 330 1/2 S. 8th for Driving on Suspended License and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 227Cleola NMI Sigle, 62,…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Park Board approved a laundry list of projects Wednesday night, including a new bandstand for Madison Park. This was part of the proposed 2025 capital projects list passed unanimously by the board. Other items on the list included a playground for the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex and sport court resurfacing throughout…
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QUINCY — Ella Wiemelt’s new furnace was installed Tuesday morning by Elam Heating & Air Conditioning, and aside from being safer and more energy efficient than the previous one she had — which posed significant risks of carbon monoxide leaks due to cracks that occurred over its nearly 30 year lifespan — the new furnace…
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QUINCY — A hearing was set to argue new motions filed by the state’s attorney’s office in the case of Carl Douglas II, the Quincy man charged with attempted first-degree murder for allegedly ramming his Tesla several times into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife. The motions to compel production of Douglas’s cell phone…
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QUINCY — Over 40 hours of video tapes from various angles will be reviewed in the Alan Pacheco case. Pacheco will appear for a status hearing Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 8:45 a.m. The video evidence will be evaluated by Pacheco, the defense and the prosecution before the status hearing. Pacheco pleaded not guilty to five…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Kiwanis Club recently was awarded a $3,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation to buy coats and shoes for Hannibal students in need. This is the 39th year for the program. The George H. Riedel Foundation works with non-profit organizations in Hannibal to make Hannibal a better place to live and…
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Carol J. Lawber, age 85, of Quincy, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:10 a.m. in Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. Carol was born on October 28, 1938 in Fowler, IL, a daughter to Clarence and Hazel Smith Gooding. On January 19, 1957 she married Joseph E. Lawber in Quincy. He preceded her in…
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QUINCY – State senators Jil Tracy of Quincy and Neil Anderson of Andalusia, and state representatives Randy Frese of Paloma, Norine Hammond of Macomb and C.D. Davidsmeyer of Murrayville are partnering with The Kroc Center to host a free senior adult health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Kroc Center,…
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QUINCY — A Clayton teen facing first-degree murder charges will not go to trail in November. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 19, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning before Associate Circuit Court Judge Holly Henze. Bynum’s first attorney, Victor Smith of St. Louis, withdrew last month and Bynum now is being represented by…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College (JWCC) invites prospective students, parents and community members to the JWCC agriculture open house to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 14, at the JWCC Agriculture Education Center, 37803 Illinois 104 in Baylis. The open house will provide an opportunity for people to learn…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Beau and Company LLC, an event venue located just off U.S. 61 outside of Palmyra at 7109 County Road 402, will be the site for live music by Soul Root on Saturday, Oct. 12. Gates will open at 6 p.m. with the band playing from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.10/06/2024:Steven A. Surratt, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on IL 99 @ 1050ECITATIONS:09/30/2024:Wichny Delice, Meredosia: Speeding 80/55 MPH Zone.John M. Weatherby, Chambersburg: Speeding 76/55 MPH Zone.10/02/2024:Jaden P. Miller, Camp Point: Speeding 80/55…
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MILAN, Ill. — During this first week of October, many of the plants blooming in our landscape are mums, asters, goldenrods, sedums and ornamental grasses. But what if your lilac is blooming? A lilac blooming in autumn is unusual unless you have planted one of the new varieties bred to bloom once in the spring…
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