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Marion “Oscar” Edward Myers, Jr, age 69, of Camp Point, passed away at Blessing Hospital on March 2, 2025. Oscar was born on April 27, 1955 in Pittsfield, IL the son of Marion and Waneda (Crossman) Myers. Oscar went into the Air Force right out of High School. He served stateside as well as in…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Friends of the Performing Arts is the host of the 32nd annual Showcase of Excellence Jazz Band and Show Choir Competition on Saturday, March 8. Performing groups from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will compete throughout the day. The Show Choir competition will feature 19 groups performing in the QHS…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A LaBelle man wanted on a domestic assault in the first degree charge was arrested Monday in Hannibal. Members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department were contacted on Dec. 29, 2024, by the Missouri Children’s Division regarding a domestic assault that occurred on Dec. 27, 2024, in La Belle. An adult female…
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Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of essays, with deadlines looming like hungry sharks? We’ve all been there! Juggling classes, social life, and a part-time job can leave you with zero time (and energy!) to write that history paper on the War of 1812. That’s when you start thinking, “Man, I…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the VFW hall, 316 S. Main in Palmyra. The menu will consist of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and…
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QUINCY — The Chaddock Children’s Foundation is joining forces with Jersey Mike’s for the 15th annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. During March, customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 when placing an order. This Month of Giving…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — The Coatsburg Lions Club will be the host of its 55th annual “Whole Hog Day” on Saturday, March 8, at the Paloma Community Building, 1825 E. 1635th, in Paloma. Club members will be serving pancakes, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee and milk from 6 to 11 a.m. Tickets…
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Darrell Henze said if he had just said he was sorry, he believes he would still be the softball coach for Quincy High School. But he just couldn’t do it. His termination was made official following a lengthy Quincy School Board meeting on Feb. 26. Henze was upset with the way the situation regarding the…
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QUINCY — While city officials wait to hear from the U.S. Department of Transportation about its future essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport, the current EAS provider’s service continues to deteriorate. Southern Airways Express, based in Palm Beach, Fla., has a goal of 833 passengers a month at the Quincy airport with…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy continues to wait for an answer from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to confirm that Contour Airlines of Smyrna, Tenn., will be the essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport for the next four years. The Quincy City Council voted on Jan. 21 to have Mayor…
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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. Richard Laning and Kirsten Laning, formerly known as Kirsten Behymer of Bloomfield, Ky., sold a residence…
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I read Sam Middendorf’s attack on President Trump and Elon Musk. The first thing that jumps out was his mention of the attack on the Capitol. Really? If he wants to know what an attack on the Capitol is, he should read about Jubal Early’s battle-hardened Confederates marching up the Shenandoah Valley to threaten Washington during the Civil War or the…
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Jayden A. Austin, 18, Augusta for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 146Amber E. Goyer, 37, Homeless for Disobey Stop Light. 113Jaela Vaugh, 30, of Quincy for Improper Backing
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Dr. Peter Lawrence Leffman, age 91, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in the Good Samaritan Home. He was born on August 7, 1933, in Milan, Italy, a son of Dr. A.A. and Annalisa Wertheim Leffman. He married Mary Allen on December 21, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. She survives. Dr. Leffman immigrated with…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 5, 2025 I’m sure I’ll get a note from someone somewhere wondering WWIT when I wrote this … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,220 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Texting can be tough for senior citizens. Believe me, I know. Arguably the most difficult part is…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on Tuesday in Pleasant Hill. Pike County 911 received a call at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, of a three-vehicle accident in the 100 block of Quincy in Pleasant Hill. An investigation by the Pike County Sheriff’s Department determined a 2012 Ford Utility…
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QUINCY — Bryan Renfro, president of John Wood Community College in Quincy, is one of three finalists for the position of district chancellor with the Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD). A search committee composed of faculty, staff, students and community members conducted semifinalist interviews in February and recommended finalists to the Board of Trustees.…
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A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who homeschool their children, a response to concerns that the state does little to ensure these students receive an education and are protected from harm. The measure, known as the Homeschool Act, comes after an investigation by Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica last year…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Heart and Vascular Center has been awarded Electrophysiology (EP) accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for demonstrated expertise in and commitment to treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias. As of late January 2025, the Blessing EP lab is one of only 48 ACC-accredited facilities in the…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program has issued a final hazardous waste permit for the BASF Corp. Hannibal plant facility, allowing the company to continue operating at its Palmyra facility. BASF, formerly American Cyanamid Company, operates an agricultural chemical manufacturing facility at the site at 3150 Highway JJ…
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Picture this: It’s 3 a.m., you’re drowning in deadlines, and the caffeine has officially worn off. That looming essay is staring you down, and inspiration is nowhere to be found. We’ve all been there, right? In a search for new write paper for me services, we stumbled upon WritePapers. Desperate for a solution (and maybe…
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As the weather gets nicer (okay, maybe not today), you’re going to want to plan outdoor activities for the spring. When you need tables, chairs and maybe even a tent (again, not today), call Celebrations and get all of your party planning needs handled at once.
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Original paintings from 'Hannibal at the Door' to be displayed at Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will kick off a new series, “Marking a Mark,” at 2 p.m. Friday, March 7. The first in the series will be Richard and Patricia Garey. They moved to Hannibal in 2003 and opened The Planter’s Barn Theater to host Richard’s one-man show, “Mark Twain…
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