Adams County Fair Pageant

Camp Point woman doesn’t expect dream-come-true moment to settle in ‘for a while’ after winning Adams County Fair pageant

July 27, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger

MENDON, Ill. — Understandably, CayLee Hughes needed a moment to collect her thoughts. “My gosh,” she said. “I just feel overwhelmed.” Hughes does not expect her feet to touch the ground for quite a while after being named the 57th Miss Adams County Fair Pageant winner in front of a Wednesday night crowd of about […]

Photo gallery: Capturing the scenes at the Adams County Fair Pageant

July 27, 2022 — by Muddy River News

A crowd of approximately 750 people were in attendance for the Adams County Fair Pageant on Wednesday night at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Mendon. Aaron Beaston with DayOff Media provided Muddy River News with several photos from the event.

Quincy man facing attempted murder charges after ramming car full of people in McDonald’s parking lot

QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Tuesday night and now faces several charges, including attempted murder. Dailean Millner-Williams, 20,...
QMG gets green light for hospital project

QUINCY — A Sangamon County Court has dismissed an appeal by Blessing Health System to block the proposed Quincy Medical...
Salon with ‘big-city feel, small-town atmosphere’ to celebrate grand opening Thursday in Ursa

URSA, Ill. — Jess Duncan always had wanted to become a cosmetologist. When she and her husband Taylor bought a...
Real estate transfers in Adams County for Nov. 14-18, 2022

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may...
Second Quincy man pleads not guilty in shooting incident at Sixth, Chestnut; attorney says he was driving car while being shot at

QUINCY — A second Quincy man believed to be connected to a shooting around Sixth and Chestnut earlier this month...

Yohn picks up another felony for illegally possessing thumb drives in Adams County Jail

by Muddy River News

QUINCY — A Springfield man defending himself against criminal sexual assault charges in Quincy picked up another felony charge earlier this month. Bradley Yohn, 35, was charged Nov. 15 in Adams County Circuit Court with three counts of possessing contraband in a penal institution, a Class 1 … ...Read Full Article about Yohn picks up another felony for illegally possessing thumb drives in Adams County Jail

Six aldermen file petitions to run again, but Mast decides to spend more time with family

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — After nearly four years as an alderman, John Mast decided he had missed enough time with his kids. Mast, a Republican in the city’s 5th Ward, chose not to file paperwork to run for re-election. Monday was the final day to file petitions. Mast said he started thinking in the past six … ...Read Full Article about Six aldermen file petitions to run again, but Mast decides to spend more time with family

HLGU’s accreditation with Higher Learning Commission placed on two-year probation

by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission was placed earlier this month on a two-year probation amid controversy about mismanagement and poor trustee governance. Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo., another school affiliated with the … ...Read Full Article about HLGU’s accreditation with Higher Learning Commission placed on two-year probation

Planned subdivision with 106 condos closer to reality after City Council meeting

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — One planned subdivision by Hildebrand Construction in the northeast area of the city cleared one hurdle during Monday night’s meeting of the Quincy City Council. Another planned subdivision, however, must wait until next week to receive approval. The Plan Commission recently recommended … ...Read Full Article about Planned subdivision with 106 condos closer to reality after City Council meeting

Analysis of changes to building code delivered late to aldermen; vote tabled until mid-January

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Aldermen voted last week to make three changes to an ordinance to adopt the 2018 series of the International Code Council model code for the city’s building code. They voted to remove mandated sprinkler systems, mandated installation of sheetrock underneath the basement mandated … ...Read Full Article about Analysis of changes to building code delivered late to aldermen; vote tabled until mid-January

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