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Closed since February 2020, State Theater to reopen under new ownership with Thursday concert

April 18, 2022 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The new owners of the State Theater are ready for visitors to create new stories beginning this week. The Forward Quincy Cattywampus All-Stars, an offshoot of the Brooklyn-based musical group Food Will Win the War, will play a special performance Thursday night at the newly renovated theater at 434 S. Eighth. It will […]

Calftown Cafe to be ‘philosophical centerpiece’ of redeveloped Eighth and State area

November 26, 2021 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Two old college friends have reunited in Quincy to open a restaurant specializing in lunch sandwiches, morning drinks and a welcoming atmosphere in the city’s southwest section. Even bigger plans are in the works for neighboring buildings on the northwest corner of Eighth and State. Caitlin Murray and Brian Stitt recently opened the […]

Five people facing second-degree murder charges in beating death of Hannibal man to be arraigned Friday

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five people facing first-degree assault and second-degree murder charges in connection to the death of a Hannibal...
Five people charged in beating death of Hannibal man plead not guilty; change of venue granted for two as attorney says matter is ‘racially charged’

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five people facing first-degree assault and second-degree murder charges in connection to the death of a Hannibal...
Signs throughout Bed Bath & Beyond store in Quincy indicate it will be closing

QUINCY — The Bed Bath & Beyond store in Quincy avoided the first cut of stores that were announced in...
Frustrated Yohn says judge is ‘piece of s**t’ after status hearing, calls MRN afterward to say, ‘I’m to the point where I’ve had enough’

QUINCY — What started out as a simple status hearing and an opportunity to set a date for a hearing...
Real estate transfers in Adams County from Nov. 21-25, 2022

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may...

Ceremonial ribbon cut on Teresa Adams House; first guests will be welcomed in January

by Muddy River News

QUINCY — The money has been raised and construction completed, and the ceremonial ribbon was cut on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Teresa Adams House in Quincy soon will welcome its first guests, offering discounted daytime and overnight accommodations for patients and their families seeking healthcare in … ...Read Full Article about Ceremonial ribbon cut on Teresa Adams House; first guests will be welcomed in January

Lannerd goes from ‘behind the plate’ to ‘the replay booth’ in appointment to appellate court

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Amy Lannerd, an avid sports fan, used a baseball terminology to explain the move from her position as a judge in the Eighth Circuit Court to becoming a justice in the Fourth District Appellate Court. “Trial court judges call balls and strikes,” she said. “As an appellate court justice, … ...Read Full Article about Lannerd goes from ‘behind the plate’ to ‘the replay booth’ in appointment to appellate court

‘The taxpayers deserve this break’: Aldermen to vote next week on lowest property tax rate in 20 years

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council will vote next week on a $7.112 million annual property tax levy ordinance that would create a tax rate around 96 cents per $100 of assessed value. “Property taxes paid next year are going to basically be less than they were this year by about seven percent, maybe … ...Read Full Article about ‘The taxpayers deserve this break’: Aldermen to vote next week on lowest property tax rate in 20 years

City Council approves dividing property at 5100 Chestnut into eight lots; developer’s plan must be approved before aldermen vote to extend utilities

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council voted Monday night to approve a recommendation from the Plan Commission to subdivide (dividing one lot into eight) a property at 5100 Chestnut under the “small tracts” provision of the Subdivision Ordinance. The eight-lot subdivision is on a 10-acre tract of land … ...Read Full Article about City Council approves dividing property at 5100 Chestnut into eight lots; developer’s plan must be approved before aldermen vote to extend utilities

YWCA of Quincy’s executive director resigning Dec. 16 to take position in Hannibal

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Maria Rench announced Monday she is resigning as executive director for the YWCA of Quincy housing program. Rench’s last day will be Dec. 16. She will begin her new position on Jan. 4 as vice president of FosterAdopt Connect, which works with children and families in the child … ...Read Full Article about YWCA of Quincy’s executive director resigning Dec. 16 to take position in Hannibal

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