Parker Heights Park

Park Board debates putting sale of small parcel of land in Parker Heights Park on ballot

September 15, 2022 — by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Voters may get to weigh in on the sale of a small portion of Parker Heights Park on Quincy’s north end. Carla Gordon and John Gebhardt asked commissioners not to sell the 1.13-acre parcel of land to Knapheide Manufacturing during Wednesday night’s Quincy Park Board meeting. Both were concerned that if the property […]

Park Board votes to hold off any decisions involving Villa Kathrine, Parker Heights Park

June 9, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger

The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners opted Wednesday night to hold off on any decisions regarding a pair of items involving the Villa Kathrine and Parker Heights Park.

‘A snapshot in time’: Sixty-six years after buying ’56 Chevy Bel Air, Quincy man surprised when son brings it back home

QUINCY — Bing Welper was sitting on the porch of his home on the morning of Father’s Day this spring...
Jason Priest pleads not guilty to damaging government property

QUINCY — Seemingly agitated while wearing a blue see-through dress and a "Cruella DeVille" wig, Jason Priest was in Courtroom...
Yohn claims judge has put him at ‘very unfair disadvantage’ and ‘blatantly lied,’ files motion for replacement

QUINCY — Bradley Yohn, a Springfield man charged with four Class X felonies in Adams County in connection with a...
City official admits new citywide cleanup format was ‘a little rough’ Monday but will improve this week

https://youtu.be/b9hGabXEubg QUINCY — John Schafer, assistant director of Central Services, could only offer an apology to the people first to...
JWCC names three finalists for new president

Three men will be in Quincy in early October for in-person interviews. One of them will succeed Mike Elbe, who...

Bond set at $750,000 for Quincy man found with package containing kilogram of cocaine during narcotics investigation

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Bond has been set at $750,000 for a Quincy man who was arrested Wednesday with more than a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of cocaine that was discovered during a narcotics investigation. Sami J. Grullon, 25, of Quincy, made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon … ...Read Full Article about Bond set at $750,000 for Quincy man found with package containing kilogram of cocaine during narcotics investigation

MRN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Quincy Warehouse Bargains

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Bob Gough hits the road to check out Quincy Warehouse Bargains and talk with the owner, Jim Molidor, about the company's growth. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurances sponsors the Business Spotlight. … ...Read Full Article about MRN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Quincy Warehouse Bargains

‘A snapshot in time’: Sixty-six years after buying ’56 Chevy Bel Air, Quincy man surprised when son brings it back home

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Bing Welper was sitting on the porch of his home on the morning of Father’s Day this spring when he looked outside and noticed a familiar car pulling up on the driveway. “That’s my car,” he said as a huge grin grew across his awe-struck face. “That’s my car right there.” “I fell … ...Read Full Article about ‘A snapshot in time’: Sixty-six years after buying ’56 Chevy Bel Air, Quincy man surprised when son brings it back home

Taming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 3: Navigation and flood control

by Mike Klingner

EDITOR'S NOTE: Muddy River News has received permission to reprint reviews and chapters from the book, “Taming the Upper Mississippi: My Turn at Watch, 1935-1999,” written by Janice Petterchak. The book reflects on flood protection, navigation and the environment on the upper Mississippi River … ...Read Full Article about Taming the Upper Mississippi, Chapter 3: Navigation and flood control

At least 32 people from Illinois charged in connection with breach of U.S. Capitol; trial for Quincy couple set for April 17

by David Adam, MRN Editor

More than 860 people from nearly all 50 states have been arrested in connection with the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The Chicago Sun-Times published a list on Wednesday of at least 32 known residents who face charges for their role in the incident and the status of … ...Read Full Article about At least 32 people from Illinois charged in connection with breach of U.S. Capitol; trial for Quincy couple set for April 17

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