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December 31, 2023 | By Muddy River News
Letters to the editor and opinion pieces allow us to have give and take with our readers without getting all gross in the cesspool of social media comments and responding to people named “Catturd.” Did I say that out loud? My bad. Here are the Top 10 letters and opinion pieces as determined by MRN…
Read Full Article December 30, 2023 | By Muddy River News
Yes, many of our page views come from crime and bad news. But we cover lots of stories of a more positive nature. Content to tug at your heart strings. Here are our top stories that might make you smile or shed a tear in a good way. 1. FRANKIE SAY: After 27 years, Robert Stellino…
Read Full Article January 1, 2023 | By Muddy River News
These were the most viewed stories on Muddy River News in 2022. These were determined by you, the reader, based on the pageviews for each story/video/column. 1. Former valedictorian tells Quincy School Board eliminating top two graduating honors is ‘terrific idea’ This ended up being a hot button issue. Who knew? 2. “Living nightmare”: Citizens…
Read Full Article January 3, 2022 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most popular podcasts. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. MRN Editor David Adam and his younger brother, Joel, take a few moments to remember the passing of their father, Bill Adam, who died Sept. 2, 2021. They remember…
Read Full Article December 29, 2021 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. Here are the most read opinion pieces for 2021: 1. WGEM pounces on digital media newcomer Muddy River News with $1,700 image claim — This was the gift that…
Read Full Article December 28, 2021 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. The Enterprise Reporting category consists of stories our team broke. It is our most popular original content. WGEM anchor removed for refusing COVID vaccine — Gray Television purchased Quincy…
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