Muddy River’s Top 10 news stories for 2022

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 come before Quincy City Council to ask what can be done about Jason Priest

This sort of got the ball rolling on the Jason Priest content in 2022.

3. Quincy woman and her husband have 2.2 million followers on TikTok. Watch how it happened – Muddy River News

A holdover from 2021. Ah, the power of the Google.

4. IT’S TARGET! Former Kmart property sold for combined $5 million to make way for big box retailer – Muddy River News

Miracles do come true. Is the the reversing of Quincy’s retail slide?

5. Troup says former Kmart, ShopKo properties among major commercial, retail developments on horizon – Muddy River News

One down, one to go. So what is going in Shopko…?

6. Blessing Health System eliminates 150 positions ‘in response to rising business costs … and challenges specific to healthcare industry’ – Muddy River News

The area’s largest employer will also have a change in leadership in 2023 as Maureen Kahn retires.

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

It’s gratifying to see that well-written feature stories can make the list.

8. ‘Humiliating and embarrassing’: Adams County assistant state’s attorney fired after just four months on job – Muddy River News

Here’s to a better year for this young man.

9. Former Jefferson School property to become site of indoor trampoline facility – Muddy River News

This should be close to opening by this time next year.

10. UPDATED: Hannibal principal on administrative leave apologizes for social media post – Muddy River News

Think twice before you post.