David Adam on WTAD
Muddy River News Editor David Adam sat down with Steve Boll and Mary Griffith on the WTAD morning show to discuss Muddy River News.
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“State of Play” is a series of podcasts during which the state of youth sports in Quincy and the surrounding area are being examined. David Adam, editor of Muddy River News, is the host. State of Play is sponsored by Tri-City Sports in the Maine Center at Sixth and Maine, and by Xcel Performance Health…
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Muddy River News/Sports announcement on WTAD
Muddy River News/Sports GM/Publisher Bob Gough chats with Steve Boll and Mary Griffith on the WTAD Morning Show about Matt Schuckman and Steve Eighinger joining the team along with David Adam, Brittany Boll and Jim Dewey. Gough is a partner of Muddy River News LLC with Jim Rapp and Mike Kinscherff.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW: Steve Eighinger
Steve Eighinger talks about…well…lots of things…He is now a member of the Muddy River News team.
Read MoreMatt Schuckman
On Muddy River News Furnished by Harvey’s, MRN Publisher/GM Bob Gough talks with the man who will continue to cover local sports in our Muddy River Neighborhood: Veteran sportswriter Matt Schuckman, now the editor of Muddy River Sports.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW: DOB and the BBB
Don O’Brien with the Better Business Bureau talks about vacation scams.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER MINUTE: Previewing Friday’s BIG announcement!
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
MUDDY RIVER REVIEW – Hannibal Happenings with Jim Dewey
Veteran broadcaster Jim Dewey is contributing to Muddy River News and letting us know what is happening in America’s Hometown. Bob Gough and Jim talk about life on the Mississippi with the annual National Tom Sawyer Days and the friendly rivalry between Hannibal and Quincy.
Read MoreMaybe Quincy needs a Target after all…
Possibly the funniest thing I’ve seen online all year…
Read MoreState Sen. Jil Tracy
On Muddy River News This Week, furnished by Harvey’s, Bob Gough talks to State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) about the recently-wrapped up session in Springfield and the new 50th Senate District, which she’ll represent when she runs for re-election in 2022.
Read MoreMuddy River Review: Congressman Rodney Davis
Courtesy of WMAY.
Read MoreMuddy River Review – Youth Sports with David Adam
Bob Gough and David Adam discuss the state of youth sports in Quincy…where it was, where it is and where it could go.
Read MoreMuddy River Minute – It’s a beautiful day in the Muddy River neighborhood
State Rep. Randy Frese
On Muddy River News This Week, Furnished by Harvey’s, We talk to the 94th District State Representative from Quincy about the recently wrapped-up (sort of) General Assembly session and how redistricting affects West-Central Illinois.
Read MoreWATCHMEN REDUX: Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen is one of the founders of the Quincy Tea Party, a group that continues to be active in local politics and community service. The QTP is hosting Freedom Fest at Quincy’s Clat Adams Park on July 3-4. MRN GM/Publisher Bob Gough spoke with McQueen about that event, the founding of the QTP and…
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER MINUTE – Support local businesses
The Muddy River News studio is all decked out.
Read MoreParaeducators perform critical functions for little pay
QUINCY — Anne Meyer remembers why she became a paraeducator. She had been teaching physical education classes at St. Francis School, but when her daughter, Grace, started kindergarten at Washington School, Meyer changed her teaching role. Fourteen years later, with Grace now out of high school, Meyer knows why she continues as a paraeducator in…
Read MoreJoe Henning, Quincy Fire Department
QUINCY — Joe Henning is retiring as chief of the Quincy Fire Department in mid-July. He has a new job lined up, but he will remain in Quincy close to his family and remain active in our community. He also was recently named as the winner of the Adams County United Way’s Joe Bonansinga Service…
Read MoreTALKING HOCKEY WITH THOMAS
Thomas St. John’s favorite sport is hockey, which is pretty rare for a 10-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin. He has some suggestions to help his favorite team, the Winnipeg Jets.
Read MoreProposed residential rental registration program meets resistance from City Council
QUINCY — Michael Seaver, director of inspection and enforcement for the City of Quincy, brought Monday night to the Quincy City Council a proposed ordinance to establish a residential rental registration program. It wasn’t met with open arms. Mike Farha and Tony Sassen, 4th Ward alderman, both said they couldn’t support the proposal. Jeff Bergman,…
Read MoreMuddy River Minute – June 7, 2021
Let’s make the most of it when we have big events in Quincy.
Read MoreAl Unser, Jr. starts Championship Sunday
The 11 championship races are underway at the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting.
Read MoreChampionship Sunday at the Grand Prix of Karting
The cacophony of engines buzzing with the bells of Blessed Sacrament Parish rolls through the morning air on Quincy’s South Side today. Drivers are getting their final warmup laps in this morning before Championship Sunday begins at 11:30 am. Here’s today’s schedule:
Read MoreTerry Traeder, President of Quincy Grand Prix of Karting
Race day in Quincy! The 50th anniversary of the Grand Prix of Karting is underway
The race is on! Blue skies, warm temperatures…it’s time to race in South Park. Muddy River News is here all weekend bringing you the thrills, chills and (hopefully few) spills. Come down the park. Bring your cooler and something to sit on. It’s a Quincy tradition. Here I am discussing the start of racing with…
Read MoreCalm before the storm: South Park prepares for the Grand Prix of Karting
After a one-year COVID-induced cancellation, Quincy’s great American tradition is back this weekend. The Grand Prix of Karting will see about 350 karters from across the country bring their best to the Gem City and make the park buzz…literally. Race Director Rick Fulks talks about preparing for the race: The action begins at 8:30 a.m.…
Read MoreSayeed Ali, Quincy School Board
On Muddy River News This Week, Furnished by Harvey’s, The Quincy School Board president talks about getting through a school year dominated by pandemic procedures and moving forward.
Read MoreFireworks Superstore
PAID ADVERTISEMENT: For the lowest priced fireworks in Missouri, look no further than Hannibal! The Fireworks Superstore LLC was built in 2006 and is open year-round. Tom Marx and his son, Josh, created The Fireworks Superstore with two things in mind: to provide the world’s largest fireworks selection in America under one roof at the…
Read MoreSenate passes FOID fix with optional fingerprint submission
SPRINGFIELD — The Senate passed its own version of legislation regarding changes with the FOID card late Monday. Supporters of the bill say it should ease the backlog of issuing FOID’s by The Illinois State Police. Opponents argue it hurts law abiding citizens rather than targeting criminals who should not have guns as the criminals…
Read MoreMemorial Day Minute
MUDDY RIVER MINUTE 5-27
One month in and Muddy River News seems to be going over very well.
Read MoreMark McCloskey – May 7, 2021
Video from the Lewis County GOP Dinner. Video by Tim Spake and Leo Olson.
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW – Jeff Dorsey
Local broadcaster Jeff Dorsey announced this week he was leaving the area airwaves after more than 40 years. MRN GM/Publisher Bob Gough has known Dorsey for more than 30 of those years and they talk about the state of local broadcasting and what “The Big Dog” might do next.
Read MoreWhat is a redux? Rush’s legacy
The debut of Watchmen Redux: A no-woke zone.
Read MoreGrown ‘n Gathered to become organic test kitchen for national franchise
QUINCY — Michele Wilkerson wanted to expand Grown ‘n Gathered, a specialty food store that combines the attributes of a farmer’s market, a grocery store and family kitchen. Doug Stritzel, founder of the Pickelman’s Gourmet Cafe franchise, wanted to add more organic food to his menu. Wilkerson and Stritzel now are working together to convert…
Read MoreMUDDY RIVER REVIEW-David Adam
Bob Gough and David Adam of Muddy River News talk about doing news today compared to doing news in the late 1980’s. There have been a few changes.
Read MoreMuddy River Review, Episode 1
Don O’Brien with the Better Business bureau joins us to talk about scams and how to avoid them.
Read MoreMuddy River Minute for May 6, 2021
Muddy River Minute 5-4
Capitol News Illinois Podcast
Journalists discuss the week’s events in Springfield, Chicago and all across Illinois
Read MoreOpening Day on WTAD
MRN Publisher/General Manager Bob Gough talks about the first day online for Muddy River News with Steve Boll and Mary Griffith on WTAD.
Read MoreMuddy River News Opening Day on WTAD
MRN Publisher/General Manager Bob Gough discusses the first day online for Muddy River News with Steve Boll and Mary Griffith of WTAD on Friday, April 30.
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