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Schuckman: Blue Devils avoid being lulled into trap, maintain high-level execution in lopsided victory
QUINCY — Admiral Ackbar said it best. The Quincy High School football players might not know the reference or the quote’s origins — Admiral Ackbar led the attack on the Death Star in the movie “Return of the Jedi,” which was released in 1983, and famously uttered those words — but the premise applied to the Blue Devils’ home opener Saturday afternoon.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Brookfield at Monroe City
Brookfield's Phoenix Jordan leads his team to a 20-6 victory during week one.
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Quincy School Board prepares for $106 million budget vote
QUINCY — Budgetary matters took center stage at Wednesday’s Quincy School Board meeting. The board approved the 2026-27 Special Education Association, Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center and West Central Region budgets. The board approved a resolution on the presentation of the tentative 2026-27 Quincy School District budget and set a hearing date for Sept. 30.
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Dismissed Denman PE teachers appeal QPS decision to let them go
QUINCY —Kimberly Kirby and Jennifer Oitker, the Denman Elementary physical education teachers who were removed from the Quincy School District after it was learned they had given children birthday spankings and taped their mouths shut for talking in class, are appealing the district’s decision. “This afternoon, we received...
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Illinois schools will soon have a cell phone ban in place, local school officials explain impact on students and teachers
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Grant dries up for special education work program at QPS
QUINCY–There is no more grant money for funding the QHS STEP/PECT (Pre-Employment Career Training) Work Training program at QPS. “At this time, the district has not been able to locate other funding sources that would pay wages for students in a work training program through the district,” Special Education Director Eryn Beswick told Muddy River News via email. “The federal government does not have a contract with the state of Illinois to provide PECT services or funding for students. No district across that state has funding.”
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St. Teresa’s Defense Holds After Early Score as the Bulldogs Down QND
Quincy Notre Dame took the early lead against St. Teresa with the only first quarter score. However the Bulldogs rallied, scoring the next 16 unanswered and keeping the Raiders from adding any scores the rest of the game. Zayne Justice and Ayden Beals each made key plays on a late drive to keep QND from scoring. The Raiders will look to bounce back against Carbondale at home in week two.
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Photo gallery: Pleasant Hill strikes first, continues piling up points in victory over Unity-Payson
PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — Bing Lowe scored on the game’s opening possession and the Pleasant Hill football team never stopped making plays Friday night, churning out a 60-o victory over Unity-Payson at Franklin Field. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman was at the game and put together this...
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Hannibal School District boosts substitute teacher pay
HANNIBAL — Substitute teachers in the Hannibal School District are getting a pay raise. At Wednesday’s school board meeting, the board approved an increase in substitute teacher salaries from $112.50 to $120 per day. This puts Hannibal more in line with other area school districts like Palmyra and Ralls County, which pay their substitutes $120 and $125 per day, respectively. Hannibal now pays its substitutes $10 more per day than Monroe City. Hannibal is the only one of those four schools to increase substitute teacher salaries for the 2026-27 school year.
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Game Night Guide: Illinois lifts curtain on football season with strong slate of matchups
QUINCY — It’s a one-sided affair on the first Friday night of the high school football season. The Illinois schools kick off a week before their Missouri counterparts with some intriguing matchups and teams looking to set the right tone for their playoff pursuits. Here is a rundown...
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QPS new superintendent’s first school week in the Gem City
QUINCY, Ill.— It’s not just the first week of school for students, but it’s also Quincy Public Schools’ new superintendents’ first week of school in the Gem City. Dr. Larry Gray is just over a month into his new post as superintendent. Before QPS, Gray...
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Quincy educator and coach John Lumpkin remembered as someone who ‘showed up for you’
QUINCY — When asked about some of the things that made John Lumpkin III special, not only as a football coach but as a father, friend and mentor for kids, Rick Little had a simple yet poignant answer. “He showed up,” the Quincy High School head football coach said....
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JWCC Trustees approve three-year agreement with faculty association
QUINCY — During its regular meeting Wednesday night, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Faculty Association. The agreement spans three fiscal years and includes a 5% increase in the first year, followed by 4% increases in each of the...
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WIU pilot program offers perks to local students
Western Illinois University is expanding its partnership with Macomb High School through a new Dual Enrollment Plus pilot program designed to give students greater access to campus resources and experiences. The initiative builds on the university's existing dual enrollment program and aims to strengthen connections with local high school students in McDonough County, according to a community announcement. Twenty Macomb High School students are currently taking dual enrollment courses through WIU, with participation expected to grow during the spring semester. Students participating in the DE+ pilot will receive access to a variety of university amenities and programs beyond classroom instruction. Students gain access to campus resources Benefits available through the pilot program include access to athletic events, the Student Recreation Center, the WIU eSports arena and university libraries. Participants also can use dining centers and campus food vendors. Each student will receive $15 loaded onto a university card each semester. Additional opportunities include select student engagement events, music and theatre performances, career preparation programs, career fairs and tutoring services. Orientation planned for participating students WIU plans to host an orientation to familiarize participating students with the campus and introduce the resources and services available through the program. The university also