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Photo gallery: Winchester West Central wins first playoff game since 2015
WINCHESTER, Ill. — It has been more than a decade since the Winchester West Central football program has experienced any postseason success. A punishing running game and a physical defensive effort led the Cougars to a 40-8 victory over Sesser-Valier in the opening round of the Class 1A playoffs at Doc Garrison Memorial Field. It marked the Cougars’ first playoff victory since 2015 and just the fifth in program history.
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Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County mourns passing of Jack Freiburg
QUINCY, Ill. - On Wednesday, the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County announced the passing of former board president and supporter, Jack Freiburg. “The Historical Society extends its deepest sympathies to Jack’s family, friends and all who had the privilege of working alongside him. We share in their sorrow and remain deeply grateful for the time, talents and care he gave so freely.”
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The Tiny Illinois Diner Where Locals Quietly Insist The Cheeseburger Beats Every Other One In The State
Forks are standard equipment for eating a sandwich at one old-school Illinois diner, and nobody there thinks that is strange. The cheeseburger arrives as crumbly, seasoned loose meat that spills out of a soft bun, and regulars have been ordering it the same way for generations. Families come back year...
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Duerrisms: Celebrating champions, technology, new jobs and great matchups
QUINCY — Cradle of champions salutations, true believers, from the absolute Mecca of Illinois high school golf. Four top-five team finishes. Three state trophies coming back to West-Central Illinois. Most impressively, two state championships and one state runner-up plaque to call our own. That is just an unbelievable haul and real credit to our coaches and players.
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Film crew coming to the Gem City to capture Masonic performance
QUINCY, Ill. — A film crew from the East Coast is heading to Quincy to capture a local Masonic dramatic presentation that will be shared with audiences across the country. The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction is sending a seven-member film crew to the Valley of Quincy from Oct. 15 through Oct. 18.
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CRIBS: Craig and Karrie Smith
History. Stories. Architecture. All under one roof. On Muddy TV Cribs, brought to you by See Quincy, Randy Phillips and Brittany Boll step inside on of the oldest brick houses in Quincy, an incredible home built in 1840 and now owned by Craig and Karrie Smith. This house has witnessed...
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Hannibal library to close for major upgrades next week
HANNIBAL, Missouri — The Hannibal Free Public Library will temporarily close next week for network and technology upgrades. The library will be closed Monday, Oct. 19 through Wednesday, Oct. 21 while crews complete a major network rewiring project. All programs and events scheduled during that time will be canceled...
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Schuck on a Truck: Illini West boys golf team celebrates its Class 1A state championship
Matt Schuckman has served as the editor of Muddy River Sports since launching the site in August 2021, following a decorated career as sports writer and columnist for the Quincy Herald-Whig. Schuckman has been honored 13 times in the Associated Press Sports Editors national writing contest and earned more than 50 awards for his writing from the Illinois Press Association, Illinois AP Media Editors and the Missouri Press Association. He was inducted into the Quincy Blue Devils Sports Hall of Fame and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2020. He received the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award in 2023. Schuckman also is the the author of "Stand Up and Cheer: A Century of Blue Devils Basketball," chronicling the first 100 years of the Quincy High School boys basketball program.
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Crowning achievement: QND girls golf team finishes mission to win Class 1A state championship
DECATUR, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame girls golf team left no doubt which was the best team in Class 1A this season, powering its way to a 33-stroke victory Saturday at Red Tail Run Golf Course to win the program’s first state championship. Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr put together this highlight package.
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Hannibal Free Public Library undergoing infrastructure upgrade, closes October 19 through 21
HANNIBAL, Mo.–Hannibal’s public library is undergoing a significant network rewiring and infrastructure upgrade, meaning the library and its communications will be shut down for an estimated three days starting on October 19. Library Director Caitlin Greathouse says the project will greatly improve telecommunications and internet connectivity. However, it...
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QND and Illini West capture state titles, plus other action from day two at IHSA Boys and Girls State Golf
IHSA Boys and Girls State Golf Tournament day two highlights. Illini West Boys won the state championship in Class 1A. #KHQA #KHQANews #localnews #news #weather #sports #video #quincy #illinois #hannibal #missouri #iowa. KHQA is an Illinois, Missouri and Iowa based station and a CBS and ABC Television affiliate owned by...
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Pittsfield, Illini West in contention for state trophies after first day of Class 1A boys golf tourney
Shane Hulsey joined the Muddy River Sports staff as a writer in April 2024. Prior to that, he worked as a multimedia reporter at the FOX 23 television station in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A native of Wentzville, Mo., and a 2021 graduate of Quincy University, Hulsey began his media career as a part-time sports writer at the Quincy Herald-Whig. He served as a play-by-play announcer for the Great Lakes Valley Conference Sports Network while attending QU and has been a play-by-play voice for Prepcasts. During the 2025 Prospect League season, Hulsey served as the play-by-play voice for the Quincy Doggy Paddlers.
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Quincy Community Theatre presents “Annie” for the holidays, Flex Season ticket sales start October 20
QUINCY–With the big finale being a Christmas scene, seems only fitting that the musical “Annie” hits the stage at Quincy Community Theatre this December. QCT has just announced the cast for the show that will run December 3-6 and 10-13. It is a musical for all ages.
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Hannibal Veterans Day Parade is November 7
HANNIBAL–The Hannibal community is invited to come together on Saturday, November 7, to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country at the Hannibal Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. The annual Veterans Day celebration will begin with the Veterans Day Parade...