QUINCY — The Bed Bath & Beyond store in Quincy avoided the first cut of stores that were announced in September to be closing by the end of the year. However, the Quincy location now has signs throughout the store at 5100 Broadway indicating it will be closing. Nothing on the signs indicates … ...Read Full Article about Signs throughout Bed Bath & Beyond store in Quincy indicate it will be closing
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Frustrated Yohn says judge is ‘piece of s**t’ after status hearing, calls MRN afterward to say, ‘I’m to the point where I’ve had enough’
QUINCY — What started out as a simple status hearing and an opportunity to set a date for a hearing to review eight motions filed by Bradley Yohn ended with Yohn being escorted from an Adams County courtroom Wednesday morning yelling obscenities at Judge Roger Thomson, calling him a “piece of … ...Read Full Article about Frustrated Yohn says judge is ‘piece of s**t’ after status hearing, calls MRN afterward to say, ‘I’m to the point where I’ve had enough’
Quincy man receives 14-year prison sentence for aggravated domestic battery in Barry
PITTSFIELD, Ill. – John E. Resor of Quincy was sentenced Wednesday in Pike County Circuit Court to 14 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for an aggravated domestic battery committed on March 19 in Barry. Judge Charles H.W. Burch also sentenced Resor to concurrent 10-year sentences … ...Read Full Article about Quincy man receives 14-year prison sentence for aggravated domestic battery in Barry
HLGU says it remains ‘fully accredited’ during probationary period
HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal-LaGrange University responded Tuesday after the announcement from the Higher Learning Commission that the school had been placed on two years of probation after a review of financial matters. In an announcement earlier this week, the HLC determined HLGU is out of … ...Read Full Article about HLGU says it remains ‘fully accredited’ during probationary period
Five people facing second-degree murder charges in beating death of Hannibal man to be arraigned Friday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five people facing first-degree assault and second-degree murder charges in connection to the death of a Hannibal man on Oct. 9 will be arraigned Friday morning in Marion County Circuit Court. Four of those people — Tiara Bonner, Jason Anderson, Jordan Payne and Kaelin Rickey — … ...Read Full Article about Five people facing second-degree murder charges in beating death of Hannibal man to be arraigned Friday
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James O’Donnell Funeral Home to offer candlelight memorial service on Sunday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The James O’Donnell Funeral Home, 302 S. Fifth, will have its annual candlelight memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. The holiday season is often a difficult time for those who have lost a family member or friend. To help make the holidays a little easier, Rev. Tim Goodman … ...Read Full Article about James O’Donnell Funeral Home to offer candlelight memorial service on Sunday
Northeast Missouri Humane Society participating in ‘Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope’ event
HANNIBAL, Mo. — BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is bringing hope to the nation’s shelter pets this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event Dec. 1–11. BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced … ...Read Full Article about Northeast Missouri Humane Society participating in ‘Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope’ event
Hannibal City Hall, Admiral Coontz Recreation Center accepting donations to Toys for Tots
HANNIBAL, Mo. — More than 600 children in northeast Missouri will receive gifts through the Toys for Tots program this holiday season. People who would like to donate to the program can drop off items at either Hannibal City Hall and the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, two of many sites that … ...Read Full Article about Hannibal City Hall, Admiral Coontz Recreation Center accepting donations to Toys for Tots
Culver-Stockton College to offer assistance during FAFSA filing night on Wednesday
CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College Office of Financial Aid will be the host of two FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) filing nights to assist students and families financially preparing to attend college during the 2023-24 academic year. The filing nights are Nov. 30 and Jan. … ...Read Full Article about Culver-Stockton College to offer assistance during FAFSA filing night on Wednesday
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QPD Blotter for Nov. 29, 2022
Rex E Derksen (37) Homeless for Trespassing at 639 York NTA 187 Ceborah L Ruhl (51) Hannibal Mo for Improper Turn at 12th & Vermont PTC 177 Ruth and William Stuart reported the tires on a 01 Chrysler and 08 Pontiac were slashed on 11/11/22 Charles Sly reported a rock was thrown through … ...Read Full Article about QPD Blotter for Nov. 29, 2022
HPD Blotter for Nov. 29, 2022
2022-021994, 11/29/2022 @ 06:38:48, Lakeside Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stealing Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Female Contact Theft Felony- All Other Theft 11/29/2022Adult … ...Read Full Article about HPD Blotter for Nov. 29, 2022
Pittsfield Police arrest three men for stealing from Farm and Home
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Pittsfield Police arrested three men last week after a theft from the Pittsfield Farm and Home Supply store. Officers were called to the Pittsfield store on Nov. 25 following a report of suspicion of theft as one of the men was wearing a mask. According to Pittsfield Police, … ...Read Full Article about Pittsfield Police arrest three men for stealing from Farm and Home
Yohn picks up another felony for illegally possessing thumb drives in Adams County Jail
QUINCY — A Springfield man defending himself against criminal sexual assault charges in Quincy picked up another felony charge earlier this month. Bradley Yohn, 35, was charged Nov. 15 in Adams County Circuit Court with three counts of possessing contraband in a penal institution, a Class 1 … ...Read Full Article about Yohn picks up another felony for illegally possessing thumb drives in Adams County Jail
Politics
Amendment 1 could force changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act police regulations; lawmakers back in Springfield Tuesday
Local governments in Illinois should brace for the unknown with some expecting conflicts between the SAFE-T Act and a looming constitutional amendment enshrining collective bargaining rights. Illinois state lawmakers are back in Springfield Tuesday for the final three days of session before the … ...Read Full Article about Amendment 1 could force changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act police regulations; lawmakers back in Springfield Tuesday
Missouri state budget bulging with $6 billion in surplus cash
For the first time in its history, the only real limit on what Missouri can buy on a cash-and-carry basis is the imagination of the people spending the money. The state treasury is bulging with more than $6 billion in surplus cash, the result of 28 months of double-digit revenue growth and … ...Read Full Article about Missouri state budget bulging with $6 billion in surplus cash
Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
The SAFE-T Act has been the source of plenty of controversy during the 2022 election cycle, becoming a favorite campaign issue for those skeptical of criminal justice reform broadly and no-cash bail in particular. Criminal justice reform advocates pushed back, labeling attacks on the … ...Read Full Article about Everything Illinoisans need to know about the SAFE-T Act
What to know about buying recreational marijuana in Missouri
This story was originally published by the Kansas City Beacon. On Nov. 8, Missourians voted “yes” on Amendment 3, which legalized recreational use of marijuana, meaning you’ll now be able to buy weed, like marijuana flower or edibles, in the coming months. Starting Dec. 8, the … ...Read Full Article about What to know about buying recreational marijuana in Missouri
Opinion
DAILY DIRT: Daily Dirt Retro Week delves into the Big 80s
Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 It's the first of two Retro Week stops in the '80s, so get on board! ... Welcome to today's three thoughts that make up Vol. 463 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Twas 35 years ago when we were all interested in the following. Yep, it was 1987 and these were … ...Read Full Article about DAILY DIRT: Daily Dirt Retro Week delves into the Big 80s
Letter to the Editor: Ran into Ebbings during their Great Loop adventure
I talked with the Ebbings (read the story of Rob and Vicki Ebbing here) at Two Rivers Marina last fall as they started their Great Loop adventure, giving them a few tips on my wife’s and my Great Loop adventure and long river trips which started from Two Rivers Marina in 2013 and spanned the next … ...Read Full Article about Letter to the Editor: Ran into Ebbings during their Great Loop adventure
DAILY DIRT: And today in Retro Week? Where were you in ’92?
I've always wanted to meet Sophie B. Hawkins, but more about her in a minute ... Welcome to today's three thoughts that make up Vol. 462 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just like yesterday at the onset of Retro Week, we'll look at some of the events surrounding pop culture and music trends. This … ...Read Full Article about DAILY DIRT: And today in Retro Week? Where were you in ’92?
DAILY DIRT: Welcome to Retro Week, Daily Dirt style
Welcome aboard ... Hopefully, you will enjoy today's three thoughts that make up Vol. 461 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to the inaugural Daily Dirt Retro Week. With the 2022 calendar nearing an end, I felt it was the perfect time to look back at important anniversary-type years (in … ...Read Full Article about DAILY DIRT: Welcome to Retro Week, Daily Dirt style
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DAILY MUDDY: Wreaths Across America and another profanity-laced Yohn outburst
What started out as a simple status hearing and an opportunity to set a date for a hearing to review eight motions filed by Bradley Yohn ended with Yohn being escorted from an Adams County courtroom Wednesday morning yelling obscenities at Judge Roger Thomson, calling him a “piece of s**t.” And … ...Read Full Article about DAILY MUDDY: Wreaths Across America and another profanity-laced Yohn outburst
DAILY MUDDY: Future of Quincy’s Food and Beverage Tax
Bob Gough and Brittany Boll sit in for an ailing Ashley Conrad to talk about what is happening with the City of Quincy's Food and Beverage Tax revenue and what is the likelihood that it will stay in place when it is scheduled to sunset in 2025. … ...Read Full Article about DAILY MUDDY: Future of Quincy’s Food and Beverage Tax
Additional performance of ‘Little House on the Prairie, The Musical,’ scheduled for Dec. 10
QUINCY — In response to high ticket sales, Quincy Community Theatre will have an additional performance of "Little House on the Prairie, The Musical," the stage adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular “Little House” books, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Tickets are available, starting at $24, … ...Read Full Article about Additional performance of ‘Little House on the Prairie, The Musical,’ scheduled for Dec. 10
Dallas Brass to join Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Chorus for Saturday concert
QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Chorus will be joined by special guests Dallas Brass at a holiday concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School. Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of … ...Read Full Article about Dallas Brass to join Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Chorus for Saturday concert
