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QUINCY — Rober and Phillips, a Quincy-based law firm, recently announced the hiring of senior associate Kevin Bross. Bross, a Palmyra, Mo. native, has been practicing law locally for the last few years on both sides of the river. During that time, Bross has accrued substantial experience as a litigator. He is looking forward to…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Palmyra man arrested on Feb. 1 and charged with statutory sodomy of a child under the age of 12 will have a preliminary hearing in Marion County Circuit Court in Palmyra on March 25. Elijah K. Lewis, 18, is lodged in the Marion County Jail on a $100,000 bond. A warrant…
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QUINCY — A traffic stop shortly before midnight Monday led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Quincy man for possession of a stolen weapon. At about 11:30 p.m. Monday, Quincy Police officers pulled over a red Chrysler 200 at 16th and Spring. The driver was Cheato G. Nichols, 20, 933 N. 11th. Officers obtained consent…
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QUINCY — During its regular meeting on Wednesday, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved freezing the in-district tuition rate for the third straight year. The rate, inclusive of universally assessed fees, will remain at $170 per credit hour effective Fall 2025. “We are committed to our mission of providing accessible, affordable education…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police made an arrest Wednesday night after the second instance of gunfire on the city’s south side. At about 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of S. 14th in reference to a shots fired. Upon arrival, officers were told that a fight had occurred and one shot was fired. Two…
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QUINCY – Quincy Police responded to a report of shots being fired near a neighborhood park Wednesday afternoon. At about 3 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to the 1800 block of Van Buren near Johnson Park. Upon a search of the area, officers located shell casings on the scene. During the investigation, several people were…
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State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) said Gov. JB Pritzker needs to refocus his spending priorities from the national spotlight back to Illinois and pass a spending plan that will not be balanced on the back of hard-working families. In his annual Budget Address to a joint session of legislators Wednesday in the House of Representatives…
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Bushnell-Prairie City CUSD 170Canton R-V School DistrictCarthage ElementaryClark County R-1 School DistrictDallas ESD 327Hamilton CCSD 328Hannibal Head StartHannibal School District 60Illini West High School District 307-Virtual LearningKnox County R-I School DistrictLaHarpe Community District 347Lewis County C-1 School DistrictMacomb School District 185-Opening Late 2 HoursMarion County R-II School DistrictPikeland CUSD 10Pleasant Hill CUSD 3Ralls County Head…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal Fire Department crews spent nearly six hours responding to a fire in an apartment building in downtown Hannibal. At approximately 11:18 p.m., crews were dispatched to 206 S. 4th for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded with eight on duty crew members. An additional four off duty firefighters…
Read Full Article Culver-Stockton College Two Rivers Regional Council of Public OfficialsAdams County Health DepartmentAdmiral Coontz Recreation Center, Clemens Training Facility and Special Olympics Basketball Hannibal Municipal Court, City Hall and Board of Public WorksBrown County School DistrictBushnell-Prairie City CUSD 170Canton R-V School DistrictCentral CUSD 3-Camp PointClark County R-1 School DistrictCommunity Unit School District 4-MendonDallas City ESD 327Hamilton…
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Get to the The Liquor Booth for your Super Bowl booze needs. And you might as well grab the Valentine’s Day wine while you are at it.
Read Full Article The following schools have cancelled for Thursday, unless noted otherwise: Canton R-V School District-Delayed Thursday 2 HoursClark County R-1 School DistrictHamilton CCSD 328Illini West High School District 307-Virtual LearningKnox County R-I School DistrictLewis County C-1 School District-Virtual Learning, Evening sports canceledMacomb School District 185-Virtual LearningMarion County R-II School DistrictNauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325North Shelby-Closed this week due…
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With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, Senate Republicans are once again demanding answers about how much taxpayer money is being spent on programs for non-citizens. At a Tuesday Statehouse news conference, Illinois Senate Republican Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), and Senator Li Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) announced the reintroduction of…
Read Full Article Due to the inclement weather, tonight’s Heart of America Athletic Conference basketball doubleheader between Culver-Stockton College and Clarke University at Charles Field House in Canton, Mo., has been postponed. The games have been rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 10, at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. QU Campus closing today at 3:05 pm due to weather. Due to…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Thursday for his connection to a shots-fired incident in October. Officers with the Quincy Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit and detectives with the Quincy Police Department located and arrested James D. Johnson, 33, of Quincy, in the 800 block of South 10th. Johnson is lodged in the Adams…
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QUINCY — A Brown County ambulance was involved in a head-on collision on Quincy’s north side while transporting a patient to Blessing Hospital. Just after midnight Friday morning, the ambulance was southbound near the 2600 block of North 12th. Another car, a 2014 Ford Edge was traveling northbound when the driver hit a curb and…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 Who was YOUR favorite Cartwright brother? Hoss, Adam or Little Joe? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,189 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is the second of three stops this week for The Daily Dirt Wayback Machine. We’re examining what we were watching…
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CHICAGO — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise over nearly a decade, designed to enhance his political power and financial well-being. Michael McClain of Quincy, a former lawmaker and longtime lobbyist for ComEd, is also on trial and accused of acting as Madigan’s agent. CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Nearly four…
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PAYSON, Ill. — A gun was found in a restroom at Payson-Seymour High School Tuesday night during a basketball game. An Adams County Sheriff’s deputy was at the game working an extra duty assignment and was told that an unattended gun was in a restroom at the school. The deputy recovered the firearm in question…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two Hannibal women are in the Marion Co. Jail after an investigation into shots being fired near Munger Lane and Jericho Road. On Tuesday, the 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued warrants for Jasmine R Hayes, 33 of Hannibal, and India A Williams, 22 of Hannibal, charging them with unlawful…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A Bushnell teen will spend 30 years in prison for killing his father in 2023. In a sentencing Tuesday afternoon in McDonough County Circuit Court, Davin Purden, 19, received a 30-year sentence from Judge Nigel Graham. Davin Purden was one of two teenagers charged in the June 2023 shooting death of Davin’s…
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QUINCY — Local law enforcement is warning the public about a phone scam that is calling for people to pay fines they don’t have. Both the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Quincy Police Department sent out news releases Tuesday warning the public that scammers are offering to take payments over the phone for the fines…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Sunday after multiple cases of items left in unlocked cars. Caleb S. Nelson, 20, Hannibal, was charged three counts of Stealing and Fraudulent use of a credit device. The charges are the result of an investigation that began Jan. 24 where multiple Hannibal citizens reported items had…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Police arrested a man last week with some help from their newly installed license plate reader cameras. Just after 9 p.m. on Jan. 23, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Virginia Street in reference to a firearms incident. Upon arrival officers found a window to a residence had been…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation has announced the conclusion of its Faith in Our Future Annual Campaign, raising more than $55,000. The campaign supports the foundation’s mission to enhance Catholic education and its main focus is tuition assistance. Since the 2012-13 school year, the QCES Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million…
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When treating our feline friends, finding the perfect accessories can be both a joy and a challenge. Cat bong has recently emerged as a popular item for providing catnip in an engaging way that keeps kitties entertained. Unlike typical toys, these bongs have an appeal that combines functionality with style, making them an ideal addition…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the body of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly was found Thursday in rural Marion County. Hoffman-Kelly was reported missing on Dec. 19, 2024 after last being seen in St. Charles with her husband, Chadwick Kelly, on Dec. 14. Chadwick Kelly had been released from the…
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QUINCY — More than 100 people attended The District’s annual meeting Wednesday night at State Street Theater to hear about plans for 2025, congratulate award winners and celebrate milestones. Board President Jason Traeder ended his term and gave a recap on the organization’s year and presented a slideshow to attendees, highlighting partnerships with GREDF, The…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 It HAS to be hard for Mark Schlereth to live down that moniker of his … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,183 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Nicknames are a big of sports, especially at the professional level. Some players, however, have earned nicknames…
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