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QUINCY — The May Second Tuesday of the Month program will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 9. The May program will offer the opportunity to create a button bouquet with Diane Piette and Beth Cornwell. Piette is involved with Bible study at CWM, and Cornwell facilitates the Tuesday morning Bible study and is the…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Chariton Valley recently completed the expansion of its state-of-the-art fiber network in rural Palmyra and beyond. A partnership between Chariton Valley and Marion County made the $8 million project possible. Marion County invested $2.25 million, utilizing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. In a press release, Marion County presiding commissioner David…
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The Golden Arches also serve 69 million customers each day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 598 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s an argument that has raged for years. Should it be considered fast food, or simply food prepared fast? Honestly, I’d rather worry less about semantics and more about the…
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NEBO, Ill. — Harpole’s Heartland Lodge recently acquired a new lodging option for guests to enjoy — the Quail Ridge Cabin. This quintessential cabin is a few miles from the main resort on a quiet, dead-end road. It sits atop a beautiful knob overlooking gently rolling meadows, agriculture fields and forest. It offers four bedrooms,…
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Michelle L Danner (57) of Quincy, arrested for a Contempt warrant at 12th and State. Lodged 120 Crystal L Howe (40) of Quincy, reports the theft of several items out of her mailbox. 109 Daniel Gresham,25, Quincy, for Trespassing at 536 Grant Drive on 4/24/23. NTA 121 Nolan Roseman,22, Quincy, reports that his 2021 Kia…
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QUINCY — Three area high school seniors recently earned two-year full-tuition John Wood Community College presidential scholarships. Winners were Kannon Dickerman, Kenley Kurfman and Madison Metz. Dickerman is a student at Quincy Notre Dame High School and a son of Shawn and Jennifer Dickerman. Kurfman is a student at Liberty High School and a daughter…
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QUINCY — To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Knapheide Manufacturing Company will display its lineup of three heritage vehicles in its Dogwood Parade float. The parade will begin at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, at 24th and Maine and proceed down Maine to Sixth. The Knapheide float will incorporate: Knapheide is celebrating 175 years…
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The doll is part of the “Barbie Fashionistas” collection … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 596 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Hats off to Mattel, Inc. Add a standing ovation, too. A few days ago, the famous toy manufacturer Mattel announced it has created the first-ever Barbie doll with Down syndrome. The new Barbie…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Gavin Elam of Payson and Rylea Steinkamp of Quincy at 5:52 a.m. April 19, 2023.A boy was born to Lucas and Kristin Arens of Canton, Mo., at 10:48 p.m. April 22, 2023.A girl was born to Kenton and Hope Parsons of Emden, Mo., at 7:12 p.m. April 23,…
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On 4/24/2023 at 7:24 AM a Juvenile from Versailles struck a deer on IL 99 @ 975E. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. On 4/26/2023 at 4:56 PM Belinda D. Hill of Mt. Sterling was traveling northbound on Cr 450E and turned onto Cr 1200N leaving the roadway and came…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police Troops 6 and 8 responded to the above area for multiple crashes with injuries. At 10:55 a.m. there was a crash on northbound Interstate 55 at Milepost 76. At the same time, there were numerous crashes on southbound Interstate 55 at Milepost 76. The crashes occurred within a two-mile stretch…
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Quincy Medical Group strengthens battle against breast cancer with addition of advanced technologies
QUINCY — Breast cancer affects millions of women around the world. In fact, about one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. At Quincy Medical Group, women don’t have to face it all by themselves, and they don’t have to endure the anxiety to wait and see what they are facing. With…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognized Raymond and Janet Taylor as the volunteers of the year for 2022 at its annual Service Awards luncheon on April 17 at the Hannibal Country Club. Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Raymond Taylor has given more than 2,800 hours in service to the auxiliary. He volunteers his time…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Artists from several states will converge on Hannibal and Canton for the River Bluffs Paint Out, a two-day plein air painting event May 6-7. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they capture the community by creating paintings outdoors and on-site. The public is invited to view and buy artwork made each…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Birds Kiwanis Club recently presented a check for $500 to the Hannibal Public Library in support of its recently announced fundraiser to raise $200,000 for the replacement and repair of the roof on the library building. The library is primarily funded through city funds, which are not adequate for major…
Read Full Article Bryttney Beatty (18) 309 E York Camp Point, IL for disobeying stop sign at 3rd and Elm. NTA. 122 Evan Paul Schuckman (20) 206 E Center St West Point, IL for failure to yield – private drive at 2501 Broadway. NTA. 101 Paul Wayman (71) 415 S. 4th Quincy, IL for disobeying stop light at…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois Broadband Lab and the Illinois Office of Broadband will continue their listening tours to Macomb on May 3 at noon and 6 p.m. to reach Adams, Knox, McDonough, Hancock, Warren, Pike, Schuyler, Henderson and Brown counties. Community organizations, local government officials, state agency representatives and residents of all ages and…
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QUINCY — Quincy Township Assessor Lisa Gasko recently was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Property Assessment Award in recognition of her long career in property assessment, contributions to the industry and dedication to the people of her community. Gasko received the award at the Illinois Property Assessment Institute’s 65th annual state conference held at the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal children getting ready for kindergarten will benefit from a grant awarded by the George H. Riedel Foundation. St. John’s School received a $9,500 grant to help start an additional morning-only preschool. The grant will provide furnishings and supplies as well as a new curriculum. The school will use the money to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Birthright of Hannibal, 116 S. Arch, is open five days a week with two volunteers staffing each two-hour shift Monday through Friday. Birthright has 10 volunteers and hopes to add five. Birthright volunteers provide practical support as well as encouragement to pregnant women in need. This is accomplished through offering: In a…
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Tim Maguire with Servpro talks to Ron Kinscherf about the job of cleaning up big messes and restoring property back to better than before.
Read Full Article Jacob Bigley, 43, of Quincy for FTA Fighting. Lodged 121 Tylen Tanner, 29, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 109 Nicholas Deller, 26, of Quincy for warrant Retail Theft. Lodged 121 Kayleigh Matson, 19, of Quincy for Shoplifting. NTA 104 Howard Brown, 61, of Quincy for Theft at 5211 Broadway. NTA 122 Layne M Giffin…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added Caitlin Petry to its team. Petry earned her family nurse practitioner degree from Maryville University and enjoys caring for patients. In a press release, Petry said, “My heart has always been in providing care to patients in small communities and the surrounding rural areas. The most rewarding…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Thirty-two Western Illinois University students were inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society during the chapter’s 51st induction ceremony on Thursday, April 6. Admission to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only. Invitations are extended to the top 7.5 percent of juniors, the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate…
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