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QUINCY — Gem City Kiwanis (Breakfast Kiwanis) announced at its “Sammy Celebration” Friday, Dec. 2, that this year’s Sammy and Kids golf outing raised $22,259. The event, held Oct. 9 at Westview Golf Course, is the continuation of a 15-year effort by the family and friends of 10-year old Samantha Otte, who died from complications…
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All I can say is … Best. Birthday. Present. Ever. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 476 of The Daily Dirt. (Hey! We’re zeroing in the big 500, which will come shortly after the first of the year. And they said it would never last …) 1. Best. Birthday. Present. Ever. My son,…
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RUSHVILLE, Ill. — Mark L. Vincent recently was sworn to become the resident circuit judge in Schuyler County. Pittsfield judge Frank McCartney, chief judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, handled the investiture ceremony on Dec. 2 at the Schuyler County Courthouse. Vincent is filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Scott J. Butler, which…
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Brittany brings coffee and she and Ashley talk about trying to enjoy the Christmas holiday season instead of freaking out over everything that needs to be done.
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Julie A. Kramer, 69, of Costa Mesa, CA and formerly of Quincy, IL , passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 29, 2022. Born in Quincy, IL March 13, 1953, she was the daughter of Floyd H. and Dorothy(Fengel) Kramer. Julie graduated from Quincy High School Class of 1971. She moved to CA in…
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Aaron D Agnew (41) 1421 N 5th for adams Co warrant Possession of Methamphetamine at 521 Vermont Lodged 143 Mckenna K Livengood, 27, Homeless, Leaving the Scene of a Accident and Operating Uninsured at 701 Broadway St. NTA 108 Robert M Watson (31) of Quincy, arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Improper…
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2022-022743, 12/12/2022 @ 06:52:52, McMasters Ave Arapaho, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Hazard Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Involve Traffic Hazard 12/12/2022Adult Female Compl. Traffic Hazard 12/12/2022 Public Narrative Traffic hazard was reported at McMasters Ave and Arapaho. 2022-022744, 12/12/2022 @ 07:28:08, 20 Oak Ridge Pond Rd , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Juvenile Problem Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy’s annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony took place Friday, Dec. 9 at the Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex, 701 N. Eighth. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup was joined by members of the Quincy Tree Commission, the Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex’s Board of Directors and the public for the planting of an ivory silk…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Rotary Club of Hannibal recently presented a ceremonial check worth $70,000 to the city of Hannibal, representing the donation for the Rotary Pavilion. The fund-raising for the pavilion took place during the Rotary Club presidencies of Andy Straube and Heather Temple. The pavilion is a 40-foot octagon with several picnic tables…
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For many Americans, giving to charities is almost as important during the holidays as celebrating with family. As a result, mailboxes often are stuffed with charitable solicitations as well as catalogs and shopping circulars this time of year. Whether you celebrate or not, giving before Jan. 1 means your gifts can be deductible on your…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department’s new lab draw program will begin Jan. 3, 2023. This is cost-effective program is ideal for uninsured, under-insured and high deductible insurance plans. Lab draws will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon with no appointment necessary. People…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s third concert of its 2022-23 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 with the Holy Rocka Rollaz in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Minnesota’s Holy Rocka Rollaz brings back the sound, the look, the memories and nostalgia…
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CARROLLTON, Mo. — Centenarian Wilda Cox knows hard work. She’s built barns, lugged 110-pound cans of milk, picked and husked corn by hand and bucked hay bales. But Cox endured no harder day than Oct. 31, 2022, when she sold the farm that had been in her family for more than a century. Cox was…
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On 12/05/2022 at 1:08 PM Delmar C. Delong of Beardstown received a citation for Speeding 70/55MPH Zone on US 24 and was given a court date of 1/09/2023. On 12/07/2022 at 5:42 AM Evelyn Quemma of Beardstown received at citation for Speeding 88/55 MPH Zone on US 24 @ 1200N. Ave and given a court…
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Whew! Some good news for “Yellowstone” fans … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 475 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Relax, “Yellowstone” fans. There will be more episodes this season than many thought, including myself. Last week in this space I wrote about how upset I was that season five of the mega-hit…
Read Full Article Ashley M. Allen (35) for FTA Theft, Fraud, and new charges of Possession of Stolen Property and Felony Theft, lodged, 131 186 Jessica A. Liebig (31) for Operate Uninsured and Disobey Traffic Control Device, NTA 106 Nathen M. Hoover (29) for Improper Lane Usage, NTA 185. Jerrilee A. Dessarlait (73) for FTA Unlicensed and Unlicensed,…
Read Full Article 2022-022708, 12/11/2022 @ 00:20:38, US 61 Paris Gravel Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Complaint Officer Assigned 023 Wilt, L N Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Compl. Information 12/11/2022 Public Narrative Traffic complaint reported in the area of US 61 and Paris Gravel Road. 2022-022709, 12/11/2022 @ 00:44:02, 4419 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M …
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Brandon M. Lord of Barry pled guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Pike County Circuit Court to the offense of child pornography, a Class X felony, and was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Lord, 29, also received felony probation for the offenses of unlawful possession of methamphetamine…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A six-week criminal investigation of the theft of equipment from a local farm implement dealer resulted in the Nov. 25 arrest of an Auburn, Ill., man who had committed other crimes in three other states. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was contacted Oct. 11 about the theft of multiple zero-turn lawn mowers. …
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Medical Supplies will celebrate its move to 6464 Interstate Court in Hannibal with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. and public open house at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15. The new location is east of Fiddlesticks restaurant and close to the hospital and clinics for increased customer…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation is taking applications for the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program in 12 Missouri counties. The program began Nov. 1 for the elderly and disabled and kicked off Dec. 1 for families and individuals. NECAC assisted about 9,000 households…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital will be the site of the “Passport to Blessing” hiring event from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 in the Blessing Hospital auditorium, inside the hospital’s main entrance at 11th and Oak. People will meet with hiring leaders and learn about open positions in nursing, the CNA training program, environmental services, food…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 30 for Cassady Martial Arts Academy Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Macomb at 1601 W. Jackson, Suite 202. Owners Michelle and Andy Cassady and staff are dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested following a search and a scuffle where the suspect grabbed a Taser away from an officer. On Saturday, Tyler Hudson, 27, was arrested following a Hannibal Police investigation into an assault which occurred on Friday around 3:00 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Pleasant and…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police made an arrest Saturday morning involving a suspect in multiple package thefts throughout the city. At 10 a.m. Saturday, officers spotted Ashley Allen, who they knew to have active arrest warrants, in the area of Fifth and Cherry. Allen fled on foot but was located later in the day. Officers located…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois named Quincy University senior Jordan Heeter of Kenosha, Wis., a recipient of the Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award for 2022. The award is presented to a senior from each four-year college or university in Illinois who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and leadership throughout the campus and community.…
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QUINCY — Five Quincy Notre Dame students were recently named 2023 Illinois All-State Musicians. Auditions were held throughout the state involving nearly 300 Illinois high schools. The students will participate in the Illinois Music Education Association All-State Music Conference Jan. 26-28, 2023. Students named as all-state musicians are:
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QUINCY — Joshua Schenk, financial consultant with Thrivent, a diversified financial services organization, recently earned the Retirement Income Certified Professional® designation granted by The American College of Financial Services. The RICP® designation equips financial professionals with the knowledge they need to effectively manage the transition from asset accumulation during a client’s working years to asset…
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QUINCY — Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, South 24th Street from Adams to Monroe will be closed to traffic to repair a water main break. Weather permitting, the road is expected reopen at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14.
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