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QUINCY — Chicago-based Hesco, Inc. has sold its assets to Area Distributors of Quincy. Hesco has been in business since 1929, specializing in the sales of janitorial supplies and equipment with a national reputation for being an expert vacuum parts supplier. Hesco’s inventory and equipment has been relocated to Quincy and eventually will lead to…
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MACON, Mo. — Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop B in Macon, recently announced Trooper Jonathan M. Conrad will be promoted to the rank of corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 6, which covers Clark and Scotland counties. The appointment is effective on Jan. 1.…
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Quincy City Hall will be closed on Friday, December 24 and Monday, December 27 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, December 28, 2021 for regular business hours. Quincy City Hall will also be closed on Friday, December 31 in observance of the New Year Holiday. City Hall will reopen Monday,…
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QUINCY – Raymond “Skip” Vahlkamp, who served 28 years on the Quincy City Council, passed away Friday. He was 81. Vahlkamp was employed for 36.5 years at the Illinois Veterans Home, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Mississippi Valley Hunter’s and Fishermen’s Club and South Side Boat Club, among…
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The Pleasant Hill Police Department and the Gibson City Police Department, have arrested Spencer A. Miller, age 22, of Gibson City, Illinois on the following charges: Pike County, Illinois, Warrant for failure to appear at sentencing for the offenses of criminal sexual abuse and failure to register as a sex offender. Pike County, Illinois, Warrant…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club recently spread Christmas cheer with all first-grade students in Quincy’s public schools. Each student at Lincoln-Douglas, Iles, Denman, Baldwin and Rooney received a Christmas gift from the Kiwanis. Club members also shared a video with a Christmas message from Santa Claus, and Mrs. Claus read a story to…
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Herman L Osborne, 59, Quincy for F.T.A. vandalism in the 1000 block of North 6th. N.T.A. 147, 131 Ashley N Stratman, 33, Quincy for violation of bail bond in the 300 block of Milliner’s alley. Lodged. 106 Kyle D Stephenson, 18, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 30th and Broadway. N.T.A. 128 Alyssa L…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will participate in a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign from Dec. 17 through Jan. 3. “Driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can have catastrophic consequences and is illegal in every state,” Deputy Chief Shannon Pilkington said. “Not only do you put yourself at risk but…
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.3 percentage point to 5.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +19,500 in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The preliminary report for October monthly payrolls was revised from…
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The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees voted to approve a flat rate, keeping the 2021 tax rate the same as 2020 during its regular meeting Wednesday, December 15. The total tax rate for 2021 will remain the same as 2020 at $0.42400 per $100 Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) and result in a $8,210,760…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Mid-Century Trees Arty Party is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Using choice of colors and composition, participants will create a modern composition of trees inspired by mid-century design using acrylic paint and decoupaged paper on a 12-inch by 12-inch gallery-wrapped canvas. Step-by-step instructions and all…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added Dr. Kevin Palka, who specializes in hematology and oncology, to its team. Palka earned his medical degree from the University of Texas-Southwestern and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center/West Side V.A. Hospital. Palka completed his fellowship training in…
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2021-025316, 12/15/2021 @ 06:40:36, 113 N Griffith St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C49 Heimer, C D Adult Compl. Information 12/15/2021 Adult Female Involve Information 12/15/2021 Adult Male Involve Information 12/15/2021 Public Narrative Information was reported at 113 N Griffith St. 2021-025317, 12/15/2021 @ 07:48:04, Lyon St Grand, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C69 Helton, C…
Read Full Article Stephanie D Dancer, 44, Quincy for domestic battery. Lodged. 180 Kruse R Allensworth, 30, Quincy for F.T.A. driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 2500 block of Wisman Lane. Lodged. 151 Donald L Stathem, 37, Quincy for retail theft and possession of methamphetamine < 5grams at 5211 Broadway. Lodged. 173 Jesse…
Read Full Article Brian R Veihl (39) 1611 Maple for Domestic Battery and Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence at 1611 Maple Lodged 125 Abigail Carpenter reported the theft of a package from Amazon was stolen from her property on 11/28/21 303 Brianne Carlson (33) 1322 Donlee St Quincy, IL for expired registration at 9th and Lind.…
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Dec. 15, 2021 Gunfighter, secret agents, zombies — sometimes they’re all better the second time around … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 158 of the Daily Dirt. 1. A few nights ago I got sucked in into the 2016 remake of “The Magnificent Seven”. I hadn’t watched it in a couple…
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Washington, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Congressman Daniel Webster (R-FL) introduced the SAFER Travel Act, H.R. 6257, to bar federal vaccine passports and quarantine requirements for travel. “You shouldn’t need a vaccine passport to get on a train, board a plane, or travel home for the holidays,” said Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation…
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The City of Quincy’s Minimum Housing Complaint Form are available at more than 60 Continuum of Care organizations and churches in Quincy by the Safe and Livable Housing Committee. About 800 complaint forms have been sent or delivered to 60 participating groups and four individuals. “We realize there are many fine landlords in Quincy who…
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The attorney representing the former directors of the 2×4’s For Hope charity has once again asked for additional time before making another court appearance A case management conference scheduled for Monday in the civil case of 2×4’s for Hope vs. Mark and Chris Lawrence was postponed to February 1, 2022. The Lawrence’s must either enter…
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On Monday, just after 12:30 am, officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 2400 block of Market. When officers arrived on scene they observed a two-year-old lying on the floor wearing only a diaper despite the cold temperatures inside the home. The child appeared to have faint breathing and the father, Jade A. Helm,…
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Welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 157 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The baby boomer generation lost another of its familiar faces the other day with the passing of Mike Nesmith, one of the original Monkees. The death of Nesmith — following the previous losses of Davy Jones and Peter Tork —…
Read Full Article Marlee J. Asher (34) 1744 S. 15th for FTA animal at large. Cash bond. 269 James M Altgilbers (38) 635 Maple for Violation of Civil No Contact Order at 224 S 8th. Lodged Carter L Kramer (19) 328 Maple for FTA Curfew at 521 Vermont. NTA Cassandra L Craft (31) 1123 Chestnut for Expired Registration at…
Read Full Article 2021-025126, 12/13/2021 @ 00:38:56, 2412 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Contact Child Abuse 12/13/2021 Adult Male Suspect Child Abuse Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/13/2021 Suspect Endanger Welfare of Child Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/13/2021 …
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army will serve a free community Christmas dinner on from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Christmas Day at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Attendees will need to make reservations to attend the 11 a.m. meal or the 11:45 a.m. meal. Seats are limited. A limited number of meals also will be…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will hold a free online class on produce safety for gardeners from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 26. MU Extension horticulturists Patrick Byers and Justin Keay will offer tips on growing, harvesting, processing and storing produce safely. Participants will learn best practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illness from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists recently awarded accreditation to Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Carthage, based on a recent on-site inspection part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. The facility’s medical director, Dr. Jason W. Barnes, was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the provided…
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QUINCY — Bissell Pet Foundation is bringing hope to shelter pets across the country this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event through Dec. 20. During each nationwide event, Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees per cat, dog, puppy and kitten. This event will be held in more than 200…
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