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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Dec. 1-31, 2024. Angela Marie Snider, 34, of Taylor, Mo., and Aaron Michael Cunningham, 36, of Taylor, Mo., filed Dec. 3, 2024.Kyle David Allen, 28, of Hannibal, Mo., and Marie Lynn Bachman, 25, of Hannibal, Mo., filed Dec. 5, 2024.Tiffany Noelle Churchill, 31,…
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Ice Bowl disc golf tournament to be held Jan. 25 in Huckleberry Park will benefit Buddy Pack program
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 19th annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament, sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Huckleberry Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with tee-off scheduled for 10 a.m. Two rounds of 18 holes will be played. The…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission recently announced a significant new sponsorship from JM Huber, which presented the commission a check for $30,000 as part of its ongoing fundraising efforts to celebrate Adams County’s 200th anniversary during at a press conference held Thursday, Jan. 9 at JM Huber’s Quincy headquarters. The contribution from JM…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF) recently announced a $20,000 donation from the Macomb Agriscience Association (MAA) to support the Macomb agriculture program with the Macomb Agriscience Association Fund at Macomb Middle School. The MAA was created to support the agriculture program in Macomb schools. The Ag Program has grown to include…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 Two highly entertaining semifinal game set the stage what could be a classic Notre Dame-Ohio State title tilt … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,170 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yeah, I think they got it right. Much like any new venture, there was…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal recently was recognized by HGTV as one of the 50 most charming small towns in America. Lynn Coulter wrote short biographies about one town in each of the 50 states, exploring the “hidden gems” of each state — “towns with quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating histories, fun experiences and natural beauty,” she…
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Mckayla Holt, 29, Quincy for Retail Theft.Brenda L. Hess, 65, 301 N. 8th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 2006 Vermont. NTA 101Michele L. Stinnett, 56, 1810 NE Wilmar Ct. for Disregard Stop Sign at 18th and Jefferson. NTA 132Kevin D. Burkley, 48, Memphis, Tenn., for Motor Vehicle Theft, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, DWLR,…
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Missouri has officially joined the growing list of states that have legalized sports betting. Thismove signifies a transformative step for the state, enabling residents to place wagers bothonline and in-person, a dramatic shift from previous restrictions. This new legislation brings promising economic opportunities, including tax revenue for publicservices and enhanced fan engagement. As Missouri enters…
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UPDATE: The Quincy Police Department said in a Friday afternoon press release that the suspect was wearing a dark jacket, a gray hoodie underneath and what appears to be dark pants. A black hood or mask was pulled over his face, but at one point, he pulled his glasses down. The suspect appears to be…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering two free nature programs to learn how birds survive the cold weather and how to help feed them. The programs will be led by nature educator Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists: “Unveiling Winter’s Winged Wonders” Bird Walk will be held from…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), along with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting certified livestock manager training (CLMT) workshops throughout the state. Two training options are being offered this year: seven in-person workshops and an online training, which will provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A ceremony will be held Monday, Jan. 13, on the lawn of the Hancock County Courthouse — exactly 200 years after its original designation as a county — as part of the bicentennial celebration of Hancock County. Following is the schedule for the celebration: The schedule for the proclamation ceremony being held…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup hopes the subcommittee charged with recommending an airline to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide essential air service (EAS) can decide by the end of January. He plans to schedule a meeting soon, and the opinions of subcommittee members certainly will be many and varied. “We can’t get…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Dec. 1-31, 2024. Audreanna Stark from Tyler Stark on Dec. 12, 2024.Kelly Anne Halfpap from Nathan Douglas Halfpap on Dec. 12, 2024.Diana Marie Veihl from Neil Joseph Veihl on Dec. 12, 2024.Roberta Tkach from Richard E. Tkach on Dec. 19, 2024.Kirsten…
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QUINCY — The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program recently announced the annual Miss Quincy and Miss Quincy’s Teen Competition, presented by Gully Transportation, will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Quincy Community Theatre. Seven women will compete for the title of Miss Quincy and a $3,000 college scholarship provided by Gully Transportation, along…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Three men have been arrested in Pike County on drug charges. Officers with the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 543 W. Kellogg in Pittsfield on Jan. 4 and encountered two people running from the back of the residence. Officers located and detained one of…
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QUINCY — The former IT director of St. Peter School in Quincy was sentenced to two years probation Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court for stealing more than $50,000 worth of items from the school and church. Kim L. Sandegren, 30, appeared with Public Defender Betsy Bier before Judge Holly Henze. He pled guilty…
Read Full Article Cass Tasco, 34, Quincy for Tresspassing.Teri Gibbons, 42, Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection.Cody Robertson, Quincy for Failure to Reg as a Sex Offender, Unlawful Communication with Minor Sex Offender and Agg Criminal Sexual Abuse at 7th and Adams.Benjamin L. Hull, 53, homeless for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 173Lakaya M. Weldon, 28,…
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QUINCY — A homeless man from Quincy was arrested last week on multiple sex offender charges. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were dispatched on Saturday, Jan. 4, to a residence in the 300 block of North 13th Street after several people reported finding Cody Robertson, 25, in bed with a female who was only 14…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County recently announced the appointment of Adams County native Makayla Buckley as its director of programs and services. Buckley has spent the past several years working in social media and marketing, gaining experience in communications, outreach and engagement. Her professional journey includes work with the Susan G. Komen Foundation…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Two people recently were arrested by the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department as part of an ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officers on Jan. 4 stopped Michael Capps, 59, of Pittsfield at 157 W. Kellogg as he was driving a vehicle before the execution of the search warrant. He was…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Brown County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The District recently announced that 65 new small businesses opened in Adams County. These new businesses span a diverse range of industries including retail, hospitality, technology, professional services and more. The three organizations are committed to supporting entrepreneurs opening…
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QUINCY — When Jacki Hickman-Osborne was a young, single mom, she never dreamed she would someday afford to buy her own house so she could stop moving her family from place to place. Things changed in 2001. Because of her hard work, the Habitat for Humanity Christian Ministry homeowner program and the coaching of Mona…
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