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Perhaps you are like me in noticing all the “back to school” sales as students from elementary school through college and graduate school prepare for their return to the classroom soon. Did you know Missouri’s judges also are gearing up to go back to school? All Missouri judges (and lawyers too) are required to have…
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I wanted to take a moment and respond to a recent letter to the editor. I’m a firm believer of the first amendment, having sworn numerous times to defend it (with my life, if necessary) during my military and public service career. Those who choose to exercise their first amendment rights should, at a minimum,…
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For the first 70 1/2 years of my life, I had thought the fortune cookie originated in China … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,018 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all know some basic facts about most of the states in this great country. Some of the more obvious include…
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I am writing this letter in support of Lacey Miller, candidate for the Western District Commissioner’s position in Marion County. First, let me say I appreciate the years of service that our current commissioners have put forward over the years, especially Steve Begley, who is stepping down after several terms. I live in the Eastern…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 28, 2024 But my dad did once refer to me as Stubby … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,017 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say all sports fans appreciate bizarre player names. The stranger, the better. Who has not laughed at the…
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For the record, it’s always a good day when I can mention the name of Debra Winger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,017 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics are now fully underway, and most of us will be spending quite a bit of time in front of…
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First to the protesters.What are you protesting?Sean is in jail, charges are filed, trial date to be set and punishment to be applied.Sean is not going anywhere, so please knock off wearing out your sweat glands.So please take your signs and go home and just be humans … not the amusement or disgust to the…
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Well, other than forgetting about Tommy Harper … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,016 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Pete Rose debuted in MLB in 1963 — that’s 61 years ago — and on a recent Instagram post was able to recall all but one of the other players in the…
Read Full Article Not that $37,000 is necessarily small change, but wouldn’t you think the U.S. would pay its medal winners more than … umm … Azerbaijan? Jus’ saying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,015 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With the Summer Olympics in Paris getting ready to ramp up, keep this…
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I once gained five pounds at the fair BEFORE I had eaten anything. There are even calories in the aroma of a county fair midway … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,014 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Adams County Fair is underway. What’s your favorite part of such event? If…
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This note is in response to the insightful Muddy River News story about the acute and chronic mental health consequences of being near to a public space shooting like the one that occurred recently at TJ Maxx. The eyewitness account and experience of a local mental health professional was augmented by the interview with another,…
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I kind of like No. 10. A lot … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,013 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As you age, personal rules tend to change. So do things like deadlines and your memory (or lack thereof). I recently came across a variety of items built around the general…
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An oft-repeated $1.1 billion demand from Chicago’s mayor would actually wind up costing state taxpayers $5.5 billion. And Gov. JB Pritzker is turning a big thumbs down. Chicago Public Schools made the huge mistake of putting a ton of temporary federal pandemic aid into its permanent spending base for years and that money is just…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 21, 2024 But, dang, sometimes it’s virtually impossible to bypass a Big Mac … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,012 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, if you say you never eat fast food, you’re probably not telling the truth. Do we know the large…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, July 21, 2024 Remember when a show’s theme music was as important as the program itself? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,011 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the most important elements of a successful TV program is its theme music, preferably a song with words so…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 20, 2024 For the record, my favorite of the following short people is probably Paula Abdul, if for no other reason for all the hours of enjoyment she helped provide when “American Idol” ruled the airwaves. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,010 of The Daily Dirt. 1.…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, July 19, 2024 One of my greatest music-related regrets is never seeing superstar country singer Alan Jackson live in concert. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,009 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Jackson, one of that genre’s all-time best, has revealed he is suffering from a chronic neuropathy condition…
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I am writing to inform the citizens of Hannibal about the upcoming vote the Board of Education will be taking to increase the operating levy tax — or keep it as it is now. Voters were promised that the $30 million bond issue just approved would result in no tax increase with the debt levy…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 18, 2024 Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the broadcast teams listed in my top five. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,009 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There can be no greater love affair — or disdain — than that of a baseball fan and…
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It’s true. Low reading scores are a national concern, including in our area. Literacy is crucial for education, jobs, health, and our community’s economy. We all need to understand and find solutions to improve reading skills. The Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois is a group of community members, families, educators, and school administrators working…
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If my math is correct, you could have purchased all nine things on the menu for $1.16 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago, The Daily Dirt offered a list of food items that have been discontinued by McDonald’s over the years.…
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By Steve Eighinger Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love There are some big names on this list, which is rather surprising … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think it’s safe to say we all have some degree of love for…
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Will the Cardinals win the NL Central? Don’t fret, it doesn’t matter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,006 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the MLB All-Star Break. So what teams have realistic chances of reaching the World Series in a little more than three months? First, let’s look…
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I read the story, “Are they learning anything or are they just playing? Quincy pastor wants to address low reading scores,” and wanted to share some critical insights. The poor reading scores in our district are unacceptable and point to a systemic problem. Blaming parents, teachers, students, or the pandemic is not the solution. I…
Read Full Article A little-noticed bill passed both the Illinois House and Senate that will generate $300 to $400 million a year for local governments, including $95-127 million for the Regional Transportation Authority. The bill (SB3362) will help capture sales tax revenue from more out of state retailers and in-state retailers who ship to Illinoisans in out of…
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