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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 Michael Jordan’s journey, first as a player and then as a businessman/philanthropist, has been one impressive trip. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 841 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Jordan has seemingly been around forever. First, as a college basketball phenom, then as the face of…
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Curl up in your coziest easy chair, cover up with your favorite blanket and get a cup of hot chocolate — or glass of Mountain Dew, with plenty of ice — ready for a day in the front of the telly … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 840 of The Daily…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 We’ve got a music theme going today, so sit back, relax, try to stay warm and embrace the music … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 839 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Many of us grew up in an era when song lyrics were not nearly…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 You’re going to buy a Valentine’s Day card. You know you are. Here are tips about what the message inside should say … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 838 of The Daily Dirt. Attention all husbands and boyfriends. You know what’s just around the corner,…
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As we all know, one of our own Quincy Police officers, Matt Hermsmeier, was shot and wounded on Thursday, Jan. 11, while responding to a call for service. Matt had surgery on Thursday and was discharged from the hospital Friday. Now he is recovering at his home. My wife and I are offering to coordinate…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024 From the era before Meg Ryan had way too much plastic surgery, Bruce Willis had hair and Al Pacino wanted us to meet his little friends … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 836 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade was known as The Big…
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I would like to address misconceptions Adams County Circuit Judge Robert Adrian allows our community to believe in order to save his own pelt. First, in the state of Illinois, any person younger than 17 years of age is under no circumstances ever allowed to consent to sexual activity. In some states, there is a…
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The only thing better than a Casey’s pizza? How about a Casey’s pizza with PEZ? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 836 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m always happy when Muddy River News sports director Matt Schuckman sends me to cover an event at Camp Point Central High School. Why…
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As far as I know, no car thief has ever tried to jettison my 2007 Kia Sorento … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 835 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The most stolen vehicle in the United States? Well, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau and reported by Motor Trend magazine,…
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I’m not sure what is more impressive, Stewart’s ongoing success or the age range of his kids … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 834 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In yesterday’s Daily Dirt we celebrated the birth of Elvis Presley. Today, we honor another legend — Sir Rod Stewart. Stewart turns…
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We will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 15. We honor his dedication to civil rights, justice and non-discrimination in schools, workplaces and housing. My wish on this MLK Holiday is that this year the Quincy City Council will pass a rental registration, licensing and inspection ordinance. All…
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You know how you can often remember exactly where you were, even what time of the day it was, when thinking back to the death of a famous person? There have been two persons I can say that about in my life — John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts…
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I wonder who will be the first MLB player to make $100 million in a season? We all know it’s coming, probably sooner than later … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 832 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret how salaries for pro sports stars have continued to escalate, with…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023 The Beatles were all under 30 when they broke up, are we witnessing the beginning of the end of the Nick Saban Era at Alabama? — and so much more, just ahead … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 831 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Need…
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Pass the Pepto, please … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 830 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, speed eating is dangerous. That aside, I think we’re all attracted to the accomplishments of such legendary consumers of food like Joey Chestnut, Eric “Badlands” Booker, Richard “The Locust” LeFevre, Carmen “Crazy…
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Bonus points if you can tell me what song (and who sang it) that featured the term the term “cerebral fitness”. The answer will appear in Friday’s Daily Dirt … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 829 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The top-selling board/tabletop game of all-time? “Monopoly,” you say? Wrong.…
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It’s the golden anniversary of some of our favorite hit songs, plus some we don’t like … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 828 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Where have all of the years gone? I know it will hard to believe once you start wading through the following song titles, but…
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And as I once said to J. Robert Gough, “Here’s lookin’ at you, kid.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 827 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What makes a movie memorable, or a great film even greater? For me, it is that one line that sticks with us for decades, maybe…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Jan. 1, 2023 Tina Turner was the best female vocalist of our lifetime. There, I said it … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 826 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024. But before we begin sinking our teeth into this new 12-month period, let’s…
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I write to express my sincere support for the reappointment of Barry Cheyne to the Quincy Board of Fire and Police Commission. In his recent letter to Mayor Troup, Mr. Cheyne formally requested reappointment when his term concludes in February 2024. It is my firm belief that Mayor Troup should rise above any personal differences or…
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“I would say once a week I catch my wife looking at me like, ‘I’m going to have to let you go.’” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 825 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What’s the secret to a long and successful marriage? Personally, I have absolutely no idea. So I put together…
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Letters to the editor and opinion pieces allow us to have give and take with our readers without getting all gross in the cesspool of social media comments and responding to people named “Catturd.” Did I say that out loud? My bad. Here are the Top 10 letters and opinion pieces as determined by MRN…
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And so did the hits of Michael Jackson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 824 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If there’s a decade that may get overlooked by editors of The Daily Dirt it could very well be the 1980s, and that’s a shame. The 1980s were an integral part…
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We’ll get to today’s installment of Steve Eighinger’s deep thoughts momentarily, but first… Steve’s friends and family surprised the 70-year-old wonder with a little birthday bash at Tiramisu. Steve’s son, daughter and son-in-law hosted while the rest of us just showed up. Aside from the invasion of the Ohio people, Steve’s Quincy family was there…
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I wanted to take an opportunity to provide clarity on the perception that the Quincy Park District is somehow not interested in partnering with its counterparts on the Quincy City Council, Adams County Board and the Riverfront Development Corporation. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Quincy Park District, in its role as a dedicated team of faithful…
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