Opinion
The Adams County State’s Attorney’s office deservedly received local and national accolades for its swift prosecution and ability to get a conviction following Becky Bliefnick’s murder at the hands of her estranged husband, Tim. That case, as heart and gut-wrenching as it was to the community, certainly put State’s Attorney Gary Farha and his team…
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It’s hard to remember life without Monday Night Football, isn’t it? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Monday Night Football is an American institution. Men, women, children and most housebroken animals all consider Monday evenings during football season to be a near-religious type of experience.…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 If you’re like me, you’re more than ready for the return of Norman Reedus tonight … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 722 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we put a wrap on our look at the top grossing films of each decade from the…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 If some ambitious movie studio would ever decided to do a remake of “Dr. No,” I would suggest the title of “Dr. Love” — and I, of course, could star. It would be an entirely new look at the world of secret agents. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that…
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Yet we’ve had about 119 various “Star Wars” films … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 720 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Starting today and running through the weekend, we’re going to look at the top grossing films of each decade from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Then, we’ll see how those…
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QUINCY — A little more than 14 months ago, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15th District) trounced her colleague Rodney Davis of Taylorville in the Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat that had been carved out to his advantage. Miller’s 58-42 percent win was given a big assist from former President Donald Trump, who…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 When you get to the part of how Koreans determine their age, I’m betting the first word out of your mouth is “What?!” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 719 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve noticed with each passing year there are certain phrases I…
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“Elijah’s Baby Bucket List” is a social media movement raising awareness about a rare brain malformation while helping 5-year-old Elijah Tarpein live life to the fullest. Elijah is quite the celebrity, and not just among his nine older siblings. He was born with lissencephaly, a rare terminal genetic condition that causes seizures and spastic quadriplegia…
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For Bob Lansing, most others were either friend or foe. Those who were neither mattered little to him. I considered Bob among my lifelong friends. It was tragic to learn of his death on Sept. 1, the result of a vehicular accident. Bob went out in a dramatic fashion much as he lived his life. Bob…
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Nearly 46,000 people in the United States die by suicide each year. That’s one death every 11 minutes. Yet suicide is a topic that hides in the shadows. All too often suicide goes unaddressed even when we may sense someone is struggling. We may worry that saying the wrong thing will make it worse, so…
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I think if I were Whoopi Goldberg I would have come up with a different story about that name. Jus’ sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 718 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Back in June, we provided a list of well-known celebrities and what their real names are. Here’s a…
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There’s no reason those tabletop juke boxes couldn’t make a comeback. What do you think? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 717 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When do you officially become old? Well, if most of the following ring a bell and/or make you smile, there’s a good chance you…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 716 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Late Sunday night I was walking to my 2007 Kia Sorrento in the parking lot at Adams County Speedway when it hit me. Summer is over. It’s really over. It’s Labor Day weekend,…
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Driving around town lately, I’ve begun noticing more and more local campaign signs dotting front lawns and porches. Some folks even have two. I believe that can only mean one thing. The political gauntlet that is election season has once again reared its ugly head. We must each do our part to survive it and…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 At the time of his passing, Jimmy Buffett’s fortune was estimated to be $1 billion. Looks like all of those trips to Margaritaville paid off quite handsomely. .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 715 of The Daily Dirt. 1. He was called the Poet of Paradise,…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 I know who I’ll be watching this afternoon. How about you? .Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 714 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is the first big day of the college football season. That means millions and millions of Americans will be joining me in…
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Have I ever mentioned I like pie? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 713 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we welcome September, and in my mind that means it’s officially autumn. (I know, I know, autumn does not officially start until Sept. 23, but it’s hard to say “summer” and…
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Appreciate your reporting. I was very sad to hear the news of the Gems leaving or at least going dormant for 2024. One question I have: Is it possible the team could be sold to another owner and the team staying in Quincy? From the press release, it almost seems to me the Louthans may…
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Every store I go into now, the first thing I will be checking will be if there is music playing in the background … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 713 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Considering how many trips I have made to that new Target store on Broadway since it…
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No matter how many people came to Granny’s house for dinner, there was always a two-to-one person ratio when it came to dessert. The staples were strawberry rhubarb pie, German chocolate cake, pistachio salad (or potassium salad as Granny called it) and the light and fluffy wonder that she called cherry cheesecake—the only thing, by…
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I could have been given 100 possibilities as to who invented bra straps, and I can pretty much guarantee Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens would have been No. 100 when I started guessing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 712 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Mark Twain has always been kind of a…
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One of the great growth industries in America in recent years has been the study, research, and discovery of one’s ancestry and family heritage, then paying homage to those ancestors who did so much to ensure our well-being and success in life. The reopening of a window into one’s ancestry and family past can reveal…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 And it sounds like Katy Perry’s dressing room would be a great place to go … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 711 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret celebrities can be quite demanding. The higher they travel up the food chain, the weirder…
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Chuck Norris, the man, the myth, the legend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 710 of The Daily Dirt. 1. For some reason, few celebrities have ever found themselves at the epicenter of a cult following like 83-year-old actor/martial arts ace Chuck Norris. Norris has enjoyed what amounts to a second career…
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According to interestingfacts.com, the odds of being attacked by a shark in U.S. waters are 5 million to one … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 709 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was 48 years ago this summer that “Jaws” was released in U.S. theaters, and going to the beach has…
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