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Just about nothing happened in the first week of veto session in the House and the Senate. The Democratic legislative leaders are still trying to figure out what their members want to do in the wake of Republican President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory and whether that can be done. Whether that action starts in the second…
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The views I share here reflect a letter I sent to Hannibal Public School’s board members, with some modifications to protect my child’s privacy from today’s online world. I planned to share my letter at the board meeting, but understanding that public comments won’t occur before the vote, I felt it was important to share…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 Not so long ago we enjoyed the Rolling Stones. Now? We’re trying to avoid kidney stones … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,115 of The Daily Dirt. Steve Thought O’ The Day – This is a personal note, but I think it may apply to…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 Whatever happened to all of those Cabbage Patch dolls? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,114 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade was the 1980s, and for every positive contribution to society that emerged there were arguably two forgettable items that made an appearance…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 I do miss those old transistor radios and the Monkees … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,113 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Attention, fellow boomers! For those of you who like to refer to the 1960s as your formative years, what kind of memories do…
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Quality childcare – and enough of it – is an essential building block of a vibrant community, a strong workforce, and healthy kids who are prepared for school and success. However, Adams County is increasingly facing a childcare challenge. Currently, less than half (48%) of perceived childcare needs in Adams County can be met by…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 And in particular, the return of Beth Dutton … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,112 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The long wait for the return of “Yellowstone” ended last Sunday, and I needed a few days to fully sift through and process the storylines.…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 The Ravens’ end zone will always spell out a tribute to the youngster who loved the team … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,112 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I would guess most readers today have never heard of the late Mo Gaba. It’s an…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 Long live satellite radio, bucket seats and air conditioning … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,110 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next time you get into your vehicle, you might want to ponder some of the major changes from the not-too-distant past: 2. Did…
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It seems like every day we are infiltrated with information regarding war in the middle East and the Ukraine. How fortunate we are to have the brave men and women that make up the United States military. What a privilege it is to tuck our children and grandchildren in bed each night, under the blanket…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 Ironically, Connors died on this date in 1992 at age 71. Johnny Crawford, who played his son, Mark, on “The Rifleman, died in 2021 at age 75 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,109 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any self-respecting baby boomer remembers Chuck…
Read Full Article Back in 2018, about midway through President Donald Trump’s first term, the Illinois Senate passed a bill that was designed to prevent “the weakening of Illinois environmental and labor regulations in response to a weakening of federal regulations,” according to an Illinois Environmental Council press release. Some state rules are tied directly to federal rules,…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 I do like the idea of having all the necessary taxes included in a posted price, but for me to travel to Europe the foreigners are going to have to rethink the air conditioning thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,109 of The Daily…
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DAILY DIRT: DR LOV is in the house, and it's the new gold standard in this year's Great Plate Debate
Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 The current top three is arguably the strongest contingent of creative plates in the long and storied history of this competition … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,108 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Just when I was getting ready to have the 2024 Great Plate…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 If spicy food is a no-no, beware of the Maestro Spicy Santiago burger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,107 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few days ago, we chronicled some of the worst decisions McDonald’s had ever made with new items the fast-food giant had…
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Regardless of how we feel about the election results, what’s important is how we move forward. Our nation’s voices have spoken, and how we treat one another after Nov. 5, is as meaningful (if not more) than before. True Democracy is not the muffling of voices, as it is the amplification of our collective voice as Americans. We…
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As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I reflect on the many veterans who have touched my life. The first veteran I recall hearing about was my mother’s younger brother. I never had a chance to meet my Uncle David – he was about 18 years old when he died, during World War II, when…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 And then there’s Megan Thee Stallion and Marilyn Manson … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,106 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Not too long ago, The Daily Dirt divulged the late Kirk Douglas was actually born Issur Danielovitch Demsky, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants.…
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I am fascinated by The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and love the Alan Moore comic and movie that followed, “V for Vendetta”. Remember, remember!The fifth of November,The Gunpowder treason and plot;I know of no reasonWhy the Gunpowder treasonShould ever be forgot!Guy Fawkes and his companionsDid the scheme contrive,To blow the King and ParliamentAll up alive.Threescore…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 In thought No. 2 today, I find it rather alarming what Coca-Cola is used for in India … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,105 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re like most of us these days, a trip to the gas station, supermarket or…
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QUINCY — Muddy River News surveyed its readers in October about abortion, one of the many emotionally charged and highly politicized issues of our time. This survey was open to any Muddy River News reader. It was not a random sample, nor was it based on any scientific method to conduct a survey. The results…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 I can guarantee you’ll come sway from today’s first thought with one question — how does a headless chicken live for 18 months? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,104 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever find yourself looking for something to do? As always,…
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First, a few definitions and clarifications. Abortion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition of abortion: … a legal induced abortion is defined as “an intervention performed by a licensed clinician … that is intended to terminate a suspected or known ongoing intrauterine pregnancy and that does not result in a live birth.” This definition excludes management…
Read Full Article As usual, plenty of false claims have been made during this state legislative election cycle. But the campaign I keep going back to in my own mind is the battle in the 97th House District. The race features freshman incumbent Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield), a union ironworker and a former local elected official. The Republican challenger…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 I remember those McHotDogs and that dreaded McSpaghetti. Those items were truly awful … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,103 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fast-food giants are just like the rest of us. They make mistakes. It’s just that McDonald’s, because of its all-encompassing…
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