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Leonard Johnson (who was found guilty in January of four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13) did not get a chance to defend himself! There’s two sides to every story, and a good journalist would look for it. Mr. Johnson can be a little eccentric, but he is by…
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Anyone besides me think Chubby Checker is older than 81? More on that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 539 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, we’re about a week or so into MLB spring training, with much of the early discussion centered around a handful of new…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 I’m sure we’re thinking the same thing when reading this: What if these laws were actually enforced? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 539 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each state has its own quirks. That’s what makes our country so interesting. Among those coast-to-coast quirks…
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I must applaud the City Council for refusing to rubber stamp Mayor Troup’s appointment of Angela Caldwell to the Quincy Fire and Police Commission. This has nothing to do with Ms. Caldwell or her qualifications to serve. It has everything to do with the mayor’s insistence on injecting his personal and, perhaps, political views into…
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I think Garrison Keillor nailed this one. Please read on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 538 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The weather forecast for this week is about what we would expect for the arrival of March. We’ll be seeing some sunshine, some overcast skies, some chilly weather and…
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Words of wisdom from Earl Weaver, remembering Mike Smith and Schweddy Balls … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 537 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Spring training is now in full swing at all 30 MLB camps. It’s about this time of the year I am always reminded how much I miss…
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This is really sad. Being an old (82) sports guy, I’ve seen and heard a lot of football and basketball games in person and on the radio. Now that I can’t get around like Bob (Gough) does, I’ve turned to NFHS to watch those games where they have cameras and listen where I can find…
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I hear some interesting things throughout the day as I migrate to various Hannibal coffee shops to work. I don’t always order coffee. Sometimes I get food. Other times, I get dessert. One time I got nothing because I paid for a coffee — but really just to get the booth space — then forgot…
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If I had been a gangster, my nickname would lave likely been “Pit Bull” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 536 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been intrigued with gangster movies, and especially those dealing with the Mafia. Part of the reason has always been the nicknames attached to…
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This letter is in response to Tom Van Dyke’s claim of politicization of the Quincy School Board race. Advocating for freedom, local control and parental rights are not political but traditional American ideals. It is a response to the political decisions and non-decisions the current school board has wrought upon the citizens of Quincy for…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 So, on those Monday holidays, there would be a four-day weekend, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 535 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Maybe none of you reading this at the moment will ever get to experience it in your lifetime, but there…
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I’m sure you’ve noticed the recent rash of reports regarding the further decline of local media — especially when “local” doesn’t mean “locally-owned.” So what does it mean for you when companies out of Atlanta, Arkansas, New York or Maryland own the call letters and mastheads for media outlets in Quincy and Hannibal? What does…
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I truly am the same age as old people. When did that happen? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 534 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As each year passes — heck, as each DAY passes — there are more and more signs in my life that I am getting old(er). See…
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I can remember those days of cheap burgers and limited menus. Personally, I’d rather pay today’s prices and have the expanded offerings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 534 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know ’em, you love ’em. We all do. Those fast-food restaurants that we outwardly love to…
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This is the first year I don’t have a kid in elementary school. The first time in 20 years. Yes, I have been a mom a LONG time. No more school parties, no more Valentine’s boxes, spelling tests or Halloween costumes. My youngest child is in the depths of junior high nonsense at the moment.…
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I was disappointed by Mayor Troup’s explanation of his decision not to reappoint me to the Fire and Police Commission. His recent email to the City Council and the commission didn’t shed much light on his decision-making, and it is my understanding that some members of the City Council required him to write the email…
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You’re going to want to take a shower after reading today’s first item. I promise … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 532 of The Daily Dirt. 1. R.I.P., Uncle Haji. I had read about Iran’s Amou Haji years ago, but somehow had missed his passing last fall. “Amou Haji” is Iranian…
Read Full Article I find it egregious that three candidates for Quincy School Board have seemingly, as evidenced by yard sign plantings, formed a PAC with political endorsements of a politician who supports those who have election fraud and conspiracy theories and a litigant happy ambulance chaser. Our school system should have no tolerance for politicizing the Quincy…
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I love the term “audible flatulence.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 532 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Let’s started planning for a big celebration a little early. A year from now, the classic western comedy, “Blazing Saddles,” will turn 50. The most important memories from the film? How about: “Blazing…
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I am writing about Mayor Mike Troup’s comment during the Monday, Feb. 13 Quincy City Council meeting during which he said about the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, “We’ve had trouble in the history with the committee that served for decades.” I believe I’ve been thrown under the bus by someone who was never…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 Since the wild west is a kind of a theme today, it’s fitting that we pick the Houston Astros to represent the American League in the World Series … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 531 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As I’m sure most…
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As a former member of the Quincy Fire and Police Commission, I am writing to address Mayor Troup’s recent comments at the City Council meeting regarding our police department and the commission. First, I would like to address his claims that the police department is short on police officers and that a new perspective may…
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He didn’t have to tell me he was proud of himself. He walked into the room with a plaid “Go Diego Go!” button-up shirt wrapped around his top half and his little outie belly button displayed above a pair of too-tight camouflage sweatpants. He was about 3 years old at the time, and he had…
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When I was in sixth grade in 1962, my teacher, a sister from the St. Louis area, had a crush on young Tim McCarver. See his 1962 baseball card picture (shown above). Years later, I will always also remember the one and only 1989 World Series, with Game 3 just about to start, with McCarver in more…
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If you’re wondering why the Cardinals are not in my top five, just look at that starting rotation … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 531 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Spring training is now fully underway, and with that in mind here are my way-too-early MLB rankings, Today, we look at…
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