Opinion
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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Add fish to that list, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 530 of The Daily Dirt. 1. On the whole, pies are generally a beautiful thing. A pie is normally considered pastry, and pastries are a beautiful, beautiful thing — unless you venture outside the continental United States. There there…
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I’ve never been able to come to terms that one day way back when someone thought drinking cow urine and/or downing some baby poop would be good for you … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 530 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt —…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 Of all those ESPN SportsCenter guys (and girls), the one I always wanted to meet most was Kenny Mayne … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 529 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This particular subject matter popped into my head while looking over the Valentine’s…
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At Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, Mayor Mike Troup stated, “We had trouble with the committee (commissioners) that served for decades.” This was in reference to his decision to not reappoint Steve Meckes to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and instead nominate Angela Caldwell to take his place. Dub Groves, Jim Vandament, Herb…
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Yes, love is truly in the air, and Stevie Love is back at the keyboard … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 528 of The Daily Dirt. Ahhh … Valentine’s Day, when our hearts beat a bit faster when we think about the one we love. (Or the fact spring training is…
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DECATUR, Ill. — Less than a month after being fired from WGEM-TV for a remark he made during a live shot, Mike Miletich is back covering state government. WAND-TV reporter Doug Wolfe announced on Twitter that Miletich would be the new Illinois Statehouse reporter for the Decatur station. On January 18, in a live shot…
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It’s finally time to yell at the top of our lungs those two favorite words of baseball fans all across the nation: Play ball! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 527 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Spring training unfolds across Florida and Arizona this week. You know what the best things…
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I could do nothing but shake my head after reading the article in Muddy River News detailing Mayor Troup’s decision to replace Steve Meckes on the Fire and Police Commission. Let me begin by saying that I am acquainted with none of the principals involved — not Mr. Meckes, not Ms. Caldwell and certainly not…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 And in other instances, not so much … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 526 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A bunch of forecasts from 1923 — that’s exactly 100 years ago for those counting — were recently compiled by writer Michael Yiernan for digitaltrends.com.…
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