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Have you recovered from that first full weekend of football? If so, have a cheeseburger … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 396 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Believe it not, later this week — Sunday, to be exact — is National Cheeseburger Day. And how did cheeseburgers earn their own “national day?”…
Read Full Article I was under the impression that all dog owners should have their dogs leashed. Obviously that’s not the case in the Wilmar and North Wilmar area. We take such care to keep our lawns clean and manicured, but some stupid mutt (I mean the dog) thinks it is OK to soil our yard with its poop.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 When you think about it, Craig T. Nelson now plays the same character on “Young Sheldon” as he did on “Coach.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 395 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know what we’re missing these days? A good week-to-week TV program…
Read Full Article The Friends of the Trails thanks Mayor Mike Troup and the City Council for North 12th Street improvements from Locust to Koch’s Lane. These sidewalks, on one side of 12th from Locust Street to the Cedar Creek Bridge and both sides of North 12th up to Koch’s Lane, already are being used even before the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 Seriously, is there as better name right now in MLB than Lars Nootbaar? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 394 of The Daily Dirt. 1. On this beautiful September day, I feel like playing a little Overrated/Underrated. Overrated: Big Mac. Too much sauce and lettuce, not…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 I once had a girlfriend who reminded me of Annie Oakley … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 393 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The old west is known for a lot of things … gunfights, cowboys and Indians, wagon trains, Matt Dillon and bathing like…
Read Full Article Video by Randy Industries Okay, so the cliched Rolling Stones reference was obvious, but Quincy’s Ruby Tuesday is finally coming down. By the way, let me pull a Steve Eighinger. Here are my top 10 Rolling Stones songs: Can’t Always Get What You Want Sympathy For The Devil Honky Tonk Woman Tumbling Dice (homage to…
Read Full Article Fast-food breakfast? Mmmmm … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 392 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ll be honest. I miss a lot of mornings these days. My schedule usually gets underway around 1 p.m. — but when I need to rise and shine early you can bet I’m going to need a…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) (“Titan” or “TWI”) released the following comments from its Chairman of the Board, Morry Taylor: “On August 2, 2022, TWI’s President and CEO, Paul Reitz released TWI’s second quarter earnings. The second quarter was one of Titan’s best ever and the forecast going forward was outstanding. The results…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 Admit it. We all love to administer a quality insult. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 391 of The Daily Dirt. 1. You know those times you wish you had the precise insult to lay on someone who is annoying you to no end? Well,…
Read Full Article I’m the only one in my family who appreciates a good gorefest when it comes to scary movies. And how much scarier can you get than vampires (and their werewolf buddies)? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 390 of The Daily Dirt. 1. My wife and other female members of the family…
Read Full Article I observed several months back that Quincy says “Hello” and Illinois says “Goodbye!” A key reason? The Illinois tax structure. Muddy River News is publishing real estate transfers. Take of look at where the sellers, many area homeowners, now claim residence. An example would be the Adams County transfers from Aug. 15-19. The sellers included people from Estes…
Read Full Article From a guy’s standpoint, is there really a better time of the year than when the MLB races are going down to the wire, college football is still in its infant stages and the NFL is right around the corner? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 389 of The Daily Dirt. 1.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 Plus, a little Doris Day “Que Sera Sera” would not hurt anyone in the mornings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 388 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ever need a little pick-me-up to get going in the morning? (Or afternoon, depending when you get up,…
Read Full Article Ladies, cherish today. For some of you, it will be the last Sunday afternoon and evening your husband will leave his favorite recliner before some time in early 2023 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 387 of The Daily Dirt. 1. With the NFL season opening Thursday night, these are three…
Read Full Article As long as the networks don’t mess their sports schedules I don’t really care what they do … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 387 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you noticed several major outlets have reported this week NBC is looking to abandon the 9-10 p.m. (CST) prime time hour…
Read Full Article Before we get to the Big Bottom thing, I wonder if Brian Kelly will find himself on the hot seat at LSU after week one? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 386 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sit back, relax and enjoy. We have 10 more of the strangest town names…
Read Full Article In less than 4 months, the “Pretrial Fairness Act” will become effective and abolish Illinois’s cash bail system. Those who support the new law say the current system imposes a different justice system on defendants who can afford their bond, compared to those who cannot. While we agree a person’s freedom should not depend on…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 How did geese get to California? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 385 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Thankfully, high school sports are back (man, it was a long summer!), which brings us to another edition of best — or worst, depending on your…
Read Full Article Or should Lady Gaga be one of the new “Charlie’s Angels?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 384 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some more TV shows I think need a reboot: “I Dream of Jeannie” (1965-70): I would cast Lady Gaga as the new Barbara Eden and keep a…
Read Full Article Dear Muddy River News: It’s possible by asking a single question you could save a person’s life. The question: Are you thinking about suicide? Our lives today can feel overwhelming. Losing a job or a relationship, trouble in school, physical illness, divorce or the death of a loved one can happen to anyone. Events like…
Read Full Article When they say Stinky Tofu, they aren’t kidding … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 383 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Those who deal with queasy stomachs and gag reflexes just stop reading right now. That’s your warning. If you proceed and things turn ugly, don’t blame me. What has grown into…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 29, 2022 Before we get into today’s topic(s), where the heck did the summer go? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 382 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s that time of year when the streetlights start coming on earlier. Those evenings when the sun did not set…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022 If that zombie can run, you better movie it, move it, move it! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 381 of The Daily Dirt 1. Wednesday is “Frankenstein Day,” which, yes, is an actual holiday. It’s specifically designed to be a celebration of the…
Read Full Article High school football opened in West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri this week and NCAA college football kicks off this weekend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 380 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today, many of us will be enjoying the start of the college football season as Nebraska and Northwestern play…
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