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Archer Harris of Quincy for retail theft and minor in possession of alcohol. NTA 176David Bence of Quincy for aggravated assault. Lodged 148Brady Rupert, 22, of Quincy for aggravated battery. Lodged 148David Dukes of Quincy for aggravated domestic battery. Lodged 104Deamonte Hill of Quincy for FTA driving on revoked. Lodged 139
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Happy Easter to everyone from Laura, Hillary, Sandra and myself. Pray all of you remembered what Easter is about and enjoyed the day. Now is a great time to be thinking about sowing grass seed on your yard. The first thing to do is to give your yard a good raking. This will allow you to…
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LEWISTOWN, Mo. — An Eldon, Mo., man was arrested April 11 on multiple charges after a vehicle pursuit through Lewis County and into Marion County. A Lewis County Sheriff’s Department deputy was on routine patrol and noticed a vehicle that seemed to be broken down on Missouri Route 6 near Granite Avenue in Lewistown. The…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently received the permission of its institutional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission, to offer doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy and in physical therapy. These clinical doctoral programs will prepare students for careers in high-demand healthcare fields and mark the first time the university will offer doctoral degrees in its 165-year…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, one mile east of Monroe City in Ralls County, injured one man on the morning of April 18. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 5:25 a.m. on April 18 when a 2015 Ford F-150 struck the rear of a 2024 Dodge…
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Paying bills, scheduling appointments, applying for jobs – we share personal information with businesses and other people nearly every day. Since so much of our data is shared online, it’s easy to forget that it’s valuable, especially to scammers. Nearly every scam involves some sort of identity or information theft. Scammers want your personal information…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will present The Suits at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, in QCT’s Barbara Rowell Auditorium. This event brings together four men delivering powerhouse vocals, smooth choreography and undeniable charm. The Suits will perform timeless hits from the 1950s through the 1980s, blending genres like Motown, Doo Wop, Pop and…
Read Full Article GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Griggsville-Perry High School (GPHS) has been approved for Career Pathway Endorsements in business, nursing and agriculture through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), making it one of the few schools in the region to achieve this distinction. These endorsements provide students with structured opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills, college credit and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will hold a lecture by Quincy High School science teacher Jared Holman at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The topic is “Are We Alone in the Universe?” In the presentation, Holman will explore the Fermi Paradox: the puzzling question of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The third annual Marion County Walk for Life and pancake and sausage breakfast will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Sesqui Building in Flower City Park. The breakfast, provided by the Palmyra Knights of Columbus, will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Free-will donations will be accepted for breakfast, which…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 20, 2025 All things considered, I think I lean toward streaking. And for the record, I have never appeared in public without clothing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,260 of The Daily Dirt 1. Ahhh … the 1970s. We remember them well, sometimes too well.…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a perennial plant with attractive foliage and has become an increasingly popular ground cover for shaded areas of landscapes. It is native to the woodlands of eastern North America, including Illinois. Wild ginger prefers shady areas with moist, well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter.…
Read Full Article Lachelle M. Wigfall, 47, of Quincy for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway St. 101Kenneth Newland Jr., 47, of Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth at S. 9th St. and Jersey St. Lodged 181Tyler J. Sprick, 19, of Quincy for Speeding at N. 16th St. and Broadway St. 181Matthew D. Anderson, 42, of Quincy for Failure…
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MRN’s David Adam talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about his new position and the rash of fires in vacant buildings around the city.
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QUINCY — SONIC® Drive-In is fueling education by sending 400 teachers from 149 public school districts to Atlanta for the Ron Clark Academy Experience, a two-day training made possible by a nearly $1 million donation from the SONIC Foundation. Paula Epker, a teacher at Quincy Junior High School, attended the academy March 20-21. At the…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House will welcome parade watchers to Quincy’s front lawn for the Dogwood Parade. The Lorenzo Bull Park, 1550 Maine, home to the Women’s City Club, will offer a day of fun, festivities, and front-row parade views from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In a press release, Dick Wellman,…
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QUINCY — Tabitha Jordan, a medical assistant at SIU Center for Family Medicine, is being recognized by the center as Employee of the Month for April. Jordan is pursuing her certified medical assistant (CMA) certification while continuing her role. Her daily responsibilities include assisting doctors and nurses with exams and procedures, educating patients, setting up…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024. The utility earned a Diamond level designation in the category for utilities with 60,000-109,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. More than 200 utilities entered the annual Safety Awards for…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A master pollinator steward program offered by University of Missouri Extension begins soon. The five-week program focuses on ways to protect and support pollinators, which are declining significantly due to a loss of feeding and nesting habitats, says MU Extension field specialist in horticulture Tamra Reall. Pollinators – including bees, butterflies and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mike Dobson asked at a candidate forum last month why constituents should trust April Azotea, the woman who could replace him in the 2nd Ward seat on the Hannibal City Council, with the city’s budget based on her tax status and business handlings. The same questions were not asked during that forum…
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Mackenzie Finlea is guest directing at Quincy Community Theatre this summer and has experience in several technical theatre roles. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf’s talks to her about her experiences. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
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MRN interviews the two candidates in the Tuesday Hannibal Ward 2 runoff: April Azotea and Tammy Riley.
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