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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after an alleged burglary attempt. The 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Monday, Sept. 9 for Brendon W. Lake, 29, charging him with burglary, stealing, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As part of its observance of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health will be the host of free prostate cancer screenings in five locations across the region. Prostate cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed and treated at the Blessing Cancer Center. Registration is required. The screenings will be held…
Read Full Article Jermaine Q. Harper, 44, last known address in the 1400 block of North 24th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth and resisting a peace officer. Harper is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 275 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The September/October Art For The Health Of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within Blessing Health Hannibal features works by artist Faye Dant. Dant is a fifth generation Missourian, born and raised in Hannibal and a child of the 1960’s. With a passion for art, history and social justice,…
Read Full Article Thomas Eldon Luttrull, 93, of Lewistown, MO, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Velpen, IN, on August 18, 1931, to Pleasant Isaac Luttrull and Opal (Nelson) Luttrull. Thomas is survived by his wife of 73 years, Joyce; his children Jennifer (David) Wright of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1917 Stuart just before 7:00 Monday. All three HFD stations arrived and incident command advised that heavy smoke and was coming from the basement area of the residence. Crews made an offensive attack and had the fire out within 15 minutes. Crews…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Tree Board’s Tree of the Month for September is a tulip poplar tree at 14 Riverpoint Road at the home of Debbie Trevathan. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Farlow Real Estate Experts recently announced Chrissy Lock has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Lock completed REBAC’s comprehensive course in buyer representation. The ABR designation is awarded to realtors who meet the specified educational and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — State aging officials are holding a series of roundtable discussions — open to service providers, older adults, family caregivers and the public — to help shape the future of policymaking, service delivery and investment priorities to meet the needs of a growing older adult population. “As a requirement of the federal Older Americans…
Read Full Article Meet Dot! Dot is 2 years old and is a terrier mix! She is just a little ball of energy and is incredibly sweet! Dot is always smiling, wagging her tail, and loves affection! With her big ears, brown eyes, and goofy personality, she is sure to steal your hearts. Dot is spayed, microchipped, up…
Read Full Article The Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether an abortion-rights will end up on the Nov. 5 ballot after a Cole County judge ruled the proposed amendment violated state law. The case bypassed the court of appeals over the weekend and headed straight to the state’s highest court, which scheduled oral arguments for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday…
Read Full Article If you say you’ve never stepped on one of those Lego pieces you’re either extraordinarily lucky — or lying … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,054 of The Daily Dirt 1. Never underestimate the power and/or resiliency of those Lego blocks. Never. In 1997, nearly 5 million Lego pieces were packed…
Read Full Article It’s good to see the new multi-channel UHF TV antenna on the KHQA-TV tower and in operation. KHQA, followed by WGEM, has moved from broadcasting on VHF channels 7 and 10 at 7,000 to 10,000 watts effective radiated power (ERP) to UHF channels 22 and 19 at about one million watts ERP, making a strong…
Read Full Article The weather has been dry the past few days. Many of you should be watering your vegetables to make sure they get plenty of water this time of year. When watering, water early in the morning or early in the evening for about one hour before sunset. Watering at these times of day will allow…
Read Full Article Bryan Underwood, 42, 935 N. 4th for Violation of OP. Lodged 140Bailey Barlow, 29, Springfield for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and operating uninsured vehicle at 10th and Broadway. 169Linda M. Morgan, 63, Bowen for stealing. 140Kelly A. Thomas, 48, 1330 Spring Street for retail theft under $300. 106Sarah M. Powell, 35,…
Read Full Article EWING, Mo. — An 11-year-old boy from Ewing, Mo., was airlifted to Quincy after his ATV crashed into another ATV on Saturday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred at approximately 6:38 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 21229 260th Street, three miles west of Ewing. The juvenile was driving a 2001…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Having spent a lifetime of making art, Terry Newell of Carthage, Ill., is bringing his work to Alliance Art Gallery for September. Newell recently has been concentrating on western-themed acrylic paintings inspired by a childhood that included playing cowboys and Indians with his brother. He has spent time with Native Americans and…
Read Full Article TAYLOR, Mo. — Prinsco recently announced a new location in Taylor to serve agricultural drainage contractors and farmers in eastern Missouri, western Illinois and southern Iowa. The distribution yard in Taylor will have on-site staff and delivery drivers during regular business hours with extended hours during the busy season. Customers in this region will have…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department currently has COMIRNATY, the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine, available for people older than age 18. Pediatric doses will be made available as soon as they are in stock. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 4 for Grand Prairie of Macomb as it celebrated the completion of a multi-year refresh to its supportive living community. The facility received new paint, carpet and flooring throughout, as well as lounge furniture and enhancements…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Look no further than your local woods for fresh, flavorful fruits and nuts says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Kelly McGowan. In the woods, you’ll find a colorful and tasty assortment of edible delights, including wild strawberry, gooseberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, plums, mulberry, elderberry, grapes, persimmons, pawpaws and nuts, McGowan says.…
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