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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A $10,000 donation from Community State Bank of Missouri will help NECAC renovate more Pike County homes through the Self-Help Housing program. A check presentation was held Aug. 22 at the bank on the Bowling Green square. The Self-Help program allows homeowners to upgrade their houses by doing the work themselves.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for August is a magnolia tree at 18 Surrey Hills at the home of Monica Williams. The Hannibal 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 inspire by example…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is hosting a Visual Art Faculty and Guest Exhibition from Monday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 27. The exhibit will feature the visual works created by full and part-time, current and former faculty teaching in the Quincy University Art Program. The guest artist featured will be Joseph…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Rob Stanley and Adaline Boden of Quincy at 12:05 a.m. Aug. 14, 2024.A boy was born to Adam and Molly Ridder of Quincy at 10:13 p.m. Aug. 15, 2024.A girl was born to Art Brown and Jessica Woods of Quincy at 5:01 p.m. Aug. 15, 2024.A boy was…
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TROY, Mo. — Corn planting in 2024 was a tale of two seasons, early and late, requiring special attention to drying and storage, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Charles Ellis. Planting got off to a good start this year. Then Missouri averaged more than 6 inches of rain in April, about 2…
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Since the 2022 election, far too many Illinoisans have been far too eager to pine for a repeat of the past. It started with non-stop rumors about Gov. JB Pritzker running for president. Every word he spoke, every position he took, every out of state trip he made was examined for signs of what everybody…
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QUINCY — Jon and Amanda Morris, along with business partner Kasey Kenison, had no intention of getting into the soup business until they saw on Facebook a link to a Muddy River News story in June about the closing of Zoup! and the retirement of owners Steve and Patti Bunch. “I just kind of, on a…
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That celebrated ending to “Raiders of the Lost Ark” was truly magnificent … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,039 of The Daily Dirt 1. This week’s look at the best endings of movies concludes with our medal stand for the 1980s. I think the three films we are spotlighting today are…
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Mary H. Hamilton, 66, of 328 S. 8th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th and Chestnut. NTA 134Joshua D. Clowers, 32, of 300 1/2 Locust for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121Ashley N. Pursley, 35, of 1117 Chestnut for Improper Left Turn at 24th and Kochs Ln. NTA 124Matthew Anderson of 2424 Sterling Ave.…
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Robert E. Ward, 38, 601 Oak for FTA Expired Driver’s License & FTA Failure to Yield at 601 Oak. Lodged 161Sarah A. McGriff, 55, 5315 Glencrie for Suspended Registration, Driving While License Suspended & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 9th & Sycamore. 173Brock J. Griffin, 33, 708 Edgewood for FTA Burglary and FTA Theft from Coin…
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LOYD JACK JARVIS Loyd Jack Jarvis, age 85, of La Grange, MO died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL after a short illness. He was born on June 14, 1939 in Macomb, IL, a son of Everett Earl Jarvis and Mary (Frakes) Jarvis. He married the love of his life Margaret…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen will be the site of “The Best of Fall Foods” with Chef Amber Clark and registered dietitian Ashlyn Housewright on Friday, Sept. 27. This class will begin at 10 a.m. and wrap up after lunch. Kknown for her expertise in crafting seasonal dishes,…
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Ronald Wayne “Yonk” Kurfman, 80, of Payson, passed away at 8:32 am Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ronald was born October 16, 1943, in Annada, MO to Emil and Mary (Coulter) Kurfman. Yonk graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. Before retiring, Yonk built a commendable career, working diligently at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A bird walk is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sodalis Nature Preserve sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter guide with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor education, will lead the walk, along with members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists.…
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QUINCY — After a successful inaugural event in 2023, Blessing Health invites all area women to attend the second “Ladies’ Night.” This evening of skin and beauty presentations, product discounts, giveaways and appetizers will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. There is no cost…
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QUINCY — Following months of research and dedicated work, the provisional advisory board for Quincy Catholic Schools will present a working facility plan. The sharing sessions will be held at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music at 1909 N. 18th St. The sharing…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Highly pathogenic avian influenza infected dairy cattle in some states earlier this year, though not in Missouri. Could the disease affect pigs? Cory Bromfield, University of Missouri Extension swine veterinarian, said it could happen, but to date only one natural case of H5N1 has been reported in the U.S., and that was…
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How difficult was sorting out the ’70s endings? “The Godfather” and “The Godfather II” didn’t even make the medal stand … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,038 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade of the ’70s had a ton of great films and great endings, so selecting the top three…
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QUINCY — Completion of The Range at KC has rendered the former Knights of Columbus driving range almost entirely unrecognizable, with 30 heat-covered bays, a 4,000 square foot bar and dining area and a revived driving range outfitted with glowing red and blue hole markers. Plans for the Topgolf-like facility were announced in January, ground…
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QUINCY — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, plans to open a store in Quincy in November. A customer service agent with Ollie’s, headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., recently told Muddy River News the store will be at 3003 Broadway — next door to the west of Planet Fitness. The property at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation, Hannibal Street Department and Parents as Teachers will sponsor The Big Dirt Dig from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Street Department maintenance facility, 701 Warren Barrett Drive. The Big Dirt Dig gives children a chance to enjoy an immersive, hands-on play experience that excites both their…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG), in partnership with Cathedral of Worship, is hosting the fourth annual Man Up event from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at South Park. Man Up is a dedicated event that empowers men to prioritize their health. The event will offer expert advice and free screenings…
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Dale W. O’Hara, 89, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 8:30 pm Monday, August 19, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living in Quincy, IL. A Graveside Service will be at 10:00 am Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Rev. Tim White will officiate. Dale was born February 21, 1935, in…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A sign on the wall inside Freeman Milki Way Farm reads: “Every family has a story. Welcome to ours.” Owner Gretchen Forsythe asked the previous owners to leave that sign. Her vision when opening Freeman Milki Way Farm, a bright red barn-like building at 403 E. Park in Camp Point formerly…
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