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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Donors in the region were up to the challenge presented by the Legacy Theater. In June 2024 as a $75,000 matching challenge fund was announced on behalf of The Legacy Theater in Carthage. In a press release, Doug Groth, president of The Legacy Theater Foundation board, said, “Thanks to the support of…
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We all want a healthy and happy planet, but it starts with understanding our impact on the environment. To understand your impact on your environment, you must track your carbon footprint. Many apps available in the market can help you do so. Here are the top 5 carbon footprint tracker apps in 2025! Klima is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees held their 2025 installation banquet on Jan. 4 at the American Legion. The evening included the celebration of events over the past year, the presentation of awards and the installation of the 2025 board of directors. Officers installed were:
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reported Tuesday that the number of respiratory illnesses in the area is increasing. Locally, significant increases have been seen in COVID-19, Influenza A and RSV in the past few weeks. There has also been an increase in the number of hospitalizations due to Influenza and COVID-19. As these…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Holiday plants can live to bloom another year with proper care, said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein. Now is the time to start that care. Plants such as amaryllis and Christmas cactus received as gifts this past Christmas are fairly easy to rebloom next holiday season. They truly are…
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PRELUDE QUINCY — On the morning of a blisteringly windy day in November, Tom Burnett slowly lowered himself into the passenger seat of my car. Tinkering with the temperature and radio dials, I asked if he had any requests. “Yeah,” Burnett said without hesitation. “‘What I Like About You.’ The Romantics.” He bobbed his head…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 McDonald’s, Subway have the most franchises worldwide … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,167 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Fast food has long been an important part of our lives. First of all, it’s food. Secondly, well … it’s fast. Here are some facts…
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Marty Shriver, 42, Homeless for public indecency at 530 Broadway. NTA 251/261Jesus Johnson, 20, 2533 Larch Road for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 107Andrew J. Sherwood, 34, of LaGrange, Mo., for no insurance. NTA 120
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UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect new comments from Colin Welch given after the article’s original publication on Jan. 7, 2025. HANNIBAL — Colin Welch resigned from his position as 5th Ward Council member on the Hannibal City Council at the body’s first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. Though he wasn’t…
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A sustainable event is any event, gathering, or conference that is planned with environmental consciousness in mind. These events aim to achieve and promote environmental sustainability among the participants. The benefit of holding sustainable events is that you can cut down on costs, enhance your reputation, and show your commitment to a sustainable Earth. If…
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Glenda M. Griffin, 84, of Payson, passed away at 9:40 pm Friday, January 3, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Glenda was born April 15, 1940, in Quincy, IL to Arch and Mildred (Herzog) Peer. She was married to Shelby E. Griffin on October 25, 1958 at St. James Lutheran Church in Quincy, IL.…
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Charles “Charlie” E. Smith, 78, of Quincy, passed away at 10:52 am on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Quincy, IL. Charlie was born on July 4, 1946, in Hannibal, MO, to Wilford L. and Goldie I. (Moore) Smith. He married Marsha L. Crompton on June 8, 1974, in Quincy, IL. She survives. Charlie is survived…
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Steven W. Guyatt, 73, of White Hall, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home in White Hall, IL. Steven was born February 25, 1951, in Kankakee, IL to Russell and Rozena (Edmundson) Guyatt. Steven proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his military…
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QUINCY — Three doctors have joined Blessing Health — Daniel Boeder, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, has joined the Behavioral Center; Brian Anderson has joined the department of neurosurgery; and Benny Seto, hand and upper extremity surgeon, has joined the orthopedics and sports medicine team. A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where…
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Gaming PCs are known for their high performance, but this often comes with high electricity usage. You can manage your energy costs and environmental impact by knowing how much power your gaming PC uses. Here’s a detailed look at the factors affecting a gaming PC’s electricity usage: Average Power Consumption On average, a mid-range gaming…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone’s 15th annual Dancing with Local Stars will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Ambiance. This year’s theme, “Hooray for Hollywood as Dancing with Local Stars Goes to the Movies,” will celebrate the glamour of Hollywood but also recognize outstanding people in the community. Local stars who will grace the dance…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC), in partnership with the Adams County Bicentennial Commission and the Quincy and Adams County Historical Society, invites the public to a special presentation titled “John Quincy Adams: The ‘Corrupt Bargain’ and the 1824 Presidential Election” on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on JWCC’s main campus…
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UPDATE: Kerr was released from Illini Community Hospital on Tuesday and transported to the Pike County Jail. The incident is being investigated by the Illinois State Police. FLORENCE, Ill. — A man wanted in connection with a deadly carjacking at a southern Kentucky truck stop was taken into custody Monday morning after leading law enforcement…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture has announced the recipients of this year’s GAST (Growing Agri-Science Teachers) scholarships. Madilynn Barry of Payson was one of eight students selected. Thanks to funding from the Illinois State Board of Education, the program will award $5,000 worth of scholarships to incoming agricultural education majors for…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Has this cold, dreary weather been making you wish you could get outside and play in the ‘dirt’? Or perhaps you’re looking for ways to improve your garden soil during the winter. Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is a good way to accomplish both. In addition to producing compost, it’s also a great…
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