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TAYLOR, Mo. — A Missouri Lottery player’s bad day turned out to be a blessing in disguise when it led to the purchase of a “Silver Bells” Scratchers ticket that contained one of the game’s top prizes. “My car wasn’t working, and I was really upset about it,” said the winner, who was not named in…
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QUINCY — A little more than 24 hours after being sanctioned by the Quincy Park Board, Commissioner John Frankenhoff announced late Friday afternoon he is stepping down. “Hello. Effective immediately, I am resigning as a commissioner on the Quincy Park Board,” Frankenhoff wrote in a one-sentence email sent to Park Board President Mark Philpot, Executive…
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Kenneth G. Kammerer, 86, of Quincy, passed away at 8:20 am Friday, December 20, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Kenny was born December 21, 1937, in Mendon, IL to George and Mabel (Wemhoner) Kammerer. On July 6, 1963, Ken’s life was forever changed when he married his beloved Barbara Jean Higgins at Salem…
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QUINCY — Defense attorney Matt Wayman argued Friday morning in Adams County Circuit Court that Victor Weems, who had agreed to plead guilty to first-degree murder with a 30-year sentencing cap, was unlikely to re-offend and a “man committed to change, deeply remorseful for his mistakes.” Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler had a much…
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LaBELLE, Mo. — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is handling an incident in La Belle involving an armed suspect in a residence, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. “This is an active situation, and we ask residents to stay clear of the area near 213 N. Third Street,” the post read. “If…
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I’ve mentioned a time or two I spent time on the Quincy Park Board of Commissioners, including two years as president. I was asked for a comment Thursday night regarding the latest episode of “As John Frankenhoff Turns” since my name was mentioned, so I obliged. I can’t really give a “no comment,” right? First,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is calling all artists to explore the beauty of contrasts through an exhibit that celebrates the interplay of black, white and every shade of grey in between. Whether showcasing a new creation or submitting a beloved piece, the exhibit will welcome all forms of artistic expression — from…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 Ever wonder what stopping at a McDonald’s in another country might be like? Sit back and buckle in, amigos … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,149 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some of the wackiest items you’ll find at McDonald’s outside the of…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 10th, 13th, and 22nd Judicial Circuits on Friday. Jennifer A. Richardson, of Monroe City, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Marion County in the 10th Judicial Circuit. Richardson is the District Defender for District 2 of the Missouri Public Defender’s Office. She holds a Bachelor of Arts…
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QUINCY — With the holiday season just around the corner, Quincy Police Department has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” enforcement campaign to ensure that holiday gatherings don’t end in tragedy. Law enforcement agencies across Illinois have adopted a…
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PARIS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $4.6 million in financial assistance to the city of Paris for upgrades to the city’s water distribution system. The funding is expected to cover the project’s entire cost and the improvements are anticipated to be completed by October 2025. The improvement project will allow…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Monica Alexis Cheney of Quincy at 4:39 p.m. Dec. 10, 2024.A girl was born to Josh Cain and Cassi Story of Clayton at 10:20 p.m. Dec. 11, 2024.A boy was born to Tyler and Miranda Haerr of Taylor, Mo., at 7:52 a.m. Dec. 12, 2024.A girl was born…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri awarded more than $370,000 Friday to 62 local nonprofit organizations that benefit from their endowment fund. The grants were awarded from designated funds, which support one or more specific organizations. The funds have been established by the nonprofit itself or by donors to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board approved a resolution during a special meeting Thursday afternoon that censured long-time Commissioner John Frankenhoff for conduct that President Mark Philpot described as “unbecoming of a commissioner.” However, the employee who formally lodged a complaint against Frankenhoff wants more. Marketing Operations Director Marcelo Beroiza said during a six-minute statement…
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QUINCY — Commissioner John Frankenhoff said he considered resigning in the wake of the Quincy Park Board passing a resolution that prevents him from speaking to Executive Director Rome Frericks or entering the Park Board’s administrative offices except for monthly meetings. “I have not ruled it out,” he said after Thursday’s special meeting. “I need…
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Brandon J. Cain, 28, 1501 N. 8th St. for Trespassing at 635 Broadway St. 178Mark A. Ell, 62, St. Charles, Mo., for Stealing at 5100 Broadway St. 182Bellamie L. Frasier, 41, 1400 State St. for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. on 12/15/2024. 169Phillip L. Begley, 70, 1440 Kentucky for Failure to Yield Private Dr. 181Katherine…
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2024-025465, 12/18/2024 @ 00:20:23, 2307 Broadway , HannibalNature of Complaint Fire – VehicleOfficer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C62 Potter, L MAdult MaleVictim Knowingly Burning/Explod 12/18/2024Adult FemaleVictim Knowingly Burning/Explod 12/18/2024Adult MaleContact Knowingly Burning/Explod 12/18/2024Adult FemalePOI Knowingly Burning/Explod 12/18/2024Adult MaleContact Knowingly Burning/Explod 12/18/2024AdultInvolve Knowingly Burning/Explod 12/18/2024Adult MalePOI Knowingly Burning/Explod 12/18/2024AdultSuspect Knowingly Burning/Explod Pending Investigation…
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Clyde M. Jenkins, Jr., 80, died Thursday, December 12, in Mercy Hospital in St. Louis after a series of debilitating illnesses. Mr. Jenkins was born December 29, 1943, in Quincy, the first child of Clyde M. Jenkins, Sr., and Carolyn Maxine Hibbard Jenkins. He attended Washington Elementary School, Quincy Junior High School and Quincy High…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation wrapped up its 2024 giving season with surprise gifts to three non-profit agencies that provide food for people in Hannibal. The Hannibal Nutrition Center, Harvest Outreach, and The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri all received end-of-year grants. At the annual Hannibal Nutrition Center Christmas Dinner on Thursday…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees honored the 50-year legal career of Jim Rapp at his final meeting as the college’s legal counsel. His first meeting with the Board 50 years ago was on the same date – Dec. 18 – as his final meeting this month. “To say that Jim…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering a free nature program: “Lighting the Way with Solstice Luminaries,” from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The program will be led by certified nature educator Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists. Nails, patterns…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra Fire Department, 407 S. Main, and Blessing Health are teaming up to provide Roth ID tags at no cost to 200 families attending Saturday’s fire truck ride with Santa event at the Palmyra Fire Department. The Roth ID tag affixes to a child’s car seat. It includes an area for…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command, along with partnering agencies, recently distributed Christmas food baskets and toys. The Salvation Army of Hannibal and Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri, DCS, distributed baskets and toys at the Pike County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green on Monday, Dec. 16. The Salvation Army of Quincy completed its…
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QUINCY — The Tri-Township Fire Department will officially welcome the addition of a new Truck No. 5, a 2024 Ford F-550 crew cab with a custom flatbed manufactured locally by Knapheide Manufacturing, during a ceremony on Monday, Dec. 23. The truck is equipped with a CET Fire Equipment 250-gallon per minute pump and 300-gallon tank.…
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12/08/24 @ 00:57:46, US 61, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Area PatrolPublic Narrative Deputy conducted a business check on Hwy 61.12/08/2024 @ 01:15:05, Highway 154 Kansas Rd, Perry Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Unknown InjuryPublic Narrative Deputy responded to an unknown-injury traffic crash on Hwy 154.12/08/2024 @ 09:14:37, Highway O Mills Creek Pl, Hannibal…
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