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During the last couple weeks of the spring state legislative session, Senate President Don Harmon got whacked twice by allies, including Gov. JB Pritzker, but still managed to keep his cool. On May 14th, the pro-choice powerhouse group Personal PAC issued a blistering press release blasting the Senate super-majority for an “unacceptable decision” to strip…
Read Full Article The right-wing conspiracy website Gateway Pundit is accused of abusing the bankruptcy process to escape accountability in defamation lawsuits stemming from its false claims about the 2020 election. Gateway Pundit, founded in St. Louis by brothers Jim and Joe Hoft, filed for bankruptcy in April as it was facing defamation lawsuits in Missouri and Colorado. In 2021, Georgia…
Read Full Article Roynola Lois Blair, age 90, of Quincy, died Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:08 pm in St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison, WI. Roynola was born September 28, 1933 in Payson, Illinois, the daughter of Frank W. and Gladys M. Harris Becker. She married Donald G. Blair on September 14, 1957 in Luther Memorial Church.…
Read Full Article Dolores P. Ancell, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:18 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Dolores was born March 30, 1935 in Cuba, Missouri, the daughter of Eldon and Ella Bland Edgar. She had been married to Charles Britton. She married Richard Ancell on July 3, 1964 in Quincy. He preceded…
Read Full Article Jordan E. Taylor, 33, Hamilton for Improper Backing at 819 Ohio St. 113Janiyah K Walton, 18, for Operating Uninsured vehicle at 14th St and Maine St. 128Jessica N. Nicholas, 33, Alexis for Leaving the Scene and Improper Backing at 1432 State St. 113Austin W. Dove, 23, 625 Payson Ave. reports on 06/26 his 2014 Volkswagen…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — A 1-year-old girl was killed in a crash on Thursday night in Marion County on U.S. 61, one mile north of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported in a press release that a 2001 Buick LeSabre, driven by Jamie Stringer, 28, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, ran off the highway, struck an…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Swimming season has officially kicked off, and, with some hotter-than-normal temperatures in the region lately, a dip in the pool sounds extra refreshing. If you’re considering adding a backyard pool to your list of summer projects, research contractors carefully before taking the plunge. Investing in a pool is a big decision, but a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Riedel Foundation trustees recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Douglass Community Services to help fund the Kids in Motion program this summer. Kids in Motion (KIM) is a short-term summer program for incoming fifth and sixth graders in the Hannibal School District. Through hands-on career exploration, the youth learn about a variety…
Read Full Article QUINCY — QMG Eye and Vision Institute recently welcomed optometrist Dr. Michael Benedict to its team. Benedict’s interest in optometry began during a high school job shadowing experience when he witnessed the intricate workings of the human eye. “The first time I looked through the ophthalmoscope and saw the back of the eye, I was…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Tek Forward, a local non-profit focused on accessible technical education, recently launched the National Month of Service campaign. “Too often, when you ask someone for help, they offer you money. We want people to understand that a lot of times, it is your time they are asking for and what they really need.…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Before members of the newly re-established Pike County 4-H Foundation met for the first time, CNB Bank & Trust presented a $1,000 donation, indicating the start of positive growth in Pike County 4-H. In a press release, Illinois Extension County Director Shelby Crow said, “This foundation will help members gain new opportunities…
Read Full Article JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — There aren’t many things more satisfying than going out to your garden and harvesting your produce. All the digging, watering, and weeding you’ve done in your vegetable garden suddenly become worthwhile when you’ve picked your first tomato. One of the advantages of having a garden is that you can pick your vegetables…
Read Full Article HAMILTON, Ill. — The “No Doubter” is back. Killian Todd of Hamilton is back in the USA Mullet Championships online competition this summer. Todd reached the final 100 participants in last year’s event. People vote online for their favorite mullets. Each vote cast will count towards the overall score of the contestant. Each donation made…
Read Full Article You just have to love that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Trekkie, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 990 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you haven’t figured out by now, I find great entertainment from the strange and downright quirky, especially when it involves the people we have…
Read Full Article More than 170 items were struck from the Missouri state budget Friday as Gov. Mike Parson cut $1 billion from the spending plan passed this year by lawmakers. In a statement explaining his cuts, Parson said he vetoed earmarked items that he believes were loaded into the budget for special projects and organizations without considering the future…
Read Full Article Janitah Walton, 18, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. 128Larissa M. Roberts, 31, 1601 S. 24th, #307 for Domestic Battery. Lodged 102Joshua M. Sibbing, 38, 1530 Hinton for Driving While License Suspended. 132Kaziah J. Cole, 42, Homeless for Violation of Order of Protection at 807 Madison. Lodged 161Bernard T. Striker Jr., 55, 1300 Elm…
Read Full Article Alice Mae Russell, 86, of Quincy, passed at 5:50 am Thursday, June 27, 2024, at her residence in Quincy, IL. Alice was born March 14, 1938, in Quincy, IL to Albert C. and Opal Belle (Stone) Butler. She was married to William Russell on June 15, 1957, in Quincy, IL. Other survivors include her three…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jonathan Hoover recently was appointed as the next chief public defender in Adams County, replacing Christopher Pratt, who began his career as circuit court judge in Adams County earlier this month. Hoover’s appointment was by a vote of the judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Hoover will begin his duties on July 15. Hoover…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Thursday and is in the Marion County Jail facing multiple drug charges. The Tenth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued warrants on Thursday, June 27, for Michael T. Brown, 49. He was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence and two counts…
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