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There have been few true icons in the game-show industry, and Alex Trebek was certainly one of them … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,023 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What a great — and fitting — tribute to one of television’s all-time positive personalities. Alex Trebek, the late and longtime…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Diabetes Center is offering a free diabetes class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, in Conference Room 1 at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. This class allows people to learn and refresh their knowledge about the nutrition and exercise foundations essential for optimal blood sugar management. Diabetes management…
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QUINCY — A locally owned company has reopened with a new name. Ellington Gift Company, 3616 Maine, and formerly known as Gifts by Grawe, held a ribbon cutting with the Quincy Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 2. The grand re-opening was held on Saturday, Aug. 3. Ellington Gift Company seeks to offer gifts for…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will sponsor a two-day John Anderson Film Festival in August. Anderson, one of the finest character actors of his generation, was born in Clayton in 1922 and grew up in Quincy. The festival will cover two aspects of the actor’s career. “From Gunsmoke to MacGyver”…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The cause of a house fire on South 6th Street in Hannibal is undetermined following an investigation by the Missouri State Fire Marshall’s office. Just after 5:30 a.m. Thursday, the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 223 South 6th and all stations responded including eight duty crew members and…
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Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 178Rodney C. Harvey, 34, of Quincy for Retail Theft. NTA 186Lisa A. Birchfield, 58, of Quincy for DUI-Alcohol, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Driving on Suspended License, Expired Registration and Improper Left Turn. NTA 181Brooklyn Crowder, 21, of Quincy for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery. Lodged 162Christina…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 4-10, University of Missouri Extension has resources to help improve your local food systems awareness and polish your farmers market presence. Learn about local food systems Consumers are increasingly searching out healthy and safe food that supports their local community. Farmers can meet this…
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And as they say in the Muddy River world headquarters, “Hello, Adam!” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,023 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the end of our tribute to “Seinfeld,” and fittingly, the final character to be spotlighted is Jerry himself. Jerry was always the straight man when…
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A Facebook post last week by state Sen. Willie Preston (D-Chicago) created a stir, caused one of his fellow Democratic Senators to bow out of a planned joint fundraiser and, ultimately, the entire fundraiser was canceled. It’s all a good illustration of the ill-informed, rapid-fire insanity of our social media-fueled era. Sen. Preston posted an…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has been selected as one of 62 organizations nationwide to receive a 2024-2025 Big Read grant. The $20,000 grant will support a community reading program centered on The Bear by Andrew Krivak, exploring this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership…
Read Full Article Yoshi Riggins, 46, 1023 Jersey St. for Peace Disturbance at 936 N. 54th St. on 7-31-2024. 122Jonathan Sultzman, 39, homeless for trespassing at 617 Elm on 7-27-24. 151/107Anna Sutton, 37, homeless for trespassing at 617 Elm on 7-27-24. 151/107Xavier Colon, 927 N. 4th, reports his residence was entered between 7-27 and 7-28 and property was…
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Judy Lenore (Grimmer) Schoonover, 94 of Grovetown, Georgia, formerly of Quincy, Illinois passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Fr. Patrick Smith will officiate the requiem mass at St. John’s Parish and Cathedral beginning at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. The family will accept visitors in the narthex…
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Steve Wellman, 61, of Quincy, passed away at 12:20pm Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on April 18, 1963, in Quincy to Alfred Charles and Shirley Ann (Beckman) Wellman, Steve was a man whose presence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Steve’s life was a testament to…
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QUINCY – On Wednesday, the Quincy Police Department in a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, and West Central Illinois Task Force conducted a narcotics detail. The narcotics detail was aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy and Adams County. The detail provided an increased number…
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QUINCY — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham has identified the man found dead Wednesday in a yard in the 1400 block of Oak Street. The deceased has been identified as Jordan Matthew Story, 37, of 2428 College in Quincy. Graham said the cause of death appears to be natural causes. Around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Quincy…
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Larry Edward Godar, 83, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Silverado Memory Care in Overland Park, KS. Cremation was accorded to Larry. A private Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Quincy, IL. Fr. Tom Donovan will…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Schools is reaching out to the community to seek volunteer mentors for its Child Family Mentor Program. With the program celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer, the district aims to commemorate this milestone by recruiting 30 new mentors to support the academic and personal growth of students. The Child Family Mentor…
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QUINCY — In response to the recent tragic events at a local retail store, Chaddock has announced a free and open-to-the-public event, “When Trauma Happens: Expert Guidance for Our Hometown,” which will be held from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. This event will be held at The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, 204…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists will give updates on timely topics in agriculture from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, in Palmyra. MU Extension field agronomist Nick Wesslak said topics at the free event will include diseases such as tar spot and red crown rot, drying and storage of late-planted…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for national and international art exhibitions and for publications. Mejer’s watercolors “Lifeline” and “Take PC Open Book #2” were featured in the seventh COLOR International Juried Art competition with artists from 36 countries. Mejer received the Honorable Mention Award. His…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Campers and other users of Jensen Woods Camp are enjoying a new feature at the camp this summer – a new playground. The new playground currently includes a four-seater swing set and monkey bars. The playground is centrally located near Dixon Lodge and the RV camping sites for children to enjoy while…
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QUINCY — A few spots remain for foursomes for the Quincy Children’s Museum second annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 12. The tournament will be played a Spring Lake Country Club and follow a scramble format. Beginning tee time is 11 a.m. To register, secure a tee sponsorship or do both, visit https://linktr.ee/Quincychildrensmuseum. The charity golf…
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