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‘The surge is coming’: Springfield Mayor Ken McClure warns other Missouri cities about Delta variant
With hospitals swamped and hundreds of cases daily from a Delta variant surge of infection, Springfield is a warning of what is ahead for the rest of the state if vaccination rates do not increase dramatically, Mayor Ken McClure said Sunday morning on a national news program. And McClure defended door-to-door efforts to boost vaccinations, calling the…
Read Full Article By TESSA WEINBERGThe Missouri Independent Missouri requested Friday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reconsider its rejection of the state’s vaccine incentive plan. Robert Knodell, the acting director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services, urged CDC Director Rochelle Walensky to make an exception to CDC guidance that states incentives may not…
Read Full Article BURLINGTON, Iowa — Philip Reinhardt, a freshman pitcher from Maryville University, shined in his Quincy Gems debut, allowing one run over six innings in an 8-4 victory over the Burlington Bees in a Prospect League game at Community Field on Sunday afternoon. The Gems (23-20, 10-6 second half) now have a 2 1/2-game lead over…
Read Full Article By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines has changed the state’s approach for mitigating the virus’ spread statewide and in schools. For school districts, that means suggested rather than required guidance, with an emphasis on local control in imposing mitigations. For the governor’s office, that means there are “no…
Read Full Article By STEVE EIGHINGER G’day, mates! Welcome to Vol. 10: 1. Remember back to July 1981? That’s 40 years ago for those who have a little trouble with math. These were the most popular summer songs that month.A. “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes: One of my top five all-time favorites outside of anything recorded by Rod Stewart.B.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Matt Shover allowed just two hits over six shutout innings, and reliever Tyler Carpenter finished with three hitless innings as the Quincy Gems cruised to a 9-0 victory over the Burlington Bees in a Prospect League game on Saturday night at QU Stadium. The victory puts the Gems (22-20, 9-6 second half) two…
Read Full Article By STEVE EIGHINGER Three thoughts for this fine summer day. This, friends, is Vol. 9: 1. TV fans, the newest “NCIS” franchise, “NCIS Hawai’i,” debuts at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 on CBS. Now if we could just get a firm date for “Yellowstone” on Paramount, I’d really be happy. 2. Speaking of season debuts,…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Brent Fischer is on administrative leave with pay as executive director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Jordan Abudayyeh, press secretary for Governor J.B. Pritzker, responded to an inquiry from Muddy River News by text Friday morning. She said Fischer was “on leave pending investigation.” She didn’t elaborate any further. Fischer returned…
Read Full Article QUINCY – A truck was rear-ended on Bayview Bridge Friday afternoon, stalling traffic for over 30 minutes for some drivers. The accident occurred in the eastbound lane coming into Quincy from West Quincy, Mo. a little after 1 pm. Once traffic movement resumed around 1:45 pm, it moved slowly so both east and west traffic…
Read Full Article CHICAGO—Using revenue generated from adult-use cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced 21 grants totaling $3.5 million to organizations offering young people and adults (ages 10 to 25) pro-social activities that may reduce violence and victimization or provide increased street intervention this summer. Grant awards will support three months of programming,…
Read Full Article Brittany Boll is interviewing each of the three finalists for the Muddy Mississippi Mixer competition. The first finalist is Chris Austin of the Taproom, 104 North 6th, Quincy. Here’s a sample of Brittany and Chris discussing cocktails. We will have interviews with the other two finalists next week and then you can start voting on…
Read Full Article by Steve Eighinger Just think, in five months or so we’re likely to be complaining about how cold it is. So I don’t want to hear any negative remarks about July temperatures. Here are the day’s three thoughts to keep your mind off the thermometer. This is Vol. 8: 1. Happy birthday to actress Phoebe…
Read Full Article Arrest Robert J Fetzer, 32, Quincy for retail theft at Walgreens 1723 Broadway on 07/09/21 and 7/11/21. NTA 144 Arrest Lodged Anthony E Runnels, 27, Quincy, for possession with intent to deliver cocaine, resisting a peace officer, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 1600 block of Oak. Lodged. 175, 131,…
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Read Full Article BY TRISH LOLLO, PAUL KEMPINSKI, STEVEN BURGHART and JOSEPH KAHNThe Missouri Times Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been generally accepted that the virus is not as dangerous to children. Of our nation’s more than 600,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19, nearly 400 have occurred in children ages 0 to 17. For anyone tempted…
Read Full Article By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – More than a year after new marijuana dispensary licenses were scheduled to be distributed per the state’s 2019 adult-use legalization law, the governor’s office announced the initial lottery and two new ones will happen by the end of August. The state also announced the award of more…
Read Full Article MARK TWAIN LAKE — The Frank Russell, Ray Behrens and Indian Creek Campgrounds will be unavailable for future reservations from July 18 to September 13. The Ray Behrens and Frank Russell campgrounds are closed through Sunday, July 25 for damage repairs caused by a July 9 storm. The Indian Creek Campground also was impacted, but…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. – Rod Radcliffe is the new softball coach at Culver-Stockton College. He replaces Anjay Clark, who stepped down in May. Radcliffe served previously as an assistant coach at Rutgers University of the Big Ten from 2018-20. He also spent four seasons as an assistant at the University of Toledo of the Mid-American Conference. During…
Read Full Article The Quincy Family YMCA and the Rural Program Center in Ursa are combining to offer the third annual Funnel Cake 5K Fun Run and Walk to the Adams County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 1 at the Adams County Fairgrounds. The individual fee to participate is $20. A family of up to four people can participate…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Wednesday that the unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point to 7.2 percent, while non-farm jobs increased 12,500 in June, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The May monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from minus…
Read Full Article The overlook of Quincy Bay from Ben Bumbry Riverview Park is spectacular. When I was president of the Quincy Park Board, I thought it was appropriate to honor Bumbry when he died in 2018. He is still the city’s only African-American Park Board member, and he was the first African-American alderman. (Jason Finney, an African-American,…
Read Full Article On July 2 at 12:50 P.M., the Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to County Highway #21 in reference to a possible DUI driver. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department received multiple calls regarding a possible intoxicated motorist. Deputies contacted the suspected DUI driver. Subsequent to an investigation, Emily L. King, age 32, of Pittsfield,…
Read Full Article by Steve Eighinger Three more thoughts as we wait for baseball season to resume. For those keeping score, this is Vol 7: 1. One of the most overlooked female singing groups in rock’s modern era is the Honey Cone. Those girls gave us such classics as “Want Ads” and “One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show.” Edna…
Read Full Article Seth A Lawton (21) 2207 Spring for Driving While License Suspended at 537 Vermont. Lodged Gregory J Miller (62) 1216 Lexi Ln for FTA Speeding and Petion to Revoke Probation at 8th & RJ Peters. Lodged Mandi Law reported her Trek bicycle was stolen on 6/14/21. Caitlin R. Dietiker, 21, Quincy on an original warrant for Unlawful Delivery…
Read Full Article by Steve Eighinger “I should’ve been a cowboyI should’ve learned to rope and rideWearin’ my six-shooter, ridin’ my pony on a cattle driveStealin’ the young girls’ heartsJust like Gene and RoySingin’ those campfire songsWhoa, I should’ve been a cowboy…” — Toby Keith “I Should Have Been A Cowboy,” 1993 During my early years, I was torn…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Twelve runs were more than plenty for the Quincy Gems in the first game of a Prospect League doubleheader on Tuesday night at Robin Roberts Stadium. Fourteen runs weren’t enough in the second game. The Gems jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning of the first game and went…
Read Full Article The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that the Lincoln Service, Carl Sandburg/Illinois Zephyr and Illini/Saluki state-supported Amtrak trains will resume full service effective July 19. The COVID-19 pandemic forced service levels to be reduced by half. With the resumption of a full schedule, five daily round trips are available between Chicago and St. Louis…
Read Full Article Tanninger closes on Illinois State Bank building; hotel and restaurant slated to open Christmas 2023
QUINCY – Tanninger Companies of Tulsa, Oklahoma has closed on the acquisition of the Illinois State Bank building located at 529 Hampshire Street. Tanninger Companies is run by Ryan Jude Tanner and Jay Krottinger and is the parent company of the Elkton Hotel and Patio Restaurant & Lounge, which it acquired in March 2020 and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced the creation of a program designed for people whose education was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. College Restart will pay half of the tuition for transfer students who paused their degree, as well as 2020 high school graduates who took a gap year due to the pandemic. This…
Read Full Article Judith A Gibson (62) Hannibal, MO for Improper Lane Usage at 3rd & Maine. PTC Artur W Fuller (29) 1601 S 24th for FTA Failure to Wear Seatbelt at 12th & Spring. USC Nicholas M Kelley (19) 550 N 12th for Disobey Stop Light at 12th & Vermont. PTC Michael A Spilker, 21, 200 N 8th,…
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Read Full Article by Steve Eighinger Three more thoughts as we inch closer to the dog days of summer. This is Vol. 6 of your Daily Dirt dosage: 1. Fifty years ago at this time I was preparing to enter my senior year of high school. These were the songs atop the Billboard charts that summer: A. “It’s…
Read Full Article By KAITLYN SCHALLHORNThe Missouri Times JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Gov. Mike Parson greenlit an incremental gas tax increase Tuesday, bumping it up to 29.5 cents by 2025. A passion project for Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, the legislature gave the final approval for his SB 262 during the final week of session. It incrementally increases the gas…
Read Full Article By JANICE ELLISMissouri Independent The state of Missouri, the “Show Me State,” is located in the heart of America. In addition to the sass and symbolism the nickname and location connote, what a great geographical and strategic position to be in — to lead, to bring about positive improvements in the lives of its citizens…
Read Full Article With a discussion regarding masks in school for the 2021-2022 school year expected to take place, Quincy Superintendent of School Roy Webb says the July Quincy School District 172 Board of Education meeting set for July 21 has been moved. The School Board usually meets in a conference room at 1416 Maine that comfortably seats…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Johnny Ray, a 2017 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, was selected in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday by the Chicago White Sox. Ray, 22, is a 6-foot-2, 220-pound right-handed pitcher. He recently completed his second season at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He…
Read Full Article From the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s office: PROCK, APRILPROCK, JEREMYDissolution of Marriage/Union BUNN, AMANDA RBUNN, DAVID T IIDissolution of Marriage/Union KOCH, VERNA JEANKOCH, ALTON JDissolution of Marriage/Union KULISCH, JEAN DKULISCH, LARRY LDissolution of Marriage/Union MUTCHLER, KARENMUTCHLER, JOHN ADissolution of Marriage/Union HUMPHREY, TAMMY LHUMPHREY, KRISTOPHER V Dissolution of Marriage/Union
Read Full Article Teila L. Beavers (36) 937 Hampshire, Quincy for FTA parked on wrong side of street. NTA 175 Lauren E. Peterson (28) 935 1/2 N. 4th, Quincy for no valid drivers license and operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA 174 Elliot Graham (35) 2311 Ranchland Quincy, IL for improper driving at 30th and State St. PTC. 122…
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Read Full Article Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, South 8th Street between Harrison and Van Buren Streets will be closed to through traffic. This section of roadway will re-open to traffic by 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The road is being closed to allow for pavement repairs in the area. Motorists are reminded to drive carefully…
Read Full Article by Steve Eighinger Three thoughts. One day. What a country! All of this in Vol. 5: 1. If you woke up today feeling there was nothing to be thankful for, consider what we were facing a year ago today: A. We were knee-deep in a pandemic that had cost many of us jobs, friends, relatives…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As the Quincy City Council recognized the new, it also took an opportunity to say thanks to the old. Bernie Vahlkamp, who has been with the Quincy Fire Department since August 1997, was introduced as the next fire chief at Monday night’s City Council meeting. He was one of three finalists to meet…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — A Carthage man who was out on bond after being arrested in May 2021 for driving under the influence of alcohol was arrested on Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The Hancock County 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a car in a ditch at 1985…
Read Full Article HAMILTON, Ill. — Kevin C. Taylor of Hamilton was arrested on Saturday and charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. A Hancock County Sheriff’s deputy was on routine patrol and stopped a 2000 Buick for traffic violations at Seventh and Main in Hamilton at 12:24 a.m. The…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — Deacon M. Egley of Warsaw was arrested and charged with aggravated battery on Sunday after a domestic disturbance call. Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies were called to 1775 Main in Warsaw after receiving a domestic disturbance report. Egley had reportedly thrown a bench vise at a family member, causing injury during an altercation.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Riley Martin tried to treat Monday like any other day. He played catch at a baseball field in his hometown of Salem, Ill., then worked out at a local gym. He went to his father’s house where hamburgers were served for lunch, but he didn’t feel like eating much. That happens when you’re…
Read Full Article Arts Quincy is among the Challenge America winners from the National Endowment for the Arts for 2021. A grant of $10,000 has been awarded to increase Community Arts Access programming. This is the second time Arts Quincy has received this honor. The Challenge America grant supports small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that…
Read Full Article Jefferson City, Mo. – Cole County, Missouri Judge Jon Beetem has sentenced James Addie to life without parole plus 10 years for First Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action in the death of a Randolph County woman. Addie, who was married to another woman, murdered his fiancée, Molly Watson, in 2018. Addie’s sentencing comes two…
Read Full Article “State of Play” is a series of podcasts during which the state of youth sports in Quincy and the surrounding area are being examined. David Adam, editor of Muddy River News, is the host. State of Play is sponsored by Tri-City Sports in the Maine Center at Sixth and Maine, and by Xcel Performance Health…
Read Full Article At 5:00 Monday morning, deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at the Timber Ridge Mobile Home Park on the east edge of Quincy on State Street. Deputies received a call about a possible vehicle theft in progress. Upon arrival, deputies heard a gunshot and began a search near 500 Timber…
Read Full Article Eddie J Williams, 44, Quincy for violation of bail bond, domestic battery, unlawful use of a weapon and obstructing a Peace Officer at 1005 Broadway. Lodged. 151 Crystal L Stevens, 32, Quincy, for operating uninsured vehicle at 5th and Broadway. NTA 175 Linda Carroll (74) was arrested for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Failure to Reduce…
Read Full Article As we move through the dog days of summer, I hope you enjoy these three thoughts in Vol. 4: 1. The TV shows I miss most from the following decades: A. 1960s: “Gunsmoke,” which was billed as an “adult western.” I’m currently trying to rewatch all of the 600-plus episodes. There will never be another…
Read Full Article CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Jacob Winstead stranded the tying run at third base in the sixth inning, then set down the Cape Catfish in order in the seventh inning to help the Quincy Gems win 3-2 in the second game of a Prospect League doubleheader on Sunday at Capaha Field. The Catfish won the first…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Aaron Forsberg and Ryan Schnack didn’t waste much time winning the top men’s division of the Quincy City Doubles Tournament on Sunday. Forsberg and Schnack, the second seed, defeated the top seed and defending champions, Ethan Arns and Zach Willing, 6-4, 6-1. Greysen Arns and John Aubuchon defeated Drew Figge and Caleb Vonderheide…
Read Full Article by Steve EighingerAnother day, another three thoughts. This, my friends, is Vol. 3: 1. Earlier this month, did you happen to see Joey “Jaws” Chestnut defend his world hot-dog eating title? The ESPN-televised event saw The Man down 76 dogs — and buns — in 10 minutes. For those wondering, that represented 20,520 calories. 2.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Theresa Quintero and Heidi Holzgrafe didn’t lose a set on their way to winning the top women’s division of the Quincy City Doubles Tournament on Saturday. Quintero and Holzgrafe drew a first-round bye, then defeated Shelley Arns and Jenny Hill 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals. They defeated Lia Quintero, Theresa’s daughter, and Jamie…
Read Full Article NORMAL, Ill. — Gino D’Alessio’s home run in the eighth inning gave the Quincy Gems a 4-3 victory over the Normal Cornbelters in the first game of a Friday night doubleheader, but the Gems were limited to six hits in a 4-2 loss in the nightcap at the Corn Crib. The Gems (19-18, 6-4 second…
Read Full Article PERRY, MO – Perry, a town of about 700 residents in southern Ralls County, was hit by high winds Friday night as a result of storms that passed through the region. Residents are assessing the damage and, so far, there have been no reports of casualties. According to Meteorologist Ben Herzog of the National Weather…
Read Full Article by Steve Eighinger Sit back, grab a snack and enjoy Vol. 2 of today’s three thoughts: 1. With the new James Bond movie set to premier in early October, who are your all-time favorite Bond girls? Here are mine: A. Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress): It was 59 years ago she dazzled us in “Dr. No,”…
Read Full Article By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Since economic shutdowns began and COVID-19 death counts started to rise in March 2020, national unemployment rates have hovered at historically high numbers, stressing state unemployment systems left dealing with an unprecedented number of claims. In Illinois, that’s led to a deficit in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Assistant Fire Chief Bernie Vahlkamp has been recommended to city’s next fire chief, according to the agenda for Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting. Vahlkamp succeeds Joe Henning, who is stepping down on July 15 to take a teaching position at Western Illinois University. Vahlkamp was one of three finalists for the position.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County continues its “Golden Age of Quincy” series with a presentation on baseball through the years in Quincy and a program by St. Louis author Mike Mitchell on his book, “Mr. Rickey’s Redbirds: Baseball, Beer, Scandals and Celebrations in St. Louis,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July…
Read Full Article Well, the announcements have been made. Muddy River News is built and growing and we just laid the foundation of Muddy Rivers Sports with the hiring of Matt Schuckman. Matt and Steve Eighinger join David Adam, Jim Dewey and myself to provide about 200 years of experienced journalism. None of us made the Muddy River…
Read Full Article Quincy, IL – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) announced today that the Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field Airport received an $8,000,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The grant will be used to help reconstruct the airport’s runway and improve its safety. “The Quincy Airport is a vital part of the transportation system and supply…
Read Full Article Craig Gay Jr. (19) 605 Oak St Quincy, IL for Home invasion, criminal damage, and warrants for FTA – retail theft, burglary, domestic battery, leaving the scene, unlicensed, and failure to reduce speed. Lodged. A pink Pacific Evolution girls mountain bike was recovered from 901 N. 4th on 6-5-21. Logged into recoverd property. Richard Edlemon…
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Read Full Article by Steve Eighinger Three thoughts to contemplate on another hot summer day, Vol. 1: 1. Are there really many people out there who honest-to-goodness prefer those sloppy, uncontrollable deep-dish pizzas that more resemble soup than … well, real pizza? Give me those nicely-packaged thin-crust dandies or traditional styles any day of the week. Eating a…
Read Full Article On Muddy River News Furnished by Harvey’s, MRN Publisher/GM Bob Gough talks with the man who will continue to cover local sports in our Muddy River Neighborhood: Veteran sportswriter Matt Schuckman, now the editor of Muddy River Sports.
Read Full Article BY STEVE LOOTENSpecial for Muddy River News Quincy sports fans have felt a great loss for nearly two weeks, worried that sports writer Matt Schuckman would disappear from the local sports scene. Schuck had connected with area sports fans during his 22-year career, and his career change announcement freaked out his followers. When he announced…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Andrew Fay’s first home run of the season highlighted a 10-run fourth inning, and Alec Patino’s first home run of the season ended the game by the 10-run rule as the Quincy Gems defeated the Normal CornBelters 14-4 in a Prospect League game on Thursday night at QU Stadium. The Gems (18-17, 5-3…
Read Full Article Dissolution of Marriage/Union LEHENBAUER, CARL B LEHENBAUER, CASSIE L Dissolution of Marriage/Union WOLF, BECKY SWOLF, KEVIN R Dissolution of Marriage/Union BARR, CATHY LBARR, CHRISTOPHER M
Read Full Article Marty Owsley Jr. (33) 616 Jackson Quincy, IL for a warrant on FTA – Agg Domestic Battery and Violate OP. Lodged. 177 Levar S. Davis (21) 401 Elm for FTA operating uninsured vehicle. Lodged Carter L. Kramer (18) 328 Maple for FTA curfew, poss tobaco, poss of paraphernalia. NTA Stephanie L. Carter (32) 835 S. 5th for…
Read Full Article You can start tapping your toes as early 11:30 as if you’d like on Friday’s in Quincy. Noon Blues presented by HomeBank kicks off the music in Washington Park. Gerry Lunt plays at 11:30 a.m. and Steve Rees at 12:30 p.m. Pack a lunch or grab something to go from one of the The District’s…
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Read Full Article QUINCY — Logan Tabeling pitched 5⅔ innings of one-run baseball, and the Quincy Gems overcame a 50-minute lightning delay before the seventh inning to defeat the Springfield Sliders 6-2 on Wednesday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. Tabeling allowed an RBI single to Hunter Phelps in the fourth inning but was in…
Read Full Article By TESSA WEINBERGMissouri Independent As a new surge of COVID cases overtakes Missouri, businesses, healthcare providers and houses of worship will soon be shielded from most COVID-related lawsuits under a bill Gov. Mike Parson signed Wednesday. Senate Bill 51, sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, provides sweeping protections for businesses unless a high standard of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health System and Russell-HBD Construction of Davenport, Iowa, were recognized for the construction of the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. The Blessing Health Center finished in second place in the Mid America Class in the 2020 Keystone Awards competition, organized by the Associated General Contractors of America, for projects valued between $10…
Read Full Article QUINCY — HyVee stores at 3700 Broadway and 1400 Harrison are joining other Hy-Vee stores across Central Illinois on Saturday and Sunday to raise funds for the 17th annual Quincy to Peoria St. Jude Run. Customers will have the option to round up their totals in the checkout lanes, with the extra amount being donated to…
Read Full Article Blessing Health System has secured a $393,012 federal grant to expand its telemedicine and patient remote monitoring technologies. Two Blessing projects were among 36 projects nationwide selected to receive funding from the Federal Communications Commission’s “Connected Care Grant,” a pilot program that will provide funding for selected projects to cover 85 percent of the eligible…
Read Full Article From THE MISSOURI TIMES – Missourians who received erroneous federal COVID-19 unemploymentoverpayments could soon be able to seek a waiver from recovery through the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, it announced Tuesday. The potential waiver only applies to federal overpayments given from Feb. 8, 2020, through June 12, 2021, under the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance…
Read Full Article by Jim Dewey HANNIBAL – Utility vehicles will soon be allowed on Hannibal streets. The Hannibal City Council has given second and final reading to an ordinance that will allow UTVs to operate on most city streets. City Attorney James Lemon says the vehicles will not be allowed on highways. The vehicles must be inspected…
Read Full Article Felicia Dominguez (22) was arrested for Shoplifting. NTA -121 Jose N. Hurt (23) was arrested for Failure to Yield – Left Turn. PTC – 126 Jermaine Q. Harper (21) was arrested on warrant for FTA Driving While License Suspended and an O.V. warrant for FTA Fleeing on Foot.NTA -140 James Altgilbers (38) was arrested on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — After blowing a five-run lead, the Quincy Gems missed chances to tie the game in the eighth and ninth innings and lost 13-12 to the Cape Catfish on Tuesday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Catfish trailed 8-3 after six innings. Their rally started with two runs in the…
Read Full Article Adams Saloon is located at 1619 N. 735th Avenue, Liberty (It’s in Adams, but has a Liberty address). The Doggie Derby starts at 2:30 pm and Coyote Bill starts playing at 6 pm. The Western Catholic Union is sponsoring the event.
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University has announced local high school graduate Jordan Lepper as the 2021 Bishop’s Scholarship recipient. Lepper recently graduated from Quincy Notre Dame School with honors and will be a freshman at QU this fall. “I am excited for both Jordan and Quincy University to award the Bishop’s Scholarship to a student who…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Steven Homan made a court appearance Tuesday morning and his attorney asked for more time for discovery. Michael Mettes, an associate with the St. Louis firm of Rosenblum, Schwartz & Fry, appeared on behalf of Scott Rosenblum, who Homan retained as counsel. Mettes said multiple DVDs must be exchanged regarding the case between…
Read Full Article Caleb L Hines, 22, Quincy, for FTA driving while license suspended at 11th and Chestnut. Lodged. 151 Leanndra D Humphrey, 35, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 500 block of Lind. Lodged. 151 Coley S. Freeman, 28, Coatsburg, for FTA possession of meth, FTA driving while license suspended and new charges of possession of meth…
Read Full Article WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) on June 25 announced a $24 million loan to Quincy University through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. The loan will be used to provide long-term financing by refinancing existing debt on property located with Quincy University. The…
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