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BARRY, Ill. — A Barry man recently was sentenced to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender. John R. Campbell, 39, was arrested on May 17, 2023, by Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, who indicated he initiated a…
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Grayden P. Ginster, 18, of 1242 Monroe for Failure to Yield – Yield Sign at 30th and Kingsridge. NTA 104Bryce S. Hummel, 25, of St. Louis, Mo., for Stop Sign Violation at 14th and Hampshire. NTA 128Stephanie D. Gaither, 35, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Real Property. NTA 128Abigail L. Sibbing, 18, of 635 State…
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Annaleesa L. Montes, 23, last known address in the 9000 block of Rock Quarry Road in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic battery. Montes is 5 foot, 7 inches tall and weighs 178 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
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British-American musician Slash of Guns N’ Roses’ fame once remarked, “I don’t think there’s ever a chance of a reunion.” Looking back now some 70 years, what was the chance of a reunion of two folks after a life’s journey together from kindergarten, through grade school, then high school, off to college, then law school,…
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MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County Hospital in Memphis is teaming up with Blessing Health System in Quincy, Ill., to bring specialized care to residents of northeast Missouri. Blessing kidney specialist Dr. Justo Gonzalez began seeing patients at Scotland County Hospital monthly on April 29. “We see a number of patients from the Scotland County region…
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SPRINGFIELD – In order to boost infrastructure spending and avoid a projected fiscal cliff facing the state in the next couple of years, Democrats who control state government are betting on two of its most rapidly growing revenue sources: sports wagering and video gambling. The industries – both legalized within the last 15 years –…
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A United States District Court judge in St. Louis heard arguments Monday morning on whether the federal government can continue with a student-debt-forgiveness plan due to begin next month. The lawsuit, filed last month by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, seeks to block an income-driven repayment plan for borrowers proposed by President Joe Biden’s administration. …
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tri-State Housing Summit will showcase cutting-edge efforts aimed at helping more people become homeowners. The free event for residents, businesses and stakeholders from Missouri, Illinois and Iowa begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, at the Rialto Banquet Center, 601 Broadway in Hannibal. The program will run from…
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QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club will present its 56th annual car show on Sunday, June 9, at the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The show will offer a variety of antique cars on display from noon to 3 p.m. Admission to the grounds during the show is free. Admission to the museum is…
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Missouri’s Constitution has banned noncitizens from voting since 1924. And state law requires individuals to verify they are a U.S. citizen in order to register to vote. But GOP lawmakers contend the constitutional and statutory language isn’t strong enough. Instead of saying that “all citizens” can vote, Republicans argue the state constitution should be changed to make it clear…
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Nancy L. (Merrifield) Baze, 81, of Quincy, passed away at 5:20 am Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Nancy was born September 17, 1942, in Pana, IL to Lawrence “Shorty” Merrifield and Opal (Parkison) Kutz. She was married to Richard Baze and they remained good friends throughout life. He survives. Other…
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QUINCY — Complaints on Facebook about recent failures to cut the grass around the Frederick Ball Apartments, 818 N. Eighth, spurred Quincy Housing Authority (QHA) officials to speak to the Quincy City Council about its public housing stock and its future. Jerry Gille, executive director of the QHA, and QHA Board Chairman Rocky Murry spoke…
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QUINCY — The rumor that Quincy Mayor Mike Troup turned off the air conditioning unit at the city’s Central Services Department to help speed up Monday’s City Council meeting is not true. “I’m not that sharp to get those kind of things planned,” Troup said with a grin. Monday’s meeting was the second held at…
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Somehow, I just don’t think either Robert Redford or Ryan O’Neal would have worked as well as Al Pacino did as Michael Corleone. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 969 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Following four days and 40 years of countdowns concerning what The Daily Dirt Control Group (Steve…
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QUINCY — The investiture of Christopher W. Pratt as an at-large circuit judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be at 1 p.m. June 10 at the Adams County Courthouse. Pratt will assume his duties that day. Pratt was born and raised in Adams County. He attended St. Peter School, Quincy Notre Dame and Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Adams County CEO Board of Directors has named Curtis Sethaler as its new program facilitator. Sethaler will guide the upcoming 2024-25 class, which includes the fifth and largest group of students in the high school entrepreneurship program. Sethaler replaces Roger Leenerts who left the position after four years and accepted the role…
Read Full Article Devan M Clayton, 22, Pittsfield for a Pike County IL warrant for petition to revoke at 36th and Broadway. Lodged 161Zechariah Wigfall, 39, Quincy, for a DOC warrant in the 400 block of College. Lodged 124John E. Smith, 47, Quincy for FTA driving while license suspended in the 700 block of Payson. Lodged 124Devan M.…
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BEARDSTOWN, Ill. — The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 recently arrested Jean C. Santiago-Nieves, 37, of Beardstown for first-degree murder. Officers with the Beardstown Police Department responded to a 911 call on Friday, May 31, at a residence in the 1400 block of Clay in Beardstown. Upon arrival, officers found a male…
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Martha Ann Jones Reich, 80, a resident of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois and formerly of Mt. Sterling, Illinois and Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away at 6:56 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born April 13, 1944 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Newton and Lois Price…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Reliable Pest Solutions will host a BBQ from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, for the community at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society’s new walking path. Reliable Pest Solutions will be grilling burgers and hotdogs. The event is free to the public. Freewill donations will be accepted and go directly…
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Randy Phillips gives you a look at this past weekend’s Fishing for Freedom event.
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QUINCY — The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis recently held its annual Grant Day ceremony at the Kiwanis Shelter in Lincoln Park. Pat Bauer, Grant Day committee chair, presented awards to 34 recipients from Quincy and the nearby area. The grants totaled $24,724.90 for the largest Grant Day total to date. All grants awarded were to…
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QUINCY — The Muddy River Opera Company is asking the community for volunteer support for the upcoming production of Giuseppe Verdi’s beloved opera, “La Traviata,” to be performed on June 28 and 30. Volunteers are needed to assist in various roles, including: Volunteers can find more information and sign up at muddyriveropera.org/volunteer. Since all Muddy…
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