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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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Brittany and Randy took time from slinging bier at Germanfest to ask people why they read, watch and love Muddy River News.
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QUINCY — Holly Henze is anxious to take over a felony criminal court docket again, but this time it will be from a different perspective. After working in the Adams County Public Defender’s office from 2003 to 2016, Henze has handled the family/divorce docket in Adams County since July 2016 when she became a judge…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 968 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the 1990s in our five-part look at the best films in what we’ve labeled the modern golden age of cinema. Heading into today, I feel the 1980s’ offerings have been the strongest overall. Let’s see what the ’90s…
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QUINCY — The annual Juneteenth Community Celebration returns to Quincy for its third year, with First Baptist Church as the host. Events will be held throughout the city June 8-16. The theme for this year’s event is Celebrating Freedom, kicking off with the Juneteenth community picnic at Moorman Park at noon on Saturday, June 8.…
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Robert Gallaher, 54, 401 Locust St. for Failure to Register-Violent Offender Against Youth. Lodged 140Bellamie Frasier, 41, 436 E Bennett St., Salem for failure to yield-left turn at 14th and State. NTA 169Norman S. Oglesby, 27, Quincy for aggravated battery, criminal damage to property and resisting or obstructing a peace officer in the 900 block…
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QUINCY — Sports fans have a lot to appreciate right now with the baseball, UFL and soccer seasons in full swing – but be on the lookout for counterfeits and scams when buying tickets. There’s plenty of team spirit to go around this spring and summer, and buying online is the easiest way for many…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a grant of $10,155 to finish the second phase of improvements to the playground at St. John’s Lutheran School. Riedel Foundation trustees awarded St. John’s $9,500 in 2023 for phase one of the project, which involved installing a privacy fence along the Lyon Street side…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Brown County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, welcomed its newest volunteers, Kathy Yingling and Dawn Wettstein, who Judge Jerry Hooker swore in at the Brown County courthouse on May 15. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 1, 2024 Of the films listed below, the one that currently has a reboot in the works is “Escape from New York.” There is no word on an ETA … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 967 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ahh … finally, the 1980s, possibly…
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SPRINGFIELD Ill. — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a cicada-themed art show during the Illinois State Fair from Aug. 8-18. Illinois is the epicenter of a rare double cicada brood emergence this summer, and IDNR wants to commemorate the occasion with a public art show in Conservation World. Anyone can participate…
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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch gave added meaning to the phrase “winning ugly” during last Wednesday’s early morning hours. I’ve never seen anything like it, so let’s take a look. House members were told to be in their seats by noon on Tuesday after the Senate had easily passed the entire budget package on Sunday.…
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The new director of the Quincy Museum stops by to talk about what the mansion at 1601 Maine has to offer. From tours, to meetings and special events, let them know how they can host you or your group.
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., based in Mount Sterling, recently donated 13 drones to 13 west-central Illinois schools and school districts. This donation is part of Dot’s Focus on STEAM initiative, which aims to provide area school districts with the tools and education necessary to establish science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM)…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — The Pike County Fair will run from June 4-8 at the Pike County Fairgrounds, 210 W. Clay in Pleasant Hill. A variety of activities and events are scheduled throughout the week. Carnival rides by Amusement Associates will be open Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. and from 2 to…
Read Full Article Rex E. Derksen, 38, Quincy for vandalism and trespassing in the 200 block of N. 12th. NTA 110/144Kimberly A. Brown, 19, 300 Locust for Domestic Battery at 1238 N. 12th. Lodged 146Adam C. Richmiller, 48, 920 Monroe for No Valid Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 12th & College. 132Adam Richmiller, 48, 920 Monroe for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently was recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2023 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program tracks QPD’s performance on five metrics proven to measure success in policy management. The Quincy…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will hold two kids summer cooking workshops led by the Health and Wellness team’s registered dietitians and chef Amber Clark. These workshops will offer a hands-on experience for kids entering kindergarten or first grade. Workshop Information Pizza Party Workshop – June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Budding chefs will…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb, Office of Downtown Development, has announced the lineup for the Downtown Summer Concert Series starting Wednesday, June 5. Bill Maakestad will kick off the 2024 season from noon to 1 p.m. at the gazebo in Chandler Park. Attendees can bring their lunch and lawn chairs or a blanket…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, June 1, 2024 There is no better way to celebrate the first day of June than a look at another great era of movies: The 1970s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 966 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The 1970s were a wonderful decade for the movies. We’re…
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NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ill. — The New Philadelphia Association is announcing the topics and speakers for its 20th annual Marvin J. and Thomas Leo Likes Lecture Series, which will take place online each Tuesday in June at 7 p.m. beginning June 4. The lectures are free and open to the public, but registration is required. The…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talk to Ed Trone of Hollister-Whitney as the company celebrates its 125th Anniversary. A great discussion about the ups and downs of the elevator business … sorry … Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article Nicholas D. Whitiker, 40, Quincy for Violate Pretrial Release and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 108Faith A. Gaff, 20, Canton, Mo., for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 10th & Broadway. 161Harley D. Foster, 30, Homeless for FTA Possession of Meth and a new charge of Resisting at 12th & Locust. Lodged 161Donald R. Owens, 38, 1907…
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