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I realize I’m revisiting an old debate, but I was shocked to learn that the Quincy City Council unanimously approved spending $400,000 to reinstall the traffic signal at 25th and Broadway. While I understand that businesses at that intersection may appreciate the signal, traffic warrants do not justify it. Simply put, there is very little…
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Demarlon A. Morris, 31, of Chicago for Unlawful Restraint, Resisting and Battery. Lodged 107Cynthia M. Rosebud, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 182Norman C. Hall, 63, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Possession of Meth at 1000 S. 8th St. Lodged 124
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While many Illinois Democrats wait anxiously to hear whether U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will run for reelection in 2026 or step down after five terms in the Senate, at least one incumbent officeholder appears to be ruling himself out as a potential successor. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Tuesday he is not interested in…
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QUINCY — After having just one Black commissioner in its history before 2023, the Quincy Park Board now has three Black men. Cecil Weathers, a retired certified nursing assistant and a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, was one of four people elected to the Quincy Park Board during Tuesday’s consolidated election. Incumbents Barb Holthaus and…
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QUINCY — Unofficial results as of midnight Tuesday had long-time Adams County Board member Kent Snider and incumbent Andy Sprague in the lead to fill two spots on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees. Vote totals had been collected Tuesday night from eight of the nine counties that John Wood Community College serves…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — “If I were to ask you, ‘Did you quit beating your wife?’ the question itself infers that you’re doing that.” The metaphor, made by Hannibal Board of Public Works’ (HBPW) general manager Darrin Gordon Tuesday night at the Hannibal City Council meeting, was used to communicate his sentiments towards a list of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — April Azotea, 2nd Ward Council Member candidate, asked members of the Hannibal City Council to raise their hands at their meeting Tuesday night if they believed it was important for council members to have ethics and should operate under the impression that, even outside of City Hall, they are still representatives of…
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QUINCY — Quincy has elected its first female mayor in the city’s history as former City Treasurer Linda Moore defeated incumbent Mike Troup in Tuesday’s election. Moore, who ran as an independent, won 39 of the city’s 42 precincts in garnering 58.4 percent of the overall vote. She ran strong in traditionally Republican precincts, including…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people were injured Monday night in a two-vehicle crash on Veterans Road in Hannibal. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash occurred at 5:17 p.m. when a 2022 Toyota RAV4, driven by a 71-year-old man from Canton, was traveling eastbound and failed to yield. The vehicle was struck by a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ol’ Blue Gallery is presenting “Little Things,” a group exhibition that brings nationally and internationally celebrated artists to Missouri from April 18 through May 24. The show will feature more than 100 artists, each delivering original works no larger than 12 inches. Opening night from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday,…
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QUINCY — Bryan Renfro, John Wood Community College (JWCC) president, has been selected to assume the role of chancellor at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC). His last day at JWCC is planned for June 30. Renfro began his tenure as JWCC’s seventh president on Jan. 4, 2023. He succeeded Michael Elbe, who retired on Dec.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Community members are invited to attend a community pinwheel ceremony at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 7, at the Hannibal Riverfront in Rotary Pavillion in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least one in seven children have experienced child abuse or neglect…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s history department will be the host of a presentation by Justin Coffey, professor of history, and Father Aaron Pembleton, endowed chair in history, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, in the QU Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 1901 Oak. In his presentation, “U.S. Presidents Who…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library will hold its annual spring used book sale Thursday and Friday, April 3-4 at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. The sale is held in the large conference room. It will offer books, DVDs and CDs for purchase. With a few exceptions, everything is 50 cents…
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NOVELTY, Mo. — As the growing season approaches, many growers will consider using drones to spray their fields. A new University of Missouri Extension publication, “Economics of Drone Ownership for Agricultural Spray Applications,” introduces cost-estimating tools for farmers and custom operators interested in investing in drones for spray applications. In a press release, Adauto Rocha,…
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LaPLATA, Mo. — Amy Morris thought her inconsistent health maladies were a normal part of the stress of life. She was juggling a lot. She had just sent her oldest child to college. She was completing her 20th year working in education — she works for the LaPlata R-2 schools as a preschool teacher —…
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Daily Dirt for April 1, 2025 Why was I hooked on a feeling? Because I was in a New York groove, silly. Has anyone seen my Sharona? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,245 of The Daily Dirt 1. Keeping with our recent 1970s music theme, how about a look at…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup hopes to have a replacement for Mike Farha’s seat in the 4th Ward before the Quincy City Council’s April 7 meeting. Farha told Muddy River News that he was “worn out” after serving for 26 years as an alderman when he announced his resignation on March 7. Troup said after…
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As April 8 quickly approaches, the Hannibal School Board will be electing two new members. Our district has faced significant financial challenges over the past two years, but we are now on the path to recovery, and the choices we make in this election are critical to our continued success. Incumbent candidate Scott Hawes has…
Read Full Article Thomas R. Edlemon, 19, of Quincy for Trespassing at 3809 Broadway. NTA 130Kara M. Gower, 27, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance at 807 Southern Lane. NTA 178Bobby J. Husted, 48. of Warsaw for Failure to Obey Stop Sign at 3rd and Cedar. NTA 178Alec M. Kline, 23, of Quincy for DUI Alcohol and taillights required…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works electric crew will be performing maintenance on electric lines beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1. Power will be shut off for a duration of 15 minutes. Areas include portions of Wildwood Court, Head Lane, and Stardust Drive. Contact the HBPW Dispatch Center at 573-221-0955…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office recently launched an investigation following the discovery of methamphetamine being used by inmates within the jail. Authorities became aware of the situation on early Sunday morning and are actively investigating how the substance was introduced into the facility. After reviewing body scan images, investigators located a suspect…
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