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QUINCY — Ameren Illinois was the host of an open house Tuesday morning to promote emergency preparedness at its Quincy Operating Center, 700 Jersey. The event was open to the public, with interactive displays and Ameren employees onsite to explain the equipment and their methods. Guests were allowed to ride in the bucket of Ameren’s highest-reaching…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Jesus Casillos and Diana Rodgriguez of Quincy at 4:27 p.m. Sept. 12, 2024.A boy was born to Darin and Melissa Jansen of Quincy at 3:06 p.m. Sept. 13, 2024.A boy was born to Daniel Oswalt of Hannibal, Mo., and Shelby Perkins of Quincy at 8:41 a.m. Sept. 14,…
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I’ll give you an early hint on today’s second thought: laxative-infused Coca-Cola … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,068 of The Daily Dirt 1. Granted, growing older can have its downfalls. But there are also plenty of perks. My next birthday will be No. 71, so I feel I’m more than…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court last week vacated a lower court ruling and reinstated a statute that authorizes the state to revoke a person’s Firearm Owners Identification card once they’ve been charged with a felony, even if they haven’t yet been convicted. The case involved Aaron and Charles Davis, a father and son who were charged…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its annual homecoming weekend Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 26–29, with numerous events planned for alumni, students and the community. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. on Thursday with the homecoming parade and the annual Balloon Glow, which features hot air balloons on Friar’s Field and many food and beverage…
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Jason A. Bryant, 46, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Kaleb R. Lane, 18, Quincy for No Valid DL. 113 NTAJason A. Bryant, 46, Pittsfield for Expired Registration. NTA 113Thomas C. Darnell, 67, Quincy. Lodged 181Ryan T. Dabney, 34, 609 Meadow Dr. for Driving While License Revoked. 162Adam D. Tippey, 38, 911 N. 13th for Suspended…
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Daniel Joseph “Dan” Nuessen, age 74, of Quincy, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:48 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Dan was born on June 25, 1950 in Quincy, a son of Carl H. and Veneta M. (Veith) Nuessen. On August 12, 2006 he married Kate Bonebrake in Quincy. She survives. Dan was a 1968…
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Evelyn Kmiecik October 1st, 1921-September 21st, 2024 Evelyn Kmiecik, 102, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2024 in her home, with her daughter Susan and granddaughter Tiffany by her side. Evelyn was born October 1st, 1921, in the beautiful village of Nettlebed, Oxfordshire, England. Daughter to Martha and Sidney Smith. She was…
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Tara Schayne Cole, 49, of Quincy, passed away at 11:05am Friday, September 20, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on December 30, 1974, in Los Gatos, CA, Tara’s life was full of love, dedication, and joy that touched everyone she knew. Tara was the daughter of Bill and Vicki (Nutt) Cole. She lived…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, begins its 77th season with its “Natural Wonders” concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. The orchestra will perform a contemporary piece by composer Roger Zare called “Fanfare Solaris.” It is inspired by the long days of summer…
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QUINCY — All area cancer survivors and a guest are invited to indulge and engage at “Evolve,” a free event designed for them from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Drive. The Blessing Cancer Center team will be the host of the event. Evolve…
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QUINCY — The 2024 Fundraising Summit is bringing quality speakers to Quincy to benefit local non- profits and other organizations. The all-day workshop organized by the Tri-State Area Fundraising Professionals (TSAFP) is set from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The summit features speakers…
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UPDATE from Quincy Public Schools: “Following a report of a threat of violence today at Quincy Senior High School, the high school and adjacent Baldwin campus were put into a secure lockout status as school officials, law enforcement and the FBI investigated the incident. “The secure status has been lifted and students from both…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services will be the host of a Burgers & Brews fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Y-Mens Pavilion. Proceeds will go toward a capital campaign to raise money for a new facility for the organization. Great River Brewing Company will offer craft beers for sale.…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – As autumn approaches, many garden flowers show the ravages of a long, often brutal, summer. However, it’s at this time that dahlias are most spectacular, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Warm days and cool nights associated with late summer and early fall cause dahlias to produce flowers with intense,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup informed the Quincy City Council on Monday night that he received email confirmation on Sept. 18 that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service program has accepted the city’s request to begin work to replace Southern Airways Express as the air carrier for Quincy Regional Airport. “They are…
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“Because I said so, that’s why!” is probably my all-time favorite … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,067 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all loved our mothers and would do (or have done) anything for them, but that does not mean dear old mom never laid down the law. Maybe it…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council defeated by a 7-6 vote on Monday night a resolution that would have used money from the city’s water fund to pay for razing an inoperative sludge pump station south of Clat Adams Bicentennial Park and returned a $350,000 grant to the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation. Aldermen approved a low…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Express Clinic and the Blessing Resource Center, 34th and Broadway, will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 26, to accommodate parking lot resurfacing. Both services will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. During the two-day closure of the Express Clinic, members of the public with urgent care needs…
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The TriState Service Foundation has declared October the TriState Month of Service. People, families and organizations are asked to volunteer two hours in October to help a neighbor, a friend or someone who could use an extra hand. This is a great opportunity to help our communities and do something good. In Acts 20:35, Jesus tells…
Read Full Article Alfred Lewis, 27, 729 Ohio St. for Agg. Domestic Battery. Lodged 181Harold Vahle, 84, 2011 Hilltop Dr. for too fast for conditions at 12th and RJ Peters. 151Jacob Luster, 20, of Hannibal, Mo., for Expired Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 7th and Maine. NTA 186Marjorie Knipmeyer, 79, Quincy for Improper Driving at Breckenridge/Bedford…
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James S. Wilson, 57, last known address of 5000 Lake Ridge Drive in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license. Wilson is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy…
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