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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will host its first book club at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the museum gallery at 120 N. Main. The book of discussion will be New York Times best seller “James” by Percival Everett. A description of the book by Amazon calls it “a brilliant,…
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QUINCY — Better Business Bureau Quincy recently honored three businesses with Torch Awards for Ethics, which recognize businesses and organizations that meet the highest standard of trust. Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy Regional Director, said in a press release, “These businesses are outstanding examples of what it means to truly commit yourself to customer service and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation is working with a first-time grant applicant to supply vision screening for Hannibal children. Saving KidSight is a non-profit organization that focuses on early detection of vision issues, which is key to preventing the problem from becoming a long-term obstacle. An $1,800 grant from the Riedel Foundation…
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QUINCY — It’s common for people during the holiday season to wish others “good health.” The Blessing Foundation offers a way to deliver on that wish with the Blessing Health System Honor Card. The purchaser of an Honor Card donates an amount of their choosing to any Blessing healthcare service of their choosing in the…
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QUINCY — Members First Community Credit Union recently announced donations of more than $1,900 to local schools through its Community Debit Card Program. Quincy Notre Dame joined the program for the first time in 2024 and received more than $140, while Quincy High School, a longstanding participant, received more than $1,800. The Community Debit Card…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 I do miss those old transistor radios and the Monkees … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,113 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Attention, fellow boomers! For those of you who like to refer to the 1960s as your formative years, what kind of memories do…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 6 to celebrate the opening of All About Pieces, 124 S. Lafayette in downtown Macomb. Owner Kathryn Shrode said she is realizing her dream of providing a space where everyone can gather to shop quilting and…
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11/03/2024 @ 01:22:46, Highway V Flinthill Rd, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-InjuryPublic Narrative Deputy responded to a non-injury traffic crash on Hwy V.11/03/2024 @ 10:21:15, Owens Ave., Hannibal Nature of Complaint TrespassPublic Narrative Deputy responded to a report of trespassing on Owens Ave.11/03/2024 @ 11:41:55, Highway 19, New London Nature of…
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QUINCY — Board members, staff, donors, and friends of Transitions of Western Illinois gathered Thursday at the Quincy Holiday Inn to celebrate the agency’s accomplishments at its annual meeting with more than 170 guests were in attendance. Mark Schmitz, Executive Director of Transitions, welcomed guests and spoke about the mission of the three Boards of…
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MILAN, Ill. — As the autumn leaves fall from our trees, the trunk and branching structure become more prominent and visible. This transformation can add new dimensions and interest to a landscape, but it can also draw our attention to tree health challenges we might have overlooked in other seasons. As we observe the trees…
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Dennis and Marcia Steinkamp of Quincy are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on November 29, 1974 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (now Blessed Sacrament), Quincy. Marcia, is the daughter of the late Anthony and Ruth Lohman of Quincy. Dennis is the son of the late Elmer and Rosetta Steinkamp of Quincy. They…
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The American Farm Bureau Federation has voted to terminate the membership of Illinois Farm Bureau Federation, effective Dec. 20. The vote came Tuesday from the AFBF board of directors, which met following a meeting with IFB and Country Financial executives in Bloomington, Ill. Country and IFB share the same board of directors and executives. In an email to…
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Monroe City, Mo – The fryers are hot, the seasoning is smacking, and what is arguably the best fried chicken in the area, is back. BK’s Place reopened their doors this week after being closed for service since July 30. Kathy Troy had to put a hold on her dreams of owning the building where…
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QUINCY — An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the fall 2024 national survey period. Blessing was among fewer than 30% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 32 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade.…
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Erik P. Hickerson, 44, Durham, Mo., for Disobey Stop Light at 18th and Maine. NTA 104John L. Baker, 21, 901 N. 12th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Operating Vehicle with Registration Suspended at 6th and State. NTA 130Gene R. Fitzpatrick, 76, 2507 State for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 6th and Jersey. NTA 151Patricia…
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Arthur Tucker, 44, 1319 N. 5th on a TOF for Forgery. Lodged. 182 / 122 / 153Jeffrey Horton, 33, Homeless for possession of credit card with intent to defraud. Lodged 122Rebecca Humphreys, 41, Hannibal, Mo., for speeding.Kaleena Lee, 38, Hannibal, Mo., for speeding.Collin Duffy, 18, Des Plaines for speeding. 147Nancy Olson, 22, 1401 Lakeview Heights,…
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Joyce Koch Hunter, age 86, of Quincy, died on November 13, 2024 at 9:00 am in her son Dan’s home, in Quincy. Joyce was born on November 23, 1937, a daughter of Frederick W. and Lousie H. Spindler Koch. She attended St. Francis Grade School and graduated from Norte Dame High School. Joyce worked in…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton wind ensemble and jazz ensemble will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The wind ensemble, under the direction of professor of music Trent Hollinger, opens the concert with Bernstein’s “Slava! A…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An event that draws motorcyclists from all across the country, a Missouri writer who shines a spotlight on genuine Ozark stories, and a group of destination marketing organizations that teamed up to increase visitation to small towns along Highway 36 were among the award winners at the annual Missouri Governor’s Conference on…
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QUINCY — Knox College graduate Alexis Riggs will be the featured speaker at the Quincy Astronomy Club meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21. Riggs’ in-person lecture is titled “What Happens When Stars Interact?” It will cover cataclysmic variable stars and binary star systems which irregularly vary in brightness as a result of…
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Quality childcare – and enough of it – is an essential building block of a vibrant community, a strong workforce, and healthy kids who are prepared for school and success. However, Adams County is increasingly facing a childcare challenge. Currently, less than half (48%) of perceived childcare needs in Adams County can be met by…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Moisture and fall forage growth have been disappointing in 2024. The bumper crop of corn this year has prompted many cattle farmers to consider feeding their cows corn silage. “We had an outstanding growing season, and hay supplies are plentiful,” said University of Missouri Extension state beef nutritionist Eric Bailey in a…
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