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Rosalie Walker 12/24/1923 – 10/13/2024 Rosalie Jeanette Sherrill Walker, 100, was born December 24, 1923, to James Thomas and Lila Clare (Simpson) Sherrill in Hamilton, IL. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1941. She traveled to Mineral Wells, TX, in 1943, to marry James E. Walker. Rosalie was a war bride and returned to…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin Flath and Angel Lamb of Quincy at 8:41 a.m. Oct. 7, 2024.A boy was born to Geoffrey and Hannah Bimson of Lewistown, Mo., at 8:38 a.m. Oct. 8, 2024.A girl was born to Dakota Henson and Ashley Johnston of Pittsfield at 10:17 a.m. Oct. 8, 2024.A girl…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College invites the community to its Fall Fest from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at its Quincy campus, 1301 S. 48th. This family-friendly event offers a variety of fun fall activities for all ages.
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CHICAGO — Opening arguments began Monday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, who faces 23 bribery, fraud, racketeering and conspiracy charges related to five “episodes” over the last 14 years. The former speaker wore a charcoal suit with a red tie, watching dispassionately and taking notes as federal prosecutor Sarah…
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QUINCY — Two Quincy artists received awards at the Shaw Art Fair in St. Louis on Oct. 5-6. Ceramicist Steve Ryan was presented with a fourth-place award in fine craft for his Obvara glazed pottery. Ann Miller Titus received the Best of Show award for her fiber artworks. The Shaw Art Fair, established in 1993, is organized…
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10/13/2024 @ 02:27:47, Highway Hh , Ralls County Nature of Complaint Disturbance.Public Narrative Deputy responded to a disturbance on Hwy HH.10/13/2024 @ 04:23:39, Highway 19 Shelburn Ln, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Motorist Assist.Public Narrative Deputy assisted a motorist on Hwy 19.10/13/2024 @ 09:29:38, Highway B Blk, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Information.Public Narrative Deputy…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The average Missourian eats 63 pounds of pork each year. “If you’ve thought about supplying pork to Missouri markets but haven’t decided for sure, then Intel for Ag (www.intelforag.org) can help,” said Mallory Rahe, University of Missouri Extension state specialist and Intel for Ag contributor, in a press release. Information posted to…
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QUINCY — Mike Rein’s dalliance with the idea of running for mayor lasted about a week. Rein, an alderman in Quincy’s 5th Ward, recently pulled petitions to run for re-election as alderman, but he also pulled petitions to run for mayor. He had to choose between which office he wanted to run for by Oct. 28.…
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Ranked-choice voting is on the rise in the U.S., with two U.S. states and 45 U.S. cities now using some version of it. This November, Missourians will have the opportunity to ban it. Advocates of ranked-choice voting argue that it solves the problems of other voting methods, while detractors counter that it makes elections unnecessarily complicated. Here in the U.S., plurality…
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PAID PROMOTIONAL If you suffer from low back pain and sciatica, you are one of over 30 million adults in the US with this often-crippling spinal condition. Shooting, stabbing and burning pains from the low back, sometimes with additional pain through the buttocks and down the legs are all symptoms of “pinched nerves” and “sciatica”.…
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QUINCY — Maybe it won’t be as historic and memorable as the Thrilla in Manila (Google “Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier” if you’re not a heavyweight boxing fan), but the Debate at 48th and State certainly figures to be just as hotly contested next week if a third vote becomes necessary. One week after the Quincy City…
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QUINCY — A Quincy company redeveloping a downtown building into mixed-use is requesting more than $300,000 in tax increment financing from the City of Quincy as part of its nearly $6.9 million redevelopment of a century-old building. The Finance Committee unanimously voted during its Monday night meeting to send the proposal to the full City…
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QUINCY — Illinois State Sen. Jil Tracy visited the Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center Monday morning. The QAVTC provides trade classes for area high school students to learn. The tour included stops in the preschool, auto body shop and other classrooms. The tour began with Tracy hearing from the construction teacher Dave Bellis. The students…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 More bang for the buck, when it comes to snack chips! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,093 of The Daily Dirt. 1. May I be the first to tip my hat to PepsiCo, the food and beverage company that has been quick to react…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Saturday night crash north of New London left a Hannibal woman injured. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Sandra M. Charlton, 77, of Hannibal, was driving a 2018 Ford F-150 north on U.S. 61, a quarter-mile north of New London, at 10:25 p.m. when it crossed the…
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Tia Jackson, 33, 2038 Chestnut St. for stealing at 5211 Broadway. 122Cynthia Baselice, 53, 1516 N. 16th St for failure to yield – stop sign at 4th and Chestnut. 136Blake Wright, 28, 610 S. 21st for improper left turn at 24th and State St. 182
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) electric crew will be performing maintenance on electric lines from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Portions of the following streets will be affected — Broadway, 11th, Maple, and Center. Power will be shut off in these areas beginning at 8:30 a.m. Contact…
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In Loving Memory of Lawrence Henry “Larry” Zanger It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Zanger on October 9, 2024. A devoted father, grandfather, and beloved husband, Larry lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family. Born on January 26, 1945 to Bob and Betty…
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Jennifer ‘Jenni’ Moran nee Howard born January 26, 1979; (45) of Quincy, formerly of Belleville, IL, passed away on October 19, 2024, after a long two and half year battle against Thymic Cancer. She spent her last days at Blessing Hospital where she received exceptional care from everyone on 6N, the ER and ICU. She…
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Patricia Ann White Lich entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born to Dennis and Wilma White on Mar. 27, 1931 in St. Louis, MO. She was a proud graduate of Lutheran High School, St. Louis. Patricia married Richard Lich on Jan. 14,…
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Kordell N. Tucker, 27, last known address in the 1900 block of Adams in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated discharge of a firearm. Tucker is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The City of Hannibal has implemented a burn ban effective immediately until further notice. A press release from Ryan Neisen, chief of the Hannibal Fire Department, says the ban is being implemented because of excessively dry conditions and the lack of rainfall in the current projected forecast. The Hannibal Fire Department will continue…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Ambulance District is offering parents or guardians of children with special needs a program that allows the district to be better prepared to take care of the children should a medical emergency arise. Information, including the child’s medical history, medications, allergies, baseline vital signs, baseline neurological status and common…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Student Life organization has announced the return of its annual Haunted Trails experience from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, and from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Spring Valley Trails behind the Quincy campus at 1301 S. 48th. Open to the public,…
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