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MEXICO, Mo. — Four teens from northeast Missouri will travel to the heart of Missouri on Monday, June 10 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns at Missouri Military Academy as Miss Missouri’s Teen kicks off its 19th year. The Miss Missouri’s Teen class of 2024 includes: Miss…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to Quincy’s Illinois Veterans Home, which is undergoing nearly $300 million in new construction. Terry Prince, director of the Illinois Veterans Administration, gives you a tour of this sacred part of Quincy’s history. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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Two days after the General Assembly was scheduled to adjourn its spring session, Democrats in the Illinois Senate advanced a $53.1 billion budget to the House Sunday night, where leaders expect it to pass without changes. The fiscal year 2025 spending plan, which came together over a stretch of late nights and closed-door dealmaking, spends…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, May 27, 2024 Bullock’s beauty procedure might be considered a pain in the butt by some … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 961 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Every so often, Daily Dirt researchers strike gold. They come across some bizarre fact that causes me to just shake…
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Terry L. Steffen, 81, of Quincy, passed away at 12:09 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Terry was born July 23, 1942, in Quincy, IL to William F. and Betty (Schnelbacher) Steffen. He was married to Charlotte K. Reynolds on November 9, 1963 in Grace United Methodist Church in Quincy,…
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Brandy L. Vanhyning, 28, 336 S. 12th, Apt E for Domestic Battery. Lodged 162Veontae A. Gaffney, 23, 640 Monroe for Schuyler County FTA-Transport/Carry alcohol. Lodged. 161Ethan Solina, 20, 1136 Edwin St. for Suspended Registration at 24th and Hampshire. NTA 162Veontae A. Gaffney, 23, 640 Monroe for No Valid Driver’s License at 14th and Chestnut. NTA…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will feature an in-person lecture by Fred Bruhweiler at 7 p.m. on Thursday May, 30, in Room D022 at John Wood Community College. The public is invited. The lecture room is on the rear side of the lower north end of Building D. Bruhweiler’s first talk will be about the…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A warehouse on Second Street in Monroe City is expected to soon become a vibrant activity hub of the city. The 22,000-square-foot building is being renovated as a community recreation center for Monroe City and surrounding areas. MC Rec Center is a nonprofit agency and led by a board of directors…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Monroe City Singers will present “Cruisin’ and Groovin” on Thursday, May 30, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 at 3 p.m., at the Monroe City Middle School auditorium. The MC Singers will rock out to favorite ’60s and ’70s hits including tunes from the Fab Four, Beach Boys and…
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Marion County R-II to send three to Future Business Leaders of America convention in Florida in June
PHILADELPHIA, Mo. — Three members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter at Marion County R-II School have qualified for the national convention to be held in Orlando, Fla., on June 30. This will be a return performance as the school has representation at the national convention in Atlanta, Ga., in 2023. Porter…
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SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the General Assembly will go at least three more days past their self-imposed adjournment deadline after failing to pass a budget bill Saturday, although the spending and revenue framework were made public for the first time. “The House and Senate are very close to an agreement on a final budget,” House…
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QUINCY — Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to Blessing Hospital in Quincy for a celebration on Friday, May 31. The Blessing Cancer Center team will be the host of a National Cancer Survivors Day event from 1 to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at 11th and College. There is no cost…
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I’m not sure I’ve seen a stranger roll call than last week’s House vote on Senate Bill 2978. The data privacy bill is an initiative of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, and he was on the House floor during the debate. The far-right ginned up social media opposition to the bill by claiming that…
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I think I’m going to have that “advice” from Ron Swanson framed and hang on a wall in the mancave … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 960 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes the best advice for real life can come from fictitious characters. I often find some of the finest…
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Rev. Orville Jones and Lena Jones stop by to talk about the community’s upcoming Juneteenth celebration.
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A measure that would prohibit contests that award cash or prizes for killing certain wildlife is unlikely to clear the Senate after narrowly passing the House last week, according to its Senate sponsor. House Bill 2900 would ban the practice of holding wildlife contests that reward participants with cash, prizes or inducements for killing fur-bearing animals.…
Read Full Article Alexander Raymond III, 51, unknown address, warrant for Stealing/Larceny X 8. Lodged 135/147Deana L. Miles, 26, warrant-Domestic Battery at 6th and Harrison. Lodged 112/255Stephen Pleasant, 59, of Quincy for Trespassing.Harry Sumpter, 70, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance. 109Arthur Bollman, 72, of Quincy for Violate Sex Offender Reg. 128Devon K. Hankins, 29, of 906 N. 2nd…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Cody and Jenna Starman of Quincy at 11:28 a.m. May 16, 2024A boy was born to Chris and Taylor Starnes of Quincy at 6:07 a.m. May 18, 2024.A girl was born to Gage Solina and Kara Baker of Quincy at 7:55 a.m. May 18, 2024.A girl was born…
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QUINCY — A cross-country road trip is an American summer staple, but if you’re hitting the road this summer, make sure you keep track of your tolls. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has received reports of phishing text messages that impersonate road toll collection services to trick people into paying for fake outstanding tolls. The texts…
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QUINCY — Blessed Sacrament’s annual St. Louis Cardinals baseball trip is scheduled for Friday, July 26. The Cardinals will be playing the Washington Nationals, and it will be a bobblehead give-away night. The bus for the trip will begin loading at 3 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament School in the parking lot off S. Eighth. Food…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bike riders of all ages and ability levels are invited to participate in a Memorial Day recreational bike ride organized by the Quincy Bicycle Club. This ride will offer distances of 21, 32 or 39 miles with organized rest stops. Rolling departure times will be utilized for all race lengths with riders…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Celebrating National Volunteer Week, the Missouri 4-H Foundation recently presented LaTisha Scott-Snead with the Naomi Crouch 4-H Volunteer Leadership Award. Scott-Snead is recognized for more than eight years of service and support to 4-H in Clark County. Recipients of the Naomi Crouch Award may select a 4-H club or county program to…
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SAVERTON, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $6,000 grant to help build a memorial to Fort Mason, which played a role in the War of 1812. Fort Mason was built near Saverton, but few people know it existed. Its purpose was to fortify the area against the native population in the…
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