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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino recently announced its recent fundraising campaign benefiting Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri raised $1,430. The fundraising initiative invited guests to participate in a match donation program where the casino matched every dollar donated in cash up to $100 in free play. Employees of Mark Twain Casino also…
Read Full Article Smart home systems have revolutionized our lives for good, bringing convenience and comfort into our lives. These technologies have also changed the way we manage energy consumption and consume energy, as they have helped to reduce energy consumption and also provided substantial cost savings. People who have integrated smart home devices and systems into their…
Read Full Article The Muddy River has long been an important focal point in our community for ecological, recreational, and historical importance. Like so many natural bodies of water, it suffers from mounting environmental pressures: pollution, erosion, neglect, there’s little that can be done to protect it. However, it’s lucky these issues were taken up by local community…
Read Full Article The intersection of live NBA games and sports betting behavior in Illinois presents a fascinating case study of how physical venue experiences shape wagering decisions. NBA Betting Tips also aid in the decision-making process of wagering on a specific team at high-stakes scenarios, but the United Center, for example, hosting Chicago Bulls home games, serves…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 The part of his story was kind of glossed over was that part about the five marriages … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,155 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Talk about bad luck. Meet Frano Selak. Actually, “good luck” might be a better assessment. It’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Musician and educator Pam Potter was honored during Sunday’s Quincy Park Band concert with the George M. Irwin Lifetime Achievement Award for her impact on the arts community. Potter’s dedication to music, as an educator and performer, has spanned decades and touched countless lives in Quincy and the surrounding area. Potter spent 10…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s summer nursing internship application process is open. It is designed to provide hands-on experience to aspiring nurses and allows students to gain valuable clinical exposure while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals. The internship will take place in June and July, offering an immersive experience to help students enhance their skills…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center recently launched a meal kit delivery initiative for families at Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center. The initiative, made possible through a generous grant from the Tracy Family Foundation, provided families with the ingredients and inspiration to enjoy quality time around the dinner table while also…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently announced Chris and Emma Wright as the recipients of the Young Alumni Award, given to graduates under age of 35 who have made significant achievements in their professions, serve as exemplary Christian leaders and maintain a strong commitment to the university’s values. Emma Hayden Wright, a 2013 HLGU…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Once red crown rot spreads, you cannot unspread it, says University of Missouri Extension state plant pathologist Mandy Bish. Currently, soybean and disease specialists know of no cure for red crown rot, which can reduce yields by an estimated 80% in severe cases. Seed treatments may reduce symptoms and infection, but these…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 Turkey or ham the most popular meal today? Keep reading, pardner … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,154 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we wrap up our three-day Christmas special. We hope you’ve had as much fun as The Daily Dirt staff has putting…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — In commemoration of 20 years of continuous operation, the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) recently announced it has awarded a $20,000 grant to four Pike County school districts — Pikeland CUSD No. 10, Griggsville-Perry CUSD No. 4, Western CUSD No. 12 and Pleasant Hill CUSD No. 3. The combined…
Read Full Article CLAYTON, Ill. — After nearly five decades of dedicated service to the Village of Clayton, Loretta Carroll is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, community involvement and a reputation for being the steady hand behind the village’s financial and administrative operations. Carroll’s journey with the village began in 1977. She was unexpectedly asked…
Read Full Article MARY LOUISE BROWN Mary Louise Brown, 87, of rural Lewistown, MO, died at 11:41 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. Born August 22, 1937, in Tolona, MO, the daughter of Leslie Elmer and Dora Evalena (Brumbaugh) Puls. She married Kenneth Ray Brown in Ewing, MO on February 20, 1965. He preceded…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) recently announced its “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership winners during its annual conference on Nov. 4 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. One of the winners was Kristy Wisslead, family nurse practitioner at Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester. Wisslead is joined in this honor…
Read Full Article Robert Eugene Duesterhaus, age 86, passed away at Parc Provence in St. Louis, Missouri on December 22, 2024. He was born on June 9, 1938 to Cyril and Edith Duesterhaus in Quincy, Illinois. He attended Gentry school, a local one-room school for four years, St. John’s Catholic Grade School, and Quincy Notre Dame in Quincy,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber joined in a ribbon cutting on Dec. 4 to help the City of Macomb celebrate the recent completion of the Johnson Street Project. With additional turn lanes, sidewalks and signage, the area now allows for better traffic flow and student safety while enhancing the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Blessing Heart Gala has brought together thousands of community members to raise awareness of heart disease and donations for the Heart and Vascular Fund of the Blessing Foundation since 2018. Donations fund the important work of improving heart health in the region through continuing education, equipment purchases and addressing patient unmet needs.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees have donated to local organizations for years by adopting families or by buying items from the Angel Tree. As those programs have changed or no longer exist, the Hannibal Jaycees began their own Adopt-A-Family program in 2021 to provide gifts for families in need. Hannibal Jaycees Haunted House proceeds…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 12/18/2024:Matthew M. Mayer, Macomb, struck a deer on IL 99/CR 1100N. 12/20/2024:A Juvenile from Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on 12000N. 12/22/2024:Ashlee R. Smith, Mt. Sterling, struck a deer on IL…
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