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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a pair of cases that test the authority of local courts to hold criminal suspects behind bars while they await trial. The cases come almost one year to the day after the court allowed a new law abolishing the use of cash bail in Illinois to take…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Tri-State Service Foundation, a local organization focused on community service, has announced its new board of directors. In a press release, Luis Barnes, board of directors president, said, “We are thrilled to have a board of directors in place. We all share the same ideals, we all want to help our…
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Jim Oenning, age 68, of Quincy passed away peacefully in his home Sunday morning, September 8, 2024. He was born on September 24, 1955 in Quincy the son Wilbur and Vera (Gerdes) Oenning. Jim was a 1974 graduate of Mendon Unity High School. He married Barb (Wolf) on April 21, 1978. She survives. He worked…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently announced the recent graduation of Deputy Chief Mike Tyler from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. He completed the 10-week Staff and Command program at the Clay County (Mo.) Sheriff’s Department from April 22 to June 28. This program, implemented by the Center…
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There’s a lot to digest here. Sit back, relax and take it all in … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,057 of The Daily Dirt 1. Jason Whitlock got on his soap box earlier this week, and it’s hard to argue with him. “The WNBA is going surpass the NBA, in…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) recently announced the addition of Dr. Mary Doellman, an otolaryngologist specializing in treating ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions and concerns for patients of all ages. Doellman always knew she wanted to pursue a career in medicine. She developed a passion for ENT while in medical school. “I’ve always…
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Thoughts on being Catholic in Quincy: I like my priest, Msgr. Leo Enlow, very much at St. Peter Parish. I believe he is a true priest, and I don’t think I could do his job. The crosses our priests bear are heavy, and there is a priest shortage for multiple reasons. I cannot tell you…
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QUINCY — The November death of the owner of Quincy’s Steak ‘n Shake franchise at 3819 Broadway has led to the decision to close the restaurant this month. Todd Dugal, the restaurant’s general manager who said owner Paul Ledgard had “taken me under his wing” for the past five years, posted on Facebook on Wednesday…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Summer Concert Series is returning to Lincoln Park next summer. Whitney Mintert spoke to the Quincy Park Board during the public input portion of Wednesday night’s monthly meeting. At the same time, concert organizer Scott Edlin was the host of a dinner thanking the sponsors of the series this past…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing six felony charges, including attempted murder and armed violence, filed two pro se motions with the Adams County Circuit Clark in March claiming he was defending himself in a December 2023 stabbing incident. He wanted his case dismissed, but his attorney at the time chose not to adopt those…
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Amber L. Huston, 33, Quincy for Suspended Registration and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, NTA 124Teri M. Gibbons, 41, 1125 S. 5th for Operating Vehicle with suspended Registration and Driving on Suspended License, NTA 180Teri M. Gibbons, 41, 1125 S. 5th for Retail theft over and Criminal Trespassing to property. NTA 180Kaleb A. Ulrich, 25, 2122…
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QUINCY — A lone trumpet hummed the familiar, somber tune of “Taps” Wednesday morning as members of American Legion Post 37 fired their rifles into clear blue skies overhead, signaling the end of a ceremony to commemorate the events that took place on September 11, 2001. Dozens of police officers, firefighters, local government officials and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Terry Newell has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present the Sue Newell Scholarship Showcase at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. This variety show is a third-party rental event hosted at the theater, produced in memory of Newell’s late wife, Sue, to raise funds for a scholarship fund in her…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Hannibal Regional Medical Group is offering free prostate cancer screenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. An appointment is required and can be made by calling 573-629-3532. In a press release, Dr. Viacheslav Iremashvili, urologist at Hannibal…
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QUINCY — Members First Community Credit Union is celebrating 70 years of service to the community. It has been committed to providing members with personalized financial services since 1954. Members First has grown from a small group of people to a financial institution serving 7,200 members. The journey began with the simple mission of “your…
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CHICAGO – Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza, who federal prosecutors allege bribed once-powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in exchange for favorable legislation in Springfield. It’s the last in a series of related trials that have played out in Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse over the…
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I just shook my head when I read that Celine Dion might have recorded “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,056 of The Daily Dirt 1. Have you ever wondered about what kind of success some songs may — or may not — have had…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, recently celebrated the crowning of its annual Forklift Rodeo National Champions at its headquarters in Mount Sterling. From the Mount Sterling location, Jon Moore secured victory in the pallet jack competition. This is his second consecutive national championship win in…
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QUINCY — Adams County Board member Steve McQueen (R-District 4) was wearing two hats at Tuesday’s board meeting. McQueen, the plant manager for Huber Engineered Materials, has been working on a project to repair and reinforce the South Quincy Levee, which keeps flood waters out of Quincy’s riverfront industrial base. Huber is one of those…
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QUINCY — Oral arguments in the Gavin Masters appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court Fourth District on Tuesday afternoon focused on the standard of review for a post-conviction petition. Masters, 26, received a 115-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections in December 2015 after an Adams County jury convicted him of first-degree murder in…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court August 1-31, 2024. Jaden Nelson from Jacob Nelson on Aug. 1, 2024.Jacob Benz from Blaklyn Benz on Aug.1, 2024.Karla J. Green from Ryan M. Green on Aug. 1, 2024.Hope G. Tucker from Christopher J. Meyer on Aug. 1, 2024.Bettymarie Ann Jones…
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I had to choose my mode of transportation to attend a journalism conference in Chicago last week. I hate driving to and in Chicago, and I have always enjoyed taking the train. When I used to take it regularly for work, it was relatively reliable. I love flying, but when heading to a conference downtown,…
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