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Jerry Alan Eberhardt, 87, of Quincy, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on October 18, 1937, in Dixon, Illinois, to Archie and Sarah “Sally” Eberhardt. On April 23, 1960, Jerry married the love of his life, Anita Stupasky,…
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Janet A. Keim, age 80, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away on 12/9/2024 in Munster, Indiana. Janet was born on November 17, 1944 in Quincy, Illinois to Roger and Thelma Keim. She was a 1962 graduate of Quincy Senior High School and a 1970 graduate of Quincy College with a B.A. in History. She was employed…
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Funeral services for Carolyn Sue “Susie” Guinn, 84, of Vandalia, will be at 11:00 AM Friday, December 20, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Vandalia with pastor Brian Lehenbauer officiating. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the Church. Funeral arrangements…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University announced on Dec. 3 a record-breaking Giving Tuesday campaign for the second straight year. WIU saw $95,840 raised through gifts from 351 donors during the 24-hour stretch, contributing to WIU programs and special projects. WIU raised a then-record $61,243 during Giving Tuesday last year. Tim Hallinan, director of annual…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced that nominations are open for the Agribusiness of the Year award and the Larry Fischer Ag Educator of the Year award. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. Winners will be honored at the annual ag banquet on Tuesday, March 11.…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 The culinary cultures of U.S. and Europe can often collide … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,144 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Europeans find many of Americans’ food habits rather puzzling. Here’s a handful of examples where we differ from our Euro friends when it comes…
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QUINCY — An investigation by Quincy Police has led to the arrest of a man in Florida who is suspected of fraud in connection with a phony insurance scam. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department began an investigation in June 2024 in referenceto a subject that had defrauded at least 10 different individuals in Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band, in its 76th season under the direction of John Hume, will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Worship Theatre at the Quincy Salvation Army Kroc Center. The concert will feature: The Park Band Christmas Concert is free to attend. Band members encourage…
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Carolyn Marie Eden, age 83, of Quincy, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 10:50am in Blessing Hospital. Carolyn was born on November 30, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Koenemann) Schroeder. She was baptized into the faith on December 21, 1941, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Preble, Indiana.…
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SAVERTON, Mo. — Genesis Bible Church, 12613 Saverton Drive in Saverton, offers a chance to reflect on the night when Jesus was born at its fourth annual live nativity from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The event is free. Before viewing the nativity, each attendee can stop at the hot cocoa stand…
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The Democratic legislative leaders and the governor agreed to squirrel away $260 million in lump-sum appropriations to various state agencies last spring. But now some groups are figuring out that a big pile of state money is just sitting there and they are trying to stake their claims. This came to light last month when…
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Meet Hoss, a lovable 6-year-old Border Collie with a heart as big as his smile! This big sweet boy has a personality that shines through in every wag of his tail and every joyful grin. Hoss is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his shots, making him ready for a lifetime of adventures…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension has partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation on a program to establish white oak seed orchards on private land. These orchards are intended to provide a steady supply of white oak acorns from trees of known quality and growth characteristics, says Brian Schweiss, MU Extension specialist in…
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SPRINGFIELD – More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday he now favors legislation to bring the industry under tighter regulation. At a news conference in Chicago, Pritzker said in the short time since both the state and federal governments legalized hemp production,…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on Dec. 3 that the law license of Hannibal attorney Tyler White, who has been charged with five felonies involving a traffic crash on Sept. 13 in Shelby County, has been suspended pending the resolution of any outstanding criminal charges and any disciplinary charges. An order…
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Linda Martin, 65, 2059 Sycamore St. Quincy for disobeying a stop light at 8th and Vermont. 169Alexis Reuter, 23, 413 Clark, Canton, Mo., for failure to yield – left turn at 24th and Broadway. 182Adrik Garza, 22, San Benito, Tex., for improper traffic lane usage at 12th and Broadway. 148Samuel Winningham, 37, 2100 S. 8th…
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QUINCY — Two Quincy Notre Dame students recently were named as Illinois All-State musicians as a result of individual auditions held in October throughout the state. The students will perform in Peoria during the Illinois Music Educators Association annual conference on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. Cayson Peters, a senior, is a son of Tyler…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Three leaders at Memorial Hospital — Raigan Brown, Ada Bair and Dr. Yoon Hang Kim — were featured speakers at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) annual conference held Nov. 14 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The breakout session, “Building an Integrative Medicine Program at a Rural Critical…
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CANTON Mo. — The Center of Engaged Learning Abroad (CELA) in Belize recently announced Culver-Stockton College as its new U.S. School of Record. This collaboration will enable students to learn animal science, veterinary medicine and human health courses through study abroad and internship opportunities available with CELA. This partnership fits CELA Belize’s commitment to offering…
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BOWEN, Ill. — Blue Christmas, a gentle, contemplative, hands-on worship experience for people who are struggling during the season of celebration is being offered by Pastor Sheri Renner and Living Faith United Methodist Church, 106 E. First, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 18-20. Attendees move at their own pace from station…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few plants can boast colorful, long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage the remainder of the year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Florist’s kalanchoe delivers both, making it a versatile houseplant. Its vibrant flowers provide a welcome burst of color during the dreary days of winter, Trinklein said. There is nothing…
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Hannibal, Mo. – An accidental electrical issue appears to be the cause of a Sunday morning fire on Church Street. Just before 6:15 a.m., the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a report of visible smoke inside the shop area in a building at 311 Church. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered that the fire was in…
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CHICAGO – A federal judge on Thursday declined to acquit former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza after his September trial on charges that he bribed ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan ended in a hung jury. U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman was forced to declare a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict in…
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MRN This week goes on the road to the Missouri state capitol to interview the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, Mary Russell. Russell, a Ralls County native and graduate of Hannibal High School, Truman State and the University of Missouri School of Law, has been on the state’s highest court for 20 years.
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