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QUINCY — Christopher Pratt didn’t even get to use the new business cards he ordered. Pratt, an attorney in the Adams County Public Defender’s Office since 2016, halted his campaign to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County when he was promoted from deputy chief defender to chief public defender in February after Todd Nelson resigned.…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Canton woman with previous drug convictions in Adams and Hancock counties in Illinois faces more drug charges in Lewis County. A Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop for speed in rural Lewis County on May 3. The driver was identified as Leslie A. Kirby, 41. After further investigation,…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A Mount Sterling man who formerly worked as a carpenter at the Western Illinois Correctional Center has been charged with three felonies in connection with smuggling drugs and a cellphone into the Mount Sterling prison. Illinois State Police arrested Joshua D. Havens, 49, on Feb. 21 as part of an investigation…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Loafers Car Club of Hannibal will be holding its 28th annual car show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, on N. Main Street from Broadway to North Street. The charge for entering a collector vehicle is $30. Spectators are free. Space limits the number of show vehicles…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is participating in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Under the SFSP, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to children 18 years and under. The meals will be served at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Meals will be served Monday…
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Quincy Art Center seeking high school students for summer youth employment; deadline to apply May 24
QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center is seeking high school students and 2024 graduates to apply for a paid summer student employee position through its Summer Youth Employment in the Arts grant funded by the Illinois Arts Council. Applicants should be interested in pursuing careers in visual art or education and able to commit to…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois is the 20th state to discover the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). The tick, considered an invasive species, was found on April 12 during routine active tick surveillance in Morgan County as part of an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) grant-funded active tick surveillance program. Additional surveillance in the area…
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Missouri’s primary is on August 6. Missouri Times Publisher Scott Faughn breaks down where the candidates stand as the spring and summer campaign season begins to heat up. ‘24 Statewide Races Governor: Republican Primary: TOSS UP – Democrat Primary: Toss UPGeneral: LIKELY REPUBLICAN RepublicansLt. Governor Mike KehoeLot of things are going right for Mike Kehoe. He has…
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When Gov. JB Pritzker proposed his budget for the upcoming fiscal year in February, he sought authority from lawmakers to raise more than $1 billion in revenue through various changes to the state tax code. Among other things, he sought to raise $526 million through extending an expiring cap on losses that corporations can claim…
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QUINCY — The owner of the Jersey Mike’s franchise coming to Quincy hopes to have a staff in place to start making submarine sandwiches by the end of July. Scott Miller of SamCo Management, based in Champaign, owns seven Jersey Mike’s throughout Illinois. The first stores were in East Peoria and Springfield in April 2021. He since…
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QUINCY — Every day, police officers sacrifice much to protect and serve their communities. In 2023, 137 police officers nationwide gave the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good — their lives. The Quincy Police Department will honor all fallen police officers with a brief ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, outside of police headquarters…
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If you take nothing else from today’s post, remember this: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again. Then give up. There’s no use being a damn fool about it.” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 944 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Friday. It’s basically batting practice for…
Read Full Article Cody L. Fox, 36, homeless, FTA trespassing and FTA possession of meth, new charges of possession of meth and unlawful possession of ammo by a felon. Lodged 124Harley D. Foster, 30, Quincy for Original Warrant for Possession of Meth at N. 12th St. and Lind St. 148Anthony W. Williams, 47, 439 N. 3rd St. reports…
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With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Gary Wayne Fansler, who passed away on May 8, 2024, at 8:05pm in Quincy, Illinois at his home surrounded by loved ones for his final breath. He succumbed from multiple health conditions and the most challenging being cardiomyopathy. He was born June 13, 1954 in Shelbyville, Indiana to…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy annually present the Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award to a person who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. Named after its first recipient in 1998, the award honors exceptional community leaders who demonstrate: The selection committee comprises former award recipients, United…
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Donald G. McNay 73, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 3:02am Thursday, May 2, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Don was born January 18, 1951, in Quincy, IL to George & Hazel (Koenig) McNay. He was married to Linda L. (Jones) McNay on January 12, 1973, at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ in Quincy, IL.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its 161st commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, at Quincy University’s football stadium, 20th and Sycamore. The 2024 spring graduating class is comprised of 168 graduates — 145 undergraduate and 23 graduate degree recipients. The procession will be led by university marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor…
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I think my overall favorite of those first 10 songs is “Brass In Pocket,” by the Pretenders. My apologies to Sir Rod … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 943 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Where were you on Aug. 1, 1981? That was the day MTV debuted, and the world as…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The May/June Art for the Health of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within Blessing Health Hannibal features works by artist Dennis Babbitt. Babbitt lives on 60 wooded acres outside of Louisiana that inspires him to capture the beauty and calm surrounding him in his paintings. Babbitt works primarily…
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QUINCY – Betsy Sweeny, director of heritage programming at the Wheeling (W.Va.) National Heritage Area and preservation influencer, will be the featured speaker for the Quincy Preservation Commission’s 34th annual preservation dinner on Friday, May 17, at One Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. The evening will begin with a social hour (cash bar) at 6:30 p.m.…
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URSA, Ill. — Have you self-published a book but don’t know what to do next? Thought you had a good idea for a book series but weren’t sure? Indies United Publishing House (IUPH) is allowing you to answer questions like this during an author’s retreat on May 24-25 at the Ursa Retreat House. Lisa Orban, founder…
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QUINCY — Mark Lawrence, who with his wife founded the 2X4’s for Hope charity, is scheduled to enter a plea next month. Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler said Lawrence, 65, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court Wednesday morning and that Lawrence has tentatively agreed to a plea. Eyler said he could not comment on the terms…
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QUINCY — Moments after he was elected as the president of the Quincy Park Board, Mark Philpot took time to reflect on the vote’s significance. Philpot was selected to replace Jarid Jones as president during Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Park Board. He is the first Black person to serve as president. (Alan Hickman was…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Kenneth E. Bone and Carole A. Bone of Ewing, Mo., sold a residence at 1015 S.…
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