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QUINCY — Two Quincy women were arrested Monday night for helping a murder suspect who was wanted by the Quincy Police Department. Members from the West Central Illinois Task Force conducted a traffic stop at approximately 2:57 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the intersection of 20th and Maine on Timia Humphrey, 27, of the 3100 block…
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Quincy has not had an operational bookmobile in service for more than 20 years when age and repair costs combined to end service for Quincy’s 1970s-era bookmobile in the 1990s. When I learned from a friend in Quincy that an effort was underway to reinstate the bookmobile, I was surprised that it had been so…
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Christopher T. McCorkle, 34, last known address in the 500 block of Walnut Alley in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for domestic battery and home invasion. McCorkle is 6-foot-2 tall and 325 pounds with a bald head and blue eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy…
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QUINCY — People interested in learning more about a healthcare career are invited to the Blessing Hospital Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 26, for a career and support fair from 10:45 a.m. until noon. The event is free. No registration is required. The fair will feature information on direct patient care employment opportunities at Blessing like…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a live ZOOM lecture titled “The Mystery of the Red Sirius” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023 on the lower north end of Building D in the rear. The public is invited. The star Sirius is the brightest…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, inside Brenner Library, is the site of an art exhibition featuring recent works by local watercolorists and works produced in a workshop titled “Landscapes from the Heart” held in October and led by Fred Jones, WIU distinguished lecturer. The Great River Watercolor Exhibition runs through Feb. 16 and is…
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QUINCY – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is asking 50th District residents to once more uplift the spirits of long-term care facility residents by sending them Valentine’s Day cards. In a press release, Tracy said, “Making and sending beautiful Valentine’s Day cards reminds our senior citizens how many people truly care about them. This will…
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Let’s be honest. There’s good hair and bad hair. And Tina Turner always had good — no, make that great — hair … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 847 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Hairstyles can do more than define a person. At times, they can illustrate an entire era. with…
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QUINCY — A multi-million-dollar renovation is expected to take about 18 months to complete at a Downtown Quincy hotel. Brian Fox, president of Tracy Holdings LLC, says not only will the Atrium at Third have a new look but a new name when the renovation is complete. He said the cost of installing new floors,…
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Brown County School DistrictClosed MondaySchoolsBushnell-Prairie City CUSD 170Closed MondaySchoolsCanton R-V School DistrictClosed MondaySchoolsCarthage ElementaryClosed MondaySchoolsCentral CUSD 3-Camp PointClosed MondayClark County R-1 School DistrictClosed MondaySchoolsCommunity Unit School District 4Virtual Learning MondaySchoolsDallas ESD 327Closed MondayEvening sports canceledGriggsville-Perry CUSD 4Closed MondaySchoolsHamilton CCSD 328Closed MondaySchoolsHannibal Head StartClosed MondaySchoolsHannibal School District 60Closed MondaySchoolsHoly Family SchoolClosed MondaySchoolsIllini West High School District…
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The U.S. Department of Labor is currently holding more than $5 million in wages owed to more than 7,000 Illinois workers, and the department has launched a new website in an effort to return it. When an employee is underpaid for the work they do, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division can launch an investigation.…
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Leon A. Allen, 47, of 506 Wisherd Dr. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 12th and Broadway. NTA 108Todd P. Bucknell, 45, of 823 North 12th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 9th and Broadway. NTA 108Shane B. Belknap, 35, of 208 North 24th for Improper Use of Registration and Expired Registration at 7th…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The glossy floors might not look in need of repair to people entering the Palmyra High School gymnasium, but after years of sanding and cleaning, they are ready for retirement. “They look good for now, but they can no longer be sanded down,” Jason Harper, superintendent of the Palmyra R-I School District,…
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A new bill in the Illinois General Assembly would create a board of health care experts that would have the authority to set price limits on prescription medications. House Bill 4472 was introduced Wednesday by Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, and Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria. Using a variety of information related to the medication’s market, including the…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy Christmas campaign chairs Hal and Kathy Oakley recently announced a total of $437,918 was raised. The money raised during the campaign helps provide Christmas assistance and funding programs and services that assist people and families in the Adams, Brown and Pike county areas daily throughout the year. The…
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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Clarksville United Methodist Church will be the site of a free soup luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, as part of Eagle Days festivities. Homemade chicken noodle and chili will be served along with bread, desserts, coffee and hot chocolate. Free will contributions are welcome and will be…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — A GoFundMe account as been established by Shanna Banger to benefit the victim of a house fire that occurred Wednesday in Coatsburg. A home occupied by Erin Aden was completely destroyed by the fire. Aden lost his two pet cats, all of his prized possessions and his library in the fire. Aden…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 I never knew Elvis had that kind of influence on The Boss … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 844 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s a man’s world, right? Well, at least when it comes to rock music, according to writer Laura McMillan. MacMillan, who…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame announced on Friday a goal of $475,000 for this year’s annual fund drive. Since its inception in 1977, the fund drive has raised more than $18 million, playing a vital role in QND remaining a pillar of Catholic secondary education in Quincy. The fund drive kicked off Friday, Jan. 19,…
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OSCEOLA, Mo. — Sheep need extra protection in harsh winter weather. In a press release, David Brown, University of Missouri Extension small-ruminant specialist, said, “The end goal for the producer is to ensure sheep and goats thrive through cold winter months.” Shelter Their thick coats protect sheep from extreme weather, Brown said, but the challenge…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the executive director of The District as she steps into her new role just before the downtown organization’s annual meeting.
Read Full Article Zachery A. Young, 29, Quincy, DUI Alcohol, Operate Uninsured, No tail lights. NTA 161Myshyia R. Rideout-Kelley, 20, 902 Country Club Heights for Fleeing to Elude at 18th & Broadway on 1/6/24. 184Kevin W. Wolf, 32, 1412 Oak for Expired Registration at 12th & State. 184Sara B. Powell, 33, 300 Ohio for Trespass to Vehicles at…
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As small town newspapers go by the wayside in Illinois, a new task force is studying ways to incentivize a revival of local journalism, including through the use of tax credits. The Local Journalism Task Force conducted a study on communities underserved by local journalism. It was formed by legislation that was signed into law…
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