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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 If you immediately turn the radio channel when one of the following oldies comes on, we are brothers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 843 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt deals a lot with the “best of” particular items concerning various avenues…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Macy Waters and Avery Wyatt both of Pittsfield won the Senior Division of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs’ State Talent Contest. The girls represented Calhoun County after winning the fair’s local competition in September. The talent contest was held on Saturday, January 13 at the annual IAAF State Convention in Springfield.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — During the morning commute to school on Wednesday, a Hannibal school bus collided with a pick-up truck in a low-speed crash on Highway 61 near Warren Barrett Dr. The Hannibal School District confirmed no injuries were reported in the crash, which happened after the bus hit a small patch of ice causing…
Read Full Article JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Winter can be harsh, especially with the arrival of snow and sub-zero temperatures. While we often retreat indoors or add a few more layers to avoid cold temperatures, many other critters, like insects, must tough it out outdoors. Insects have developed a variety of strategies to deal with the arrival of cold…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – New permanent rules will soon go into effect spelling out how people who own assault weapons and related items that are now heavily regulated in Illinois can register them with the Illinois State Police. The legislature’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules voted along party lines Tuesday to let the rules go into effect,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s third concert of its 2023-2024 concert season is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19. Joanne O’Brien will present a Karen Carpenter tribute show titled “Yesterday Once More” beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of HLGU, 2800 Palmyra Road. “Yesterday Once…
Read Full Article Well, that’s still one more woman than Chester or Festus kissed … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 842 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The popularity of “Gunsmoke” is often given credit for being the western that triggered the avalanche of that particular genre of programming on network TV in the late…
Read Full Article QUINCY — One of two men charged in connection to a stabbing in the parking lot at Blessing Hospital is scheduled to enter a plea next month. Dylan Test, 20, of 1530 Monroe appeared Tuesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Matthew Radefeld before Judge Tad Brenner, according to court records. Test has been…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County will mark its 200th anniversary in 2025, and the Adams County Bicentennial Commission is organizing a grand opening ceremony at the Armory in Quincy. Organizers say this event will set the tone for a year filled with activities that allow residents of all ages to participate. The commission is inviting businesses,…
Read Full Article Jaime A. McConnell, 27, Quincy for DWLS. NTA 132Samantha K. Williams, 32, Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 132Sabrina A. Thomas, 40, Quincy for Operate Uninsured and Suspended Registration. NTA 108Bailie E. McDowell, 23, of Liberty for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 5th and Broadway. NTA 142John E. Moore, 57, Quincy, DUI-Alcohol. Lodged. 113/147Navii…
Read Full Article Robin R. Wilson, 37, last known address in the 100 block of North Washington in Payson, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for a petition to revoke probation, possession of meth, driving under the influence and forgery. Wilson is 5 foot, 6 inches tall and 142 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — No one was injured during a Monday morning fire determined by investigators to have started because of a wood stove at a Hannibal residence. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched and responded at approximately 10:55 a.m. to 419 Riverside for structure fire with flames and heavy smoke showing. Fire crews were on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Matthew W. Bates, a professor of theology at Quincy University, has won the Christianity Today 2024 Book Award in Popular Theology for his new book, “Why the Gospel?” “Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose” invites readers to consider how they can transform their lives and communities through…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A public informational meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Missouri Department of Transportation, 1711 Highway 61 South, to share information about the bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79 in Marion County. The meeting is open-house style, so no formal presentation will be made.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 Michael Jordan’s journey, first as a player and then as a businessman/philanthropist, has been one impressive trip. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 841 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Jordan has seemingly been around forever. First, as a college basketball phenom, then as the face of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — More than 40 entries were submitted during a snowman contest sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. Dawson Heflin, 3, from Frankford, and Carley Kitzmiller, 10, and Emelia Kitzmiller, 5, of Hannibal, earned the most shares, likes and comments on the Hannibal Parks Facebook page. The winners earned prize packages from…
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