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QUINCY — In the spirit of the Easter season, the Adams County Board played Pontius Pilate Wednesday night and washed its hands of the responsibility of maintaining the intersection of 48th and State. Although it could be argued the Quincy City Council beat them to the basin. The Sanhedrin, or in 2024 terms, the courts,…
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QUINCY — One member of the Quincy Park Board says he wants to “begin a discussion” about the installation of call boxes in each of the city’s parks. Commissioner Mark Philpot told the seven-member board that the possibility of a study seeking public feedback on the issue was brought to the table during a Finance…
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PAID PROMOTIONAL Kym Foster thought he had run out of options. After consulting with a few doctors and eventually having surgery, Foster was still suffering from persistent leg pain. Self-employed with a metal fabrication business, Foster’s standards for project turnaround time were being tested. “After about 45 minutes to an hour, my leg was just…
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Rylee S. Platt, 22, 435 N. 30th for DUI, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Improper Lane Usage at 14th and Spruce. NTA 161James M. Meredith, 30, for Criminal Trespass to Building at 2731 Broadway. 184Ashtin C. Boden, 25, 2125 S. 8th for Suspended Registration at 12th & Jefferson. 184Ricky L. Willing, 64, 2015 Adams for FTA…
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But Mr. Ed was a close runner-up … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 916 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Animals being featured on network television shows is nothing new. But which ones are the most memorable? How about this for a top-10 listing of the animals that made us laugh the…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra Police Department is searching for two male suspects who attempted to use a stolen truck in a robbery attempt on Wednesday. An officer with the Palmyra Police Department was dispatched Wednesday, April 10, to the Exchange Bank, 423 Elizabeth Avenue, in reference to suspicious activity near the bank’s ATM. When…
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QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School will present its spring play, “Oz,” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at the school, 1720 College Ave. Admission is by free will donation. The play is being directed by Jane Ann Petty. Those attending the play should enter the school through the College Avenue doors.
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QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Purple Wallet belonging to Melody Schulian 3-8-24 05097 Briefcase belonging to D. Denny…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rare but potentially serious, internal jugular vein thrombosis is characterized by the formation of a blood clot within the internal jugular vein, a major blood vessel located in the neck. While less common than other types of blood clots, prompt recognition and treatment is necessary. Dr. Blake Kramer, an interventional radiologist at…
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QUINCY — Quincy University welcomes alumna Teresa Kettelkamp (Class of 1974) as the featured speaker at the president’s leadership breakfast hosted by QU President Brian McGee from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the QU Cafeteria, 18th and Lind. Kettelkamp was the first female to attain the rank of Colonel with the…
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Here’s what’s coming up today on Muddy River.
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8te Open, a Southern Kitchen, is located at 6th and Maine in Quincy and is our featured restaurant on today’s Taste of the Town, brought to you by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal residents who gathered at city hall on Tuesday night for a public meeting gave a majority opinion that it’s time to tear down old St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Hannibal Mayor Barry Louderman and City Manager Lisa Peck spoke to the group about the dilapidated state of the building and discussed possible funding…
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Jesus: Blessed are the poor, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Capitalist: I’m sorry, but I have to take exception to that. In a capitalist society, if you are a loser, that means you or your family haven’t tried hard enough to play the game. The game has rules. You must play by the…
Read Full Article Ernest Douglas, 27, of Quincy for FTA Contempt of Court and FTA Trespassing. 108Brandon Lewis-Cain, 27, of Quincy for Theft Under $500. 108Louis T. Peer, 38, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured, DWLS, Disregard Stop Sign. 126Jerrill L. Humphrey, 38, of Quincy for Stealing at 433 N. 7th St. NTA 113Matthew C. Schroder, 38, of Quincy…
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It’s good that a recommendation has been put forth by the Illinois Department of Transportation for the replacement of the Memorial Bridge. While it is not a consideration to replace the Golden Gate Bridge, also put into service in the 1930s and in a salt air environment, most other bridges should not be expected to last…
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QUINCY — Kayak Quincy has launched self-checkout kayak rentals on the Quincy Riverfront. SeeQuincy has partnered with the Quincy Park District and the City of Quincy to bring a new kayak rental program to the Quincy community and its visitors. Kayak Quincy is the only program of its kind in the Quincy area and offers…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers responded at around 11:15 p.m. Monday to the report of a shots fired call in the 700 block of South 14th, and an officer located a single shell casing on the scene. During the investigation, officers interviewed several people who reportedly heard only one gunshot. No injuries were reported.…
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WARSAW, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has partnered with the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce to be the hosts of the Warsaw Wellness Expo at the Bott Community Center, 705 Lafayette, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20. The event will have activities for kids, informative workshops and essential health screening. Offerings will include A1C,…
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SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois House committee advanced a measure that would end the state’s subminimum wage for tipped workers amid bipartisan opposition, but the bill’s sponsor said she’d seek further compromise before presenting it for a vote. Current Illinois law allows employers to pay their tipped workers 60 percent of the state’s minimum wage. That…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Students in the Western Illinois University Department of Kinesiology are learning on new equipment, thanks to a recent gift from McDonough District Hospital. The staff at McDonough District Hospital donated in February 2024 an electrocardiogram testing system, including a GE Medical Systems EKG testing computer, a GE72100 motorized treadmill and a Laerdal…
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Ethel Marie DeVerger, 78, of Plainville, passed away at 3:23 pm Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home in Plainville, IL. Ethel was born October 1, 1945, in Quincy, IL to John and Rosie (Crim) Smith. Ethel’s journey began as a bright student at Payson High School. She graduated as valedictorian in 1964, setting the…
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