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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup informed the Quincy City Council on Monday night that he received email confirmation on Sept. 18 that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service program has accepted the city’s request to begin work to replace Southern Airways Express as the air carrier for Quincy Regional Airport. “They are…
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“Because I said so, that’s why!” is probably my all-time favorite … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,067 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all loved our mothers and would do (or have done) anything for them, but that does not mean dear old mom never laid down the law. Maybe it…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council defeated by a 7-6 vote on Monday night a resolution that would have used money from the city’s water fund to pay for razing an inoperative sludge pump station south of Clat Adams Bicentennial Park and returned a $350,000 grant to the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation. Aldermen approved a low…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Express Clinic and the Blessing Resource Center, 34th and Broadway, will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 26, to accommodate parking lot resurfacing. Both services will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. During the two-day closure of the Express Clinic, members of the public with urgent care needs…
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The TriState Service Foundation has declared October the TriState Month of Service. People, families and organizations are asked to volunteer two hours in October to help a neighbor, a friend or someone who could use an extra hand. This is a great opportunity to help our communities and do something good. In Acts 20:35, Jesus tells…
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Alfred Lewis, 27, 729 Ohio St. for Agg. Domestic Battery. Lodged 181Harold Vahle, 84, 2011 Hilltop Dr. for too fast for conditions at 12th and RJ Peters. 151Jacob Luster, 20, of Hannibal, Mo., for Expired Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 7th and Maine. NTA 186Marjorie Knipmeyer, 79, Quincy for Improper Driving at Breckenridge/Bedford…
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James S. Wilson, 57, last known address of 5000 Lake Ridge Drive in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license. Wilson is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy…
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Quincy – After five years of having its doors shut, Rocky Point Club is reopening, rebranding, and rebuilding from the Flood of 2019 that destroyed everything. Located at 3603 Bonansinga Drive, right on the bay of the Mississippi river, Rocky Point has seen its share of flooding, but the President of the club, Roy Riddle…
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QUINCY — Mutt Strut: Red, White and Paws, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at South Park. Registration is open online at https://givebutter.com/MuttStrut. Pre-registration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Quincy Humane Society…
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Everybody meet Robin! Robin is 2 years old and is a Black Lab mix! He is a big sweet boy, who is always smiling and wagging that tail. He loves to meet new people and roll over for lots of belly rubs and pets! Some of Robins favorite things are squeaky toys, going on walks,…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for the Bar Olympics at The Dock on Saturday, Sept. 28. Proceeds go towards the Teresa Adams House, which offers a temporary, affordable place to stay for people accessing healthcare from any provider in the Quincy area — or people visiting relatives at any Quincy area healthcare or long-term care…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A celebration to honor the musicians of the band Uptown Strings will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Mayor Barry Louderman will present a proclamation from the city of Hannibal thanking the band members for their musical contribution to the city. The band, formerly…
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At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) seated two new commissioners from Iowa. Elected were Emily Benjamin and Rachel Lindeen. They replace Denise Boyer and Shelley Oltmans who left the board earlier this year. Benjamin is vice- president at Lee County Economic Development Group. Her duties are to ensure that proper programming,…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – When things go bad on the farm during harvest, it is important to act quickly and report later, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. During National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 15-21, Funkenbusch brought attention to reporting methods. Learn more at https://www.necasag.org/NationalFarmSafetyandHealthWeek. The U.S. Department of Labor…
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As I’ve been telling Statehouse types for a long while, lobbyists and legislators need to be paying very close attention to what’s happening in the corruption trials relating to and involving former House Speaker Michael Madigan. For example, lots of folks rely on lawyers to help guide them through the Springfield swamp. Then-AT&T Illinois President…
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Brittany Boll takes you to Camp Point and the delicious Freeman Milki Way Farm, a true farm to table cafe just off the railroad tracks. Owner Gretchen Forsythe tells her story and whips up some of the best home cooking around. SEE Quincy sponsors Taste of the Town.
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Can you imagine what a ticket Woodstock — at today’s concert costs — would have gone for in 1969? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,066 of The Daily Dirt 1. The most impactful moment in rock music history? No. 1 on our list is Woodstock. Over the years, the Woodstock…
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QUINCY — Dan Pflibsen, owner of Dan’s Auto Care at 2600 N. 24th for 32 years, had been looking to get out of the business for a couple of years but wasn’t having any luck finding a buyer. Then he tossed out what he called “a BS question” to Colby Kuhlmeier, owner of Kuhly’s Import Specialist.…
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During the past 10 years, much has changed in the field of healthcare and at Blessing Health System. One of the areas of greatest growth is in the people providing your care. Given an aging population and the large number of people living with chronic medical diseases and mental illness, the demand for health care…
Read Full Article Chase A. Summers, 20, 2845 College for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged 132Linda M. Forbes, 50, 505 Locust for FTA Seat Belt. Lodged 147/135Samuel D. Schuckman, 18, 2637 Hillside for Aggravated Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Driving while License Suspended, Improper Lane Usage & Disregard Traffic Control Device. Lodged 147/135Zane R. Miller, 19, 2500 Northbrook for Vandalism. 144Kaetlyn D.…
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Carolyn Irene Merrimac, age 87, formerly of Champaign, IL, died on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 6:57 p.m. in her home in Quincy. Carolyn was born on July 2, 1937 in Hume, IL, a daughter of Wayne and Grace Knicley Dornblaser. She married George L. Merrimac on August 5, 1956 in Hume, IL. He preceded…
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QUINCY — Finding a mechanic can be intimidating, especially for people unfamiliar with the inner workings of their car – but it’s a necessary part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly for years to come. Auto service is often costly, so working with a business you can trust is important. BBB received more than 9,600…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The Brown County Historical Society will hold its annual fall meeting and program on Thursday, Sept. 26. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Timewell Baptist Church. Members and the public are invited to attend. A pie bar will be available for those attending. Membership renewals will be accepted. New…
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