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And as they say in the Muddy River world headquarters, “Hello, Adam!” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,023 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve reached the end of our tribute to “Seinfeld,” and fittingly, the final character to be spotlighted is Jerry himself. Jerry was always the straight man when…
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A Facebook post last week by state Sen. Willie Preston (D-Chicago) created a stir, caused one of his fellow Democratic Senators to bow out of a planned joint fundraiser and, ultimately, the entire fundraiser was canceled. It’s all a good illustration of the ill-informed, rapid-fire insanity of our social media-fueled era. Sen. Preston posted an…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has been selected as one of 62 organizations nationwide to receive a 2024-2025 Big Read grant. The $20,000 grant will support a community reading program centered on The Bear by Andrew Krivak, exploring this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership…
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Yoshi Riggins, 46, 1023 Jersey St. for Peace Disturbance at 936 N. 54th St. on 7-31-2024. 122Jonathan Sultzman, 39, homeless for trespassing at 617 Elm on 7-27-24. 151/107Anna Sutton, 37, homeless for trespassing at 617 Elm on 7-27-24. 151/107Xavier Colon, 927 N. 4th, reports his residence was entered between 7-27 and 7-28 and property was…
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Judy Lenore (Grimmer) Schoonover, 94 of Grovetown, Georgia, formerly of Quincy, Illinois passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Fr. Patrick Smith will officiate the requiem mass at St. John’s Parish and Cathedral beginning at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. The family will accept visitors in the narthex…
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Steve Wellman, 61, of Quincy, passed away at 12:20pm Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born on April 18, 1963, in Quincy to Alfred Charles and Shirley Ann (Beckman) Wellman, Steve was a man whose presence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Steve’s life was a testament to…
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QUINCY – On Wednesday, the Quincy Police Department in a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, and West Central Illinois Task Force conducted a narcotics detail. The narcotics detail was aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy and Adams County. The detail provided an increased number…
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QUINCY — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham has identified the man found dead Wednesday in a yard in the 1400 block of Oak Street. The deceased has been identified as Jordan Matthew Story, 37, of 2428 College in Quincy. Graham said the cause of death appears to be natural causes. Around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Quincy…
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Larry Edward Godar, 83, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Silverado Memory Care in Overland Park, KS. Cremation was accorded to Larry. A private Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Quincy, IL. Fr. Tom Donovan will…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Schools is reaching out to the community to seek volunteer mentors for its Child Family Mentor Program. With the program celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer, the district aims to commemorate this milestone by recruiting 30 new mentors to support the academic and personal growth of students. The Child Family Mentor…
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QUINCY — In response to the recent tragic events at a local retail store, Chaddock has announced a free and open-to-the-public event, “When Trauma Happens: Expert Guidance for Our Hometown,” which will be held from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. This event will be held at The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, 204…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists will give updates on timely topics in agriculture from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, in Palmyra. MU Extension field agronomist Nick Wesslak said topics at the free event will include diseases such as tar spot and red crown rot, drying and storage of late-planted…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for national and international art exhibitions and for publications. Mejer’s watercolors “Lifeline” and “Take PC Open Book #2” were featured in the seventh COLOR International Juried Art competition with artists from 36 countries. Mejer received the Honorable Mention Award. His…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Campers and other users of Jensen Woods Camp are enjoying a new feature at the camp this summer – a new playground. The new playground currently includes a four-seater swing set and monkey bars. The playground is centrally located near Dixon Lodge and the RV camping sites for children to enjoy while…
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QUINCY — A few spots remain for foursomes for the Quincy Children’s Museum second annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 12. The tournament will be played a Spring Lake Country Club and follow a scramble format. Beginning tee time is 11 a.m. To register, secure a tee sponsorship or do both, visit https://linktr.ee/Quincychildrensmuseum. The charity golf…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Just after 11 a.m. Thursday, Chief Deputy Zack Orr of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a sex offender compliance check in the 200 block of North Wall Street Griggsville. Subsequent to an investigation, Jeremy B. Vogel, 21, of Griggsville was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Vogel…
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In the winter, Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin said she would vote to expel state Sen. Bill Eigel. This summer, a political action committee connected to O’Laughlin is working to stop him from becoming governor. On July 5, the NEMO Leadership PAC — which was created to support O’Laughlin — contributed $100,000 to the Great Northwest PAC…
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With less than a week before Tuesday’s primaries, statewide elected officials are doing what they can to use their jobs to grab last-minute headlines. On Thursday in Jefferson City, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft went first, holding a news conference to announce he is suing President Joe Biden and 15 federal department heads over a 2021…
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ST. LOUIS – A Monroe County, Mo. church official was arrested last month after having been indicted and accused of participating in a more than $1.2 million pandemic loan fraud scheme. Kenneth C. Sparks III, 54, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Florida. A grand jury indicted Sparks on July 17 with one…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Rev. Orville Jones about the Back to School Help Fair at Iles Elementary on Aug. 3. He also touches on local reaction to the Sonya Massey killing and his role as a minister to comfort those who suffer tragedies. He also now has a new role at the O’Donnell-Cookson…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kelley Ann Bliven, 35, of Clayton and Kyle James Smith, 37, of Clayton filed July 3, 2024.Daron Brett Cannell, 43, of Mendon and Jodi Marie Stodgel, 38, of Mendon filed July 5, 2024.Sheldon Robert Niekamp, 30, of Quincy and Brooke…
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Full circle at “American Idol”: Carrie’s coming home … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,022 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today, it’s Cosmo’s turn. Our salute of the four main “Seinfeld” characters marches on. Today we tip our hat to Cosmo Kramer, the longtime cross-the-hall neighbor of Jerry who in the…
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CHERYL KAY BORGSTADT Cheryl Kay Borgstadt, age 61, of La Grange, MO passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:46 p.m. at her home in La Grange. She was born January 2, 1963 in Richmond, MO a daughter of Alma Lee Borgstadt of La Grange. Cheryl graduated from Highland High School in Ewing, MO. She…
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Elizabeth Mahsman, age 95, of Quincy, died on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. in Sunset Home. Elizabeth was born on June 13, 1929 in Hannibal, MO, a daughter of James and Amelia Hatton Sexton. On January 22, 1952 she married Harold L. Enslen in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death on March…
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