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Daily Dirt for Friday, March 22, 2024 On your next trip to the grocery store, here are some things to think about … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 899 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I love a good trip to the supermarket. In fact, I make such a venture up to five…
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QUINCY — State Street Bank recently promoted Scott Smith to executive vice president. In his new role, Smith will oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations to ensure the organization’s efficient and effective functioning. Smith brings to his new position more than three decades of service and expertise. He began his career with State Street Bank…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will site of a beginner-friendly crochet workshop with Grace Tate of Graceful Stitching Co. at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Tate has been crocheting as a hobby for 10 years. The workshop will focus on pattern reading and practice chain and single crochet stitches to…
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QUINCY — Attorney Ted Niemann has announced his candidacy for the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Area VI Board of Governors seat. Niemann has practiced law for more than 40 years with the law firm of Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu and Mitchell LLP and has been an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association for…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein says it is time to plant bulbs indoors for later enjoyment outdoors. When started indoors before the weather warms, these inexpensive, tender bulbs give gardeners a jump start on spring color. Call them “instant gratification” for gardeners, said Trinklein. Most greenhouses and big box stores…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who accepted a guilty plea to an Aggravated Battery charge in December was sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections Thursday afternoon. The incident in question occurred at the Harrison Pub, 1701 Harrison, in the early morning hours on Jan. 29, 2023. The Quincy Police Department officers and…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) have filed new legislation to provide Illinois families additional financial support. “Families throughout Illinois are finding it difficult to make ends meet as high inflation and other economic pressures impact their bottom line. Republican Senators have long…
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QUINCY — Officers with the Quincy Police Department worked a Speeding / Reckless Driving Detail during the week of 03/13/2024 – 03/20/2024 after receiving numerous complaints in the 18th and Koch’s Lane area. During the detail, officers issued 31 tickets and 38 warnings relating to speeding and traffic related offenses. Officers will continue to conduct…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On Wednesday, the Hannibal Police Department’s Anti-Crime Enforcement Squad (ACES) and Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant in the 1800 block of Chestnut. After completing the search on Chestnut, officers went to the 3800 block of W. Ely for further investigation and Patrick E. Perry, 36, and Tiffany M. Reeves, 33 ,…
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Leeroy L. Guerra, 23, of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 122Alex D. Koenig, 32, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle with Suspended Registration. NTA 122Gavin V. Radkins, 18, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce Speed. NTA 136Bronson Bybee reported his license plate and back up camera stolen off his 1993 Chevrolet. 142Takayo R. Phillips, 45, 1115 N.…
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And the White Sox, you ask? If you’re a fan of the Southsiders, I simply wouldn’t ask … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 898 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The first MLB.com Power Rankings have been released, and I can’t say there are any major surprises other than Muddy River czar…
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Did you ever consider these phrases in the hymn “Hold the Fort” by Philip P. Bliss in 1870? In the first verse: “Ho, my comrades!See the signalWaving in the sky …” And in the chorus: “Hold the Fort for I am coming,Jesus signals still,Wave the answer back to Heaven,By Thy Grace we will!” What does…
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QUINCY — The way Jim Lieurance is viewing Saturday and Sunday is the same as many dirt-track racing fans across the region. “For me, the season starts this weekend, this is the kickoff,” said Lieurance, who with wife Tammy are beginning their third year of operating Adams County Speedway. “I think we’re all excited.” The…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, will be awarding 41 new and renewal scholarships to local new or returning college students totaling more than $86,000. Statewide, more than 449 scholarships will be awarded totaling more…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites the public to submit digital images for an upcoming Photography Channel exhibit titled “The Road Less Traveled.” To fit the theme, submitted digital images (up to 5) should feature shots of the road … a tree-lined driveway, a city street scene, a country road, your favorite walking…
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QUINCY — During its regular meeting on March 20 held at the John Wood Community College Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield, the JWCC Board of Trustees heard a spring enrollment update and details regarding JWCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Event. According to the Illinois Community College Board Spring Opening Enrollment Report released in early March, JWCC increased its…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Sign-up is open for the 45th running of the Strawberry Strut on Saturday, June 1. The event includes the classic five-mile run along the Carthage Lake. Other events in this year’s Strut are a 5K run, a 5K walk and a one mile fun run/walk. The two 5K events in the Strut…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Prices paid in 2024 for dairy products should be similar to 2023, while net returns may be better, according to University of Missouri Extension economist Scott Brown. Brown told attendees at the 2024 Missouri Dairy Expo that average weather and feed costs will be key factors for this year’s outlook. In a…
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QUINCY — Quincy Superintendent of Schools Todd Pettit said the committee he is heading up to look at what the school district will look like in the future will begin meeting next month. At Wednesday’s Quincy School Board meeting, Pettit said the first meeting will be on April 9 at Quincy High School. Pettit told…
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CHICAGO — State regulators are once again considering massive electric utility spending plans that would affect the state’s climate goals – and 5.4 million electric customers’ monthly bills – after rejecting previous versions late last year. The Illinois Commerce Commission forced the state’s two major electric utilities, Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois, back to the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — After reporting a $3.3 million budget deficit last week, the Hannibal Pubic School District reported they are closely monitoring expenses for the remainder of this year and looking at cost savings for next year. READ: Superintendent explains how Hannibal School District wound up with $3.3 million budget deficit. At the Hannibal School…
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PEORIA, Ill. — SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, was honored this week at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism. “As Governor, I’m always proud to boast Illinois’ impressive tourism industry, which thrives as a cultural and economic benefit to our state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thank you to all the travel and tourism professionals…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Construction progresses on the bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79, over Bear Creek, the Norfolk Southern Railroad and Warren Barrett Drive. This project is four-tenths of a mile north of Route T in Hannibal. Starting April 1, there will be a scheduled closure of Route 79 at this location. The route will…
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