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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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A jazz collaboration concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, will feature performances by the QU Jazz Band, JWCC Jazz Band, Quincy Junior High School seventh grade and eighth grade Jazz Band and the PMO Jazz Band in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the campus of John Wood Community College. The…
Read Full Article Kalie Matsko, 21, of Quincy for DWLS and Operate Uninsured Vehicle. 147Kristal Palacios, 30, of Quincy for No Valid DL, Speeding, and Operate Uninsured Vehicle. 108Billy M. Cawthon, 41, 2615 N. 13th for Speeding at 12th & Watts Ln. 142Wanda M. Wilson, 79, 1004 Diana Dr. for Speeding at 12th & Watts Ln. 142Kayla B.…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — National Animal Poison Prevention Week, March 17-23, is a time for pet owners to assess what plants and products can potentially poison their animals, identify signs they’ve been poisoned and learn how to prevent pet poisoning. It is also a good time to remind livestock owners of springtime dangers of potential poisons,…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently signed a teach-out agreement with Fontbonne University, a private university in St. Louis that will close at the end of the summer of 2025. The contract offers Fontbonne students a seamless transfer process to Culver-Stockton College to finish their studies. Additional information regarding this agreement, links to applications and to…
Read Full Article Heather Betts, 48, of Bowling Green, Mo., for Speeding. 147Rhonda Jones, 64, of Milton for Speeding. 147Amy Kientzle, 61, of Quincy for Speeding. 147Nicholas E. Dellar, 26, of Quincy for TOF – Domestic Battery in the 600 block of Harrison Dr. Lodged 132/185Nicholas E. Dellar, 26, of Quincy for FTA – Retail Theft located in…
Read Full Article John Joseph Feeney, known affectionately as John, passed away peacefully at his home in Quincy, IL, on March 18, 2024. Born on May 22, 1977, in Davenport, IA, John’s life was marked by unwavering dedication to his family, a spirited sense of humor, and a loving heart that touched all who knew him. John was…
Read Full Article Judith A. Iler, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, in Quincy, IL, at the age of 82. Born on November 27, 1941, in Muscatine, IA, Judith was the beloved daughter of John Edgar and Mabel Gertrude (Davis) Frame. Her warmth, dedication, and joyful spirit left a lasting…
Read Full Article Birthday Blessings, a Missouri nonprofit that provides resources to local foster kids, is holding their annual Birthday Bash Campaign April 1-5. During this time, an anonymous donor will match funds up to a total of $5000. Their campaign goal is to raise $15,000. The nonprofit has a variety of programs targeted at meeting the physical…
Read Full Article Our framing of immigrants at our southern border seems to be missing something. Compassion. Rather than demonizing, perhaps we could empathize. To paraphrase President Franklin D. Roosevelt, “We should remember that we all are descendants of immigrants …” And to quote Bishop Michael Barber SJ of the Diocese of Oakland in California, who worked with immigrants…
Read Full Article KINDERHOOK, Ill. — Western Junior High School will be the host of an Amazing Shake competition, a contest that emphasizes teaching students manners, discipline, respect and professional conduct, on Friday, March 22. Through the Amazing Shake, a competition originally created by the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Ga., students are introduced to the nuances of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Arts Quincy is partnering with the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce to organize this year’s Dogwood royalty event. This year’s theme is “May the Fourth Be with You: The Power of Community.” A Little King and Queen (ages 7-10 years old) and a Prince and Princess (ages 4-6 years old) will be crowned.…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College criminal justice students will honor fallen heroes for the seventh consecutive year during its Fallen Officer Project, culminating with a memorial walk to be held in the Mabee Center Gymnasium from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. Participants can walk while paying tribute to law enforcement officers and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The 28th annual Bids for Kids online charity auction, hosted by Quincy Noon Kiwanis, begins at noon on Thursday, March 21 and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 24. Bidders can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and participate in minutes after a quick email verification. The auction includes more than 250 unique…
Read Full Article TROY, Mo. — Soils are much drier now than they were at the start of last year’s planting season, says University of Missouri Extension climatologist Zachary Leasor. Despite gains in December and January, soil moisture sits below average for most of the state, Leasor says. Soil moisture plays an important role in the upper part…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 20, 2024 The most startling of today’s birthday wishes deals with Diana Ross. I cannot believe the lady will be 80 years old later this week … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 897 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s a movie hitting the theaters May 3 titled…
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