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Dr. Meghan Karr, secretary of Board of Education for the Hannibal School District #60, announced Monday morning that the district will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 2, 2024 election. Persons interested may file at the Superintendent’s Office located at 4650…
Read Full Article Alex Torres, 37, last known address in the 900 block of N. 12th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated domestic battery and petition to revoke probation. Torres is 5-foot-7 tall and 165 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can be found, call…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — No civilians or firefighters were injured in a fire at the Macomb National Guard Armory on Saturday morning. The Macomb Fire Department was requested by the Macomb Police Department to respond to the Macomb National Guard Armory, 135 W. Grant, for a burning odor and haze within the building at 11:26 a.m. Saturday,…
Read Full Article Andrew Adams, 32, 7011 Timber Ridge N., Quincy, for Vehicular Invasion, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and a City warrant for FTA – cannabis at 100 Broadway. Lodged. 135/142Steven Crane, 48, 918 Cherry St., Quincy, for registration suspended for non-insurance at 18th and Chestnut. NTA. 122Emily Hendricker, 28, 2036…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two people from Hannibal are lodged in the Marion County Jail and face drug charges. The 10th Judicial Court of Marion County charged Katie M. Bell, 33, on Monday, Nov. 27, with delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Her bond was set at $50,000. Jason R. Link, 35,…
Read Full Article DALLAS CITY, Ill. — A death investigation is under way after a Dallas City man was found dead after a residential fire on Saturday. The victim was identified as Lonnie E. Lewis, 74. The Dallas City Rural Fire Protection District was paged to a structure fire at 180 W. Second in Dallas City at approximately…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 20 for The Corner Cottage, a local rental property and Chamber member since June 2023. In a press release, owner Kayleigh Gray, said, “This charming, cozy cottage in the heart of Macomb is perfect for those seeking simpler…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Gem City Rock Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Quincy Town Center in the former bookstore location. A rock and fossil identification time is scheduled. Participants are invited to bring an unknown material to stump the group. An activity for kids is scheduled as well.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will perform its Hawk Express jazz band holiday concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 1800 College Ave. The concert is free and open to the public. The band will perform holiday music with a jazz twist including “Santa Rocks the House,” “This…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 27, 2024 The art of the insult can be a truly special gift … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 794 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Insults and name-calling are, of course, considered a no-no. In fact, if there were an 11th commandment, it would be something like,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Rethink Media will have its second Rethinksgiving food drive at its 502 N. 12th location on Tuesday, Nov. 28. This all-day event helps the surrounding areas, as well as replenishes the various give and take pantries across the city for this upcoming holiday season and beyond. Donations will be accepted all day and…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Pecan trees are shaking and shimmying as growers harvest pecans in Missouri, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund. During harvest, mechanical shakers are clamped around the trunk of pecan trees. They generate a vigorous vibration that causes the pecans to drop from the tree. After harvest, nuts are sorted from…
Read Full Article Colin M. Boylen, 20, Mt. Sterling for Consumption of Alcohol-Minor at 1708 Broadway. NTA 260/142Tory L. Jordan, 26, Chicago for FTA-Operating Uninsured Vehicle and a new charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery. 179/104Harley J. Walker, 22, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 140/185Jerel L. Bateman, 48, Quincy for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Reckless Driving. Lodged 108Donald…
Read Full Article 2023-021040, 11/25/2023 @ 07:02:05, 3441 St Marys Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C Entered By C53 Keith, G MAdult MaleInvolve Suspicious Person 11/25/2023Adult FemaleCompl. Suspicious Person 11/25/2023AdultCompl. Suspicious Person 11/25/2023Adult FemaleInvolve Suspicious Person 11/25/2023 Public Narrative Suspicious person 3441 St Marys Ave. 2023-021041, 11/25/2023 @ 07:43:20, Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W …
Read Full Article Monday morning marks the official beginning of the 2024 election cycle in Illinois, opening up the week-long period when candidates for local, state, congressional and judicial races are required to turn in the signatures they’ve spent the last two months collecting to get on the ballot. The first day of petition filing has traditionally taken…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Officers with the Quincy Police Department issued multiple citations to minors at The Cedar Club, 2001 Cedar, on Friday. Officers conducted a tavern check at 11:55 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 at the Cedar Club to identify minors consuming alcohol and or possessing fictitious identifications. Officers issued 11 citations for consumption of alcohol…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As the holiday shopping season kicks off, so do holiday scams. Gift card scams are one of the most popular methods scammers used, and they’re becoming more common. Fraud reports to BBB Scam Tracker involving gift cards as a form of payment spiked in the first three quarters of 2023, up 50 percent…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Austin Aymond and Aaliyah Adams of Quincy at 2:54 a.m. Nov. 11, 2023.A girl was born Garry and Stephanie Dunn of Quincy at 5:40 a.m. Nov. 12, 2023.A boy was born Mike and Torie Disalvo of Quincy at 12:59 a.m. Nov. 13, 2023.A girl was born to Seth…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Locally sponsored by Douglass Community Services and Hannibal Parks and Recreation, the goal of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community. Each child receives five toys, along with stocking stuffers…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Salvation Army invites the community to show their school spirit during the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge. Quincy High School’s Blue Devil, Quincy Notre Dame’s Raider, John Wood Community College’s Woody the Trailblazer, Liberty High School’s Eagle and Quincy University’s Victor E. Hawk will compete to claim the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 26, 2024 Wait, there’s myrrh. Don’t worry, you’ll get it in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 793 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ll readily admit that most of the Christmas traditions we hold dear are just that, but their are some we can certainly…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Audiences will be treated to a wide variety of holiday vocal and instrumental selections at John Wood Community College’s Fine Arts Department holiday music concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in the JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the Quincy campus, 48th and Harrison. JWCC’s concert choir, band and vocal show ensemble…
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