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QUINCY — On March 14, in a joint effort with the West Central Illinois Task Force, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police, The Quincy Police Department conducted a one-day narcotics operation with one primary focus — to target individuals who distribute and possess narcotics in the Quincy and Adams County area. During…
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QUINCY — Yes, there is a primary election in Illinois on Tuesday. Fifteen percent of the registered voters in Adams County might vote in it. Maybe. I won’t be voting in this primary. I have made the decision to no longer participate in party politics in any manner, including as a campaign manager or candidate,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Economic Development was awarded $3,000 from the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) for the “Taste of Hancock County” event which will highlight local companies within Hancock County and give them a chance to promote what they have to offer. Taste of Hancock County is one of 10 projects from across the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be present a live Zoom lecture titled “How Big is Our Solar System” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at John Wood Community College, Room D022, on the lower rear north end of Building D. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the Prague meeting in 2006 kicked “poor Pluto”…
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MILAN, Ill. — We live in a fast-paced world. From food to information to travel, what took our grandparents hours, days, or weeks to obtain, we can have in seconds and minutes. Fresh produce and plant material are no different. Carrots, berries, melons and bananas are available year-round in the local grocery store. Not far…
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He’s a little pudgy, wears glasses and probably enjoys a wide variety of snacks. I love this guy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 896 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Almost lost in all the Caitlin Clark hoopla surrounding the current college basketball season has been the saga of Robbie Avila…
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(The Center Square) – Teachers unions have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to certain Republican candidates’ state legislative primary campaigns, a national trend that can be seen in incumbent state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and primary challenger Jim Acklin’s race for the 102nd Illinois House seat. Acklin received $35,000 from the Illinois Federation of…
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QUINCY — The first 2½ months of 2024 have been a whirlwind for Amy Hendrian. The owner of Bailey’s Coffee House and Fudge Shop, 3024 Broadway, has been preparing the business for indoor dining. Customers had the opportunity this past Monday to dine inside for the first time in 1,455 days. As she was finishing the…
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Funeral Services for Harold Glen White, Sr., 90, of New London, will be 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Emmette J. Shields American Legion post 55 in Hannibal with pastor Neil Gottman and pastor Dan Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will be the hosts of WestFest on Wednesday, May 1, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s entertainment is headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana…
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Just because St. Patrick’s Day has passed doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate. Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips take you to O’Shea’s in Quincy to talk about their great breakfast, lunch and dinner specials on this installment of Taste of the Town. Taste of the Town is sponsored by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and…
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QUINCY — Ameren Illinois crews will begin work near Harrison Street on Monday, March 18 as they remove a natural gas steel pipeline over Curtis Creek and relocate it under the creek with new eight-inch corrosion-resistant polyethylene material. Crews will bore under the creek to install nearly 700 feet of pipeline. Once the new system…
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Xavier Colon, 27, 927 N. 4th for speeding at Gardner Expressway and State. NTA 128Brian Bandy, 62, 1507 Cedar for driving while license revoked. NTA 113Shane Starman, 52, 2525 Chestnut St. for operating uninsured vehicle at 12th and Broadway. NTA 101Alexa Gray, 19, 997 E. County Road 1050, Warsaw, for failure to yield – private…
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QUINCY — Planning to go see the upcoming total solar eclipse? Be wary of scams when you’reshopping for eclipse glasses and lodging. The path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse will cut through southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois. Great American Eclipse estimates that between 43,000 and 172,000 people will travel to Missouri and…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its 10th annual Walk For Life and BBQ on Saturday, May 11, at the Bowling Green City Park. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the actual walk beginning at 11 a.m. The BBQ will also be held at the park with eat-in or carry-out available from 11…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will be the host of its annual QU faculty juried student art show from March 18 to April 12. The student art exhibition will feature artwork produced during the current academic year by students enrolled in the various studios offered in the QU art program. Faculty members in the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Kiwanis pancake day will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 30, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria, 4500 McMasters Avenue. The cost for the “all you can eat” breakfast of pancakes and sausage is $10 with children 8 and under eating free of charge. Proceeds from the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Free Clinic held its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon March 1 in the Hannibal Regional Conference Center. In a press release, Sharon Webster, director of the Hannibal Free Clinic, said, “This is a way to say thank you to our volunteers and donors and to show them how much we appreciate…
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GREEN RIDGE, Mo. — Missouri cattle producer John Chamberlin didn’t want to sell his cows when drought lingered and hay supplies and forages dwindled last year. With more than 600 head of Angus cows, Chamberlin looked to the internet for ideas. A University of Missouri Extension video on the benefits of grazing standing milo intrigued…
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Will Oli Marmol still be Cardinals manager the next time St. Patrick’s Day rolls around? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 896 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Even if you’re not Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is always a lot of fun. Lot of green. Lot of leprechauns.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two people were killed when officers with the Macomb Police Department arrived at an active domestic violence incident Saturday night. At approximately 10:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, officers responded to the 900 block of N. Charles for an active domestic violence incident. One female had been stabbed multiple times. The female…
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MRN’s David Adam talks with the new head of the Tracy Family Foundation about the group’s philanthropic mission to make a positive impact in West Central Illinois.
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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s revenue and budget directors took questions from a legislative panel Thursday on his proposals to generate another $1.1 billion in the upcoming fiscal year through various tax changes. Pritzker’s proposed spending plan anticipates $52.9 billion in revenue, with new funds raised by increasing certain corporate tax rates, lowering personal and…
Read Full Article Nicole M. Lewis, 35, 1926 Adams for FTA Suspended License, FTA Operating Uninsured Vehicle and FTA Suspended Registration at 11th & Spruce. Lodged 120Robin Wilson, 39, Homeless for FTA DUI, FTA Forgery and Adams Co. warrant for Possession of Meth. Lodged 108Howard Turner reported his 2013 Honda was struck by another vehicle while parked at…
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