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QUINCY — Friends of the Castle recently moved the Villa Kathrine to its “warm weather schedule.” The villa is open from 9 a.m. to p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. In addition to celebrating the 124th anniversary of the construction of the Mediterranean-style villa, 37 years of serving as Quincy’s…
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QUINCY — Harrison Street from South 24th to Curtis Creek Road will be closed to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, March 18, while Ameren relocates a gas main crossing Curtis Creek. A news release from the City of Quincy’s engineering department said a local traffic detour will be set up directing traffic onto South…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group Foundation’s Cancer Crush has set a goal to raise $100,000 in 2024 to support local cancer patients in honor of its 10th anniversary. This year’s Cancer Crush will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at The Ambiance in Quincy The Cancer Crush event includes a silent and live…
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SPRINGFIELD – A panel of Illinois lawmakers began hearing testimony Wednesday on Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposals for sweeping changes in the state’s health insurance industry. The changes, which Pritzker first unveiled in his State of the State address in February, would limit the ability of companies to deny claims or steer patients toward cheaper, and possibly less…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will be the host of its quarterly food distribution for Pike County residents only on Saturday, March 16, starting at 9 a.m. and lasting until the food runs out. The food distribution will occur at the Pike County Farm Bureau, 1301 E. Washington. Cars may line up in the…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, March 14, 2024 It’s hard to believe “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” is actually that old … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 893 of The Daily Dirt. 1. As we move closer and closer to the start of the MLB season, I find myself singing “Take…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will be the host a paper marbling workshop with John Bielik of Period Paper Artisan on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The paper marbling workshop is intended to be an introduction to Middle Eastern style of…
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CARROLLTON, Mo. — Some things just go together like biscuits and gravy or peanut butter and jelly. Likewise, plants have companions that produce best when planted side by side, says Kathi Mecham, a University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist in Carroll County. With gardening season ahead, Mecham suggests considering how plants can benefit each other.…
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St. Patty’s Day is nigh … if you’re in Hannibal and looking for an Irish pub, head to Ole Wolfhound in Hannibal. It’s like dropping by The Crown and Anchor on “Ted Lasso.” (OK, that’s England, not Ireland, but you get the point.) Brittany Boll has a rueben and a pint on this installment of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board saved $158,115 against previously budgeted costs in voting to approve seven projects to be completed this summer. The board, minus Patty McGlothlin (who was ill), voted Wednesday night to spend $295,000 for milling and resurfacing work on the parking lot in the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex and $19,495 to…
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Illinois Republican state legislators continue to push for policy changes to address what they see as a poor business climate. The credit rating assigned to Illinois by Fitch Ratings, A- in November 2023, is far below the ratings given to most of the 50 states. As of early 2024, most states have AA or AAA…
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Christopher Beaver, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery, Criminal Damage, and Burglary to a Motor Vehicle. LodgedBruce K. Dyer, 52, of Quincy for Failure to Register Violent Offender, Poss of Methamphetamine, and Resisting Arrest. 145, 104, 108, 253Jeffrey Wittner, 28, of Quincy for Speeding. 122Dillon Heinecke, 807 Southern Lane was bit by Kara Gower’s dog…
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QUINCY — The Brain Trauma Awareness Organization will hold an open house from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. The open house will offer coffee chats for caregivers, information on networking groups and ideas for summer recreational activities. The Brain Trauma Awareness Organization, a 501(c)3 organization, was…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Jacob and Casey Farwell of Augusta at 6:03 a.m. Feb. 28, 2024.A girl was born to Marcus Johnson and April Prater of Hamburg at 6:25 p.m. Feb. 28, 2024.A boy was born to Kasper Dittmer and Cayden Fantz of Quincy at 11:10 p.m. Feb. 29, 2024.A boy was…
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QUINCY — Quincy Art Center will open a new exhibit this weekend titled Environmental Impact II. The opening reception for this exhibit is from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, with an artist’s talk at 1:30 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. The exhibit will close on…
Read Full Article William J. Hugenberg, 61, of 409 Holly Dr. for Failure to Stop – Stop Sign at 18th and Jefferson. NTA 182Willie L. Brent, 65, of 1212 North 7th for Disobey Stop Light at 12th and Hampshire. NTA 128Edwin Minear Jr., 37, of Quincy for warrant out of Iowa for 2nd Degree Theft, Forgery, and Theft…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man is in the McDonough County Jail after his methamphetamine-related arrest on Tuesday. In a collaborative effort between the Macomb Police Department and the West Central Illinois Task Force, a search warrant was executed on Tuesday, March 12, at 440 N. Campbell. The joint investigation was based on the distribution…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 13, 2024 This might be the best “Found on Facebook” ever: “Bono and The Edge walk into a bar and the bartender says, ‘Not U2 again.'” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 892 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Another week, more great entries for the No. 1 position…
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QUINCY — An unattended candle led to a house fire late Wednesday night at 301 Elm. The Quincy Fire Department was alerted at 10:34 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 to a house fire at 301 Elm. It was reported that no one was in the house. The first crew arrived on the scene at 10:36 p.m.…
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CANTON, Mo. — Two Culver-Stockton College alumni business owners, along with the owners of a local coffee shop, have partnered with the college to participate in the annual Come Dine with Us fundraiser for student scholarships on Monday, March 18. Participating businesses in the annual student scholarship fund fundraising event are Primo’s in Canton, Tiramisu…
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QUINCY – Dave Bellis was the bearer of bad news at Tuesday’s Adams County Board meeting. The Transportation, Building and Technology Committee chairman said the courthouse’s HVAC system, which is supported by a boiler from the 1950’s and other parts from the building’s last major remodel in 1990, has long exceeded its expected life and…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Paul B. Anderson and Diane L. Anderson of Quincy sold a residence at 1016 Payson Avenue…
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