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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb’s Holiday Light Show will return to the gazebo in Chandler Park in downtown Macomb at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The official lighting of Chandler Park to kick off “Dickens on the Square” will occur at approximately 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. As Santa arrives in Macomb…
Read Full Article QUINCY — It would be wonderful to cure heart disease, cancer or diabetes for loved ones and friends this holiday season. Those “gifts” are out of the reach of most people. What is possible is to help those living with these diseases through a Blessing Health System Honor Card. The buyer of an Honor Card…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 I challenge you to find three better holiday films than the ones listed below, especially the first two … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 788 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At some point Thursday, most of us will be uncomfortably full and resting quietly upon…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Carson and Amanda Tortorige of Glennallen, Ark., at 11:07 a.m. Nov. 9, 2023.A boy was born to Cody and Taylor Johnson of Green City, Mo., at 11:46 a.m. Nov. 9, 2023.A girl was born to Calvin and Sadie Smith of Quincy at 8:29 a.m. Nov. 11, 2023.A boy…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — The annual University of Missouri Crop Management Conference, Dec. 6-7, will offer insight into how the 2023 drought will affect crops in the year ahead. MU Extension state climatologist Zack Leasor will give an update on weather and climate conditions that led to the onset and persistence of the 2023 drought across…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Salvation Army truck pulled up in front of Mark Twain Elementary School Monday morning to collect 6,120 food items collected by students. Leigh Ann Ford, Title I reading teacher, said the school worked together to meet goals for the food drive. The effort was led by the Student Lighthouse Team, which…
Read Full Article Keith A. Wasson, 65, of Quincy for Malicious Mischief at 1517 W.Granview St. on 11/18/23. 178Nathaniel L. Kellogg, 20, of Quincy for FTA – Burglary and Domestic Battery at 6th & Oak St. Lodged. 112Angelica M. Wray, 19, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 20th & State St. 122Ricky A. Squires, 37, Quincy, for…
Read Full Article Jayden R. Hise, 24, last known address in the 1400 block of Lakeshore Drive in Fowler, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for domestic battery, possession of methamhetamine, resisting peace officer, forgery and theft. Hise is 5-foot-5 tall and 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A precautionary 48-hour boil order was issued by Hannibal Board of Public Works at noon Monday until noon Wednesday. The boil order only pertains to Hannibal residents who live within the outlined area on the map above. Affected homes are on Grace, Henry, Division, Summit and Collins streets. For more information and instructions…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man with two outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody after reports of a domestic disturbance. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were called at approximately 5:44 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, to a domestic disturbance inside a vehicle leaving the Casey’s parking lot on McMasters Avenue. Witnesses had reported…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail and is facing a weapon charge. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded at 11:57 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 to the area of Shawnee Trail for a report of gun shots. Witnesses indicated Jydon R. Harnett, 24 of Hannibal, had fired a…
Read Full Article Congratulations to all the local FFA Chapters represented their schools at the National FFA Convention Nov. 1-4 in Indianapolis. These schools competed at the national level against schools from all over the country. Many people may not know there are no different classes for the FFA and Vo-Ag contest. A school like North Shelby competed…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Firefighters Local 63 will hold its annual black light bingo bash at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second. Doors for the event will open at 5 p.m. A 50/50 drawing and various raffles will be available with more than $1,000 in cash prizes awarded. Food will…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The District will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Washington Park on Saturday, Nov. 25. Activities are scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Music in the gazebo by the Quincy Concert Band’s low brass ensemble will start at 5:30 p.m. with Santa arriving in a new sleigh accompanied by dancers…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation is partnering with the Hannibal Salvation Army to provide holiday cheer to Hannibal residents. Riedel trustees awarded a $10,000 grant to help put food on the table this Christmas to Hannibal residents in need. In a press release, Capt. Rich Forney with the Salvation Army Quincy Area Command said,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will hold Discovery Night for its upcoming production of Peter Pan from 5:30 tp 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. This free event will showcase the production process, offer a live rehearsal preview, and discussion of show topics. Registration is not required. Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and originally adapted…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Cranberries have long been considered the crown jewel of Thanksgiving dinners, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In a press release, Trinklein said, “This comes at somewhat of a surprise, since cranberries likely were not served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621.” Although the pilgrims undoubtedly were aware of the…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Officials at the Illinois State Board of Education say they’re receiving more requests for increased funding for next year than the state could possibly afford, and they’re bracing for the possibility that budgets will start to tighten in the near future. “It does appear that revenue will be a little bit tighter in…
Read Full Article Ah yes, when Thanksgivings take an unexpected wrong turn … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 787 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re just a few days away from Thanksgiving, which along with great food usually comes great stories, too. I’ve collected what I feel are 10 of the most comical accounts…
Read Full Article Alexis A. Kerans, 24, of Quincy for Poss of Meth less than 5g at 5th & Broadway. NTA. 112Bill L. Mears, 57, of Quincy for Improper Display, Expired DL, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Poss of Meth less than 5g at 5th & Broadway. NTA. 112James R. Masters, 69, of Quincy for FTA – Failure…
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