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Heather M. Osborne, 26, last known address in the 900 block of North Seventh in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for home invasion and driving on a suspended license. Osborne is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
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Jay John Maynard, age 63, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 4:45 am in Sunset Home. He was born on June 16, 1961 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Sarah Jane Phillips Maynard. He married Kendra Coumbes on August, 31, 1991 in the Lutheran Church of St. John, in Quincy. She survives.…
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Delbert E. Bent, age 94, of Liberty, IL, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on December 8, 1930, in Clayton, IL the son of Orion and Florence (Kirlin) Bent. He married Norma L. Clark on August 24, 1952, in Camp Point, IL. After returning from the Army, he and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage has announced that Mollie Sanchez, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, has adjusted clinic hours. She is working three 12-hour days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sanchez specializes in medication management for patients seeking behavioral health services at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage on the Memorial Hospital campus.…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) continues its Pathway Days initiative with Transfer Pathway Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. This event is designed for students planning to attend JWCC before transferring to a four-year university, as well as any high school students who are undecided about their academic…
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CANTON, Mo. — Radazaih “Cookie” Whittington, an entrepreneur, TV and film producer and educator, will serve as the spring 2024 Konneker Leader in Residence at Culver-Stockton College. Whittington, a 2017 graduate, has experience in media production, having worked on shows such as “Sesame Street” and at organizations like Tyler Perry Studios. Her career includes roles…
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Meet Brittany and Tiffany, two gorgeous 3-year-old tabby sisters with stunning green eyes and hearts full of love! These sweet girls are the best of friends and would love to stay together as a bonded pair. They’re incredibly sweet, affectionate, and love cuddling up with their favorite humans. Brittany and Tiffany are spayed, microchipped, and…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — January, an up-and-coming band from Quincy, Ill., will perform Friday, Feb. 21, at Halls Hall and Chuckwagon, 220 S. Main. January brings a fresh and vibrant sound to the music scene. Comprised of young musicians, January blends various genres to create a captivating experience for audiences. Their music, characterized by heartfelt lyrics…
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In UAE, it is easy and affordable to enhance the design of your car. These enhancements can be applied to change style and function, and make your car unique at a minimal cost. Customization of vehicles is widely practiced by many drivers, who personalize them to achieve consensus or increased functionality. These include vinyl wraps,…
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Dr. Gbolahan Okubadejo shares more on the correlation between the two. We all hear about the adverse side effects of being overweight. Spinal health, however, is not typically top of mind for the average individual if they are at an unhealthy weight. The spine is central to our body’s structure and function, and it requires…
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According to the encyclopedia Britannica, dice are the oldest gaming implements known to man. Some believe they were invented by Palamedes during the siege of Troy, while others believe it was the Lydians during the reign of King Atys who were responsible. However, archaeologists have found dice from times even earlier. The randomness and probability…
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HANNIBAL — The City of Hannibal is encouraging residents of the 5th Ward to throw their name in the hat to replace former council member Colin Welch on the Hannibal City Council following his resignation last month. Potential candidates must be: People should submit a letter explaining their qualifications and interest for serving on the…
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CHICAGO — The attorney for Michael McClain said he and his client were “pleased and relieved” after Wednesday’s decision by a federal jury not to convict the longtime statehouse lobbyist from Quincy. Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on public corruption charges after a federal jury found him guilty on…
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CHICAGO — A veteran Illinois statehouse reporter said he believed former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s decision to testify in the federal case against him “backfired.” Ray Long, who has covered Illinois state government for the Chicago Tribune since 1998 and wrote the 2022 book “The House That Madigan Built,” was in court for much…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 The names of George Washington’s dogs is not the only Presidents Day item being offered by today’s Daily Dirt. You’re welcome … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,204 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Presidents Day, and what better way to salute the Oval…
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I am writing to voice my full support for Dan Brink for mayor of Quincy. I have known Dan for a number of years and served with Dan on the Quincy City Council for his entire eight-year term. When we served on the City Council together, Dan and I did not agree on every issue.…
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Sharon K. Lord, 62, Clayton for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 18th and Broadway. NTA 181Kyra J. Jacoby, 23, 1519 S. 38th for Improper Turn at 48th and Harrison. NTA 104Erma J. Wright, 74, for Pedestrian Use of the Roadway in the 500 block of Chestnut. NTA 145Phillip M. Barnd, 28, 1436 Wormans Road for…
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QUINCY — Firefighters with the Quincy Fire Department battled through the bitter cold to extinguish a fire in a mobile home on the city’s northeast side on Sunday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, to a structure fire at 2412 Penthouse Drive near 24th and Locust. Engine companies…
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The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of an outbreak of the bird flu in humans is low, although Illinois’ health department is preparing for the possibility. On Friday, the Trump administration reportedly laid off 1,300 probationary employees of the CDC, which has led nationwide efforts to contain the bird flu.…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, recently announced the History Happy Hour program at the museum for February. Rob Mellon, local historian and executive director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, will present “Mission Impossible: The Washington Peace Conference of 1861,” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. A…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Masonic Lodge Hannibal No. 188 held a poker run in July to raise funds for Judevine Center for Autism and raised $1,200, then sent that amount to the Grand Lodge to be tripled. Members of Masonic Lodge Hannibal No. 188 went to Judevine Center for Autism on Jan. 27 to present a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal Fire Department crews spent nearly six hours responding to a fire in an apartment building in downtown Hannibal. At approximately 11:18 p.m., crews were dispatched to 206 S. 4th for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded with eight on duty crew members. An additional four off duty firefighters…
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Ritchie Kracht still needs a couple more weeks to catch Roy Webb, who lasted about six weeks in the Hannibal School District superintendent’s post before changing his mind, but will Ritchie Kracht be around as long as Susan Johnson led the district? MRN Editor David Adam interviews the newly leader of the Hannibal schools.
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