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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension’s Plant Diagnostic Clinic, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), will offer free testing for all common oak tree diseases in 2024. In a press release, Peng Tian, director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic on the MU campus, said, “With this service, we hope to collect…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Seeland of Relax Quincy Spas about the pool and spa business and the changes he has seen in more than 25 years in the business. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business spotlight.
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I’ve often wondered if those who buy items like this ever actually try them on? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,039 of The Daily Dirt 1. Sports collectors, brace yourselves. The dollar record for any sports-related collectible is about to be established. The 1932 game-worn, gray-flannel jersey of Babe Ruth,…
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Damien Gillum, 23, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 121Terri Gibbons, 41, of Quincy for Retail Theft. 140Richard Edlemon, 21, of Quincy for Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct. 151Simona Cimpeanu, 29, of Kansas City, Mo., for Battery. 182Austin Mast, 25, of Quincy for FTA DWLS. 121Michael W. Fortner, 51, 527 Broadway, Apt. 905…
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QUINCY — As your kids get older, they’ll spend more time online. Now is a good time to start teaching them about protecting their personal information. Adults aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by a scam online: Children are at risk too. While Better Business Bureau does not collect information from people under…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A $10,000 donation from Community State Bank of Missouri will help NECAC renovate more Pike County homes through the Self-Help Housing program. A check presentation was held Aug. 22 at the bank on the Bowling Green square. The Self-Help program allows homeowners to upgrade their houses by doing the work themselves.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for August is a magnolia tree at 18 Surrey Hills at the home of Monica Williams. The Hannibal Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is hosting a Visual Art Faculty and Guest Exhibition from Monday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 27. The exhibit will feature the visual works created by full and part-time, current and former faculty teaching in the Quincy University Art Program. The guest artist featured will be Joseph…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Rob Stanley and Adaline Boden of Quincy at 12:05 a.m. Aug. 14, 2024.A boy was born to Adam and Molly Ridder of Quincy at 10:13 p.m. Aug. 15, 2024.A girl was born to Art Brown and Jessica Woods of Quincy at 5:01 p.m. Aug. 15, 2024.A boy was…
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TROY, Mo. — Corn planting in 2024 was a tale of two seasons, early and late, requiring special attention to drying and storage, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Charles Ellis. Planting got off to a good start this year. Then Missouri averaged more than 6 inches of rain in April, about 2…
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Since the 2022 election, far too many Illinoisans have been far too eager to pine for a repeat of the past. It started with non-stop rumors about Gov. JB Pritzker running for president. Every word he spoke, every position he took, every out of state trip he made was examined for signs of what everybody…
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QUINCY — Jon and Amanda Morris, along with business partner Kasey Kenison, had no intention of getting into the soup business until they saw on Facebook a link to a Muddy River News story in June about the closing of Zoup! and the retirement of owners Steve and Patti Bunch. “I just kind of, on a…
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That celebrated ending to “Raiders of the Lost Ark” was truly magnificent … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,039 of The Daily Dirt 1. This week’s look at the best endings of movies concludes with our medal stand for the 1980s. I think the three films we are spotlighting today are…
Read Full Article Mary H. Hamilton, 66, of 328 S. 8th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th and Chestnut. NTA 134Joshua D. Clowers, 32, of 300 1/2 Locust for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121Ashley N. Pursley, 35, of 1117 Chestnut for Improper Left Turn at 24th and Kochs Ln. NTA 124Matthew Anderson of 2424 Sterling Ave.…
Read Full Article Robert E. Ward, 38, 601 Oak for FTA Expired Driver’s License & FTA Failure to Yield at 601 Oak. Lodged 161Sarah A. McGriff, 55, 5315 Glencrie for Suspended Registration, Driving While License Suspended & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 9th & Sycamore. 173Brock J. Griffin, 33, 708 Edgewood for FTA Burglary and FTA Theft from Coin…
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LOYD JACK JARVIS Loyd Jack Jarvis, age 85, of La Grange, MO died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL after a short illness. He was born on June 14, 1939 in Macomb, IL, a son of Everett Earl Jarvis and Mary (Frakes) Jarvis. He married the love of his life Margaret…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen will be the site of “The Best of Fall Foods” with Chef Amber Clark and registered dietitian Ashlyn Housewright on Friday, Sept. 27. This class will begin at 10 a.m. and wrap up after lunch. Kknown for her expertise in crafting seasonal dishes,…
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Ronald Wayne “Yonk” Kurfman, 80, of Payson, passed away at 8:32 am Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Ronald was born October 16, 1943, in Annada, MO to Emil and Mary (Coulter) Kurfman. Yonk graduated from Liberty High School in 1961. Before retiring, Yonk built a commendable career, working diligently at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A bird walk is set for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sodalis Nature Preserve sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter guide with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor education, will lead the walk, along with members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists.…
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QUINCY — After a successful inaugural event in 2023, Blessing Health invites all area women to attend the second “Ladies’ Night.” This evening of skin and beauty presentations, product discounts, giveaways and appetizers will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. There is no cost…
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QUINCY — Following months of research and dedicated work, the provisional advisory board for Quincy Catholic Schools will present a working facility plan. The sharing sessions will be held at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music at 1909 N. 18th St. The sharing…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Highly pathogenic avian influenza infected dairy cattle in some states earlier this year, though not in Missouri. Could the disease affect pigs? Cory Bromfield, University of Missouri Extension swine veterinarian, said it could happen, but to date only one natural case of H5N1 has been reported in the U.S., and that was…
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How difficult was sorting out the ’70s endings? “The Godfather” and “The Godfather II” didn’t even make the medal stand … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,038 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The decade of the ’70s had a ton of great films and great endings, so selecting the top three…
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