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Devin D. Bassett, 34, 523 1/2 N. 6th St., Trespassing at 600 Harrison Dr. NTA 121James R. Williams, 49, 1823 Horseshoe Valley Dr., Open Liquor in Vehicle at 1100 Quinsippi Island. NTA 101Harley D. Foster, 30, Quincy, FTA Trespassing at 131 N. 4th St. Lodged 109Amanda N. Wyckoff, 44, 629 Woodbridge Dr., FTA Criminal Damage…
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The videotape monster ate the first half of the program so no Brittany this week on camera, but she artfully directed the second half of our show with our friend and neighbor Tom Frese. (We actually don’t use videotape. Not sure why the first half didn’t record.)
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PARIS, Mo. — The Monroe County Historical Society recently published a comprehensive book and photo CD for 10 cemeteries in Monroe County — Union, Mount Airy, Atterberry, Dry-Hulen, Dunaway, Forest Grove, Fox, Heathman, Jackson Chapel and Lasley-Gillispie. This is the 11th volume in a series of updated cemetery transcriptions with a companion photo CD published…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A virtual awards ceremony was held Oct. 12 for The Baptist Communicators Association Student Awards Competition. All entries in the competition must have been produced or published from January 2022 through May 2023. A record-setting 98 entries were submitted by students from six Baptist universities in this year’s competition. Participating schools were…
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Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wrote ballot titles for six proposals to restore abortion rights that were “replete with politically partisan language,” a Missouri appeals court unanimously ruled Tuesday. In an expedited decision issued a day after hearing arguments, a three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals upheld, with only minor revisions, the revised ballot…
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Treasure Dowell has called Missouri’s social services department three times a day for nearly a month and has yet to speak to a human being. Sometimes she is automatically disconnected hours before the call center closes because it has reached capacity for the day. Other times she waits hours, her phone on speaker atop the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville recently offered a donation to create the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence in Hospice Services Endowment for Hospice of Northeast Missouri. The endowment assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers and recognizing those who go above and beyond in their service to hospice care and…
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QUINCY — Recent paintings by Quincy artist Zakiah Sayeed Ali are highlighted in a Quincy Art Center satellite exhibit on display on the second floor of Quincy Medical Group’s 1118 Hampshire building through Dec. 1. Viewing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ali is an active member of the Quincy Artist…
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And “Little House on the Prairie?” Boring with a capital “B” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 772 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I was perusing one of the websites dedicated to keeping the 1970s alive, and what struck me the most was the number of TV shows I miss seeing…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police are facing pushback from gun rights advocates over proposed rules requiring owners of certain firearms to register them before the end of the year. ISP is in the process of adopting new rules to implement part of the state’s new assault weapons ban – officially named the Protect Illinois…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal voters will choose a new mayor next Tuesday. Barry Louderman, Kristy Trevathan and Stephen Colyar will be on the Nov. 7 ballot for the special election to finish James Hark’s term as Hannibal mayor, which expires April 2025. Hark resigned in June because of expanding work duties at his job at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The trial for a Hannibal woman facing first-degree assault and second-degree murder charges after an October 2022 bar fight was scheduled to begin next month, but a judge now has moved it to June. Tiara Bonner, 28, appeared Tuesday, Oct. 31 by video conference with Public Defender Austin Smith and Marion County…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Central CUSD No. 3 could use your help to secure a radar speed sign. Central CUSD No. 3 and the Adams County Sheriff’s Department have been raising money to buy radar speed signs for Illinois 94 in front of the Junior High/High School. RadarSign is holding a video contest, where the…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A report of a reckless driver going more than 120 mph led to the arrest of a Clinton, Iowa man for possession of cocaine. Thomas S. Walker, 39, was placed under arrest and transported to the Hancock County Jail. He was released after an initial court appearance with a notice to appear…
Read Full Article Haley J. Koehler, 26, 200 N. 8th St., Trespassing at 200 N. 8th St. NTA 112Demarco P. Smith, 18, 828 N. 11th St., Trespassing at 648 Harrison St. on 03/07/2023. NTA 121Robert W. Johnston, 54, 1822 N. Granview Dr., Disorderly Conduct on 10/28/2023. NTA 104Miranda E. Lord, 22, 3221 Frese Dr., Failure to Yield at…
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Hannibal voters will elect a new mayor on Tuesday, Nov. 7. When you cast your ballot, rather than simply choosing between candidates based on your political leanings, ask yourself: Are you happy with the status quo, or do you want change in City Hall? Your answer should dictate your vote. I’m voting for Kristy Trevathan…
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Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Brandon Van Camp about education, running a bar and having a growing family.
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CANTON, Mo.— With the bridge rehabilitation project nearly complete, Route P is now open to traffic, over U.S. Route 61, seven-tenths of a mile south of Missouri Route 16 near Canton in Lewis County. Minor traffic impacts can be expected through the end of the week while contractor crews complete remaining work. Included in this…
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QUINCY — A lecture and tribute to Quincy native and author Jim Peters will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Quincy Family and Senior Resource Center, 639 York. The program is sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County. It is free and open to the public. Peters,…
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The Machinists Lodge is hosting a fundraiser for guide dogs and Megan Duncan drops by to talk about next week’s Hannibal mayor’s race.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Humane Society is having its holiday pet photo event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in the shelter community room. The Quincy Humane Society has partnered with Picture This Photo for many years. This is an opportunity for people and pets to do something fun together. All pets…
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“The Flying Nun” soon turns 77, but more about that in a few paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 771 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a sports fan, I’m sure you’ll understand the following. I’m also certain some of the accompanying information will evoke a smile or two,…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Public Defender’s office has not accepted new felony cases since Oct. 10 and won’t accept new cases in November because the department is operating without three attorneys and the caseloads of current staff members are excessive, according to Todd Nelson, chief public defender. Nelson sent a letter to six circuit…
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