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Daily Dirt for Saturday April 19, 2025 Don’t forget, I’m a happy married senior citizen … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,259 of The Daily Dirt 1. First of all, I may be happiest married man in history. I just needed to get that out front before today’s first thought. You”ll…
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Daily Dirt for Friday April 18, 2025 Today’s Daily Dirt can be filed under the “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,259 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The opening lines of a song are crucial. Always. Those initial words can make or…
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QUINCY —The Quincy Museum will hold its annual free Easter Eggstravaganza from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The event is expanded this year to celebrate The Quincy Museum’s 60th anniversary. Event highlights are: The museum will be open throughout the event with one-day only membership specials to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Anyone who…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hop with a Cop Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Park. Children will be divided into age groups with more than 2,000 eggs available for children to hunt. The prizes include six bicycles, pool passes, toys and…
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QUINCY — Chaddock will have live virtual campus tours offering families, educators and professionals the opportunity to explore its nationally recognized programs from anywhere. These tours take place live via Zoom. Hosted by Chaddock’s admissions team, these interactive sessions provide a look at the organization’s trauma-informed care model, residential treatment cottages, accredited special education school…
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QUINCY — Literary excellence and groundbreaking achievements in media will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, at the Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. The festivities begin in the afternoon with author readings from 1 to 3 p.m. Open to the public, this free event invites attendees to immerse themselves in literary works and engage with…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is now accepting registrations for its 2025 summer camp, offering children a fun-filled, enriching experience all summer long. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with early drop-off available from 7 to 8 a.m. for an additional $25 per week — or free with a…
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James Leo “Jim” Genenbacher, age 84 of Quincy, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Liberty Village, Pittsfield, IL. Jim was born in Quincy on April 29, 1940 to Leo G. and Alvina Rose Wellman Genenbacher. Jim married his wife, Jeanie Vaughn Pool, on December 30, 1967. She survives. Jim attended St. Francis and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering a bird walk from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The bird walk will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s Nature Interpreter Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Registration can be completed at www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few vegetables elicit less excitement from the average gardener than beets, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Once relegated to pickling or making borscht, beet is enjoying greater respect due to its reported health benefits, Trinklein said. Humans have eaten beets for more than 5,000 years, he said. Beets originally…
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Anna Mae Hoebing, age 91, of Quincy passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Adams Pointe Senior Living. She was born on December 18, 1933, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Sommer) Genenbacher. Anna Mae was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. She married Richard F. “Dick” Hoebing on September 18, 1954. He preceded…
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QUINCY — Gabriel VanderMaiden, whose quick actions helped save the lives of a police officer and a civilian 15 months ago, was named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on April 4 during the Quincy Service Club luncheon. He learned four days later his services were no longer needed by the Quincy Police Department…
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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. The estate of Marilyn A. Rees of Lansing, Mich., sold a residence at 19 Randolph in…
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Tiffany D. Davis, 38, of Quincy for Unsafe Equipment and Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 7th and Jackson. NTA 107Florida Niyokusenga, 19, of St. Louis, Mo., for Speeding at 14th and Maine. NTA 128Elizabeth Chandler reports her 2003 GM had two tires slashed on 4/12. 136Stanley T. Johnson, 44, of Quincy for FTA-Obstructing Identification…
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QUINCY — Easton B. Glaves, 21, of Quincy, was sentenced Thursday to the Illinois Department of Corrections for 10 years for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class 1 felony. Glaves appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Drew Schnack before Judge Holly Henze. Dismissed as part of plea negotiations was a Class…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested for threatening to shoot someone. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Wednesday, April 16, for Chase P. Folweiler, 27, charging him with domestic assault, kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation recently announced the launch of its new teacher grant program, which will support educators by funding innovative classroom projects, materials, technology and professional development opportunities that enhance student learning. Teachers within the QCES system can apply for grants of up to $1,000 per classroom. The program…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation has opened shop for its traditional celebratory yard signs in honor of the graduating Class of 2025. The foundation is also selling ornaments created in honor of 2025 in partnership with local designer LOinLONDON. All proceeds from sign sales go toward benefiting programs administered by QPSF in support…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County raised more than $20,000 in the inaugural United We Feud event hosted on April 12 at The Washington Theater in Quincy. Led by host, Rich Marcolla, the evening brought local families and community members together for a lively trivia night, centered around the power of community impact. The…
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QUINCY — As part of a National Day of Action, 50501 Quincy Illinois is organizing a peaceful assembly to oppose a wide number of decisions being made by President Donald Trump, DOGE and the current administration in general. Some of the decisions that 50501 is protesting against are: The event will feature a moment of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Evening Kiwanis will hold a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria. Cost is $10 for all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage with children 8 and younger eating free. All proceeds will be used for community service projects.
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