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QUINCY — The investiture of Joshua L. Jones as an associate judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit will be at 10 a.m. July 5 at the Adams County Courthouse. Jones, who learned of his appointment in late April, will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Debra L. Wellborn. Raised in Jasper County, Jones graduated…
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Tara M. Johnson, 38, Quincy for Retail Theft X 2 & FTA Domestic Battery. Lodged 113Dashan Walker, 20, of Quincy for Warrant for Domestic Battery. 178Erik Stobeburner, 47, of Shelbina for Stealing. 110Troy Smith, 53, of Quincy for Poss of Meth X 2.Samuel Morris, 36, of Quincy for Improper Driving. 128Phillip M. Carver, 59, Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — It’s official. The Molly Brown House is moving. The Hannibal City Council approved during Tuesday’s meeting the relocation of the Molly Brown House from its present location at 600 Butler to the corner of Hill and Main. “This feels amazing,” Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Trisha O’Cheltree said. “We have a…
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Linda Hasting, 66, of Quincy, passed away at 1:02 pm Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Linda was born November 4, 1957, in Quincy, IL to James and Bonnie (Rankin) Hasting. Survivors include her son, Ryan Hasting (Stephanie); three grandchildren, Draven Hasting, Delilah Hasting, and Deric Lambert; one brother,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Title for Donald Hutt’s motorcycle 5-2-24 09579 Vehicle Registration – Amanda Bryan 5-2-24…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinics pediatrician Dr. Kolleen Burnett has relocated her pediatric services to Memorial Medical Clinic Broadway, 951 Broadway, in Hamilton. Patients with scheduled appointments are encouraged to note this relocation and plan their travelaccordingly to ensure a seamless transition to the new location. The contact number for Memorial Medical Clinic Broadway…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sam Schisler is the recipient of the 2024 Hannibal Arts Council Past President’s Scholarship. Schisler, a son of Stephen and Katie Schisler, has a strong background in instrumental music and excelled in all academic courses. Schisler was involved as a percussionist/drummer in Hannibal High School’s concert, jazz, marching and pep bands. He…
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Helen Ruth Sparrow Halfpap Vollbracht died peacefully at the age of 98. Helen was of the Catholic faith and attended Blessed Sacrament (St. Mary). With her strong faith in God and Jesus Christ she went to be with her maker and those that preceded her. Her first love was husband John Roland Halfpap, who she…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A “Birds of Summer” walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22, for individuals who like to see and hear birds. The program will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s interpreter guide Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Participants should meet at the…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The cicada symphony may be coming to an end, but the effects of the performers are becoming apparent. Calls and emails are beginning to come into University of Missouri Extension offices from homeowners reporting the ends of many tree branches are turning brown and dropping off. “In the past few days I…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed to a retail redevelopment agreement with one local developer but chose to table for one week a retail development agreement with an out-of-town developer. After Monday’s meeting at the Quincy Regional Training Facility, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the tax plan used to work with the local developer…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed to adopt a three-year agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1108 from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the agreement calls for giving the transit union five percent increases in salary in each of the next three years. “That’s approved and…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing child pornography charges was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Monday morning. James E. Phillips, 50, of Quincy appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with Public Defender John Citro before Judge Tad Brenner. Phillips agreed to plead guilty to two counts of pornography with…
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SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois law banning the sale and use of “bump stocks” and other devices that increase the firing power of semiautomatic weapons remains in place, at least for now, despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision Friday striking down a federal ban on such items. “Illinois law is not affected by the decision,” a spokesperson for…
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I was shocked at which city is “only” No. 3 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 982 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The top five U.S. cities with the worst traffic problems? Well, if you can believe a recent study from U.S. News and World Report, Chicago is at the top…
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QUINCY — The Maine Course, 626 Maine, announced in a press release on Monday the closing date of the restaurant and regular dining services will be Wednesday, July 17. “The Maine Course has decided to pivot in a different direction,” Kevin Minnick, owner and head chef at the Maine Course, said in a press release.…
Read Full Article Lucas Schieferdecker, 28, 21552 120th St., Williamstown, Mo., for operating uninsured vehicle at 36th and Broadway. 140Benjamin L. Hull, 52, 1121 Chestnut for indecent conduct. NTA 146Armani T. Berry-Cosey, 23, 1218 N. 8th for driving while suspended. NTA 132Quan’Tel A. Kelly, 18, 715 Spring for stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 111Timothy W. Gibson, 49, 2418…
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Sean S. Fowler, 34, last known address in the 200 block of McCoy Road in Camp Point, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for two counts of residential burglary. Fowler is 5 foot, 7 inches tall and weighs 156 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association recognized eight people and families at a ceremony on May 18 at Quincy Country Club. These charter members of the Key Holder Club donated $151,000 to the organization’s endowment fund. For more than 75 years, the QSOA has been a part of the region’s performing arts community, providing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Riedel Foundation grant of $7,500 will help stock food pantries that serve Hannibal residents. The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is part of the Feeding America network and buys in bulk, which allows the purchase of greater quantities of food. In Hannibal, that food is distributed through Douglass Community…
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QUINCY — Financial advisor Ben Drebes with Edward Jones recently received the Edward Jones Award for Exceptional Achievement in Building Client Relationships. Drebes was one of only 1,101 Edward Jones financial advisors to receive the Jim McKenzie award. The award is named after Jim McKenzie who, following in his father’s footsteps, joined Edward Jones in…
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QUINCY — The upcoming History Happy Hour program at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20. The title of the program is “Four Slaves Brought by Hannibal’s Founder Moses Bates: Who Were They?” Faye Dant, founder and executive director of Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom…
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MACOMB, Ill. — It seems like every social media exchange where the topic of ticks or possums comes up, I see a meme or photo glorifying the possum and saying they will keep ticks out of your yard. This statement is based on a 2009 study that showed possum grooming led to them devouring ticks…
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