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Juanita L. Dutt, 85, of Quincy, passed away at 3:43 pm Sunday, July 28, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. A Graveside Service will be at 3:00 pm Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Quincy Memorial Park in Quincy. Fr. Tom Donovan will officiate. Juanita was born July 18, 1939, in Chicago, IL to…
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Pastor Jerald “Jerry” F. Jenkins, 89, of Liberty, passed on to Heaven to be with his Heavenly Father and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Barry Healthcare and Senior Living Center in Barry, IL. Jerry was born March 20, 1935, in Warsaw, IL to Jimmy Jenkins and Rita (McVeigh)…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was sentenced to 20 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after being found guilty of three felonies. On July 22 in the Circuit Court of Marion County, Judge Rachel Bringer- Shepherd sentenced Joshua Stevens for the following with terms running consecutively: Count 1 Burglary in the First Degree:…
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CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Monday that expands insurance coverage during and after pregnancy with the goal of lowering infant and maternal mortality rates, especially for Black Illinoisans. The law requires insurers that provide state-regulated health care plans to cover pregnancy and postpartum services for covered individuals, including midwife services, doula visits, and lactation…
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SPRINGFIELD – As the flow of billions of dollars in federal pandemic-related aid is about to end, many students in Illinois are still struggling to catch up academically from the learning loss that occurred when schools were forced to close. A new study from the University of Illinois System says only about one-fourth of all public-school students…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Preservation Commission recognized 1636 Hampshire St. as a local landmark during a special presentation on Wednesday, July 17. Mayor Mike Troup joined members of the commission in presenting a commemorative plaque to the owners of the property, David and Lynette Roll. Troup congratulated the Roll’s on this designation and said preservation…
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Joshua N. Stotts, 20, of 635 State for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 28th and Broadway. NTA 140Harley D. Foster, 31, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Criminal Damage Over $500 at 405 Vermont. NTA 128Teri M. Gibbons, 41, of 1125 S. 5th for Violation of Stalking No Contact Order at 1625 Spring.…
Read Full Article Kenneth Blanchett, 621 N. 5th reports the theft of a package from the front doorstep of his address between 12:49 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 7-23-24. 148Amber Lemon, 38, 715 S. 10th for operating uninsured vehicle at 12th and Monroe. 148Belinda Whitson, 37, 339 Scenic Drive on a warrant Possession of Meth. Lodged 151Jerrod W.…
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QUINCY — A week after an open discussion about how much effort was being put into cleaning up Quincy, the conversation turned into how to fix the problem. At Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte discussed staffing changes and nuisance abatement strategies to be conducted by Central Services. Conte said…
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A February poll of Republican primary voters showed Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft had the most recognizable name in the race for governor. That shouldn’t be surprising. Ashcroft has held statewide office for eight years, and his father John ran statewide seven times, winning five elections for state attorney general, governor and U.S. senator before becoming…
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The trip to Home Depot provided an unexpected plus for Mr. Fixit. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,019 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was Monday afternoon and I was backing into a parking stall at Home Depot. I was going to get some items for another of my home…
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Caleb W. Gottman, 39, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth at 18th and Maine. Lodged 132Austin J. Embry, 29, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth in the 900 block of N. 24th. Lodged 120Brayden M. Shannon, 20, Quincy for speeding at 20th and Broadway. NTA 111Gary L.…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Michael and Abby Dodd of Hannibal, Mo., at 5:33 p.m. July 16, 2024.A girl was born to Charlie and Danelle Larner of Quincy at 8:48 a.m. July 17, 2024.A girl was born to Connor and Hannah Cramsey of Quincy at 6:04 a.m. July 18, 2024.A boy was born…
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Perhaps you are like me in noticing all the “back to school” sales as students from elementary school through college and graduate school prepare for their return to the classroom soon. Did you know Missouri’s judges also are gearing up to go back to school? All Missouri judges (and lawyers too) are required to have…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Finding interesting insects is fun. At least for me. I enjoy observing the intricacies of most insects. However, there are a few creepy crawlies I do not want to see, especially in my house. What insect has been on my “Most Un-Wanted” list? Termites. When we bought our house a few years…
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Former President Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement in the Missouri GOP gubernatorial primary finally arrived Saturday night, with Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and state Sen. Bill Eigel forced to share the honor. All three quickly crowed to supporters about Trump’s endorsement, never mentioning the fact that it was split three ways.…
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QUINCY — Nearly three years after city officials displaced more than 250 people by closing the Welcome Inn at 200 Maine, officials with the City of Quincy have agreed to a settlement and dismissal of a civil lawsuit, clearing the way for Quincy Property LLC, owners of the Welcome Inn, to explore a possible sale…
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CUBA, Mo. — Mike Kehoe wanted to make one thing perfectly clear to the several dozen supporters of his campaign for governor who gathered earlier this month at Cowtown USA. “I don’t scream and holler about politics,” said Kehoe, Missouri’s lieutenant governor. “I’m running against people who are of the ‘burn it down’ variety. I’m just…
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“I support Karina’s Law,” Gov. JB Pritzker emphatically told me. It’s the strongest statement he’s made about the bill which stalled in the Senate last spring. The proposal would mandate that police remove firearms from a person who has been served with a domestic violence order of protection. But there still appear to be some Pritzker…
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I wanted to take a moment and respond to a recent letter to the editor. I’m a firm believer of the first amendment, having sworn numerous times to defend it (with my life, if necessary) during my military and public service career. Those who choose to exercise their first amendment rights should, at a minimum,…
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For the first 70 1/2 years of my life, I had thought the fortune cookie originated in China … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,018 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We all know some basic facts about most of the states in this great country. Some of the more obvious include…
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