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HANNIBAL, Mo. – “That is me walking through that door,” said Billie Vavra, the Director ofFood Programs at Harvest Outreach Ministries. Each weeknight, Vavra makes certain a different volunteer group is in place and ready to serve a free hot meal to anyone who comes to the new Loaves & Fishes Building at 413 Broadway…
Read Full Article My son Carl would be 16 years old today. I should be taking him to get his driver’s license and maybe to his first job. He should be driving me bonkers by being too loud with his friends and playing video games past his bedtime. But I never got that chance, because 16 years ago,…
Read Full Article Lauren R. Washburn, 38, of 701 Broadway for Expired Registration at 12th and Vermont. NTA 120Melanie L. Spence, 50, of 1137 Adams St., Apt A for Expired Registration at 8th and Vermont. NTAJennifer L. Morrison, 51, Homeless for FTA-Trespassing at 6th and Spring. Lodged 112Roxanna L. Fanshier, 46, of 115 Stadium Dr., Apt. 65 for…
Read Full Article 2023-018188, 10/08/2023 @ 00:34:45, 4028 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C87 Arens, R N Adult Female Involve Domestic (No Crime) 10/08/2023 Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 10/08/2023 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 10/08/2023 Public Narrative Disturbance in progress was reported at 4028 McMasters Ave. 2023-018189, 10/08/2023 @ 01:04:32, Chestnut St Griffith, Hannibal Nature of…
Read Full Article 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. Christopher Corzatt and Deanne Corzatt of Mendon sold a residence at 211 Cherry in Carthage to…
Read Full Article I am writing in response to the letter from Nicholas Scholz, which said the proposed “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance would make Quincy less competitive in the market for young, educated workers. Perhaps Mr. Scholz would prefer only people with college degrees to vote? I am reminded of William Buckley’s famous saying that he…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The fourth annual community Veterans Resource Fair will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. National, state and local veterans organizations, local community organizations and businesses and veteran support groups will be onsite to discuss the services they offer. This event provides an opportunity…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Oakley School of Business received a $2,000 grant from Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The grant money will be used to support student entrepreneurs with opportunities, events, chapter activities and conferences to help start businesses. In a press release, Cynthia Haliemun, dean of the Oakley School of Business, professor of economics, director of…
Read Full Article Today’s 750th edition is kind of a milestone. The way I figure, we should reach No. 1,000 around the start of the 2024 baseball season … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 750 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever been waiting in line at HyVee or Niemann’s when you find your…
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# Samsung Cell Phone 9-2-23 20415 iPhone 9-5-23 20694 26” Huffy Bike 9-6-23 20739 SSC…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo.— Our ancestors couldn’t go to the hardware store or shopping mall to buy utensils and other household essentials. Instead, they improvised with items found in nature. The dried fruit of several members of the cucumber family proved useful for many purposes, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. We call these plants…
Read Full Article QUINCY — James B. Stewart has received dozens of awards and accolades for the work he has done in his career and the Quincy Public Schools Foundations looks to recognize him with its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award. Stewart, a 1969 Quincy High School graduate, will be formally recognized at the Night to Dream Big Gala…
Read Full Article Videographer Randy Phillips gives you look at how if feels to fly in a WWII fighter plane with this video from a Tuskegee Airman Hagood P51 that was in Quincy over the weekend.
Read Full Article On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Quincy City Council will be weighing the possibility of making Quincy a “Sanctuary City for the Unborn.” An ordinance has been placed on the City Council’s agenda, and there is some concern that it might be voted on after a single reading. That the text of this ordinance has only…
Read Full Article The attempt to turn Quincy into a “sanctuary city” may have unintended consequences for its proponents. Legal abortions in the U.S. were nearly halved from 1990-2017 (Guttmacher Institute) due in part to changes in the 90s to sex education and prophylactic availability (NIH). Since then, a record number of abortion providers have shuttered, and states…
Read Full Article Cammie S. Bassett, 30, 537 Locust for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Chestnut. 173Ashlyn M. Deering, 28, 3118 N. College for Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Tony B. Martin, 37, 3420 Westview for Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Kendall T. Scott, 38, 205 Stadium Dr. for Speeding at 36th…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced Friday the conclusion of the Back to Business Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in more than 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties. Fifty-three restaurants, hotels…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock has partnered with the Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois to host a Community Conversation event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at The Knowledge Center on Chaddock’s campus at 205 S. 24th. The presentation will provide an overview of trauma and adverse childhood experiences…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Appetizers, education and giveaways await women who attend Blessing Health’s Pink and White Ladies Night on Thursday, Oct. 19. The free event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. The first 100 attendees will receive a free cosmetic bag. Women will learn about Blessing Health…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the church, 900 S. 17th. All proceeds will be benefit the St. James Lutheran School. Anyone with items to donate can drop them off from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the…
Read Full Article HANNBIAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation will match cash contributions up to $35,000 in an upcoming fundraising campaign for the Hannibal Nutrition Center. The money will go toward buying food for Hannibal senior citizens who get home-delivered lunches through the Meals on Wheels program. The Hannibal Nutrition Center is launching a fundraising campaign with a…
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