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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…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the school, 900 S. 17th. Cost for dine-in is $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 10. Carry-out options $30 for a meal that will serve four people or $40 for a meal that…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — To some, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite” isn’t just a quaint good-night wish. Bedbugs are a nightmare for people in the hospitality and housing industries, says Sam Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program. With zero tolerance for these tiny pests, it is important to hire the right…
Read Full Article Raise your hand if you feel MLB should cut bait when it comes to franchises in Florida … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 749 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other day I received what I felt was a hilarious email from a good friend. I’m not sure if he thought it…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, in observance of Columbus Day and reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 10, for regular business hours. Central Services will be closed on Monday. The Quincy City Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in City Hall council chambers. There…
Read Full Article QUINCY — TikTok recently launched a new online store, TikTok Shop. Before you shop, check out these smart online shopping tips to avoid scams on the new platform. TikTok is a social media app with a reputation for trendsetting, and many small businesses already use the platform to advertise their products. More than half of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The boat ramp and marina at the Nipper Park marina will be closed during daytime hours the week of Oct. 9-13 so Hannibal Parks and Recreation personnel can dredge without interruption. Boaters can use the marina each evening once dredging is completed for the day. The length of closure will depend on…
Read Full Article Cass Tasco, 33, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing, Lodged 178Bryan Smith, 41, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth and Domestic Battery. Lodged 112Jeffrey Willingham, 61, of Quincy for Open Burning. NTA 155Mariann Wheeler, 59, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 184Mary Howe, 66, of Quincy for Improper Driving. NTA 155Taylor Welch, 33, of Quincy for…
Read Full Article 2023-018085, 10/06/2023 @ 01:45:59, 271 Munger Ln 55, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Juvenile Problem Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Female Compl. Ungovernable Juvenile 10/06/2023 Victim Ungovernable Juvenile 10/06/2023 Public Narrative Juvenile problem 271 Munger Ln. 2023-018086, 10/06/2023 @ 05:00:47, 211 Dowling St A, Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Victim 911…
Read Full Article Why has the Quincy City Council decided it is within their scope of responsibility to make Quincy a sanctuary city, preventing abortions and medications related to abortion from being available in the city of Quincy? In attempting to make the city a “safe haven,” this ordinance will make the city unsafe for many current residents…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College invites prospective students to learn more about the campus community during a special event set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. The college’s annual “Explore the Roar” day allows high school students to see the campus, meet with faculty, students and staff, and ask questions about the…
Read Full Article CASTLETON, Vt. — Vermont State Police are asking the public, businesses and hunters near a state university campus to review their surveillance systems after a retired dean and professor who was married to best-selling author Ron Powers was found shot to death on a rail trail this week. Police said Friday night an autopsy showed…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is taking applications from the elderly and disabled for the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program in 12 Missouri counties. The program is under way for applications from the elderly and disabled with applications for all others starting Nov.…
Read Full Article The proposed “Sanctuary City for the Unborn” ordinance would make Quincy less competitive in the market for young, educated workers. According to the Pew Research Center, 66 percent of Americans with a college degree or higher believe that abortion should be legal in most cases. I am willing to bet my next paycheck that number…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® to promote Fire Prevention Week. The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to the NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Autumn has arrived, and somehow I have more houseplants than I started with in the spring. As temperatures fall, I find myself hunting around my home for bright windows and saucers to go under the pots. With a home full of plants, you may think this must be good for our air…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 When you get to the part of the sesame seed buns, ask yourself, “Whose idea was it to keep track of such things in the first place?” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 748 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here are a few things to work your…
Read Full Article Quincy native and 1983 graduate of Quincy High School Tim Scherrer will launch his new book “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022” in Wooldridge, Mo., at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, the one-year anniversary date and hour of the wildfire that wiped half a Missouri village off the map. The book…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Brighter futures are ahead for some in Hannibal who attended the Project Community Connect event this week at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The event hosted fifty-two service providers ready to offer a hand up to those in need of help to get on their feet. Many who came through the door…
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