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Brenda Sue (Schwartz) Hess, age 62, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1962, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, IL to Robert Allen Schwartz & Delores Catherine (Peters) Schwartz. Brenda was only 10 years old when her mother passed away in 1972. When Hazel Neff married…
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QUINCY — The weather is warming up, and it’s a great time of year for the home improvement projects you’ve been putting off over the winter. No matter the size of your project, hiring the right contractor is one of the most important things you can do to make sure everything goes smoothly. Home improvement…
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QUINCY — People needing a partial knee replacement have a new option to feel better faster with new technology at Blessing Hospital. Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Darr Leutz and Dr. Sean Moroze and their surgical teams are now using the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution in Unicompartmental Knee Replacement, more commonly known as partial knee replacement. The knee…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Arts Council Executive Director Michael Gaines and Program Coordinator Beth Hinton met in January with representatives from the Hannibal Central Park Farmers’ Market, including market manager Steve Huse, to discuss a potential collaboration. The group then explored how to bring the Farmers’ Market to the 49th Hannibal Folklife Festival weekend on…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — March is National Nutrition Month, and Memorial Hospital is celebrating with an initiative to promote healthy eating and highlight how food brings people together. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” emphasizes the power of nutrition in fostering community, health and well-being. To support this theme, Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is…
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QUINCY — Young Life Quincy recently announced Jacob Hollensteiner as its new director. A lifelong member of Quincy, Hollensteiner brings a passion for faith and mentorship and an eagerness to build upon Young Life’s 25-year legacy in the region. “It is truly an honor and a privilege to join the Quincy Young Life team,” Hollensteiner…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Registration is open for the eighth annual River Bluffs Paint Out. The communities of Hannibal and Canton are the hosts of the two-day plein air painting event May 3-4. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they create paintings outdoors and on-site. Painters will converge upon Canton on May 3 and Hannibal…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 22, 2025 Other than, of course, being old … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,235 of The Daily Dirt 1. I had a younger friend send me the following this week. I assume he thought it was funny. The message dealt with “the perks of being…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — As we creep toward spring, many gardeners begin to get the urge to get out in the garden. Seed starting and garden planning activities are well underway. One gardening technique that many gardeners incorporate into their gardens is companion planting. What is companion planting? There isn’t an agreed-upon definition of what companion…
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HANNIBAL — Hannibal City Manager Lisa Peck was quoted in a news release issued Wednesday by the City of Salem (Ill.) that she was “eager” to work with Salem city officials in the capacity of her new position as the town’s future city manager, effective June 2. April Azotea, candidate for 2nd Ward Council Member…
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Whether our mayor, Mike Troup, retains his office or not, God bless him for running a campaign with honesty and integrity. Along with Mike, we citizens of Quincy, ages 40, 50, 60, 70 and even 80 years old have walked miles, knocked on doors and made thousands of phone calls to get the word out…
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Dr. Richard Lee “Dick” Vance, age 83, of Quincy, died on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:40 am in Blessing Hospital. Dick was born on July 27, 1941, a son of Dr. Thomas W. and Helen Irene Kaufman Vance. He married Carol Huls, who preceded him in death in 1994. On June 23, 2001, he…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, March 21, 2025 Pitino, the graybeard, may not have received the credit he is due … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,234 of The Daily Dirt 1. Here are 10 things to consider as the NCAA Tournament enters day two on Friday. 1. I know Rick Pitino…
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PARIS, Mo. – A Monroe County jury took a little more than 10 hours to find Lyle Miller guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 death of Betty Hayes. The seven-women, five-men panel made a couple of requests to review evidence they had seen during the presentation of the case. They had the option to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal recently awarded a $10,000 grant to Faith Bridge, a non-profit organization that helps foster children in Hannibal and the surrounding area. This grant will specifically fund the Carry On Program, an initiative that provides vital resources to former foster youth, helping them transition successfully into independent living.…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) was the host of the Missouri Small Schools Band Directors Association (MSSBDA) Festival on March 6, offering a day of music education and professional development for small school music educators and their students. The event brought together several talented student ensembles. MSSBDA’s mission is to support and empower small…
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Finding a legit online wholesaler for functional beverages is like striking gold—you want the real deal, not some hit-or-miss supplier that leaves you high and dry. A true functional beverages wholesaler brings the heat with top-tier drinks, smooth logistics, and deals that actually make sense. But how do you know if they’re the right pick…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library is bringing historical materials to the region with the recent acquisition of the Mark Twain Collection from Fontbonne University in Clayton, Mo. Consisting of more than 420 books and works of art, this collection originated from Cyril Clemens, a third cousin twice removed from Samuel L. Clemens. Cyril Clemens…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will be awarding 41 new and renewal to local new or returning college students totaling over $86,000. More than 449 scholarships will be awarded statewide totaling more than $705,000.…
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MILAN, Ill. — Daffodils are among the most beloved spring flowers known for their bright blooms and easy cultivation. Beginner gardeners to experienced horticulturists alike have delighted in daffodils for centuries. As our spring advances, we take a closer look at the flower that has become an emblem of renewal and hope and a welcome…
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When I moved to Piatt County, I signed up for Rep. Mary Miller’s newsletter. Her latest newsletter was noticeably light on information about what she’s doing to lower consumer prices, support farmers, improve public schools or address the mass layoffs of civil servants. Nor did I see any announcements for town hall events where she…
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PARIS, Mo. — A seven-woman, five-man jury will be back in the Monroe County Courthouse Friday morning for a second round of deliberations in the Lyle Miller murder trial. Miller is accused of the murder of Betty Hayes, whose body was found on a pond on Miller’s property in December 2021. After two hours of…
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A daughter, Hazel Keiko Gingerich, was born March 10, 2025, at 5:02 pm. She weighed 6lbs 2oz and was 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Brianna and Taylor Gingerich of Shelbina, M\o. A son, Stetson Jaymes Speagle, was born March 13, 2025 at 8:18 pm. He weighed 6lbs 13oz and was 20 inches long. His…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Robert Adrian for two years and until further order of the court. The announcement was made Thursday by the Supreme Court, which suspended seven other people as part of a monthly listing of attorney disciplinary orders. Adrian, who was licensed to practice law…
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