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MACOMB, Ill. — It is late August. Do you know what that means? Apples! Yes, our apple trees are beginning to yield their bountiful fruits. A few days ago, I walked over to a friend’s apple tree and pulled down on a low-hanging apple with no signs of blemishes or damage. The fruit slipped off…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said in July he planned to announce his decision about running for a second term “sometime in August.” Well, it’s Sept. 1, and Troup has finally given a response about that decision. “I think this has taught me to tell people I’m not going to set a deadline for myself…
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Have I ever mentioned I like pie? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 713 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we welcome September, and in my mind that means it’s officially autumn. (I know, I know, autumn does not officially start until Sept. 23, but it’s hard to say “summer” and…
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The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is needing help identifying the suspect involved in a criminal trespass to private property. If you can identify the subject, please contact the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers at 217-228-4474. You can also download the P3 tips mobile app or go online to QUINCYCRIMESTOPPERS.COM to submit your information. You can also…
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QUINCY — As a new school year kicks into gear, be on the lookout for scam streaming links when you’re watching a high school sports event online. While many pandemic-era adjustments to high school athletic events have vanished, live streaming has stuck around. Live streams can be a great way for fans to join in…
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QUINCY — In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, and reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Central services will be closed on Sept. 4. The Quincy City Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, in City Hall Council…
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Hannah J. Johnson, 29, of 1805 Schell Court for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and Hampshire. 104Echo L. Brewington, 27, for Greene Co. FTA Petition to Revoke at 437 N. 7th. Lodged 120Dameian J. Powell, 31, 435 1/2 N. 7th for Trespassing at 437 N. 7th. NTA 169James Holt reported…
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2023-015544, 08/30/2023 @ 02:11:18, 135 Communications Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Involve Information 08/30/2023 Adult Female Involve Refuse Disposal 08/30/2023 Adult Female Compl. Information 08/30/2023 Public Narrative Information was reported at 135 Communications Dr, Harold and Louise Assisted Living. 2023-015545, 08/30/2023 @ 03:17:55, US 36 Shinn Ln, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer,…
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Appreciate your reporting. I was very sad to hear the news of the Gems leaving or at least going dormant for 2024. One question I have: Is it possible the team could be sold to another owner and the team staying in Quincy? From the press release, it almost seems to me the Louthans may…
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QUINCY – More than 100 people turned out at the Eagles Club Wednesday night to hear about the latest chapter of a pro-Second Amendment group to be formed in Illinois. Guns Save Life was established in Urbana in about 30 years ago and now has 20,000 members received its monthly newsletter. The Quincy chapter would…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the legion hall located at 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. The menu is a catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. People with interest in joining…
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QUINCY — Liberty Bank recently announced the addition of two longtime active community supporters to its board of directors. Carlos Fernandez, former general manager at WGEM AM/FM/TV, and Mike Elbe, former president of John Wood Community College have both been elected to the bank’s board of directors. “Most banks add board members who have done…
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim recently announced six upcoming household hazardous waste one-day collection locations for the fall of 2023. These collection events are co-sponsored by units of local government and provide residents the free opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous products commonly found in homes. The local fall…
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FORT MADISON, Iowa — The 75th Tri-State Rodeo kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 2, with four days of pre-rodeo activities that lead to four nights of rodeo and music inside C.E. Richards Arena. Pre-rodeo activities include the Fort Madison YMCA Stockyard Stampede (5K), Pee Wee Barrels, a chili supper, Lil’ Spurs Rodeo, Little Miss Rodeo…
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Ron Kinscherf talks to the stars who are performing Sunday at On the Rail: Country music superstar Tracy Lawrence and Quincy’s own Annie Bushmeyer and The Annie B Band. Ashley and Megan Duncan get caught up on what’s happening in Hannibal and Bill Machold stops by to let us know what’s coming up for the…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — This is the time of year when cattle producers need to pay extra attention to heat stress in their operations, says University of Missouri Extension beef specialist Eric Bailey. Unlike many other animals, cattle can’t rid their bodies of heat by sweating. Instead, they pant. Heat-stressed cattle show symptoms such as open-mouth…
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A vehicle driven by Heather J. Agans of Rushville left the roadway on CR 1400E coming to a stop in the ditch. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500. Elizabeth J. Anderson, Lena: Speeding 71/55 MPH Zone. Kassie Lynn Brown, Clayton: Speeding 71/55 MPH Zone. Andres R. Hernandez, Astoria: Speeding…
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Every store I go into now, the first thing I will be checking will be if there is music playing in the background … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 713 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Considering how many trips I have made to that new Target store on Broadway since it…
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CHICAGO – A coalition of elected officials and business leaders in Illinois is calling on President Joe Biden to ease work restrictions for asylum seekers and other long-term undocumented workers – a move they say is both humane and would help solve ongoing labor shortages. In the year since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — Continuing to claim his innocence and telling Judge James Lamb he didn’t believe he had effective counsel, Robert Sims Jr. of Madison received a sentence of three life sentences and 44 additional years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Wednesday afternoon in Ralls County Circuit Court. The case was moved…
Read Full Article Milton G. Jenkins, 58, 527 Broadway St., Trespassing at 405 Vermont St. NTA 101Aaron S. Pulliam, 41, 1124 N. 8th St., Expired Registration at N. 25th St. and Broadway St. PTC 178Joshua J. Koehler, 28, 823 N. 6th for Domestic Battery at 539 S. 6th on 7/18/23. Lodged 186Alyssa M. Starr, 42, 1420 Vermont for…
Read Full Article 2023-015484, 08/29/2023 @ 00:04:25, 809 Pleasant St B, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Male Suspect Domestic Assault 2nd Degree Cleared by Arrest-Adult 08/29/2023 Suspect Unlawful Use Of Weapon Cleared by Arrest-Adult 08/29/2023 Victim Domestic Assault 3rd Degree 08/29/2023 Adult Male Suspect Domestic Assault 3rd Degree Cleared by Arrest-Adult 08/29/2023 Victim Domestic Assault 2nd Degree 08/29/2023 Adult Female Witness Domestic…
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QUINCY — Clarity Healthcare, in partnership with Adams County Agencies Battling Against Substance Use and Overdose, is hosting an Overdose Awareness Day event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Washington Park. The community is invited to join the effort to honor people lost to drug-related deaths and end the stigma associated with…
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NEW SALEM, Ill. — Just before 10 a.m. on August 25, law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and West Central Illinois Drug Task Force executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Commercial Street, New Salem. Subsequent to the execution of said search warrant, law enforcement officials…
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