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And don’t underestimate the importance of those concession stands at the football games … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 707 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is the weekend many sports fans have had circled on their personal calendars. High School football kicks off in earnest across West-Central Illinois and Northeast…
Read Full Article 2023-015067, 08/23/2023 @ 06:30:50, 100 Shinn Ln , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C49 Heimer, C D Adult Male Contact Information 08/23/2023 Public Narrative Information at 100 Shinn Ln. 2023-015068, 08/23/2023 @ 07:25:13, Highway 168 El Rancho, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Injury Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C49 Heimer, C D Adult Female Compl. Accident Involving Injury…
Read Full Article 2023-014997, 08/22/2023 @ 06:37:21, Birch St Walnut St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Compl. Assist Other Agency 08/22/2023 Public Narrative Assist agency requested on Birch St near Walnut St. 2023-014998, 08/22/2023 @ 07:03:42, 2727 St Marys Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 018 Combs, J P Entered By C47…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Tim Mapes, a Hancock County native whose rose to the pinnacle of power in the State of Illinois as the right hand man to Michael J. Madigan when he served as speaker of the Illinois House, has been found guilty on perjury and obstruction of justice charges by a federal jury. Mapes, who…
Read Full Article I don’t always understand politics, but I was surprised to read recent articles that characterized pregnancy help centers in Illinois as a bad thing. I want to share my experience with one back when I lived in Quincy. My life before meeting Patty (Adam, Birthright director) was hard. To be honest, I was alone and…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 What George Harrison (“The Quiet Beatle) was to his group, Charlie Watts was to the Rolling Stones … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 706 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was two years ago today that we lost the Rolling Stones’ iconic drummer, Charlie Watts,…
Read Full Article MRN’s David Adam is in the host chair today and Pat Greenwell comes over from Shelbina to talk about the history of ‘The Hort Report’, which now runs twice monthly on Muddy River News. Megan Duncan is also in from Hannibal to talk about what she’s been working on lately.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A resurfacing project located on Route EE in Clark County, from Business U.S. 136 in Kahoka to the end of state maintenance at County Road 180 began Wednesday. The $2.47 million contract from the Missouri Department of Transportation was awarded last year to W.L. Miller Company of Hamilton, Ill. The contract includes an…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Peter Church, 2600 Maine, will be the site of its annual picnic from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Aug. 26. Beer, wine and food will be served. Games will be available for all ages. A 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and a basket raffle will be offered, and $5,000 in cash…
Read Full Article 08/14/2023: Lea L. Houston, Mt. Sterling Struck a deer on IL 99 @ Scotts Mill Rd. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 08/17/2023: Mitchell O. Siemens, Blandinsville Struck a deer on IL 99 at CR 1200N Ave. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.…
Read Full Article BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension will offer a self-paced “Conventional Vegetable Production Series” this fall. In a press release, Justin Keay, MU Extension horticulturist, said, “We know vegetable growers are busy. Many hold an off-farm job in addition to their on-farm responsibilities. We recognize that offering content to growers in multiple formats…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rock artists will walk out onto the stage of the amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 26. For one artist, it won’t be the first time. The Hannibal Jaycees have partnered with Whiskey Bizz Productions, LLC, to host 80’s Rock on the River. Stephan Pearcy, the voice of RATT, will walk out under the…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – After a nearly three-week trial that pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s world, the fate of one of Madigan’s most loyal aides is now in the hands of a federal jury. Tim Mapes, who spent more than 25 years as Madigan’s chief of staff,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 In Illinois, Wendy’s gets the favorite’s nod. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 705 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s no secret that fast food is extremely popular in the United States. The fast-food industry’s revenue is estimated to be about $200 billion in the U.S., more than…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Six interagency law enforcement task forces received grant funding this spring to combat car thefts through an initiative of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office. Giannoulias was in Belleville Tuesday to promote the initiative and highlight a $2.5 million grant to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force, which brings together law enforcement…
Read Full Article Dr. Julia Montejo with Blessing Hospital talks about food allergies as kids head back to school. Why are they more prevalent now than in the post. Also, Dan Teefey of the Tracy Family Foundation stops by to talk about “Date Night”, which the foundation is sponsoring to help moms and dads get a little alone…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — If you are a string player and have had a least one year of playing or lessons, you are encouraged to check out the Hannibal Area String Orchestra. Potential new members are welcome to join current members at the Kiwanis Park, 150 Broadway, at noon on Saturday, Aug. 26, to visit with…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Team will be hosting two Prep and Go Meals workshops in the Memorial Hospital Teaching Kitchen on Thursday, Aug. 24. The first workshop will begin at 12:30 p.m., and the second workshop at 5:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $150 and includes 10 meals that…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Hannibal resident Melissa C. Griswold is the newest member of the Blessing Foundation. Griswold is an associate teaching professor in the department of finance at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo. She previously was a business faculty member and dean at Quincy University and Maryville University in St. Louis. Griswold has received…
Read Full Article Meteorologist Brent Clair tells us when this heat is going to break and what it means as high school sports gets into full swing this weekend.
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