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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal recently awarded a $13,900 grant to Harvest Outreach Ministries to help expand their facilities for alcohol and drug addiction. Harvest Outreach provides sober living facilities for people recovering from addiction. Both the men’s and the women’s units are full with a waiting list for admission. The group…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 11/25/2023: Justin Hinch-Keller, Quincy: Mr. Keller was traveling Southeast on US 24 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a berm, causing the vehicle to overturn. He received citations for Driving Under the Influence and given a notice to appear. No injuries were reported…
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To be perfectly honest, I could never get the hang of those Rock-em Sock-em Robots. My fighter always got his head knocked off. Always. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 797 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It seems every Christmas season there is one particular toy that becomes the “hot” ticket.…
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PAID PROMOTION IF YOU suffer from Knee or Hip pain, you are one of over 30 million adults in the US with this often-crippling condition. Shooting, stabbing and burning pains from the knees, sometimes with additional pain through the hip and down the legs are all symptoms of knee and hip pain. In severe cases, it…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Hannibal man facing charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action after shooting and killing another Hannibal man on Dec. 30 convinced a Ralls County jury he acted in self-defense, leading to a not guilty verdict on Wednesday afternoon. A nine-man, three-woman jury took less than two hours to come…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Some local nonprofit organizations received a collective donation of $10,000 thanks to the United Way of the Mark Twain Area and the Riedel Foundation. On Tuesday evening the United Way of Mark Twain Area hosted Giving Tuesday a nonprofit celebration and evening of charcuterie at the Rialto in Hannibal. Donation jars collected…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Wayne E. Messick and Marvin Hufford at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Business Hall of Fame, established in 2006, honors people and organizations for their impactful contributions to the Quincy area business community.…
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2023-021157, 11/28/2023 @ 06:00:09, 4801 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Compl. Burglar Alarm 11/28/2023 Adult Involve Burglar Alarm 11/28/2023 Public Narrative Alarm was reported at 4801 McMasters Ave. 2023-021158, 11/28/2023 @ 06:10:57, S Arch St Broadway, Hannibal…
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QUINCY — Repairs and updates expected to cost $3.5 million, the dwindling number of lifeguards and declining member use have forced the 14-member board of trustees at the Quincy Family YMCA to close pool permanently on Dec. 31. Rick Shover, chief executive officer at the Quincy Family YMCA, said the pool was operated an annual…
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QUINCY — A man and a woman facing robbery charges in connection to the October shooting death of a teenage girl were arraigned Wednesday morning and pled not guilty. Tristian L. Johnson, 23, of Quincy and Fallon M. Gillum, 20, of Quincy were in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Robert Adrian. They appeared for…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man indicted over a year ago on multiple sex offense charges has apparently changed his mind again and wants to enter a plea. Aaron Washington, 46, was scheduled to have a bench trial in December. But in a Wednesday morning court appearance, Washington’s attorney, Public Defender Todd Nelson, told Judge Robert…
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But is it the No. 1 all-time Christmas comedy film? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 796 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s always been a holiday tradition in the Eighinger household to watch “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” the Chevy Chase film that debuted in 1989. I’m pretty sure we all…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation recently mounted a North Pole Express Mailbox at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall next to the deposit box for utility payments. Santa Claus will personally reply to each letter and…
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Ashley talks to Steve Viorel about this weekend’s bourbon tasking benefit in Hannibal to support the Mark Twain Home Foundation. Then Brittany and Ashley have coffee talk about who is paying for all of the lawyers these days.
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Professions has promoted the following faculty members: Alexander joined the college faculty in January 2010. She is the master of science in nursing (MSN) program coordinator and teaches research and nursing informatics in the undergraduate BSN program, and education-focused courses in the MSN nurse educator track. …
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will be the host of its annual Music, Marshmallows, Mistletoe and Snowball Toss on Saturday, Dec. 2, as part of Hannibal’s Victorian Festival of Christmas. All the festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. There will be music, a…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino has certainly been impacted by the influx of gaming machines in Quincy since the city voted to allow online gambling in 2017. One of the marketing tools used by the casino after gambling became legal in Illinois was to feature table games such as craps, blackjack, poker and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Chorus will share a nostalgic holiday setting at its “Christmas Keepsakes” Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in Salem Church. The choristers are directed by Phyllis Robertson and accompanied by Becky White. This celebration offers Christmas music like “Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten and “Merry Christmas, Darling,” made…
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QUINCY — Two Adams County countywide elected officials filed to run for re-election in 2024 on the first day of filing along with one other prospective office holder and a number of precinct committeemen and County Board candidates. Circuit Clerk Lori Geschwandner filed for re-election as a Democrat and Coroner Scott Graham filed as a…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man originally charged with a Class X felony for child pornography nearly 3½ years ago is expected to get probation when he is sentenced on Jan. 19. Sidney Shackleton, 34, appeared with attorney Dennis Woodworth in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon before Judge Scott Larson. Shackleton was facing a…
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Jayden Currern, 18, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Battery and Mob Action. Lodged 124Damian Carrero, 20, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Battery and Mob Action. Lodged 124Kouri R. Woods, 33, of 1105 North 10th for Domestic Battery. Lodged 153Ray E. Davis, 60, of 2020 Cherry St. for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 8th and Broadway.…
Read Full Article 2023-021097, 11/27/2023 @ 02:15:18, 4839 McMasters Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint Alarm – BurglarOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey, TM Entered By C74 Harp, A LAdultSuspect False Alarm 11/27/2023AdultVictim False Alarm 11/27/2023AdultCompl. False Alarm 11/27/2023Public Narrative Alarm reported at 4839 McMasters Avenue.2023-021098, 11/27/2023 @ 02:26:18, US 61 James Rd, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey,…
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