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QUINCY — Quincy Art Center’s exhibits tell stories of different cultures and bring the world to Quincy. The exhibit “AfroNOW: A Journey Through the Blackest Space on the Other Side of Time” will open with a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. The artist, Stacey A. Robinson, will give an artist…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. – Heat waves put extra stress on livestock. A University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist advises taking specific, ongoing steps for dairy cows throughout heat waves. Heat abatement In a press release, Scott Poock, state extension specialist in veterinary medicine, said, “Dairy cows become heat-stressed starting at 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Fans should start…
Read Full Article It seems like that the days of late June and most of July have been some of the hottest and driest we have had in many years. The heat has been very hard on almost everything. Hopefully you have been writing down everything that you have been doing to help your plants survive the hot…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will officially start its “YOU Are United Way” campaign on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at ONE Special Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. A social hour will start at 5 p.m. followed by a short program at 6 p.m. that includes a video premiere and the goal announcement. United Way…
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Read Full Article No female cracks the ranking until Julia Roberts at No. 6 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 689 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Who’s your favorite movie star? Well, the National Research Group, an analysis firm specializing in entertainment and technology, set out to answer that question. The NRG attempted to find the actors/actresses…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced Friday the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant for public infrastructure and housing rehabilitation. A total of $56.9 million was awarded for 54 projects, which will support housing rehabilitation projects and enable communities in non-metropolitan areas to make critical…
Read Full Article Carolyn Jennings (72) 48 Carriage Road Hannibal, MO for improper backing at Sunnybrook Drive West and Cherry Lane. PTC. 104 Chase Krug (19) 133 Ridgedale Drive Pacific, MO for failure to yield – left turn at 52nd and Broadway. NTA. 160 Allen Ambler (77) 2107 Jersey St Quincy, IL for failure to reduce speed to…
Read Full Article 2023-013952, 08/05/2023 @ 00:05:54, 1624 Fulton Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist EMS Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Male Involve Assist Ambulance 08/05/2023 Public Narrative Assist EMS was reported at 1624 Fulton Ave. 2023-013953, 08/05/2023 @ 00:56:38, 3650 Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Injury Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C75 Hunt,…
Read Full Article As the final days of summer sweep in, you may be planning a camping trip to close out the season. The right gear can make your camping trip a lot more comfortable, but it’s hard to know what you’ll need and where to get it. The price of high quality gear can also add up…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University resident Robert Matz recently announced the appointment of Virginia (Ginger) Wolgemuth as the director of nursing for the Craigmiles School of Nursing at HLGU effective Aug. 1. In a press release, Matz said, “With Dr. Wolgemuth at the head of our nursing program, there has never been a better time…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, will give participants the chance to appreciate nature as the season changes. Representatives from the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists will lead the hike. The full night hike program lasts approximately two hours and follows a two-mile paved trail. The…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists are getting reports of illness and death in cows and small ruminants that may have ingested perilla mint. Perilla mint, a toxic summer annual, is also known as rattlesnake weed, purple mint and beefsteak plant. Most healthy animals will eat around perilla mint if other more palatable…
Read Full Article MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair recently recognized a local girl with a special award on July 26 during the Little Miss and Mister Pageant. The 2023 “Be Like Grace” award was given to 5 year-old Sylvie Dedert. She is the daughter of Scott and Dena Dedert of Ursa. Sylvie will attend kindergarten at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Automation, robotics and welding positions offer household sustaining salaries for those with the right skills, yet regional companies are struggling to find qualified candidates. John Wood Community College and Two Rivers Regional Council are hoping to train more individuals to meet those needs. An open house is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday,…
Read Full Article Dozens of state employees across multiple agencies are under investigation by a state watchdog for claims they fraudulently obtained payments from a federal pandemic-era loan program, Capitol News Illinois has learned. Neil Olson, general counsel at the Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General, confirmed that “OEIG has been investigating allegations of Paycheck Protection Program…
Read Full Article The Rembrandts are still performing, and I would say it’s a safe bet there’s one particular song included in all of their concerts. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 689 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve had a lot of fun ranking various theme songs from network TV shows over the past…
Read Full Article Jakiyah Scott-Blissit (21) 300 Cedar Apt. 8 Quincy, IL for criminal damage under $500. NTA. 101 Joshua J Hill )33) 1022 N 2nd for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage at 2022 N 2nd Lodged 147 Alicia Edwards, 41, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Property at Blessing after refusing to leave ER. Lodged 155 Mary Carden…
Read Full Article 2023-013889, 08/04/2023 @ 00:49:41, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Warrant Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Female Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 08/04/2023 Public Narrative Warrant served at 615 Bird. 2023-013890, 08/04/2023 @ 00:54:42, 3913 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Contact Lost Articles…
Read Full Article As a resident of Quincy, I am writing this letter regarding our city government. Recent problems regarding the city, such as votes by the city council and police of no confidence in the mayor, an onerous housing policy, lack of or limited health care for city employees and a recent ransomware cost of $650,000 for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Artists Guild members will display their artwork Aug. 12-19 at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th, with viewing hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. The studio is closed on Sundays. This exhibition is free and open to the public. The artists have produced…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jared and Carrie Lewis of Canton, Mo., at 12:14 p.m. July 26, 2023.A boy was born to Brier and Brittany Ashley of Hamilton at 8:30 a.m. July 27, 2023.A girl was born to Julius A. Jones and Brianna L. Butler of Quincy at 11:51 a.m. July 27, 2023.A…
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