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QUINCY — Machinists Local Lodge 822 will host its annual fundraiser dance, which benefits Guide Dogs of America, from 7 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Nov. 4. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with live music provided by Hearsay from 8 to midnight. Food offerings will be sliced smoked pork loin, chili and various finger…
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QUINCY — The inauguration of Bryan Renfro as the seventh president of John Wood Community College will take place at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium of the Paul Heath Community Education and Fine Arts Center on the Quincy campus. The ceremony will formally install Renfro as JWCC’s new president,…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A St. Louis lawmaker is demanding that Missouri regulators investigate what she called an “egregious exploitation” of social cannabis equity licenses, following a report by The Independent last week about a company that recruited out-of-state license applicants on Craigslist. State Sen. Karla May, a St. Louis Democrat, sent a letter on Thursday to the state’s…
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Perry was one of the catalysts behind the mega-success of the “Friends” sitcom … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 768 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Rest in peace, Chandler Bing. The weekend news than actor Matthew Perry, who played the entertaining Chandler Bing on the legendary “Friends” sitcom, had died left many stunned, including…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police arrested a Quincy man twice Sunday, once after they released him, citing the rules of the Illinois Safe-T Act. Just after 9 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the area of 6th and Payson for a report of a disturbance. Anthony Gilker, 34, was subsequently arrested for Resisting a Peace Officer during…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The new construction in front of the Hannibal Middle School is expected to one day provide cost savings and funds for district programs. Work began in June on the 60’ x 80’ Hannibal Career and Technical Center expansion called the Hannibal Ag-Science Center which sits beside the green house. The building is…
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Theresa Bolt, 67, 3812 Stonegate Road, Quincy, for improper turn at 36th and Broadway-Maine. NTA 104Ciara Cole, 23, of Quincy for FTA Fighting X 2. Lodged 173Jacob Bigley, 43, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 121Thomas Toolate, 34, of Quincy for Parole Violation. Lodged 122Jeffery Weston, 63, Caleb Gottman, 38, both of Quincy for Fighting. 104Marc Pullam, 53,…
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Halloween may be scary, but shopping for the holiday shouldn’t be. The National Retail Federation estimates 73 percent of Americans will celebrate Halloween this year and that spending will reach $12.2 billion, a new record. Whether you’re shopping online, visiting a seasonal store or paying for a Halloween event or haunted house, you’ll want to…
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Kristy Trevathan offers Hannibal a clear choice to support as the candidate for mayor who supports community improvement by inclusion, economic development and beautifying our hometown. Kristy is a 1971 Hannibal High School graduate and a 1976 graduate of the University of Missouri. She taught in the Hannibal Public Schools for two years and at…
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MEYER, Ill. — Red Dog Saloon 2 raised $42,100 for Fishing for Freedom at the saloon’s ninth annual fundraising event on Sept. 23. In a press release, Fishing for Freedom board president Nathan Moore said, “Red Dog Saloon 2 and crew have been our largest sponsor for several years now, and we appreciate everything this group…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Hannibal Regional Diabetes Center will be site of a diabetes health fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. Diabetes impacts 37.3 million people in the United States, and 8.5 million of those are unaware that they have diabetes. Raising awareness of diabetes is…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Dustin and Larissa Bera of Macomb at 11:03 p.m. Oct. 19, 2023.A boy was born to Adam and Katherine Zanger of Quincy at 11:58 p.m. Oct. 19, 2023.A girl was born to Rocky Pryor and Sarah Wood of Bowen at 12:46 a.m. Oct. 20, 2023.A boy was born…
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QUINCY — Twenty-four students from the Quincy Notre Dame and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands were named Illinois All-District musicians as a result of individual auditions. The selected students will perform in Western Hall at Western Illinois University on Saturday, Nov. 4. Additionally, three students — Paul Steinkamp, Isaac Steinkamp and Andrew Damm…
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MACOMB, Ill. — On Saturday, Nov. 4, several Illinois Extension offices will be offering pumpkin smashes with local partners in communities across the state. A pumpkin smash gives a community an option to turn their spooky Jack-o’-lanterns into compost. In western Illinois, the nearest pumpkin smash will be in Macomb at Veterans Park in partnership…
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But let’s never forget “Greg the Leg” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 767 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since I was a wee lad — and yes, that was quite some ago — Sunday afternoons, then Monday nights, then Sunday evenings and now Thursday nights have always meant camping out in…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Roger Leenerts with Adams County CEO about the program to help students get started in business. One of those students, Cole Wagy, is also on to discuss the program.
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton Teacher Organization will be the host of its annual trunk or treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, in the baseball field parking lot on the campus. This event is free and open to the public. The holiday event will feature games, prizes and candy. The event…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Nakita Hughes from Healing Hearts Family Counseling about making relationships healthy. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — More than 2,300 Hy-Vee, Inc. employees will be honored this month for their years of providing helpful smiles and dedication to the company. Employees from across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region gather each year at a series of service award celebrations, which recognizes employee’s career milestones in five-year increments, from five to 45 years and…
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QUINCY — Blessing and Illini Hospitals and all affiliated departments have been awarded by DNV full certification to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. DNV is a global, independent, certification provider. ISO 9001, the most widely-accepted quality management system in use around the world, is quickly gaining acceptance among U.S. healthcare providers as a foundation…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added Dr. Allyson Munch to its family medicine team. Munch earned her medical degree from A.T. Still University in Kirksville and completed her residency at SIU School of Medicine. In a press release, Munch said, “I’ve always been drawn towards being able to care for patients of all…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – During its regular meeting on Oct. 12, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for a bridge replacement, as well as seal coat and resurfacing projects in the Northeast District. A $12.4M contract was awarded to KCI Construction Company for a bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79, over Bear Creek,…
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Driving beneath the Hudson River through the underground Lincoln Tunnel from Union City, N.J., into Manhattan, one enters a bizarre wonderland almost beyond fathoming. Notions about New York City (NYC) abound, but setting foot here shatters preconceptions and leaves you gasping and groaning in turns. I returned to this city last month for the first…
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First of all, it’s hard to believe that 1994 was 29 years ago. Twenty-nine! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 766 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There has always been much discussion that 1994 was the best-ever year for movie releases, and I really have no argument. Consider this: In October 1994,…
Read Full Article Travis M. Ross-Dillon, 25, of Quincy for TOF – Trespassing at 530 Broadway. NTA 174/130Jamie Wilson, 24, of Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 112Susan Clay, 64, of Quincy for FTA Forgery. Lodged 112Michelle Pepin, 49, and Devin Rogers, 29, of Quincy for Fighting. NTA 130William A. Smith Jr., 46, of 721 Washington for…
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