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Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 6, 2023 The man is truly a living legend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 658 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you watch Joey Chestnut’s most-recent culinary conquest at New York City’s famous Coney Island? For those who may have missed it, Chestnut won his…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Immigrants in Illinois with or without permission from U.S. immigration authorities will soon be able to obtain standard driver’s licenses that can be used for identification. Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed House Bill 3882, which will phase out the “Temporary Visitor Driver’s License,” or TVDL, which noncitizens currently use to drive legally in…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Tammy A. Koch of Fowler and William W. Murray of Gilbert, Ariz., sold a residence at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Second Tuesday of the Month program at the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries, 522 S. Eighth, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 11. The July program will offer the opportunity to create a wreath with presenter Kristie Strieker. For more information or to make reservations, call 217-440-8200. Tri-State Area Center…
Read Full Article NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Bowling Green, Mo., woman was killed in a crash Tuesday night between an ambulance and a SUV on U.S. 61 near New London. A crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol shows Terri Rucker, 47, was driving a 2010 Dodge Journey northbound in the southbound lane of U.S. 61…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Luther Memorial will be the host of the Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. July 10-13 at the church for children ages 4 to entering fifth grade in the fall. Kids will discover through life’s ups and downs that Jesus’ power pulls us through. Children will participate in Bible-learning activities, sing…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for international and national art exhibitions. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC#18-Revisited” was selected for exhibition in the Rhode Island Watercolor Society National Watermedia Show. The exhibition runs through June 23. The curator at Wave Hill, a cultural center in the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Friends of the Trails is having its annual fundraising bicycle ride, the Terry Anastas Ultimate Ride, on Saturday, July 8 at The Dock. This is family-friendly recreational bike ride is named after the late Terry Anastas, a longtime Friends of the Trails board member and supporter of trail development. Help the Friends of…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, July 5, 2023 The key to a successful July and August is the lack of physical activity … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 657 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Fourth of July is now in the rear-view mirror, and we are in what singer Nat King…
Read Full Article Jason Owen, 44, of Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 122 Stefanie Longbrake, 66, of Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA Megan Wellman, 36, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. NTA 160 Cameron Whatley, 18, of Moline for Improper U-Turn. PTC 122 Cynthia Hitz, 68, of Plymouth for Disobey Stop-Light. PTC 122 Jeffrey…
Read Full Article A Cole County judge on Wednesday, June 28 ordered the state to pay more than $240,000 in legal fees as part of a ruling that found the attorney general’s office “knowingly and purposefully” violated open records law while it was being run by now-U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley. “A big win for transparency, election fairness and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 22 to welcome Graham Medical Group, 1630 E. Jackson, to the local healthcare community. Open since June 5, Graham Medical Group-Macomb offers primary family medicine and specialty care, women’s health, radiology, lab services as well as a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom has new resources available for schools, thanks to funding from Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America. In a press release, Kinsey Tiemann, the agricultural literacy coordinator for Adams County, said, “Keeping resources available at no cost to schools is a critical element of our mission so partners like…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Reservations are being taken for people to get no-cost cholesterol screenings on Thursday, July 13 at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and are available from 7-9 a.m. An appointment can be made…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Although not all the boats were shipshape by the end, all hands were on deck June 24 for the seventh annual cardboard boat races sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Each boat contained two passengers in the races that were held at the Hannibal Aquatic Center Jenna McDonald, aquatics director at the…
Read Full Article GALENA, Mo. — Thistles have taken advantage of grass stands weakened by drought, and many southwestern Missouri fields now have large amounts of musk and bull thistles, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg. He reminds Missouri landowners that state law requires them to control all Canada, musk or Scotch thistles and prevent them…
Read Full Article It’s going to be an interesting offseason, folks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 656 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve been watching the reports and predictions beginning to surface regarding Shohei Ohtani’s pending free agency, the number you are likely seeing thrown about as a beginning figure is now…
Read Full Article I tried really hard not to write this. I really did. But after observing the Supreme Court decisions over the past few days, and recognizing the myriad of responses and opinions that would be derived from them, I felt it was important to have my say. I’m 53, an African American, graduated from the former…
Read Full Article Robert A. Spidle (35) for FTA Contempt at 8th & Jersey St. Lodged 112 Carmen C. Clay (57) for FTA Driving on Suspended License at 543 Grant Dr. Lodged 112 Phyllis L. Robertson (73) for speeding and operating uninsured vehicle at 36th & East Lake Centre NTA 155Daniel J. Browning (55) for no seat belt…
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