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ST. LOUIS – A Missouri woman on Tuesday admitted taking more than $75,000 in retirement benefits to which she was not entitled after the death of her mother-in-law. Ronda G. Oswalt, 58, of Marion County, near Hannibal, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one felony count of theft of government money. As…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon. Thomas Delcour, 34, appeared with Sarah Lucey, an assistant appellate defender for Adams County, before Judge Scott Larson. Larson read the charges to Delcour during his hearing. Charging documents filed in…
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Melvin D. Cheney, 63, of Quincy, passed away at 2:18 pm Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born on March 30, 1961, in Quincy, IL, Melvin was the beloved son of Seldon “Dean” and Myrtle (Shuler) Cheney. His life was a testament to the love and joy he brought to those around him. On May 16, 1981,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognized Carolyn Schreiner as its volunteer of the year for 2023 at the annual service awards luncheon that took place April 15 at the Hannibal Country Club. Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Schreiner has given more than 2,500 hours in service to the auxiliary by volunteering her time to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Artists from several states will converge on the communities of Hannibal and Canton for the River Bluffs Paint Out, a two-day plein air painting event Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they capture the community by creating paintings outdoors and on-site. The general public is…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 6:58 p.m. April 10, 2024.A girl was born to Tommy and Mariah Rice of Quincy at 7:04 p.m. April 10, 2024.A girl was born to Jack Sibley and Brianna Ruble of Pittsfield at 7:26 a.m. April 13, 2024.A boy was born…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA recently announced several key leadership transitions within its organization. Kristen Lay, formerly director of business operations, will now serve as the director of marketing and development while also overseeing human resources. Her expertise in operational management, coupled with her strategic vision, is expected to bolster marketing and development efforts.…
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The Chairman of the Board’s daughter was five minutes away at time of his heart attack — watching Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 928 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the darkest days in American pop culture history will always be May 14, 1998. …
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QUINCY — A long-awaited vote on an ordinance approving a tax increment financing plan on Quincy’s south side was delayed for two more weeks on Monday night. The heads of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The District made their cases for the city’s third designated TIF zone during…
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QUINCY — After defeating an amendment that would have trimmed the city’s subsidy to the Quincy Public Library, the Quincy City Council voted Monday night to adopt a $61.3 million budget that goes into effect May 1. Before aldermen voted on the budget ordinance, they discussed a proposed amendment from Jeff Bergman (R-2) calling to…
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With a month-and-a-half left in the General Assembly’s spring session, Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration is readying its proposal to address Illinois’ chronically underfunded pension system. But the governor this week also acknowledged in the strongest terms yet that any plans to finally get the state on track toward fully funding retirement plans for public school…
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Memorial services for Robert Lee Clithero, 88, of Vandalia, will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday April 24, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with Reverend Linda Potter officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Mr. Clithero…
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A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches asking for more pushups could be in violation of the proposed law. House Bill 4175 passed last week out of the House and was sent to the Senate. The bill seeks…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail after he was arrested in Payson on Monday in connection with a stabbing incident on Sunday. An officer with the Quincy Police Department, who was at Blessing Hospital for an unrelated call, was approached at approximately 11 a.m. Sunday, April 21, by an elderly…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department received several reports of vehicles stolen or broken into during this past weekend. The first incidents were first reported early Saturday, April 20, and other incidents were reported throughout the weekend into the early morning of Monday, April 22. Adams County Sheriff Tony Grootens said in a press…
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Thought you might tell Mr. Eighinger that of the great bald athletes he mentioned, he forgot Mark Messier, who is one of the greatest hockey players of all-time. In fact, (Wayne) Gretzky won a Stanley Cups with Messier but none without him. Also going the other way about players who tried to cover it up,…
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Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released their official canvas of the 2024 presidential primary and found 19% voter turnout. That’s the lowest voter turnout since 1972. …
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QUINCY — It’s amazing what can happen on a golf course. A couple of guys, Andrew Smith, Sales Manager of Smith Brothers Sports, and Corey Haden of Hayden Motorsports hit the links a year or so ago, and casual conversations lead to a business agreement that will ensure the type of service Northeast Missouri has…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Beginning with the Brown County High School Class of 2024, the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) is launching the Brown County Promise scholarship program which promises that any Brown County graduate will receive a college scholarship if they meet minimum requirements. TFF has offered a competitive college scholarship since 2011 that awarded…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Tree Board has selected as its tree of the month for April a flowering cherry tree in the yard of Makayla Mann and Cale Logan at 2304 Bird. The Tree Board established the award to celebrate Hannibal’s urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and…
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QUINCY — Garrick Batley of IPI Wealth Management, 420 Maine, was honored with the Rising Professional Award by Kansas State University on March 28. This award acknowledges the contributions of a graduate in the early stages of their career, recognizing their significant achievements in various professional domains. The Rising Professional Award is bestowed upon people…
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Florida slugger-pitcher attracting all sorts of MLB attention, and he’s likely to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming MLB draft … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 927 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This information may have fallen through the proverbial cracks for many. How many are familiar with the…
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