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WEBSTER, Ill. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man after another man drove himself to the emergency room at Memorial Hospital in Carthage after receiving multiple gunshot wounds at his residence near Webster. Hancock County Dispatch received a call at approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 from Memorial Hospital. The male victim…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The addition of Dr. Santhisri Kodali allows Hannibal Regional Hospital to offer cardiac electrophysiology procedures, including catheter ablation, which will offer more choices for advanced cardiac care to Hannibal, Quincy and surrounding areas. As a cardiac electrophysiologist, Kodali specializes in the treatment of heart rhythm problems, also known as cardiac arrhythmias. She…
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CHICAGO – As lawmakers prepare to return to Springfield later this month for their annual two-week fall veto session, advocates are pushing for a measure that would require law enforcement to take guns away from people hit with domestic violence orders of protection. In May, Democrats in the Illinois House passed a bill including that provision, but…
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In our latest Strategic Management video, the pillars of leadership and a good leader must have a grounded life or business performance would suffer. Employee production depends on inspiration and leadership. PAID PROMOTION
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Brittany fills in for Ashley as she and Denise Damron of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area show off their prom dresses ahead of this year’s Mom Prom. Then Gregory Haubrich of WGCA stops by to talk about the annual Share-A-Thon fund drive for the Christian radio station.
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QUINCY — Quincy University is implementing a student success management system designed to help proactively manage student success. It links faculty, advisors, professors, staff and students in a coordinated network designed to help students navigate their way from admission to graduation. In a press release, QU President Brian McGee said, “QU Navigate is part of…
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And then there is the framed picture of astronomer Carl Sagan for Pharrell … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 757 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A couple of months ago we put together a list of some celebrities’ outrageous demands that have to be met in their concert contracts. Consider the following…
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QUINCY — Eric Snellgrove wants to be the voice of the common man as he attempts to succeed Randy Frese in the Illinois House of Representatives. Snellgrove, who lives in Beardstown, recently announced his intention to run as a Republican for state representative in the 99th District, which stretches from Quincy to Jacksonville and includes portions…
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QUINCY — The swearing in of two more officers for the Quincy Police Department was the highlight of a brief Quincy City Council meeting on Monday night. Joseph Hoebing and Jarrett Bryson were introduced to the small crowd in City Council chambers by Barry Cheyne, chairman of the Fire and Police Commission, then sworn in…
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“Sometimes I just don’t understand human behavior.” These iconic words from C-3PO in “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) echo more than a simple response to the rudeness of Han Solo. C-3PO’s inability to fully grasp sarcasm and passive aggressive human behavior gave his character comedic depth. The functions of droids like…
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Raykwon T. Green, 24, 708 N. 8th for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 26th & Chestnut. 180Roger A. Spidle, 36, Homeless for FTA Animal at Large at 6th & Jersey. Lodged 124Sharon Lord, 60, 615 Maple St., Quincy, for improper left turn at 48th and Oak. NTA 155Kristen Crabtree, 37, 217 Elm St.,…
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2023-018544, 10/14/2023 @ 00:41:30, Highway 79 Fulton Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Male Driver 10/14/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop on Highway 79 and Fulton Avenue for defective lights. Driver released with a warning for defective lights and citations for no proof of insurance and expired license. 2023-018545, 10/14/2023…
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Larry J. Lierly, 41, last known address in the 400 block of N. Augusta Road in Clayton, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary. Lierly is 6 foot, 1 inches tall and 215 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy Regional…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club installed its 2023-24 club officers on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Hannibal Holiday Inn Express and Suites. They are: The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Hannibal Holiday Inn Express and Suites.
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SPRINGFIELD – The supply of education professionals continues to improve in Illinois despite strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but persistent issues remain in certain regions of the state and within some teaching fields. That’s the conclusion of a new report by the education advocacy group Advance Illinois, which was instrumental in the 2017 passage…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will be the host of the 11th annual Meador Invitational Rifle Competition at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the David Berti Shooting Range at the Clarence Cannon Dam Gun Range. The event is open to the public. Competitors use vintage military rifles in this unique rifle competition. Competitors…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Exhibitors will fill the streets of Main Street on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22, for the Hannibal Arts Council’s 47th annual Folklife Festival. Festival hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The festival features artists, artisans, makers selling traditional…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp will hold its annual Soup in the Woods fundraiser event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday, Oct. 22. The menu will be a wide variety of soups, pulled pork, grilled cheese, hot dogs, veggies and desserts. Enjoy the…
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Key lime pie really deserves more love … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 756 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit I was at least mildly surprised at the overwhelming percentage of respondents who picked pumpkin as their favorite Thanksgiving pie in a recent poll I saw. Granted, I’m not…
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QUINCY — Mark Cestari provided plenty of reasons why the number of flights and number of passengers at Quincy Regional Airport are down. A pilot shortage. A supply chain problem with acquisition of parts, leading to a lack of planes. Escalating operating costs. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, including 9-11. This is the…
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“I’m just here trying to educate people.” This is a line I have heard, stated with conviction by Jarid Jones, on several occasions with regards to the riverfront development project. He believes he has a wealth of knowledge to share about the inner workings of the various governing entities in Quincy with regards to funding,…
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QUINCY — Tammy Lieurance says it is going to be a busy offseason for those involved with the Adams County Speedway. Tammy and her husband, Jim Lieurance, just finished their second year as co-promoters of the .29-mile dirt track at 8000 Broadway. The second half of that second season was admittedly a rough stretch. While…
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QUINCY — The investigation into the death of a 16-year-old student in the Quincy School District continues, and detectives are searching for more information. A Friday afternoon press release from Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, said detectives continue to follow leads. Interviews have been conducted, and information continues to be gathered and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is responding to shots fired incident early Sunday. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Jersey at 2:44 a.m. Sunday for a report of multiple shots fired. Upon a search of the area, officers located numerous shell casings. At the time, witnesses were uncooperative, and no victims have…
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