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QUINCY — Jeff Rakers is treating his South End Plants business like he treats his flowers. “I’ve always been taught, do it right the first time,” he said. “Quality, quality, quality. Keep them looking good. When (the flowers) don’t look good, get rid of them.” So when thousands of dollars are needed to renovate his…
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State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says the $55.2 billion spending plan passed at the last hour Saturday represents a nearly 40 percent increase since the current administration took office in 2019 and also requires an extra $1 billion in taxes. “Gov. Pritzker has made it abundantly clear that Illinoisans are not his priority. By any…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 1, 2025 PB Max, anyone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,302 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever walked by the candy counter at one of the local supermarkets and wonder what happened to some of your old favorites? Well, I have. And quite…
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William E. “Bill” Ashmore, age 77, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:38 a.m. in his home. Bill was born on February 11, 1948 in Riverside, New Jersey, the son of Emerson Melvin and Margret A. Penn Ashmore. He married Marie A. DeSutter on November 26, 1976 in Palmyra, NJ. She survives.…
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When planning a vacation, it can be difficult to know where to start with travel agents, booking lodging and finding businesses. Scammers are ready to take advantage of this, especially as we enter the summer travel season. They often go after people looking for deals online by offering tempting travel packages at extra-low prices. Travel…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites people age 13 and up to explore the world of batik, an ancient art form that combines fabric dyeing and wax resist techniques. A workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. This hands-on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded $1,000 to Douglass Community Services to facilitate training for the Farmers Market season. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) can be used to buy food at the Farmers Market. These programs increase access to fresh, local produce for low-income families while…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital invites families and people of all ages to kick off Independence Day at the FOCUS Fitness Family Fun Run/Walk on Friday, July 4. The event starts at 8 a.m. with check-in beginning at 7:30 a.m. at FOCUS Fitness, 103 Randolph. The distance is 5K (approximately 3.2 miles), beginning and ending…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries will hold its quarterly “Ladies Night Out” program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, with Brenda Langan as the scheduled presenter. Langan will lead attendees in making an embroidery hoop pocket wreath. There is no charge for this event, which will be held at 525…
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QUINCY — The driver of a vehicle that crashed into the side of a Quincy business was treated and released from Blessing Hospital on Friday night. Quincy Police Department officers responded at 8:02 p.m. Friday, May 30, to 24th and Lind for a traffic accident. The investigation showed that a vehicle traveling westbound on Lind…
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Brittany Boll and Annie Reller try Niemann’s Sushi. Annie, being from Seattle, is picky about her sushi, but she loved it! Watch it being made at Niemann’s 24th and Spring.
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Matt Anderson with Sunmed about his company’s expanding product line, new location and grand opening this weekend. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 31, 2025 And stay away from those sand tiger sharks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,301 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s safe to say most of us all know the major facts tied to our country. You know, things like there is a person…
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QUINCY — It’s been roughly eight years since a complaint of joint pain triggered an entire summer’s worth of doctor’s appointments and lab tests. By August 2017, I’d finally gotten a diagnosis that was completely unexpected but a welcome relief, especially considering leukemia was briefly on the table. Celiac disease. An estimated 83 percent of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is reminding the public that the 20 mph school speed zone will remain in effect from during the four weeks of summer school, June 2-27. Enforcement hours for the 20 mph speed limit are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. when children are present at the following four schools: Summer…
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Much has been in local news about electric power generation and distribution centering around solar power, as well as the “Grain Belt Express” power distribution plans that affect Pike County in Illinois and Ralls County in Missouri. Going back in history, Thomas Edison was a pioneer in technology development and one of the first to…
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Nichole M. Hardesty, 54, of Quincy for Retail Theft. NTA 101William Venvertloh, 21, of Quincy for Stalking and Burglary to Motor Vehicle.Kaya M. Rushin, 23, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 181Alexandra R. Greenwood, 30, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Fail to Reduce Speed. NTA 178Marina R. Hornke, 24, of Quincy for…
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Daily Dirt for May 30, 2025 I kind of like Finland’s idea of dealing with speeding tickets and the impact of missed free throws in North Korea … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,300 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It was one of those magic moments. I pulled into a parking…
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From the second you walk in our stores; you will be greeted by a personable consultant that genuinely cares about your goal. We believe in building relationships with our customers. We do this by following up to make sure you’re happy with your products and getting the results you wanted. NutritionHQ serves our clients with…
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Wilfred T. Altgilbers, age 92 of 1516 Chestnut, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 9, 1932 in Quincy, the son of Frank & Josephine (Mast) Altgilbers. Wilfred married Kathleen Celeste ‘Katie” Kahs on June 11, 1955. She preceded him in death on March 25, 2020 during the…
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PAYSON, Ill. — The Men’s Fellowship group at Bluff Hall Church will hold an ice cream social from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the church, 951 N. 400th Ave. The menu will offer maid-rites, hot dogs, chili dogs, chips, carrots, celery, desserts, tea, coffee or pink lemonade. Toppings available for the ice…
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