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QUINCY — Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, a mental health services provider, has announced the appointment of Dr. Melissa McKelvie as its new executive and clinical director effective July 10. McKelvie, a clinical psychologist, brings with her more than 24 years of experience in serving people and communities. She has worked with hundreds of clients in…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 22, 2023 I always wanted to be able to bat lefty-handed, but had no desire to write with my left hand. When I was in school, my friends who were lefties always had smeared ink on their papers … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 645 of…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – Next time you attend a parade, there might be an eye in the sky. A new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday expands local police departments’ authority to use drones to surveil certain events, respond to certain 911 calls, inspect buildings and participate in public relations events. House Bill 3902 passed 56-1…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Public School District publicly opened the doors on Wednesday for the first time of what will become the Hannibal Innovation Campus. After more than a year of planning and negotiations, the school district announced the acquisition of 4417 McMasters Avenue, the building that was once Jack’s, then ShopKo and then…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Junior High will get a new freezer/cooler and work will be done at Baldwin Elementary School as part of the Quincy School District’s summer maintenance program. The Quincy School Board Wednesday night approved health/life safety spending on those two projects. Emrick Brothers had the low bid for the the freezer/cooler at $71,414…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Board of Trustees approved a tentative $18 million balanced budget for the next fiscal year during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The tentative 2023–2024-year budget includes a zero-dollar increase in tuition and universal fees and projects a 10 percent bump in the number of credit hours delivered to JWCC…
Read Full Article Shawn T Thomas, 41, 736 Ridgewood Dr, Shoplifting at 13335 S 12th St on 06/06/2023. NTA 151 Austin J Embry, 28, 919 N 24th St, Theft Over $300 at 4625 Broadway St on 06/14/2023. Lodged 108 Jeremiah J Hester, 34, 619 College Ave, FTA Theft at N 7th St and Cherry St. Lodged 101 Laurie…
Read Full Article 2023-010852, 06/20/2023 @ 01:46:37, 704 Church St A, HannibalNature of Complaint Auto Theft Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Involve Tampering First 06/20/2023 Adult Female Compl. Tampering First 06/20/2023 Adult Female Victim Tampering First 06/20/2023 Adult Suspect Tampering First Administratively Closed 06/20/2023 Public Narrative Auto Theft reported at 704 Church St. 2023-010853, 06/20/2023 @ 01:57:27,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The pedestrian injured in a traffic accident on the Memorial Bridge Sunday morning has died. A press release from the Quincy Police Department said Timmy L. Fries, 56, of Wentzville, Mo., died in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at 3:50 p.m. Monday. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were dispatched to 201 Maine…
Read Full Article It’s been a beautiful morning before work to sit outside, spend time with God and have Clover snuggle up beside me. It was only last February when we scooped her up from the ground where her mom left her after birth. Her other two babies were stronger than Clover and already walking around and nursing.…
Read Full Article ALEDO, Ill. — State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) joined Aledo Main Street members and area constituents on June 13 for a grand opening event and ribbon cutting at their new joint district office at 103 N. College Ave., Suite 201. In a press release, Anderson said, “Aledo is a…
Read Full Article (CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently recognized 160 students for academic merit during the spring 2023 semester with the distinction of Provost’s List, the second-highest honor of excellence within the college. Requirements of the Provost’s List are as follows: The following students at Culver-Stockton College were recognized:
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Daniel John Miller of Quincy and Wynter Rose Knight Wild of Quincy at 10:11 p.m. June 5, 2023.A girl was born to Ben and Lyric Wingerter of Quincy at 5:30 a.m. June 6, 2023.A boy was born to Angelique McGriff of Quincy at 1:33 p.m. June 7, 2023.A…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County’s Transportation, Building and Technology Committee has voted to hire Klingner and Associates to interpret the results of the mold inspection done in April and will hold another special meeting next week for those with concerns about the process. The county will spend up to $4,000 with the Quincy firm on this…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The race for a new Hannibal mayor will begin next month. On Tuesday night, Hannibal City Council approved a special election to take place on Nov. 7. Candidates can file petitions on July 11 through Aug. 1. The person elected will finish the former Mayor James Hark’s term which runs through April…
Read Full Article 06/16/2023: Kevin S. Hughes of Springfield: Failure to Wear Seat BeltAlexis R. Dotzert of Arenzville: Operating Uninsured Vehicle, and Improper Use of Electronic Communication Device.Kaleb M. Wylder of Dawson: Failure to Wear Seat Belt.Donald M. Carley of Springfield: Speeding 95/55 MPH Zone.Dillon W. Moore of Griggsville: Failure of Wear Seatbelt.Edna J. Webster of Rupert, Idaho: Failure…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Cute critters by day, gardeners’ worst enemies by night. Most gardeners know the frustration of having a beautiful garden decimated by wildlife, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In a press release, Trinklein said “Our four-legged ‘friends’ can be more formidable garden foes than insects, diseases and weeds. Because of…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to Rachel Roundtree and Jennifer Sousa to get ready for this weekend’s Midsummer Arts Faire. Then Brittany Boll kicks around some ideas on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts.
Read Full Article NEBO, Ill. — Harpole’s Heartland Lodge was a filming location as part of the State of Illinois’ $30 million advertising campaign promoting unique destinations across Illinois. This ad campaign will be marketed nationally through multiple outlets, including cable TV networks, to boost tourism across Illinois. A production team of more than 50 people took over…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Local foster children and families will receive a boost in services thanks to a $10,000 grant presented Tuesday afternoon to Coyote Hill, a foster care licensing and support organization, from the Hannibal Rotary Club. Members of Hannibal Rotary chose Coyote Hill out of a number of applicants for the grant. Hannibal Rotary…
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