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Daily Dirt for Thursday, June 15, 2023 Babe, Ty, Christy, Walter and Honus would all be proud I’m sure … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 637 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I now have a new destination to add to my bucket list. It’s the National Museum of Play, also known…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University computer science department will be the host of a series of upcoming events for students using the popular LEGO building blocks. The LEGO Learning Play Date titled “LEGO Nation” will give students the opportunity to learn about and build famous places from across the United States. There will be…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Quincy Park District for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — SIU Center for Family Medicine has named Journey Richie the June 2023 Employee of the Month. Journey works in reception at SIU. Her nomination proves her support of SIU’s mission and vision by being a team player, putting patients first and having the initiative to learn new things. In a press release, a…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced the retirement of three professors effective at the end of the 2022-23 academic year — Patrick Hotle, Debra Scoggin-Myers and Kay Dyer. Hotle began his career with C-SC in 1993, following nearly 13 years of teaching history and then humanities in several countries throughout the world. His global…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jeff Van Camp said he resigned from the Quincy Park Board on Tuesday because of how Jarid Jones was elected as president at the board’s May 11 meeting. Van Camp informed the board of his decision on Tuesday, then explained his decision to commissioners and departments heads in an email on Wednesday. Muddy…
Read Full Article Park Board learns price tag to install irrigation system on all 27 holes at Westview is $2.8 million
QUINCY — An irrigation consultant told the Quincy Park Board on Wednesday the cost of an irrigation system for all 27 holes at Westview Golf Course would be an estimated $2.8 million. Les Hill of Navasota, Texas, recently completed design work for the proposed system. He said 1,166 sprinkler heads are needed at a cost…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A discussion about installing Wi-Fi service at Art Keller Marina eventually led to an informal vote Wednesday night by the Quincy Park Board to reaffirm its promise to keep the marina operating through 2025. During a report on the finance committee, commissioner Mark Philpot said one topic of interest was an expense with…
Read Full Article Trudy Willis and Chrissy Cox talk about their new boutique opening this weekend and Megan Duncan chats with Ashley about the latest Hannibal news.
Read Full Article Amy Crawford, 47, or Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 182 Marla J Earnst, 54, Quincy, for operating an uninsured vehicle at 20th and Broadway. N.T.A. 146 Mark Hamann, 70, of Quincy for Leaving the Scene and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA Jaden Gutting, 20, of Clayton for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Classification of…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County 911, the City of Palmyra and public safety officials recognized long-time Palmyra resident Albert D. Durand with a lifetime achievement ceremony on Wednesday. Marion County 911 partnered with Maple Lawn Nursing Home, where Durand now is a full-time resident, to be the host of a ceremony at the home to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will hold its annual meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The agenda will consist of the election of officers and directors; approval of the annual financial report; approval of the budget for the upcoming…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans began June 1 from its Family Services facilities in both Quincy and Hannibal. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and Marion,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Arts Quincy, in partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Underground Railroad Museum at Dr. Richard Eells House, will present a program by Connie Martin, one of Illinois Humanities Council’s Roads scholars, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, during the Juneteenth commemoration festivities. Juneteenth has been celebrated for 157…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Melinda Thompson with Blessing Hospice has earned Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse status by meeting the requirements of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, including passing an examination. While licensure as a registered nurse assures minimal competency to practice in a field, certification indicates mastery of a defined body of knowledge and…
Read Full Article This is a paid advertisement. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the dads in our lives with a special gift. In 2023, certain trends are emerging as the most popular choices for Father’s Day gift ideas. Whether your dad is a grill master, a backyard enthusiast, a fashion-savvy individual,…
Read Full Article Kimra Mc Graw, 31, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 112 Walter Roberts, 79, of Quincy for Encroachments. NTA 107 Abbey Voorhis, 28, of Mendon Suspended Reg. NTA 112 Richard D Green, 31, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 1200 block of North 6th. Lodged. 120 Brock W Kyer, 40, Hannibal MO, for operating an uninsured…
Read Full Article This is a paid advertisement. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the dads in our lives with a special gift. In 2023, certain trends are emerging as the most popular choices for Father’s Day gift ideas. Whether your dad is a grill master, a backyard enthusiast, a fashion-savvy individual,…
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