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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 The common denominator of great films in this period was named Errol Flynn … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 746 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The other night I watched a classic western film, which many of you know is one of my cinematic weaknesses. This…
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CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker was in Hyde Park Tuesday at the University of Chicago’s library to discuss Illinois’ fight against book bans. The university is building a collection of every book that has been banned in the U.S. and is partnering with the Digital Public Library of America to make books more accessible where…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned during its Monday night meeting the renovation of City Hall could cost as much as $6.8 million. Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte said during his presentation to aldermen that preliminary design work by Klingner and Associates is finished, and work on the final design and specifications is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal City Council may adjust the way public comments are heard at their twice monthly meetings. About eight months ago, councilmen implemented a 30-minute period prior to each city council meeting to allow comments to the public. Since then, Hannibal council members have arrived to meetings at 6:30 p.m. instead of the…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department now has Comirnaty, the current COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech, for individuals ages 12 years and older. The public will be notified as soon as the Pfizer-BioNTech 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 11 years is received. This updated vaccine should work well against currently…
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QUINCY — Ameren recently announced an adjustment in its residential electric supply costs that will extend from October 2023 through May 2024. Ameren’s base rate for usage of up to 800 kilowatthours will be 8.104 cents per kilowatthour and 7.904 cents for each additional kilowatthour, according to Reg Ankrom, president of SIMEC Energy, a consultant…
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Pierre Parrish, 38, of Quincy for No Valid DL and Uninsured Vehicle. NTA 179Joshua G. Evans, 44, of Quincy for Theft at 1205 N. 12th St. Lodged. 112Eric M. Becker, 27, Quincy, for aggravated battery and criminal damage over $500 at 1000 Maine. Lodged 120Alex Brown, 34, Quincy, for suspended registration and operating an uninsured…
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2023-017808, 10/02/2023 @ 01:15:36, 13 Meadowbrook Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Female Contact Assist Other Agency 10/02/2023 Adult Compl. Assist Other Agency 10/02/2023 Adult Male Involve Assist Other Agency 10/02/2023 Public Narrative Assist agency was reported at 13 Meadowbrook Dr. 2023-017809, 10/02/2023 @ 07:03:36, 611 N Section St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal Complaint Officer…
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QUINCY — Quincy Transit Lines, in cooperation with the Quincy Regional Airport, is offering a shuttle bus to assist people who want to see the Tuskegee Airmen display at the airport on Saturday, Oct. 7. A shuttle will begin running at 9 a.m. from the Quincy Town Center and will leave every 45 minutes throughout…
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The first day of fall was Saturday, Sept. 23, and we are getting fewer hours of daylight every day. This will continue until Thursday, Dec. 21, the first day of winter when the number of daylight hours will start to increase. With the hours of daylight after 5 p.m. decreasing each day, we need to…
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On Friday, October 6, you’re invited to join Blush Beauty at their 50 Shades of Pink fundraiser. This event is to help supply beauty care packages to cancer patients of the Adams County area at both Quincy Medical Group and Blessing Cancer Center. All donations are welcome, including men’s and women’s hats, scarfs and wigs.…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College has announced a strategic partnership with Ed2go, a leading provider of adult online education and part of Cengage Group, to expand online training opportunities across in-demand industries. The college will offer hundreds of affordable non-credit online courses through the agreement. In a press release, Kim Gaither, interim provost and vice…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins will host ghost tours at the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. These tours will feature well-known ghost medium Kae Blecha divining the presence of those who once inhabited these 19th century cabins. Historical narratives will be…
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Ashley’s back and she talks to Clif Weisinger of the Quincy High 12 Club about the Tuskegee Airmen exhibit in Quincy this week.
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QUINCY — McDonald’s, 1301 Broadway, will celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 in partnership with local law enforcement agencies. This national one-day event brings local police officers and citizens together – over coffee – to discuss community issues and build relationships in a safe environment.…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 Until doing research for the following, I had never heard of Knockemstiff, Ohio, and that greatly upset me … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 745 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for our latest list of funny town names. And as an added treat, we’ve…
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BARRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is reviewing video taken during an incident at a car show at the Barry Apple Festival on Sunday, and Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood says he expects to file charges against several people. Greenwood said in a press release issued Monday afternoon that criminal charges for damaging…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council officially severed ties with Jim Baxter and Coalition Health, effective Jan. 1, 2024, when it approved Gallagher Insurance of Quincy as the broker for the city’s health insurance program for next year. Before aldermen unanimously voted in favor of the resolution, Greg Fletcher (R-1) asked, “This removes Jim Baxter…
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Jerry Lawrence Brennan, age 87, of Florida and Quincy, died on Friday, September 29, 2023, in Quincy, surrounded by family. Jerry was born on January 7, 1936, in Moberly, Missouri, the son off Jewell Crystal (Olds) and William Delphin Brennan. Everyone dies, but not everyone lives. Jerry lived life to the fullest. Born into poverty,…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Sept. 1-30, 2023. Ashley Marie Kramer, 36, of Quincy and Cody Thomas Dawson, 29, of Quincy filed on Sept. 1, 2023.Ericka Rose Obert, 25, of Quincy and Ethan Joseph Diestler, 25, of Green Bay, Wis., filed Sept. 5, 2023.Bradley Lynn Tietsort, 41, of…
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QUINCY — Ulmus Academy will be the host of “Swing, Soul & Rock n’ Roll” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, at One event venue. Live music will be performed by St. Louis-based jump blues band, Sweetie and the Toothaches. Those attending will experience a nostalgic evening of music and dance to…
Read Full Article Lauren E. Terwelp, 26, Quincy, for Domestic Battery. Lodged 135Kelly M. Wortman, 43, Quincy, for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, DWLS, Suspended Registration. NTA 184Donald R. Selman, 39, FTA DWLS. Lodged 135Patricia Voepel, 62, 280 N. Walnut, New Canton, for shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 112Zakkary Perry, 32, 320 Sycamore St., Quincy, for possession of cannabis…
Read Full Article 2023-017768, 10/01/2023 @ 00:14:17, Broadway 4th, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Suspect 10/01/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop Broadway near 4th. Driver issued warning for run stop light. 2023-017769, 10/01/2023 @ 00:29:13, Broadway 5th, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Suspect 10/01/2023 …
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