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QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities will be the host of a debate on the topic, “Is Religion Essential for the Common Good?” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 25, in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus at 1800 College. The debate will feature Jonathan Miles, professor of philosophy, and Padraic…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District office will be the host of a job fair to hire multiple full-time positions such as maintenance workers, construction technicians and inspectors, highway designers, signal/lighting electricians, mechanics/equipment technicians and more. The job fair will run from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage has welcomed three new professionals — Mollie Sanchez, Lindsay Brummell and Gavin O’Neil — to its behavioral health team. Sanchez is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She has been a registered nurse since 2012 and has experience in inpatient psychiatric care, emergency room and outpatient behavioral…
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QUINCY — The Great River Honor Flight board of directors recently announced the initial mission of 2024 will take place on Thursday, April 11, leaving from John Wood Community College. Thirty-two veterans will take part in this trip, with 29 serving during the Vietnam era and the remaining three serving before or after Vietnam. They…
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For the record, the top three concerts I have ever attended: 1-tie. All four times I saw Rod Stewart, 2. Bruce Springsteen, 3-tie. Oak Ridge Boys at the height of their popularity, twice in the 1980s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 900 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This week marks…
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MILAN, Ill. — We live in a fast-paced world. From food to information to travel, what took our grandparents hours, days or weeks to obtain, we can have in seconds and minutes. Fresh produce and plant material are no different. Carrots, berries, melons and bananas are available year-round in the local grocery store. Not far…
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Our world at the Quincy Police Department (QPD) was turned upside down on Jan. 11, 2024. On this date around noon, Officer Matthew Hermsmeier was shot in the right arm while on the scene of a domestic disturbance and acting as a field training officer for Officer Gabriel VanderMaiden. Both officers have since been cleared of…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Brian Lash of Krazy Cakes buying a small business at the start of the Pandemic and how the community has embraced his cafe. He also talks about giving back as well. Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.
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Antonio D. Adduci, 35, of 2229 Maine for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 18th and Hollister Whitney. NTA 122Angela M. Hatton, 50, of Hannibal, Mo., for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 122Jermaine Q. Harper, 44, of 1440 North 14th for FTA-Unlawful Restraint, Hancock Co. FTA- Possession of Methamphetamine, and new charges of Resisting a Peace…
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PALMYRA, Mo. —- No injuries were reported in a domestic disturbance on Friday morning where a single gunshot was fired. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call Thursday morning off Highway C in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress. Chelsey G. Riley was arrested and is being held at the Marion…
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QUINCY – Adam Yates stood front and center, looked across a capacity crowd at the Elks Club and in one succinct sentence explained what Friday’s recognition program was all about. “They commit their lives to protect others,” said Yates, the chief of the Quincy Police Department. Generally speaking, Yates was addressing an audience filled with first…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees recently voted to approve the appointment of Kristi Mindrup, vice president of Quad Cities campus operations, to interim president of WIU, effective April 1. Mindrup replaces Guiyou Huang, who announced his decision to step down on March 1. “We greatly appreciate everything Dr. Huang has…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for the 14th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center. The event will take place Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, with three sessions to choose from: noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Teams of five can…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $280,000 civil penalty against Southern Airways Express of Palm Beach, Florida, for allegedly using an unqualified co-pilot on revenue flights. The FAA has alleged that between Oct. 1, 2022, and Oct. 12, 2022, the company operated three Cessna Caravan airplanes on 32 commercial flights with a…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, March 22, 2024 On your next trip to the grocery store, here are some things to think about … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 899 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I love a good trip to the supermarket. In fact, I make such a venture up to five…
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QUINCY — State Street Bank recently promoted Scott Smith to executive vice president. In his new role, Smith will oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations to ensure the organization’s efficient and effective functioning. Smith brings to his new position more than three decades of service and expertise. He began his career with State Street Bank…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will site of a beginner-friendly crochet workshop with Grace Tate of Graceful Stitching Co. at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Tate has been crocheting as a hobby for 10 years. The workshop will focus on pattern reading and practice chain and single crochet stitches to…
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QUINCY — Attorney Ted Niemann has announced his candidacy for the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Area VI Board of Governors seat. Niemann has practiced law for more than 40 years with the law firm of Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu and Mitchell LLP and has been an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association for…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein says it is time to plant bulbs indoors for later enjoyment outdoors. When started indoors before the weather warms, these inexpensive, tender bulbs give gardeners a jump start on spring color. Call them “instant gratification” for gardeners, said Trinklein. Most greenhouses and big box stores…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who accepted a guilty plea to an Aggravated Battery charge in December was sentenced to 8 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections Thursday afternoon. The incident in question occurred at the Harrison Pub, 1701 Harrison, in the early morning hours on Jan. 29, 2023. The Quincy Police Department officers and…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) have filed new legislation to provide Illinois families additional financial support. “Families throughout Illinois are finding it difficult to make ends meet as high inflation and other economic pressures impact their bottom line. Republican Senators have long…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Officers with the Quincy Police Department worked a Speeding / Reckless Driving Detail during the week of 03/13/2024 – 03/20/2024 after receiving numerous complaints in the 18th and Koch’s Lane area. During the detail, officers issued 31 tickets and 38 warnings relating to speeding and traffic related offenses. Officers will continue to conduct…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On Wednesday, the Hannibal Police Department’s Anti-Crime Enforcement Squad (ACES) and Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant in the 1800 block of Chestnut. After completing the search on Chestnut, officers went to the 3800 block of W. Ely for further investigation and Patrick E. Perry, 36, and Tiffany M. Reeves, 33 ,…
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Leeroy L. Guerra, 23, of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 122Alex D. Koenig, 32, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle with Suspended Registration. NTA 122Gavin V. Radkins, 18, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce Speed. NTA 136Bronson Bybee reported his license plate and back up camera stolen off his 1993 Chevrolet. 142Takayo R. Phillips, 45, 1115 N.…
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