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He’s a little pudgy, wears glasses and probably enjoys a wide variety of snacks. I love this guy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 896 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Almost lost in all the Caitlin Clark hoopla surrounding the current college basketball season has been the saga of Robbie Avila…
Read Full Article (The Center Square) – Teachers unions have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to certain Republican candidates’ state legislative primary campaigns, a national trend that can be seen in incumbent state Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, and primary challenger Jim Acklin’s race for the 102nd Illinois House seat. Acklin received $35,000 from the Illinois Federation of…
Read Full Article Funeral Services for Harold Glen White, Sr., 90, of New London, will be 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Emmette J. Shields American Legion post 55 in Hannibal with pastor Neil Gottman and pastor Dan Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will be the hosts of WestFest on Wednesday, May 1, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s entertainment is headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana…
Read Full Article Just because St. Patrick’s Day has passed doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate. Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips take you to O’Shea’s in Quincy to talk about their great breakfast, lunch and dinner specials on this installment of Taste of the Town. Taste of the Town is sponsored by SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Ameren Illinois crews will begin work near Harrison Street on Monday, March 18 as they remove a natural gas steel pipeline over Curtis Creek and relocate it under the creek with new eight-inch corrosion-resistant polyethylene material. Crews will bore under the creek to install nearly 700 feet of pipeline. Once the new system…
Read Full Article Xavier Colon, 27, 927 N. 4th for speeding at Gardner Expressway and State. NTA 128Brian Bandy, 62, 1507 Cedar for driving while license revoked. NTA 113Shane Starman, 52, 2525 Chestnut St. for operating uninsured vehicle at 12th and Broadway. NTA 101Alexa Gray, 19, 997 E. County Road 1050, Warsaw, for failure to yield – private…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Planning to go see the upcoming total solar eclipse? Be wary of scams when you’reshopping for eclipse glasses and lodging. The path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse will cut through southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois. Great American Eclipse estimates that between 43,000 and 172,000 people will travel to Missouri and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will be the host of its annual QU faculty juried student art show from March 18 to April 12. The student art exhibition will feature artwork produced during the current academic year by students enrolled in the various studios offered in the QU art program. Faculty members in the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Kiwanis pancake day will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 30, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria, 4500 McMasters Avenue. The cost for the “all you can eat” breakfast of pancakes and sausage is $10 with children 8 and under eating free of charge. Proceeds from the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Free Clinic held its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon March 1 in the Hannibal Regional Conference Center. In a press release, Sharon Webster, director of the Hannibal Free Clinic, said, “This is a way to say thank you to our volunteers and donors and to show them how much we appreciate…
Read Full Article GREEN RIDGE, Mo. — Missouri cattle producer John Chamberlin didn’t want to sell his cows when drought lingered and hay supplies and forages dwindled last year. With more than 600 head of Angus cows, Chamberlin looked to the internet for ideas. A University of Missouri Extension video on the benefits of grazing standing milo intrigued…
Read Full Article Will Oli Marmol still be Cardinals manager the next time St. Patrick’s Day rolls around? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 896 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Even if you’re not Irish, St. Patrick’s Day is always a lot of fun. Lot of green. Lot of leprechauns.…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s revenue and budget directors took questions from a legislative panel Thursday on his proposals to generate another $1.1 billion in the upcoming fiscal year through various tax changes. Pritzker’s proposed spending plan anticipates $52.9 billion in revenue, with new funds raised by increasing certain corporate tax rates, lowering personal and…
Read Full Article Nicole M. Lewis, 35, 1926 Adams for FTA Suspended License, FTA Operating Uninsured Vehicle and FTA Suspended Registration at 11th & Spruce. Lodged 120Robin Wilson, 39, Homeless for FTA DUI, FTA Forgery and Adams Co. warrant for Possession of Meth. Lodged 108Howard Turner reported his 2013 Honda was struck by another vehicle while parked at…
Read Full Article Funeral services for Francis Eugene “Gene” Peak, 85, of Laddonia, will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Laddonia Christian Church, with Pastor Bill Maupin officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Laddonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 18, 2024, at Bienhoff…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, with Fluorescent Friday at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The April Art Adventure is a creative project for K-5th grade students. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League program had approximately 35 youngsters finish the season. An awards banquet held at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center recognized the shooters. Program coordinator Jason Moore stated that the two main goals of the program are firearm safety and individual accomplishments. Trinity Tutor served as…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The youths of Luther Memorial Church will sponsor a trivia night fundraiser in the church fellowship hall, 1210 Jersey, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, to support their journey to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s (ELCA) youth gathering in New Orleans. A variety of snacks and soft drinks will be available for…
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