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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Bees are a welcome site in our gardens. Without the help of bees (and other pollinators) pollinating many of our plants, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy the myriad of flowers, fruits, and vegetables we have in our landscapes. Despite all their benefits, one bee species may not always be a welcome…
Read Full Article The success of online dating is one of the most remarkable things (if that interests you, you may want to jump to the last item) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 609 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Think the world hasn’t really changed that much since we entered “the dawn of…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Exelon, the parent company for Commonwealth Edison, has been paying the legal fees for two now-convicted former Edison executives who were part of a conspiracy to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, WBEZ has learned. The move has created an unusual dynamic. On one hand, the company’s subsidiary, ComEd, is cooperating with federal investigators…
Read Full Article Richard E Polak, 56, 602 N 2nd St, reports the business Complete Game Training Academy was entered between 05/01/2023 and 05/02/2023. Jerrod W Smith, 44, 804 S 8th St, reports on 05/03/2023 his motorized bicycle was taken from 804 S 8th St. Jermaine Q Harper (23) Quincy, Illinois for Trespassing, 186 Nashyla M Jones (19)…
Read Full Article QUINCY — No one was injured when firefighters from the Quincy Fire Department responded to a house fire Monday afternoon. The Quincy Fire Department was called at 2:20 p.m. to 307 S. 11th, where smoke was coming from the rear of the structure. Company No. 2 arrived on scene first and found heavy smoke surrounding…
Read Full Article George V Robbins, 71, 720 N 4th St, Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 122 Jordan L Routt, 30, 402 Oak St, Improper Lane Usage at N 6th St and Oak St. PTC 109 Hannah M Young, 30, 636 Payson Ave, Domestic Battery at 636 Payson Ave. Lodged 109 Austin G Cox, 26, 2535 N…
Read Full Article 2023-008384, 05/13/2023 @ 00:09:19, Ely St Sodalis, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Public Narrative Traffic stop at Ely and Sodalis Park. A warning was issued for an equipment violation. 2023-008385, 05/13/2023 @ 00:18:04, 1709 Price Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Trespass Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C74 Harp,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Partners on the Adams County Works Career Guidance Team will be the hosts of the Career Launch Signing Day at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 in the Quincy Community Theater inside the Oakley Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza. The event celebrates students entering the workforce. It is in partnership with Great River…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army Family Services in Hannibal invites everyone to its first block party from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 18 within the parking lot of Steamboat Bend Shopping Center near the Family Services/Family Store storefront. This event is free and open to the public. In a press release, Family Service coordinator Amanda…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The “Everybody Wins” Mega Raffle mega drawings will take place on Friday, May 19, begining at 8 a.m. Thirty-five prizes, totaling more than $140,000, will be announced on Facebook Live and on 97.9 KICK-FM. All prize winners will be posted at QuincyMegaRaffle.org by 9 a.m. Friday. In a press release, Kurt Stuckman, executive…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, May 15, 2023 If Monday is normally the worst day of the week, what would be runner-up? Personally, I’ve never been too fond of Wednesdays … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 608 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Ahh … it’s another Monday. We face one every seven days,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a special performance spotlighting Hannibal’s own Molly Brown with Hannibal actor, playwright and producer Erin Kelley at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. “Margaret: The Incredible Molly Brown,” written and performed by Kelley, features Hannibal’s own Margaret Tobin (Molly)…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo — University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts says now is the time to check for ergot in the seed heads of grasses. Ergot can cause severe illness in livestock, especially cattle and horses. One early sign is yellow syrup drops called honeydew in flowering seed heads. Honeydew hardens and turns…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Ernst & Young, LLP, recently announced that Paul Reitz, CEO and president of Titan International, Inc., has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year Midwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Reitz was…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are considering further legislation restricting the possession and marketing of firearms, even as state and federal courts are weighing the constitutionality of an assault weapons ban passed in January. On Wednesday, the Illinois House passed a bill that would subject firearms manufacturers and dealers to the state’s Consumer Fraud and Deceptive…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Family and friends of Timothy Haley participated in the “Heart Check for Tim” benefit on Saturday, May 13 on the Knights of Columbus grounds. Organizers of the event hope to raise awareness for unknown heart conditions. Haley was 26 years old when he died from an unknown heart issue, later identified as fatal…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The 28 veterans and 28 guardians visiting Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 11 as part of the Great River Honor Flight made a stop at the White House as part of the Vietnam War Commemoration, recognizing the 50th anniversary with a celebration in the nation’s capital. Of the 28 veterans on Thursday’s mission, 24…
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