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MACOMB, Ill. — The problem with many plant diseases is once you notice them it’s often too late. That’s especially true with our trees. We often don’t gaze at the canopies of our trees looking for problems. The typical homeowner won’t notice disease or insect damage until visible symptoms surpass 10 percent of the canopy.…
Read Full Article Obviously, I contribute to that total … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 607 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s some food for thought, no pun intended. The following 10 items are the most popular foods in America, according to inthekitchenwithmatt.com: 2. Keeping with the burger theme, who offers the best fast-food…
Read Full Article Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about the riverfront, Quincy progress and why it take so long for anything to get done.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Warehouse Bargains, 4100 N. 24th, reported Thursday a theft of tools to the Adams County Sheriff Office. Joshua L. Winfield was arrested at 6:41 p.m. Friday in Camp Point for burglary and theft over $500 after video was obtained by the Adams County Sheriff Department from the business. The video and photos…
Read Full Article Tony Rhodes of Landmarx talks to MRN’s David Adam about the evolution of the screen print business. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – A measure that would ban the use of electronic cigarettes inside of public buildings in Illinois needs only a signature from Gov. JB Pritzker to become law after it received final approval from lawmakers this week. House Bill 1540 passed the Senate on a 42-11 vote this week after passing the House 85-22 in March,…
Read Full Article HAMILTON, Ill. — A Hamilton man is in the Hancock County Jail after he was arrested on methamphetamine charges. A deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 silver Ford Focus for a traffic violation at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 11 on the Hamilton/Keokuk bridge. The driver was identified…
Read Full Article Spring has sprung, and it’s time to go esplorin’. For what feels like far too many months, we’ve all been cooped up in our little homes and hovels, shielding our lives against the cold of another harsh winter. We have been a little trepidatious to venture out for any long expeditions for fear a sudden…
Read Full Article The following petitions for marriage were filed in the Adams County Circuit Court April 1-30, 2023. Kameron Brett Bridgeman, 39, of Quincy and Amber Lane Tietsort, 43, of Golden filed April 5, 2023.Laci Ann Daggs, 39, of Quincy and Jeremy Scott Wolfe, 40, of Quincy filed April 5, 2023.Dean Francis Peters Jr., 36, of Quincy…
Read Full Article I wanted to reach out and share an opinion regarding the change in leadership on the Quincy Park District board. The change in roles on the Park Board is in no way a reflection on the quality of service that previous Park Board President John Frankenhoff has provided. John has and will continue to (I’m…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will have its 160th commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, in Quincy University’s football stadium, 20th and Sycamore. The spring graduating class is comprised of 146 undergraduates with an additional 32 graduate degree recipients. The procession will be led by university marshal, Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The 20th annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event to benefit Special Olympics Illinois will take place from 5 a.m.-noon Friday, May 19. Local law enforcement will be on the roof at Quincy’s Dunkin’ Donuts, 2602 Broadway, to help raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics athletes. The local goal is to raise…
Read Full Article Crayton M Rost (35) of Quincy, arrested for FTA TrafficX3 at 12th and Adams. Lodged 104/136 Elizabeth S Bimson (21) of Taylor MO, citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 11th and Broadway. PTC 104 Kody S Knoche (29) of Warsaw IL, citation for Expired Registration at 38th and Broadway. PTC…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD — John Wood Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa organization recently attended the All-Illinois Community College Academic Team recognition ceremony. Attending the ceremony were JWCC advisor and English instructor Jennifer Grindstaff, JWCC Dean of Students and Enrollment Management Tracy Orne and Phi Theta Kappa member Catharine Miller of Pittsfield, who is majoring in elementary education.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society will be the host of its annual Quarter Madness at the American Legion on Thursday, May 18. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. Quarter Madness is a bidding event. To start, each item is displayed for the guests to see. The auctioneer gives a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bluff City Theater has earned a $6,000 matching grant from the George H. Riedel Foundation to support its mission of providing free performances in Hannibal. Riedel trustees challenged Bluff City Theater to raise $6,000 in donations with the foundation matching that amount. A $1,500 donation from the O’Donnell Funeral Home put the…
Read Full Article Or how about a peanut butter, ketchup and bologna sandwich? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 606 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt, or even just stop by and then, you are probably aware that we like to feature some of the worst…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a home at 2024 Chestnut early Friday morning. When the first crew arrived a little after 1:30 a.m., smoke and flames were coming from the house, but all of the homes occupants were out, but one suffered a minor burn to…
Read Full Article Veda Schults, 66, of Lewistown MO for No Valid DL and Poss of Meth. NTA 112 Ashley F Plunk 600 Payson for McDonough Co FTA Uninsured at 36th & Maine Lodged 155 David A Rivera, 51, Quincy, for F.T.A. shoplifting in the 1100 block of North 5th. Lodged. 120 Mary L Baldwin, 77, Quincy, for…
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