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QUINCY — The City of Quincy will utilize its drive-thru building beginning Thursday, Dec. 19, for the payment of water and sewer utility bills, purchase of garbage stickers and payment of invoices that are issued by the treasurer’s pffice. The drive-thru building, south of the City Hall building, is accessible from Eighth Street. Drive-thru hours will…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 That snake milker thing doesn’t look too attractive, either … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,148 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever thought your job was the worst in the world? If so, you may want to reconsider when scanning the following real-life…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A single-vehicle accident on Missouri Route C, 10 miles north of Monroe City, at approximately 6:55 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, resulted in injuries to a woman and a child from Philadelphia, Mo. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2023 Tesla Model Y was traveling eastbound when it veered off…
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Alicia R. White, 47, 717 S 14th for Operating Motor Vehicle with suspended registration, NTA 161Kyle D. Passmore, 34, 2508 Lind for Failure to yield right of way-intersection at 20th and Grove. NTA 102Jazmin L. Thomas, 29, 2829 College for Expired Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Improper Left Turn. 161Kathy L. Roland, 53, Fowler for…
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The wait is over, and the doors are opening tomorrow at 11 am for Clean Eatz located at 4490 Broadway in Quincy. Owners Todd and Jenna Hendrickson are proud to invite you to their grand opening celebration Thursday, Dec. 19 where there will be door prizes and giveaways galore from many local businesses who have…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Kara Viorel, chief financial officer (CFO) at Douglass Community Services, drives by the organization’s nearly completed new building, she feels a sense of pride in her work. In a press release, Viorel said, “Every day over the last year or so, when I drive by and see that building and its…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded $5,000 to help people who face a housing crisis. Project Community Connect (PCC) is annual an event that provides access to quality-of-life services for people in need. At that event, the group accepted applications for housing assistance for people who have exhausted all other options.…
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URSA, Ill. – Adams County 4-H members and volunteers were recognized for their yearlong project achievements at the annual Achievement Day event. For 4-H members, the annual achievement program brings to close a full year of work in a project area. Records are typically completed in the fall, which allows youths to detail and summarize…
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On Friday night at Voshall Gymnasium, home of the Pittsfield Saukees, a bunch of old guys came out of the locker room. It wasn’t in warm-up gear, and it certainly wasn’t real fast, as we all joked. Perhaps none of us could touch the rim or even make it around the gym in the big circle…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County (ABC) recently received the Lieutenant Governor Award for Economic Vitality for the third consecutive year, recognizing the transformative impact of The Rink @ Uptown Mount Sterling. The planning committee for The Rink @ Uptown Mount Sterling earned the prestigious Volunteer Recognition Award for its dedication to the project.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board has scheduled a special meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday to consider action against Commissioner John Frankenhoff, who told Muddy River News he will agree to the terms of a proposed resolution made public on Tuesday. Park Board members will meet Thursday in closed session to discuss the resolution prepared…
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Dr. Brendan Smith discusses the importance of good dental care for kids. PAID PROMOTIONAL
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Superintendent Susan Johnson didn’t provide many details Tuesday night about the future of Eugene Field Elementary School to the Hannibal City Council, but she said a timeline of what is likely to come will be revealed at Wednesday night’s Hannibal School Board meeting. The Hannibal School Board voted 4-3 at its…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council voted to table a series of ordinances proposed by Mayor Barry Louderman that would change the city charter, giving more oversight of the Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) to the city. Louderman’s proposal called for: The proposal met resistance from Councilmen Robert Koehn, Mike Dobson and Scott…
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Linda Lee Moritz was born on December 23, 1946, in Coatsburg, Illinois, to Fred and Gladys Moritz, she lived in Coatsburg, Illinois, and graduated from Camp Point Central High School. Linda went to work at Motorola and when that closed she worked at Barons and Boag’s restaurants. For many years she hosted an annual Christmas…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 Rotting apples are one thing, but horse manure? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,145 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Famous people often have some famous quirks. Here’s a look at some of the most bizarre traits from famous people through the years: Charles Dickens: The…
Read Full Article Darryl A. Voth, 77, for Disobey Stop Light at 8th and Broadway. NTA 134George L. Leonard, 52, Payson for Improper Driving at 23rd and Harrison. NTA 140Linda C. Coplan, 71, 3423 Lindell Ave. for FTA-DWLR at 25th and Broadway. Lodged 122Emily A. Roegge, 30, Quincy for Expired Registration. NTAAmber Haantz, 22, Quincy for Speeding. NTADestiny…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on two child pornography charges and one drug charge. Bryant Melton, 27, appeared with Public Defender Betsy Bier in Adams County Circuit Court on Monday morning before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. Melton pled guilty to two counts of child…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County broke ground on the addition to the History Museum on the Square Tuesday morning. The project calls for a ground-level entrance, elevator, accessible restrooms on the second floor, increased gathering space, new egress stairs and general ADA upgrades. It is funded by a $1.5 million grant…
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Gary G. Clapper, age 82, of Payson, left this world on December 11, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Gary was born on February 20th, 1942 in Quincy, IL, the son of Garnett and Esther Hieland Clapper. Gary graduated from Quincy High School in 1960. He was the type of person that could strike…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army is partnering with Emerald City Jewelers to present the Ring for Bling Challenge. This promotion offers volunteer bell ringers a chance to win a stunning piece of jewelry donated by Emerald City Jewelers. Each time a volunteer (ages 16 and up) rings bells for The Salvation Army, they will earn an entry into…
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