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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced Thursday morning to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after agreeing to a negotiated plea. Zion Byrd-White, 25, appeared with public defender Kevin Bross in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. Byrd-White had been charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse…
Read Full Article James A. Long, 74, 2910 Bluff Ridge Dr. for Improper Lane Usage at 8th and Broadway. NTA 102Danielle R. Waterkotte, 29, Homeless for Trespassing at 1308 N. 11th. NTA 136Joshua T. Knuffman, 39, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Business and Resisting a Peace Officer at 1005 Broadway. Lodged 162Jakiere A. C. Edwards, 19, 301 Elm…
Read Full Article Participating in discussion posts is a key part of many educational and professional settings. Whether you’re engaging in an online class, a team meeting, or a forum, knowing how to express agreement respectfully and effectively can strengthen your communication skills. Agreeing with someone isn’t just about saying, “I agree.” It involves enriching the dialogue meaningfully…
Read Full Article When treating our feline friends, finding the perfect accessories can be both a joy and a challenge. Cat bong has recently emerged as a popular item for providing catnip in an engaging way that keeps kitties entertained. Unlike typical toys, these bongs have an appeal that combines functionality with style, making them an ideal addition…
Read Full Article Richard Ferdinand Scholz III (Riff), 74, of Quincy, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL. Riff was born January 16, 1951, in Macon, GA to Richard F. Scholz Jr. and Ellen (Willis) Scholz. He was married to Susan B. Tiemann on January 17, 2009 in Quincy, IL. Other survivors include…
Read Full Article Joyce Frohn, 91, of Quincy, passed away at 6:00 am Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, IL. Joyce was born September 6, 1933, in Pleasant Hill, IL to Harold and Lena (Grisham) Williamson. She was married to Dale H. Frohn on February 28, 1954, in Pleasant Hill, IL. He preceded her…
Read Full Article Donald R. Durbin Jr., 68, of Payson, passed away at 10:01 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home in Payson, IL. Donald was born July 25, 1956, in Quincy, IL to Donald R. and Joann (Conners) Durbin. Survivors include his mother, Joann Durbin; his three children, Donald Roger Durbin III, Holly Michele Durbin (Danny…
Read Full Article URSA, Ill. — The Unity After Prom committee will hold Blacklight Bingo on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Ursa Farmers Co-Op building, 2397 Illinois 96. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 7:30 p.m. Teams of eight can participate for $25 if paid by Sunday, Jan. 26. The registration will include a reserved…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Pittsfield Lodge 790 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons installed officers for 2025 at its Jan. 13 meeting. Installed as officers were Blake E. Roderick, worshipful master; Jim Filbert, senior warden; Curt Simonson, junior warden; Lyle Revis, treasurer; and Bill McCartney, secretary. Installing officers were Mike Wheelen, district deputy grand master, District 9…
Read Full Article QUINCY — More than 100 people attended The District’s annual meeting Wednesday night at State Street Theater to hear about plans for 2025, congratulate award winners and celebrate milestones. Board President Jason Traeder ended his term and gave a recap on the organization’s year and presented a slideshow to attendees, highlighting partnerships with GREDF, The…
Read Full Article Memorial Hospital recognized by Becker's Review among top U.S. hospitals for patient recommendations
CARTHAGE, Ill. — According to Becker’s Review, a leading healthcare publication, Memorial Hospital recently was recognized as one of the top 464 hospitals in the United States that patients would highly recommend. This recognition is based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Becker’s Review compiled the list using data from…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension state beef nutritionist Eric Bailey says cattle producers should plan for drought by moving from a “brittle” management style to a flexible and resilient one. Bailey will share insights on how to diversify beef enterprises so that cattle can be moved off the farm during drought at…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 It HAS to be hard for Mark Schlereth to live down that moniker of his … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,183 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Nicknames are a big of sports, especially at the professional level. Some players, however, have earned nicknames…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri experts have released the Show-Me 2025 Missouri Agricultural Outlook, which shows a mixed outlook for Missouri’s crops and livestock and the challenges and opportunities ahead. The report is available at https://mizzou.us/MAO25. “While corn production is set to decline with rising prices, soybean production is expected to increase despite falling…
Read Full Article At Wednesday night’s Quincy Public Schools School Board meeting, Karla Hildebrand, a mother of an eighth grader at Quincy Junior High School, delivered a speech calling attention to ongoing issues of accessibility and inclusion for disabled students in the district’s music program. Hildebrand’s daughter, Maddie, has faced numerous health challenges and disabilities, including muscle problems…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Pike County Assistant State’s Attorney Leecia Carnes said after an eight-woman, four-man jury found Austin Rodhouse guilty of 19 felony charges in November that she likely would not charge his wife with abuse crimes — but she left it as a possibility. “Having seen what she’s been put through all these years —…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — An ethanol tanker spilled approximately 200 gallons of ethanol in the parking lot of the Ayerco Rocket Truck Stop at the intersection of U.S. Route 24 and U.S. Route 36 on Wednesday afternoon. The tanker had a mechanical issue with its road tractor at approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday and pulled into the Ayerco.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University announced Wednesday that, during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, it has surpassed the largest fundraising year in university history by 31 percent. The university has raised $13.7 million between June 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2024, topping the $10.4 million raised during the 2021-22 academic year. “Today…
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