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Christopher Gallaher,41, Quincy, for Aggravated Theft of Motor Vehicle on 2/11/23 at 8th Maine. Lodged 145 Devon Gibson,30, LaPrairie, for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway Wal-Mart on 2/10/23. NTA 145 Christopher Gallaher,41, Quincy, for Trespassing at 923 North 12th on 2/10/23. NTA 152 Matthew Miller,39, Quincy, for FTA Malicious Mischief. Lodged 162 Frank L Wainwright (29)…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Free farm succession planning workshops from University of Missouri Extension can help Missourians guide their family farming businesses to the next generation. To help families start the succession planning process and initiate communication, MU Extension will hold Preparing for Farm Succession Planning workshops across the state in March. Six workshops will be…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessed Beginnings: The Birth Center of Blessing Hospital has been recognized for its work with the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s Birth Equity Initiative, which focuses on strategies to address disparities in birth outcomes for women of color in Illinois. ILPQC statistics show non-Hispanic Black women are approximately three times more likely than non-Hispanic…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s School of Nursing recently received a donation of a simulated infant warmer from Memorial Hospital in Carthage. The warmer, along with newborn nursing supplies, was donated to the WIU School of Nursing after the recent closure of the Carthage hospital’s obstetrics department. A simulated infant warmer typically costs about…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently hired Racheal Raleigh as its alumni and events manager. Raleigh began this position in mid-January and will oversee the alumni program and event planning, including A Night to Dream Big and the Dream Big in Color Run. Raleigh was born in Quincy, grew up in the area…
Read Full Article JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Seed starting is a great way to scratch the gardening itch we often get during late winter. In addition to getting a head start on the growing season, there are a number of additional benefits to starting your own seeds. Starting seeds to make your own transplants can be cheaper than going…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 And in other instances, not so much … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 526 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A bunch of forecasts from 1923 — that’s exactly 100 years ago for those counting — were recently compiled by writer Michael Yiernan for digitaltrends.com.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Faye Dant will give a presentation at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine, that will focus on African American history connections of Hannibal, Mo., and Quincy. The program will offer the shared history of the two communities and will feature names, places and events exhibiting…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University has released its Pursuit of Learning in Society spring semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming with cookies and coffee at break. Spring 2023 Class Schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at QU’s North Campus with signs to indicate…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Anyone who attends Quincy Community Theatre’s production of “Disney’s Moana Jr.” this month will see artwork created by Quincy Art Center volunteers. High school students in the Art Center’s Arts Leadership Academy program constructed and painted large masks to be used in the play. The project took a week to complete. The Art…
Read Full Article Laurence W McNett (68) Ursa Il for Operating Uninsured Vehicle & Suspended Registration at 8th & State NTA 153 Olivia M Smith (34) 2502 S 31st for Expired Registration at 12th & Jersy PTC 162 Thomas C Darnell, 65, Quincy, for driving while license revoked and operating an uninsured vehicle at 10th and Hampshire. N.T.A.…
Read Full Article QUINCY, — Quincy University will have its fifth annual QU Alumni Day on Thursday, Feb. 16, in honor of the university’s first day of classes in February 1860. QU alums are encouraged to wear a QU Alumni button and QU gear to work and attend the day’s events. Participating alumni will receive tickets to the…
Read Full Article 2023-002578, 02/10/2023 @ 00:38:57, Highway 79 Bird St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Suspect Unnecessary Noise (Mech) Verbal Warning 02/10/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Highway 79 and Bird St for unnecessary noise. The driver was issued a verbal warning and was released. 2023-002579, 02/10/2023 @ 01:14:49, 2619…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – A coalition of advocacy and labor groups is pushing for a state law to give Illinois workers 26 weeks of paid leave if they need to recover from an illness, domestic or sexual violence, or take care of a sick family member or new child. The same groups just celebrated a legislative victory…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the YMCA of McDonough County at 400 E. Calhoun to celebrate the recent addition of 24-hour fitness center access for all Y members ages 18 years and over. The weight rooms, cardio and common areas can…
Read Full Article Budweiser’s Super Bowl advertising history is legendary, so I’m guessing this Kevin Bacon commercial might be a classic-in-waiting. The Maya Rudolph and Alicia Silverstone ads could also be big hits … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 525 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think we can all agree that the commercials…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced Friday afternoon to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to two counts of child pornography involving possession of a photo of victim under the age of 13. Denario K. Brooks, 28, appeared before Judge Tad Brenner in Adams County Circuit Court with his…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal woodcarver Steve Holt recently led two woodcarving workshops at the Hannibal Arts Council. Both workshops were well received and sold out. Now Holt is looking to assist in the creation of a local woodcarving club. The club would consist of members of all carving skill levels with all age groups welcome. People interested…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. – Armchair farming may not be here yet, but it’s getting closer. In a press release, Kent Shannon, University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist said, “Autonomy in agriculture isn’t as far away as you think.” Agriculture is rapidly shifting to technology that can increase land efficiency, reduce labor shortages and streamline food…
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