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Illinois community colleges celebrate workforce training during Career and Technical Education Month
QUINCY — February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Illinois community colleges across the state are celebrating their valuable role in preparing the workforce for in-demand jobs. CTE programs offered at community colleges provide students with hands-on training and real-world experience in a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing and technology. John Wood Community…
Read Full Article HULL, Ill. — A Hannibal, Mo., man is facing drug charges after a recent traffic stop. A deputy sheriff for the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, while working for the Village of Hull, conducted a traffic stop at 1:53 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, on a blue 2008 Mercury SUV on State Highway 106 in Hull. After…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad talks to Clarice Hetzler about therapy and how if you need help, get help. Please. Also, Shelley Arns talks about ENCORE’s upcoming Fairy Tale Tea.
Read Full Article Matthew Schroder, of Quincy for FTA Stealing, DWLS, and Unisured. Lodged 155 Gabriel M Richardson (51) of Quincy, arrested for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway. Lodged 120/130 Kyley McCauslin, 21, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed. PTC 145 Susan Moore, 66, of Quincy for Improper Turn. PTC 136 Carmen Grant, 38, of Quincy for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School students can now graduate with college credits already under their belts. An informational meeting about the dual enrollment program and the dual credit program for sophomores, juniors and seniors is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in the HHS auditorium. The dual enrollment program allows students to earn high school…
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Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is taking applications from veterans for the third year of the Missouri Heroes to Hives program. The free program trains veterans in beekeeping while also addressing their mental and physical wellness, said MU Extension agronomist Travis Harper. In a press release, Harper said “Research has shown that the…
Read Full Article For any Clint Eastwood fan, I highly recommend watching some of those old “Rawhide” TV shows from the late 1950s and early 1960s. It’s easy to see how his latter-day persona evolved … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 521 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Surprisingly, Clint Eastwood only starred in 15…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Sustained higher-than-predicted state tax revenues have in recent months given lawmakers a level of budgeting flexibility that is, at least in modern times, without precedent in a state with a reputation for perilous finances. For the current fiscal year and the one before it, that’s led to another uncommon Capitol occurrence: budget surpluses…
Read Full Article Dana A Renfrow, 47, 1621 Granview Dr, Possession of Meth and FTA Speeding at 1528 Granview Dr. Lodged 155 Justin S Queen, 42, 622 S 6th St, Disregard Traffic Control Device at N 18th St and Broadway St. PTC 122 Rachel L Kuhlmeier, 47, 264 Highway 57, DUI, DWLS, Operatinting Uninsured and Illegal Transportation of…
Read Full Article 2023-002279, 02/05/2023 @ 00:32:22, Highway 61 Fair Oaks, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist EMS Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Involve Assist Ambulance 02/05/2023Adult Involve Assist Ambulance 02/05/2023Adult Compl. Assist Ambulance 02/05/2023 Public Narrative Assist EMS on US 61. 2023-002280, 02/05/2023 @ 00:49:11, 408 Center St G, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Association of Park Districts recently presented State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) with its Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award for her commitment to advancing park and recreational opportunities for Illinois citizens. In a press release, Peter Murphy, IAPD president and chief executive officer, said “During her many years of service…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s spring-to-spring new freshmen class has increased 18.18 percent from 2022 to 2023, and new transfer students have increased 18.75 percent, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. International student enrollment and graduate enrollment also increased, with total international undergraduate headcount at 191, compared to 120…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Ricky Rudd and Faith Kline of Canton, Mo., at 4:04 p.m. Jan. 31.A girl was born to Justin Hinch-Keller and Brianna McKim of Quincy at 4:41 p.m. Jan. 31. A girls was born to Connor and Cristina Eling of Quincy at 4:42 p.m. Jan. 31.A boy was born…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 More than 100 kids? Holy cow. Holy cow. Ho-o-o-o-ly cow … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 520 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Remember the name Musa Hasahya Kasera. Some day, he’ll be the answer to a trivia question. Kasera is a 68-year-old Ugandan villager,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Because of a record number of homeless shelter occupants, The Salvation Army is seeking help from the community through personal hygiene donations. The 14-bed shelter recently housed 29 people using the space to seek refuge from the regions freezing temperatures. In a press release, Major Shelley McClintock said, “Anytime we’ve called for help,…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo — Valentine’s Day flowers, like love, can stand the test of time if given a little TLC. Call it flor-amore. Proper care and a homemade preservative provide an extended warranty of sorts to make certain flowers last up to twice as long, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Cut flowers age…
Read Full Article Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips visit with members of the Quincy Society of Model Engineers about their love of trains as they show you all of the amazing displays. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Susan Stark, a resident at Maple Lawn Nursing home who is in her 90s, is the author of several cook books. This was recently celebrated by the nursing home when they took several recipes from her cookbooks and created them, with Susan helping teach along the way. After that, she did a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday, Feb. 2 for Aaron J. Gallaher of Quincy for a charge of aggravated discharge of a firearm. Gallaher, 19, is a white male, 5-foot-6 inches tall, 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His most recent address is in the 2500 block of Rebecca Court. The Quincy…
Read Full Article Dustin Gillaspie (31) 1112 Adams St. Quincy, IL for felony retail theft, possession of methamphetamine, and unlawful use of a weapon on 1- 27-23 at 5211 Broadway. NTA. 122 Mark Parson (64) 28 Ridgewood Drive Hannibal, MO for failure to yield right away at 38th and Broadway on 2-3. PTC. 107 Samantha Herald (34) 1604…
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