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Daily Dirt for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 The culinary cultures of U.S. and Europe can often collide … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,144 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Europeans find many of Americans’ food habits rather puzzling. Here’s a handful of examples where we differ from our Euro friends when it comes…
Read Full Article QUINCY — An investigation by Quincy Police has led to the arrest of a man in Florida who is suspected of fraud in connection with a phony insurance scam. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department began an investigation in June 2024 in referenceto a subject that had defrauded at least 10 different individuals in Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Park Band, in its 76th season under the direction of John Hume, will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Worship Theatre at the Quincy Salvation Army Kroc Center. The concert will feature: The Park Band Christmas Concert is free to attend. Band members encourage…
Read Full Article Carolyn Marie Eden, age 83, of Quincy, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 10:50am in Blessing Hospital. Carolyn was born on November 30, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Koenemann) Schroeder. She was baptized into the faith on December 21, 1941, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Preble, Indiana.…
Read Full Article SAVERTON, Mo. — Genesis Bible Church, 12613 Saverton Drive in Saverton, offers a chance to reflect on the night when Jesus was born at its fourth annual live nativity from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The event is free. Before viewing the nativity, each attendee can stop at the hot cocoa stand…
Read Full Article The Democratic legislative leaders and the governor agreed to squirrel away $260 million in lump-sum appropriations to various state agencies last spring. But now some groups are figuring out that a big pile of state money is just sitting there and they are trying to stake their claims. This came to light last month when…
Read Full Article Meet Hoss, a lovable 6-year-old Border Collie with a heart as big as his smile! This big sweet boy has a personality that shines through in every wag of his tail and every joyful grin. Hoss is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his shots, making him ready for a lifetime of adventures…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension has partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation on a program to establish white oak seed orchards on private land. These orchards are intended to provide a steady supply of white oak acorns from trees of known quality and growth characteristics, says Brian Schweiss, MU Extension specialist in…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday he now favors legislation to bring the industry under tighter regulation. At a news conference in Chicago, Pritzker said in the short time since both the state and federal governments legalized hemp production,…
Read Full Article Linda Martin, 65, 2059 Sycamore St. Quincy for disobeying a stop light at 8th and Vermont. 169Alexis Reuter, 23, 413 Clark, Canton, Mo., for failure to yield – left turn at 24th and Broadway. 182Adrik Garza, 22, San Benito, Tex., for improper traffic lane usage at 12th and Broadway. 148Samuel Winningham, 37, 2100 S. 8th…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two Quincy Notre Dame students recently were named as Illinois All-State musicians as a result of individual auditions held in October throughout the state. The students will perform in Peoria during the Illinois Music Educators Association annual conference on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. Cayson Peters, a senior, is a son of Tyler…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Three leaders at Memorial Hospital — Raigan Brown, Ada Bair and Dr. Yoon Hang Kim — were featured speakers at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) annual conference held Nov. 14 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The breakout session, “Building an Integrative Medicine Program at a Rural Critical…
Read Full Article CANTON Mo. — The Center of Engaged Learning Abroad (CELA) in Belize recently announced Culver-Stockton College as its new U.S. School of Record. This collaboration will enable students to learn animal science, veterinary medicine and human health courses through study abroad and internship opportunities available with CELA. This partnership fits CELA Belize’s commitment to offering…
Read Full Article BOWEN, Ill. — Blue Christmas, a gentle, contemplative, hands-on worship experience for people who are struggling during the season of celebration is being offered by Pastor Sheri Renner and Living Faith United Methodist Church, 106 E. First, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 18-20. Attendees move at their own pace from station…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few plants can boast colorful, long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage the remainder of the year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Florist’s kalanchoe delivers both, making it a versatile houseplant. Its vibrant flowers provide a welcome burst of color during the dreary days of winter, Trinklein said. There is nothing…
Read Full Article Hannibal, Mo. – An accidental electrical issue appears to be the cause of a Sunday morning fire on Church Street. Just before 6:15 a.m., the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a report of visible smoke inside the shop area in a building at 311 Church. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered that the fire was in…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – A federal judge on Thursday declined to acquit former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza after his September trial on charges that he bribed ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan ended in a hung jury. U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman was forced to declare a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict in…
Read Full Article MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Sinead Angele of Taylorville ahead of the Taylor Swift tribute band’s upcoming performance at the Oakley-Lindsay Center on Dec. 20.
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 There’s an incredible amount of pop music history — and memories — included in today’s first thought … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,143 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I had to sit down and take deep breath when I was scouring a list of…
Read Full Article Chad A. Gainey, 40, 1668 Kentucky for FTA Criminal Trespass. Lodged 146Meagan R. Ward, 28, Maywood, Mo., for Driving Under the Influence and Improper Lane Usage. 124Heather A. Brackley, 54, New Canton for Stealing. 176Brian K. Smart, 33, Homeless for Criminal Damage to Property. 132Bellamie L. Frasier, 41), Salem for Pike Co. FTA Improper Lane…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – After nearly a dozen years working for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, Tom Cullen went out on his own in 1999, building up a lengthy roster of diverse – and often high-paying – clients that kept him busy. Even so, Cullen continued to volunteer with the Democratic Party of Illinois, overseeing campaigns and…
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