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Kenneth L. Obert, 70, 3509 S. 36th for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 4th and Hampshire. NTA 128Orlando P. Williams, 51, 3200 N. 12th for Trespassing at 503 Grant Dr. NTA 121Jason W. Owen, 45, 633 Lind for Stealing at 501 Broadway. NTA 126Brittany D. Haubrich, 33, 2809 Southfield Dr. for Failure to…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library will be the site of the Family Reading Night Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Families are encouraged to bring children ages five and under. Attendees will rotate through different locations in Brenner Library and listen to popular children’s books read by QU early…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently announced Beth Hinton has accepted the position of program coordinator with the organization. She began her duties in early September, training under Brenda Beck Fisher, who held the position since January 2011. Hinton comes to the program coordinator position with knowledge of the organization and its role in…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — If a little is good, a lot must be better. That’s often the approach home gardeners take when plants and flowers don’t do well, says University of Missouri Extension soil scientist Manjula Nathan. But adding more fertilizer and topsoil without testing the soil may be a waste of money. It also can…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Stephanie Haskins of Loves Me Photo about the photography business. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 Ironically, Connors died on this date in 1992 at age 71. Johnny Crawford, who played his son, Mark, on “The Rifleman, died in 2021 at age 75 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,109 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Any self-respecting baby boomer remembers Chuck…
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Back in 2018, about midway through President Donald Trump’s first term, the Illinois Senate passed a bill that was designed to prevent “the weakening of Illinois environmental and labor regulations in response to a weakening of federal regulations,” according to an Illinois Environmental Council press release. Some state rules are tied directly to federal rules,…
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QUINCY — Buy now, pay later is a service that many stores offer to allow shoppers to space out smaller payments on an item over time, rather than paying the full cost up front. Read the fine print before agreeing to one of these services. In recent years, buy now, pay later plans have become…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino helped to celebrate William Kraemer’s 100th birthday on Oct. 30 with his daughters Karen Huff of Auburn, Ill., and Sandy Elbe of Augusta, Ill. Kramer has been a loyal guest of the casino for 23 years. In a press release, Ryan Lounsbury, general manager of Mark Twain Casino,…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall and Central Services will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Both will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for regular business hours. The City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Garbage and yard waste recycling will be picked up on Monday. Quincy Transit…
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QUINCY — Paddles for a Purpose, sponsored by Eagles Aerie #535 and Alps, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Eagles main building, 3737 N. Fifth. Doors for this event will open at 5:30 p.m., with bidding beginning at 6:15 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers. More than 35 items will be…
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QUINCY — Local author and historian Cleve Barkley will present a program titled Battle of the Bulge at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. The program is free and open to the public. Barkley will speak about his book, “In Death’s Dark Shadow: A Soldier’s…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.10/30/2024:Lisha B. Hall, Versailles, struck deer on IL 99/CR 1250E.CITATIONS:10/26/2024:Christopher A. Gonzales, Mt. Sterling; No valid driver’s license.10/29/2024:Molly S. Klene, Versailles: Driving while license suspended.Travis J. Klobetanz, Waverly: operating a motor vehicle…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves in the fall. But leaves allowed to remain on lawns can pack down to form a tight mat that prevents sunlight from reaching the grass, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Leaves also trap and hold moisture, which increases the potential for…
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QUINCY — A traffic stop in Quincy Friday afternoon led to the arrest of two people suspected in a string of thefts and fraudulent transactions at local banks in the area. Adams County deputies were following a vehicle that had been identified as being involved in the crimes and made the stop at 41st and…
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Video of the guilty verdicts against Austin Rodhouse. We have edited out the victims’ names. Pool video courtesy WGEM.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 I do like the idea of having all the necessary taxes included in a posted price, but for me to travel to Europe the foreigners are going to have to rethink the air conditioning thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,109 of The Daily…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The oldest son of Austin Rodhouse celebrated his fifth birthday less than a week before the trial against his father began at the Pike County Courthouse in Pittsfield. It was the first birthday he spent out of his father’s reach. Next week will be his father’s turn to celebrate a birthday. He…
Read Full Article Dakota Rhoades, 26, Quincy for Retail Theft Under.Robert Gillaspie, 56, Quincy for Violation of OP. Lodged 107Kendra Hunholt, 47, Quincy for Fail to Yield-Right of Way.Liam Ackman, 18, of Rushville for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident. 122Dennis D. Wingerter, 57, 2217 Harrison for No Valid Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 144Larissa L.…
Read Full Article Matthew M. McKenzie, 48, 1603 Center for FTA Aggravated Battery. Lodged 124Thomas C. Gooding, 35, 829 N. 16th for Expired Registration. 146Russell J. Lyttaker, 44, for Schuyler Co. FTA Obstructing Justice. Lodged 144Brodie J. Bell, 39, 2800 College for FTA Retail Theft. Lodged 124Dallas J. Heiden, 22, Quincy for speeding at Gardner Expy. and Jackson.…
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Read what each attorney said in the closing arguments of the Austin Rodhouse case. PITTSFIELD — The eight-woman, four-man jury found Austin Rodhouse guilty of all 19 charges late Friday afternoon after more than four hours of deliberations. As each of the 19 domestic violence and sex-related felonies were read aloud by Pike County Circuit…
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