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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — There are important steps to take when considering selling timber, says University of Missouri Extension forester Hank Stelzer. In addition to providing additional revenue, harvesting timber can improve the health and vigor of woods and wildlife. Most landowners don’t know the value of their woodlands, Stelzer says. Too often, landowners make uneducated…
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Before we get to the “severe damage” thing, please enjoy our tribute to another manic Monday (yes, apologies to the Bangles) … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 495 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I think we’d all agree Monday always has the “feel” of being the worst day of the week.…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department recently partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement across the state for the holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 2, the Quincy Police Department showed zero tolerance for impaired driving, arresting no offenders. In a press release, Gabriel Vanderbol…
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QUINCY — Brianna Rivera will make her first foray into politics when the Quincy City Council votes Monday night to approve her appointment as an alderman in the city’s 3rd Ward. However, she’ll be getting a little help from her brother. Jared Holbrook was elected as an alderman in the 3rd Ward in 2013. He lasted…
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If this is your year to take control of your weight and fitness, more power to you. Most likely, you’ll need a commitment to exercise regularly. Better Business Bureau has tips to help you determine which gym or health club is the best place to keep you on track. Make sure you’re healthy enough for an…
Read Full Article Alaysia C Dade, 21, 816 Chestnut St, Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 122 Joseph T Constatine, 35, 1217 Hampshire St, Suspended Registration at N 20th St and Broadway St. NTA 101 Ron R Pflispon, 65, 2300 Hampshire St, No Valid DL at N 14th St and Maple St. NTA 101 Mark A Felsman, 65,…
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2023-000422, 01/07/2023 @ 07:38:08, 415 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By 2635 Bounds, H W Adult Female Compl. Check Well Being 01/07/2023Adult Male Involve Check Well Being 01/07/2023 Public Narrative Check well being reported at 415 Bird St. 2023-000423, 01/07/2023 @ 07:58:52, Huckleberry Park , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Park Patrol- Huck Officer Assigned 076 Munday, D…
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QUINCY — Disney’s “Moana Jr.,” the musical stage adaptation of Disney’s popular 2016 film, will take the stage at Quincy Community Theatre Feb. 23-26. This will mark the first production in QCT’s 2023 season that will celebrate the theatre’s 100th year as a pillar of the local arts. Audiences will see a thrilling and heartwarming…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — John D. Zimmer, president and CEO of HNB Bancorp, Inc. and HNB National Bank, announced Thursday with Elizabeth Fry Matteson, chairman of the board and G. Jackson Jones, president and CEO of Northeast Missouri Bancshares, Inc. and its principal subsidiary, The Mercantile Bank of Louisiana, Mo., that the two institutions have executed…
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A boy was born to Jonathan Chaco and Kelli Patterson of Quincy at 3:19 p.m. Jan. 5.A boy was born to Bradley and Kaitland Smart of Griggsville at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 5.A girl was born to Blake and Audrey Barry of Quincy at 6:37 p.m. Jan. 5.A girl was born to Grant O’ Bryan and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A successful fundraising event at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation has earned a $10,000 match from the Riedel Foundation. The event called “Spirits and Sarcasm” brought in nearly $28,000, easily qualifying for matching funds. In a press release, Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation CEO James Lundgren said, “The fundraiser was a…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 494 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Most of my life I have enjoyed watching stand-up comedians on those late-night talk shows. Over the years, I developed quiet addictions to certain performers.Remember when every self-respecting family had to have a TV Guide subscription? I used to love…
Read Full Article Joseph K Hayden (46) Gilbertsville,Ky for Aggravated Battery at 129 N 5th Lodged 106 Ella N Epperson (26) 1030 Diana Dr for Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Operating Motor Vehicle /Registration Suspended at 7th & Cherry NTA 174 Gretchen D Gowey (29) Pittsfield Il for Operating Uninsured Vehicle & Speeding at Broadway and Cardinal Terrace NTA…
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QUINCY — Prior to this weekend, Shelby Rose’s most recognizable claim to fame may have been being one of the most successful drivers in the history of the Quincy Soap Box Derby. At the top of Rose’s resume now, however, is the Miss Quincy title she earned Saturday night. “The Soap Box Derby (success) does…
Read Full Article 2023-000353, 01/06/2023 @ 06:03:00, Chestnut St EB Levering Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 020 Jobe, J B Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Female Compl. Suspicious Person 01/06/2023 Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at Chestnut and Levering. 2023-000354, 01/06/2023 @ 06:47:04, , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned CAD CAD Report Entered By C84 Davenport, K J 2023-000355, 01/06/2023 @ 07:11:20, US…
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MRN Editor talks to journalist Adam Pitluk about his experiences with James Scott, the man who was found guilty of the West Quincy Levee break. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An early Saturday morning fire was determined to be accidental due to an overloaded electrical extension cord after an investigation by the Hannibal Fire Department and Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by NECOMM (911) at 5:34 a.m. for a report of a structure fire at 1302…
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Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) said the actions taken by Republicans in the House of Representatives “stops reckless spending and holds the Biden Administration accountable to the American people.” “I promised my constituents that I would fight to change the status quo in the DC swamp, and thanks to 20 members who insisted on change, we can…
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Several major measures – including a wide-ranging bill expanding abortion access and gender-affirming health care in Illinois, along with legislation that would ban the sale and manufacture of many high-powered weapons – advanced out of the state House this week. They’ll still need approval in the Senate before they can head to Gov. JB Pritzker, who…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Daniel Roth and Stephanie Holder of Quincy at 10:32 p.m. Dec. 29.A girl was born to Patrick and Jake Kieffer of Quincy at 3:32 a.m. Jan. 1.A boy was born to Justin and Megan Stinnett of O’Fallon, Mo., at 7:20 p.m. Jan. 1.A girl was born to Daniel…
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Brittany’s martinis and government dysfunction…on both the national and local levels.
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Ron Kinscherf talks with Greg Wittland of Encompass Wealth Strategies about planning for retirement. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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I find it incredible that following the death of MLB player Ray Chapman in 1920 it took more than 50 years to make batting helmets mandatory. More on that in a couple of paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 494 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I would guess just about…
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QUINCY — The Better Business Bureau is warning Facebook users that sharing a certain kind of attention-grabbing post might put their friends at risk of falling victim to a scam. Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy regional director, said a recent post in one of the Quincy Buy, Sell, Trade groups warned of an 87-year-old man and his dog…
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QUINCY — Encore!, the volunteer council for the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association and sponsored by The Kaiser Dance Studio, invites children in grades preschool-fifth grade to attend a Fairy Tale Tea at Spring Lake Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 25. Sessions will be available at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Children attending are encouraged to…
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