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“Sometimes I just don’t understand human behavior.” These iconic words from C-3PO in “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) echo more than a simple response to the rudeness of Han Solo. C-3PO’s inability to fully grasp sarcasm and passive aggressive human behavior gave his character comedic depth. The functions of droids like…
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Raykwon T. Green, 24, 708 N. 8th for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 26th & Chestnut. 180Roger A. Spidle, 36, Homeless for FTA Animal at Large at 6th & Jersey. Lodged 124Sharon Lord, 60, 615 Maple St., Quincy, for improper left turn at 48th and Oak. NTA 155Kristen Crabtree, 37, 217 Elm St.,…
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2023-018544, 10/14/2023 @ 00:41:30, Highway 79 Fulton Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Male Driver 10/14/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop on Highway 79 and Fulton Avenue for defective lights. Driver released with a warning for defective lights and citations for no proof of insurance and expired license. 2023-018545, 10/14/2023…
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Larry J. Lierly, 41, last known address in the 400 block of N. Augusta Road in Clayton, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary. Lierly is 6 foot, 1 inches tall and 215 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy Regional…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club installed its 2023-24 club officers on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Hannibal Holiday Inn Express and Suites. They are: The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday at the Hannibal Holiday Inn Express and Suites.
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SPRINGFIELD – The supply of education professionals continues to improve in Illinois despite strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but persistent issues remain in certain regions of the state and within some teaching fields. That’s the conclusion of a new report by the education advocacy group Advance Illinois, which was instrumental in the 2017 passage…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will be the host of the 11th annual Meador Invitational Rifle Competition at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the David Berti Shooting Range at the Clarence Cannon Dam Gun Range. The event is open to the public. Competitors use vintage military rifles in this unique rifle competition. Competitors…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Exhibitors will fill the streets of Main Street on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21 and 22, for the Hannibal Arts Council’s 47th annual Folklife Festival. Festival hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The festival features artists, artisans, makers selling traditional…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp will hold its annual Soup in the Woods fundraiser event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday, Oct. 22. The menu will be a wide variety of soups, pulled pork, grilled cheese, hot dogs, veggies and desserts. Enjoy the…
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Key lime pie really deserves more love … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 756 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I have to admit I was at least mildly surprised at the overwhelming percentage of respondents who picked pumpkin as their favorite Thanksgiving pie in a recent poll I saw. Granted, I’m not…
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QUINCY — Mark Cestari provided plenty of reasons why the number of flights and number of passengers at Quincy Regional Airport are down. A pilot shortage. A supply chain problem with acquisition of parts, leading to a lack of planes. Escalating operating costs. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, including 9-11. This is the…
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“I’m just here trying to educate people.” This is a line I have heard, stated with conviction by Jarid Jones, on several occasions with regards to the riverfront development project. He believes he has a wealth of knowledge to share about the inner workings of the various governing entities in Quincy with regards to funding,…
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QUINCY — Tammy Lieurance says it is going to be a busy offseason for those involved with the Adams County Speedway. Tammy and her husband, Jim Lieurance, just finished their second year as co-promoters of the .29-mile dirt track at 8000 Broadway. The second half of that second season was admittedly a rough stretch. While…
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QUINCY — The investigation into the death of a 16-year-old student in the Quincy School District continues, and detectives are searching for more information. A Friday afternoon press release from Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, said detectives continue to follow leads. Interviews have been conducted, and information continues to be gathered and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is responding to shots fired incident early Sunday. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Jersey at 2:44 a.m. Sunday for a report of multiple shots fired. Upon a search of the area, officers located numerous shell casings. At the time, witnesses were uncooperative, and no victims have…
Read Full Article 2023-018481, 10/13/2023 @ 02:05:29, River Front , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Involve Community Contacts 10/13/2023 Adult Male Involve Community Contacts 10/13/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact at the riverfront. 2023-018482, 10/13/2023 @ 05:09:31, Pleasant St St Marys, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Driver 10/13/2023…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Adams County, recently received the firm’s Service Award for five years of work with Edward Jones. The Service Award is first earned after five years of service at the firm and at every five-year increment thereafter. Drebes was one of 3,515 financial advisors firmwide to…
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QUINCY — Quincy University honored its Heritage Award Recipients at the alumni dinner during homecoming weekend on Sept. 30. The Heritage Awards are the highest honor bestowed by Quincy University upon outstanding alumni. For more than 50 years, Quincy University has presented the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award to alumni who have…
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QUINCY — Sarah Taylor, administrative coordinator of corporate compliance at Blessing Health System, recently earned a master of science degree in health law and health care compliance from Albany Law School, Albany, N.Y. She graduated summa cum laude. Taylor, a Hannibal, Mo., resident, also holds a master of arts degree in management and holds certification…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently presented a donation of $600 to Leaps of Love. Leaps of Love is a local organization that embraces families affected by childhood cancer by providing hope, strength and encouragement to meet the challenges they face today as well as the long-term effects of tomorrow.
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And at the head of the list is “Rocky Raccoon” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 755 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Before we go any farther, yes … the Beatles were a fantastic group, arguably the best rock musicians of any time or genre. That said, they weren’t perfect. The Fab…
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QUINCY — The corner of Sixth and Maine came alive last weekend, as the doors were open for 8te Open’s friends and family event. It was the Tipton family’s first showing of their new storefront and the start to their three-part grand opening. The second part consisted of a soft opening, Wednesday through Saturday with a…
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Chris Gill of the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools talks about his new role with the schools and how he plans to help shape the future of Catholic education in Quincy.
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My wife, Paula Wallace, and I both shared words of advice on Tuesday night at the Quincy City Council meeting, along with many others who were standing against the abortion racket being perpetrated in Illinois. Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful, even though the message and appeal for life and blessing was clearly with the pro-life people…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce will be the host of a legislative luncheon, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Park Place, 127 E. Carroll. Check-in/social begins at 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The noon featured speakers will include State Senators Mike Halpin…
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