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QUINCY — The Quincy University campus is welcoming first-year students for move-in day and orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Designed for new students to become better acclimated to campus life, orientation is the first step to success at QU. Through a series of sessions, students are introduced to the QU House System and learn about…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s fourth annual Dine to Dream Big is back with a new schedule for local restaurants and set of dates — Aug. 16-27. The event kicks off earlier than in years past, coinciding with the first day of school for Quincy Public Schools. A portion of the proceeds from…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The first United Hearts Family Fest, presented by the Good Samaritan Home Foundation, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 2020 S. 24th. This church picnic-style fundraising event will have including two live bands (Hearsay Band and The Silver Bullets), several…
Read Full Article Alexandrea M. Clifton, 27, last known address in the 1300 block of N. Fifth in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for petition to revoke probation. Clifton is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, has brown hair and hazel eyes. If you know where she can be found, call the…
Read Full Article In our first episode of “Business Big Picture”, Jason Watkins, a certified business consultant, tells MRN’s Ron Kinscherf that another set of eyes can only help your business succeed … whether you are big or small.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present “Boats, Brothels, and Booze: Quincy had it all!,” a unique program by local historian Iris Nelson, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. In a press release, Nelson said, “While major cities are well-known for…
Read Full Article And today we also pay tribute to the late, great Vesta Stoudt … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 697 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s our latest edition of “Strange Laws” that are still on the books. Today’s medal-worthy edition has an international flavor. Gold medal: You are not permitted to poop…
Read Full Article Former House Speaker Michael Madigan has long been known as “The Velvet Hammer” for the way he quietly wielded power. But in a federal courtroom Monday, the man once considered Illinois’ most powerful politician may have been given a new moniker: Don Madigan. Testifying in the perjury trial of Madigan’s longtime chief of staff, Tim…
Read Full Article MRN’s Bob Gough sits down with Alicia and Dave Weiman to talk about this weekend’s Ethan’s Rodeo and attorney Ryan Schnack talks about his health struggles and the issue of mold in the Adams County Courthouse.
Read Full Article Tim Schrage of Refreshment Services Pepsi talks to MRN’s Ron Kinscherf about customer service and the many drinks offered today besides just Pepsi and Mountain Dew. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article Amber R Johnson, 38, Taylor, Mo., was arrested on warrants for F.T.A. driving while license suspended and F.T.A. disobeying a traffic control device and new charges of improper use of registration, no validregistration, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured vehicle at 48th and Broadway. Lodged 176Katlin R. Schambach, 24, Palmyra Mo., for expired…
Read Full Article 2023-014386, 08/13/2023 @ 07:39:03, 3660 Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Drive Off Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By 2635 Bounds, H W Adult Female Involve Information 08/13/2023 Adult Involve Information 08/13/2023 Adult Female Compl. Information 08/13/2023 Adult Female Contact Information 08/13/2023 Public Narrative Drive Off reported at 3660 Stardust Drive. 2023-014387, 08/13/2023 @ 08:29:54, 1240 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Abandoned Vehicle Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C47…
Read Full Article PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Nevada man, formerly from Pleasant Hill, was arrested July 19 and has been charged with seven counts of unlawful possession of child pornography. The investigation began on January 27, 2021, when authorities with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and Pleasant Hill Police Department were notified of James B. Knight, 57,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 Today’s effort is simply chock full of goodies. I hope you enjoy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 696 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I recently came across an interesting account from Harvard-trained psychologist Cortney Warren. (Before we continue, let me note I found…
Read Full Article QUINCY — David A. VanCleave will serve as the guest director for Quincy Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Hobbit” from Oct. 19-22. A two-time Cloris Leachman Excellence in Theatre Arts Award nominee for his direction of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical” and “RENT,” VanCleave has directed “Cabaret,” “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” “James and…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — The drought in Missouri has taken a toll on cool-season grasses, diminishing forage for cattle and other livestock. In a press release, Rusty Lee, University of Missouri Extension agronomy field specialist, said, “Native warm-season grasses are the ideal forage for summer during the production slump of cool-season grasses due to heat, especially…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Ethan’s Rodeo, named in memory of Ethan Weiman who fought neuroblastoma from 2007-2009, will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18-19 at Flower City Park in Palmyra. Ethan’s family and friends present Ethan’s Rodeo to fund ongoing research of neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer responsible for 15 percent of all childhood cancer deaths.…
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