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As the final days of summer sweep in, you may be planning a camping trip to close out the season. The right gear can make your camping trip a lot more comfortable, but it’s hard to know what you’ll need and where to get it. The price of high quality gear can also add up…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University resident Robert Matz recently announced the appointment of Virginia (Ginger) Wolgemuth as the director of nursing for the Craigmiles School of Nursing at HLGU effective Aug. 1. In a press release, Matz said, “With Dr. Wolgemuth at the head of our nursing program, there has never been a better time…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, will give participants the chance to appreciate nature as the season changes. Representatives from the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists will lead the hike. The full night hike program lasts approximately two hours and follows a two-mile paved trail. The…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists are getting reports of illness and death in cows and small ruminants that may have ingested perilla mint. Perilla mint, a toxic summer annual, is also known as rattlesnake weed, purple mint and beefsteak plant. Most healthy animals will eat around perilla mint if other more palatable…
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Macy Ferguson-Smith of Quincy Medical Group talks to MRN Publisher Bob Gough about diversity and inclusion in her hometown and the honor she just received as being selected as one of 100 Obama Foundation leaders.
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair recently recognized a local girl with a special award on July 26 during the Little Miss and Mister Pageant. The 2023 “Be Like Grace” award was given to 5 year-old Sylvie Dedert. She is the daughter of Scott and Dena Dedert of Ursa. Sylvie will attend kindergarten at…
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QUINCY — Automation, robotics and welding positions offer household sustaining salaries for those with the right skills, yet regional companies are struggling to find qualified candidates. John Wood Community College and Two Rivers Regional Council are hoping to train more individuals to meet those needs. An open house is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday,…
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Dozens of state employees across multiple agencies are under investigation by a state watchdog for claims they fraudulently obtained payments from a federal pandemic-era loan program, Capitol News Illinois has learned. Neil Olson, general counsel at the Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General, confirmed that “OEIG has been investigating allegations of Paycheck Protection Program…
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The Rembrandts are still performing, and I would say it’s a safe bet there’s one particular song included in all of their concerts. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 689 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve had a lot of fun ranking various theme songs from network TV shows over the past…
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Jakiyah Scott-Blissit (21) 300 Cedar Apt. 8 Quincy, IL for criminal damage under $500. NTA. 101 Joshua J Hill )33) 1022 N 2nd for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage at 2022 N 2nd Lodged 147 Alicia Edwards, 41, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Property at Blessing after refusing to leave ER. Lodged 155 Mary Carden…
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2023-013889, 08/04/2023 @ 00:49:41, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Warrant Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Female Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 08/04/2023 Public Narrative Warrant served at 615 Bird. 2023-013890, 08/04/2023 @ 00:54:42, 3913 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Contact Lost Articles…
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As a resident of Quincy, I am writing this letter regarding our city government. Recent problems regarding the city, such as votes by the city council and police of no confidence in the mayor, an onerous housing policy, lack of or limited health care for city employees and a recent ransomware cost of $650,000 for…
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BARING, Mo. – Fourteen people were rescued from damaged and destroyed homes in Baring overnight after emergency personnel were called to this tiny city in northern Knox County at approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday for a reported tornado. Residents reported the Baring tornado siren did not go off, and emergency personnel reported weather radios did not…
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QUINCY — Quincy Artists Guild members will display their artwork Aug. 12-19 at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th, with viewing hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. The studio is closed on Sundays. This exhibition is free and open to the public. The artists have produced…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jared and Carrie Lewis of Canton, Mo., at 12:14 p.m. July 26, 2023.A boy was born to Brier and Brittany Ashley of Hamilton at 8:30 a.m. July 27, 2023.A girl was born to Julius A. Jones and Brianna L. Butler of Quincy at 11:51 a.m. July 27, 2023.A…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2023. Erica Nicole Curran, 26, of Vandalia, Mo., and Jordan Isaac Largent, 27, of Vandalia, Mo., filed July 11, 2023.Justin Ray Rollins, 43, of Carrollton and Amanda Lane Harness, 41, of Quincy filed July 12, 2023.Bobbi Jo Smith, 30, of Quincy…
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TROY, Mo.— Row crop farmers have a Cover Crop Decision Tool to help them decide which cover crop will work best on their farms for potential fall/winter grazing. The free online tool simplifies decision-making and reduce risks for those wanting to plant cover crops, says University of Missouri Extension specialist Charles Ellis. The Cover Crop…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 And if you’re in South Africa, you must try a borewor sandwich … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 688 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s an interesting fellow who goes by “Anthony the Travel Tart” who writes for the 52perfectdays.com website. Not unexpectedly, his…
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CANTON, Mo. – Jarrod Phillips resigned as the mayor of Canton on Friday in a two-sentence news release submitted to the town’s Board of Aldermen. A copy of the letter was sent out at 6 p.m. Friday, saying the resignation is effective on August 8. An unsigned letter from city officials was also in the…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks to Joe Harris, the agricultural specialist for TI-Trust about farming, farm markets and the weather. Are we past the point of no return on a drought this year? Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Show Me HH Farms first opened its then 10-acre sunflower field to the public two summers ago, a bigger goal was in mind. Owners Kent and Kathy Brown, alongside their son and daughter-in-law Phillip and Amberlyn Brown, bought a cold press that same summer and have been producing all-natural sunflower oil…
Read Full Article Randa L. Harper, 42, Quincy for FTA – Driving on Revoked License at 24th & Sharon Dr. Lodged. 145 Jermaine Q. Harper, 43, Quincy, for FTA – Unlawful Restraint, DWLS (x2), Leaving the Scene & No Insurance at 24th and Sharon Rd. Lodged. 145 Herbert M Brent 1021 N 5th for Aggravated Battery & Criminal…
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Defense Attorney Casey Schnack joins the Club to talk about the Bliefnick case and all the reaction that came with it as the convicted murderer’s sentencing approaches on August 11. Ashley, Brittany and Casey also talk about feminism in today’s world. WARNING: This podcast has very graphic language. It was not edited out due to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently presented a $50,000 check to support scholarships and programs at the YMCA of Hannibal. A significant portion of the grant will allow the Y to offer scholarships for membership and programming to low-income Hannibal residents. Approximately $100,000 in financial assistance was awarded to 650 people in…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Producers looking for ways to grow forages during drought might consider planting an “annual pasture within a perennial pasture,” says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Harley Naumann. Naumann says this is a good year to add cool-season annual grass seed to perennial pastures. Cool-season grasses can extend the growing season,…
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