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QUINCY — Firefighters Local #63 will host their annual Christmas open house Friday, Dec. 9, at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont. The doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m. with the event continuing until 9 p.m. Santa will arrive at the fire station via fire truck at 6 p.m. He will visit with…
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The holidays are all about celebrating what’s good, but that doesn’t mean scammers are taking a vacation. Better Business Bureau takes this opportunity to remind consumers that con artists see busy, over-burdened shoppers as likely targets for their schemes. Common scams during the holidays are: Online shopping scams Everyone wants to get the best deal on gifts,…
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We talk about Ashley’s non-pregnancy and non-drug addiction as we try to discuss if really horrible people have any value at all and Frankie gets his wish and works Kanye (ye?) into the conversation. Ashley is also getting over a cold and Bobby is starting to get one.
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QUINCY — One morning, I was having a casual conversation with Sarah Stephens, the Executive Director of the Horizons food pantry. She mentioned how successful their latest benefit was … the Charcuterie in CommUNITY. They had a number of entries in the competition … professional and amateur. They are already making plans for next year’s…
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Today is Father’s Day in Thailand. I’m not kidding. So to celebrate fatherhood, I’m turning over this edition of The Daily Dirt to my oldest (and only) son, Geoff. You may have to come to know him for his weekly contribution of NFL picks. Today, he has a larger platform … and what does he do?…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 20 Commander Captain Jody Huffman recently announced the results of five special traffic enforcement patrols (sTEP) in Pike and Adams counties during November and two occupant restraint enforcement patrols (OREP) in Adams County on Nov. 25 and Nov. 28. The sTEPs allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The dates for filing nominating petitions for a seat on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees are Dec. 12-19, 2022. Petitions must be filed in the office of the president on the third floor of the JWCC Student/Administrative Center on the campus at 48th and Harrison. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.…
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QUNCY — The Adams County Treasurer’s Office is accepting real estate property tax prepayments during December 2022 for taxes that will be payable in 2023. Prepayments will bear a receipt date in 2022. Prepayments can be made in person or by mail. If paying in person, enter the courthouse through the Fifth Street entrance. Payments…
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Tanner Chamberlin (30) 629 S. 12th Quincy, IL for aggravated domestic battery at that address. Lodged. 162 / 161 / 104 Amanda McCormick (35) 2818 Harrison St Quincy, IL for disobeying traffic control device at 12th and Jefferson. NTA. 179 Nick Kinman (85) 609 S West. St. Loraine, IL for failure to yield – stop…
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2022-022240, 12/03/2022 @ 01:06:03, 100 N 11Th 613, Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Female Contact Community Contacts 12/03/2022Involve 911 Hang Up 12/03/2022Adult Compl. 911 Hang Up 12/03/2022 Public Narrative 911 Hang up 100 N 11th St Apt 613. 2022-022241, 12/03/2022 @ 01:49:55, 207 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 022…
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A new survey found 40% of Illinois’ small businesses were unable to pay rent on time or in full during November, up 8 percentage points from October as the state’s most prolific job creators grappled with higher rent prices, inflation and reduced consumer spending. Illinois small businesses reported the third-largest monthly increase in rent delinquency and sixth-highest…
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QUINCY — The ceremonial ribbon will be cut and a public open house held at the recently built Teresa Adams House at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. The open house will last until 2 p.m. The house will offer discounted daytime and overnight accommodations for patients and their families seeking healthcare in the Quincy area…
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CARTHAGE. Ill. — Memorial Hospital in Carthage discontinued its labor and delivery birthing services on Thursday, Dec. 1. Birthing services are now transitioned to Blessing Hospital in Quincy unless the patient chooses to deliver elsewhere. Dr. Christopher Jones will continue taking obstetric patients. Additionally, he is credentialed and has privileges at Blessing Hospital to deliver…
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QUINCY — More than 100 students from Quincy Public Schools music department participated in the Illinois Music Education Association All-District concert and jazz festivals in November. Students were selected either by audition or nomination for each event. The following students participated in the ILMEA Concert Festival held Nov. 5 at Western Illinois University: Elementary…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 Well, it’s been fun, but I’m done. Today wraps up our Retro Week celebration as we pay homage to 55 years ago (1967) with our look at some of that year’s key happenings and pop music headlines … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 467…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will celebrate the Christmas season with its second “Holiday on the Hill” event on Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Mabee Center gymnasium. The holiday-themed two-hour event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy cookie decorating, photos with Santa, games facilitated by C-SC students, books read by future educators, crafts…
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QUINCY — If you are looking for a way to get a letter to Santa, stop by 5729 S. 24th between 5 and 9 p.m. through Dec. 20. Elf on the Shelf has dropped off a mailbox from which he collects all the letters each night to deliver to Santa. All letters should have the…
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Fr. John Doctor is the vice president of mission and ministry for Quincy University. He is also the spiritual director for Quincy Cursillo. J. Robert Gough talks to Fr. Doctor about Advent, campus ministry and Catholic retreats making their way back from the COVID shutdown. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 4, 2022 We’re near the end of Retro Week. We’ve reached 50 years ago, which means today we’re dealing with 1972, which was the year I graduated from high school. I remember the world in general and pop music quite well at that time, so welcome to my world … Welcome to today’s…
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QUINCY — The Truck Driver Training Program at John Wood Community College will host an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. Representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to the new federal regulations regarding obtaining a CDL. Admission requirements, scholarships/funding…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five people facing first-degree assault and second-degree murder charges in connection to the death of a Hannibal man on Oct. 9 have pleaded not guilty. Tiara Bonner, Jason Anderson, Jordan Payne, Thomas Payne and Kaelin Rickey all made appearances by video from the Marion County Jail during their arraignment before Judge Rachel…
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QUINCY — Adams County CEO students have teamed up with JustTasking, new local task service network, to offer a gift-wrapping business, Santa’s Elves, during the holidays through Dec. 18. People can have their presents wrapped by Santa’s Elves for a small fee. Gift wrapping prices will vary depending on size of the present, if wrapping…
Read Full Article Patrick J Curry, 33, 706 Madison St, Reckless Driving at N 23rd St and Kochs Ln on 11/16/2022. NTA 161 Jacob L Valencia, 38, 609 Washington St, FTA Trespassing at 712 Payson Ave. Lodged 161/130 Rachel L Kuhlmeier, 47, 3020 Lawrence Rd, FTA Violation of Stalking No Contact Order at N 7th St and Locust…
Read Full Article 2022-022150, 12/02/2022 @ 00:40:15, 100 N 11Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Male Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 12/02/2022Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 12/02/2022Assoc. 12/02/2022Adult Female Involve Domestic (No Crime) 12/02/2022Assoc. 12/02/2022 Public Narrative Disturbance reported on N 11th. 2022-022151, 12/02/2022 @ 00:48:59, 4300 Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Harrassment Officer Assigned 048 Grimes,…
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