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On July 19, the Quincy Police Department in a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Springfield (Ill.) Police Department and West Central Illinois Task Force, conducted a narcotics detail. The narcotics detail was aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy and Adams County. During the detail,…
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Ron Kinscherf gets some clean advice on how to handle water damage from Jeff Butler of Clean Restoration. PAID PROMOTION
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union Illinois for a program titled, “Vote Your Voice: the ACLU on Using Your Voice to Produce Change.” The program will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. This initiative aims to educate and…
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Personally, even though I’m a colorful guy, I like my dogs plain. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 670 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Is there anything close to matching the hot dog as a symbol of summer eating? I’ll help you with that. The answer is a profound “no”. “Americans…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Some drought-stricken corn may have more value as cattle feed than grain this year. Droughty corn offers options when feed supplies are tight, but producers should think the process through, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Gene Schmitz. There are three main things to do before deciding to use droughty corn…
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QUINCY — Quincy School District Superintendent Todd Pettit didn’t break any news at Wednesday night’s School Board meeting, but he did issue a reminder that means it’s almost time to get out of the pool. Kids (and teachers): You have less than a month of vacation remaining. Teachers report on Aug. 14 and students arrive…
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Birkey’s Farm Store, a Case IH and Case Construction dealer based out of Champaign, announced Wednesday the company had entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Selby Implement Company’s stores in Quincy and Hannibal. The acquisition is expected to close July 31. “This is a great opportunity for Birkey’s to expand our…
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QUINCY — Bradley Yohn is no longer in Adams County. He was taken to Graham Correctional Center, a medium security adult male correctional facility two miles southeast of Hillsboro on Route 185, on Tuesday morning — less than 24 hours after an Adams County jury found him guilty in his criminal sexual assault trial. “Thank…
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QUINCY – Carley Properties, LLC, a Springfield-based real estate firm focused on value-add restoration, development and leasing of rural and urban real estate, recently completed the renovation of John and Virginia Benya’s mid-century modern family home in Quincy. An open house at the property is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 20. The nearly 2,100…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Carley Properties, LLC of Springfield sold a residence at 110 N. Second in Camp Point to…
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Mark Tyrpin talks with Ashley Conrad about the Quincy Famly YMCA’s successful fundraising campaign and then she talks to Tina Jett and Lisbeth Lefler of John Wood Community College about adult education.
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QUINCY — Approximately 37,000 vehicles pass through the intersection of 36th and Broadway on an average day. That number is about to go up dramatically. Target is completing its move into the former 111,000-square-foot space on the northeast corner of the intersection that Kmart occupied for nearly 50 years. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said during…
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Ashley Conrad, Brittany Boll and David Adam talk about the end of the Bradley Yohn case and how a new standard has been set for court coverage.
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Prime Day has passed, but many other retailers continue to join the trend around this time of year with mid-summer sales. But buyer beware: Busy shopping seasons are an opportunity for scammers to use phishing messages, fraudulent websites and fake social media ads to get consumers’ money or personal information. Online shopping has been the riskiest scam…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional celebrated the grand opening of the Healthy Way Fitness Trail expansion, the Healthy Way Nature Trail, on Tuesday, July 11. Located on the west side of the medical campus next to the Emergency Department parking lot, the newest addition to the trail adds just under a half mile to the…
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07/07/2023 Winston R. Horton of Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on 225E St. Damage to the vehicle was over $1500 and no injuries were reported. 07/11/2023 Ashley M. Wiedeman of Liberty: Struck a deer on 5550N @ 080E. Damage to the vehicle was over $1500 and no injuries were reported. 07/13/2023 John W. Frisbie of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The July/August “Art For The Health Of It” exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within Blessing Health Hannibal features works by Hannibal artist and educator James Zimmerman. Creating art from age 2, Zimmerman stands firm on the fact that he will always be an artist and will always allow art…
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By the way, I have never met anyone who had pickles on their pizza … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 669 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re a fickle bunch, especially when it comes to our pizza. Or, more precisely, our pizza toppings. I would guess just about every living, breathing…
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URBANA, Ill. — Farming is stressful, and the Illinois agriculture community faces unique challenges every day that take a toll on mental health. A new program from University of Illinois Extension gives farmers and their families access to professional mental health care for free. The Illinois Agricultural Mental Health Voucher Program broadens access to care…
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QUINCY — Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha said he wasn’t surprised with this week’s Illinois Supreme Court ruling that upheld a state law to virtually eliminate no cash bail. Farha said his office was told on Friday the action was coming. He said the Illinois General Assembly made amendments to the law during last…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board voted to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for what county officials call a “short-term fix” as they work on mold remediation at the courthouse. During a special meeting Tuesday night, the Adams County Board approved a request for proposals to install air scrubbing equipment into the building’s ventilation…
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SPRINGFIELD — Without comment, the Illinois Supreme Court moved Monday to suspend the law licenses of former Commonwealth Edison CEO Ann Pramaggiore and ex-company lobbyist Michael McClain after their felony bribery convictions.
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Alexis Peters (25) 2900 Parkwood Drive Quincy, IL for expired registration at 18th and Oak. PTC. 155 Kayla V. Stephens (22) Quincy, Illinois for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Suspended Registration, NTA, 120
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This is in response to the release from Mayor Mike Troup on July 13, 2023, following the no-confidence vote by the city council and appeal by the members of the PB&PA Unit 12 for expanded residency. Mayor Troup said the city “chose” not to negotiate in the public. The fact is the city wasn’t negotiating…
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