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MENDON, Ill. — Tractor pull lovers can celebrate their independence during the annual Independence Day Weekend Tractor Pull at the Adams County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 2. This tractor pull features pullers from the Illinois Farm Pullers Association. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. with pulling action beginning at 3 p.m. The Independence Day pulls have been…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Kevin M. and Alexis N. Alte of Quincy at 12:38 a.m. June 20, 2023.A boy was born to Tod and Deide Genenbacher of Quincy at 12:56 p.m. June 21, 2023.A girl was born to Zach and Kristen Rasche of Quincy at 7:40 p.m. June 22, 2023.A girl was…
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2023-011453, 06/29/2023 @ 00:18:46, Chestnut St Willow St, HannibalNature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Compl. Fireworks-Dischg/Sale 06/29/2023 Adult Suspect Fireworks-Dischg/Sale Administratively Closed 06/29/2023 Public Narrative Information reported at Chestnut St and Willow St. 2023-011454, 06/29/2023 @ 00:30:57, 2000 Market St , HannibalNature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned…
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Ashley, Bobby and Frankie celebrate the fourth early and the team announces a new podcast and some tweaks to the old one.
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Dear MRN: I saw the pothole truck wrecked the other day on Locust in Quincy. Do you know how long it will be down for? Kevin McClean, director of Central Services, said the city’s pothole truck was rear ended in early June. “Pretty much ruined the whole back end of it,” he said. “The assembly…
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QUINCY — When Doug Greenwell heads to lunch on Friday to meet with friends, just as he’s done for the past 17 years, things will be different. It won’t be noticeable to most. He’ll still share a meal and have a few laughs during the noon hour at the Elks Club. However, he’ll be gathering…
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HANNIBAL, MO. – Nothing says Fourth of July in Hannibal quite like a mud-covered volleyball players sloshing knee-deep and diving face first into the sludge. It’s the 44th annual Mud Volleyball at National Tom Sawyer Days. From kids to adults, it’s a tradition for many who play and who sit in the stands cheering trying…
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QUINCY – Quincy University announced Thursday it has surpassed its annual QU Fund goal of $1.3 million for the 2022-23 year. The annual QU Fund brought in $1,318,880, the largest amount in university history. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted giving and gifts for academic departments, student clubs and organizations, and the athletic department. …
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Kristy Trevathan announced Thursday morning she will run for Hannibal Mayor during a gathering at Riverview Park. A special election for Hannibal City Mayor will take place on Nov. 7. Candidates can file petitions on July 11 through Aug. 1. The person elected will finish former Mayor James Hark’s term, which runs…
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Rajah Maples is a tremendous boost for WGEM.. She has a wealth of experience and excellent on-air presence. She raises the bar for TV reporting in Quincy. Very smart move for WGEM. Rajah is not only a great professional, but she is a very nice person. That is a huge part of a broadcaster’s success…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — After the conclusion of year’s annual Shoeless Joe Celebrity Golf Classic on June 14, the Hannibal Regional Foundation announced the event has cumulatively raised more than $1 million in support of local healthcare. The foundation has partnered with the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame to bring celebrities from various sports and regions…
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Options for Women, Immanuel Baptist Church offering free breakfast for pastors, congregation members
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Options for Women and Immanuel Baptist Church invite local pastors and two members of their congregation to a free breakfast from 8-9 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3600 McMasters Avenue. In a press release, Paul Brunner, executive director of Options for Women, said, “The pregnancy help movement brings the…
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Beth MacKenzie of the Quincy Family YMCA stops by to talk about Y Senior Day and Megan Duncan gets ready to cover National Tom Sawyer Days in Hannibal. And Ron Kinscherf gives you a scientific explanation on why we have hazy weather these days…or not.
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Adams County officials asking for patience as they determine what to do about mold in the courthouse
QUINCY — Adams County officials said Thursday morning they are “investigating our options” after hearing three doctors say during a Wednesday Zoom meeting that work should cease in the Adams County Courthouse because of unsafe air quality levels. A press release issued Thursday morning by Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler said the county has received…
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QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., recently announced changes to its leadership team. Dave Rakers will assume the position of executive vice president of Growth Initiatives, while Nathan Frese has accepted the role of market president for the Adams County market. The targeted change date…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A resurfacing project is set to begin as early as July 5 on Missouri Route 156 from Missouri Route 149 in Macon County to Route 6 at Ewing in Lewis County. The total length of improvement is 52.5 miles and spans across Knox, Lewis and Macon counties. This project is anticipated to…
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It’s simply amazing that Bruce Springsteen never reached No. 1. Simply amazing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 651 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There are rock artists who have regularly sold out stadiums for their concerts, sold millions upon millions of albums and even been inducted into the Rock and…
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QUINCY — Doctors, attorneys and experts who deal with environmental building issues agreed Wednesday night that alternate work spaces need to be found for employees in the Adams County Courthouse until mold problems in the 84,000-square-foot building can be resolved. Larry Schwartz of SafeStart Environmental was the host of a Zoom meeting Wednesday night, with…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Missouri Department of Transportation officials are reaching for a big goal — the number zero. The initiative is “Show-Me Zero” and MoDot hopes that will one day be the number of traffic crash fatalities in Missouri. On Wednesday evening, MoDot officials and local citizens gathered at the Sesquicentennial Building in Palmyra, Mo.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — One Bushnell teen entered a plea of not guilty to two charges of first-degree murder during an arraignment on Wednesday afternoon, but another Bushnell teen facing the same charges will have a fitness evaluation before he enters a plea. Nicholas Lafary, 17, appeared first before Judge Nigel Graham with attorney Andrew Stuckart…
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ROCKPORT, Ill. — Zack Orr, chief deputy with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a traffic stop at 4:27 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, in the 300 block of Walnut Street in Rockport on a silver 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. After an investigation, the driver, Gregory D. Williams, 53, of Winchester was arrested on the following charges:…
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Dominic Hood, 36, of Quincy for Probation Violation. Lodged 112 Connor Ott, 34, of Quincy for FTA DWL and Cannabis. Lodged 180 Joshua D Searless 224 N 36th for Battery at 224 N 36th NTA 153 Joshua J Hill, 33, Quincy, was arrested on a Henry County warrant for F.T.A. domestic battery at 18th and…
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