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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College, a private liberal arts college offering 80 major and minor tracks, recently honored several employees for their years of service during an all-college assembly held on the campus. Thirteen staff and six faculty members who celebrated work anniversary milestones of five years or more were recognized during the event on…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 If some ambitious movie studio would ever decided to do a remake of “Dr. No,” I would suggest the title of “Dr. Love” — and I, of course, could star. It would be an entirely new look at the world of secret agents. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of Weaver Guns and Ammo Inc., 233 E. Jackson. After an extensive remodel to a brick and mortar store, owner Tim Weaver opened his six-year online business to much success…
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MILAN, Ill. — As the day lengths shorten, our family has been spending the last fading moments of sunlight on our patio, trying desperately to hang on to summer amid the start of the school year. During these last moments of daylight, I am reminded of the beauty found at the edges of our landscape.…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chris Bockius with Xcel Performance about core strength and getting fit.
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 31-Aug. 31, 2023. Matthew Nuguid DeVenecia, 26, of Champaign and Grace Eun Crowcroft, 27, of St. Louis, Mo., filed July 31, 2023.Kristen Noel Clifford, 28, of Quincy and Timothy James Gehring, 28, of Quincy filed Aug. 2, 2023.Joseph Christopher Solaro, 24, of…
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Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to the head of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce about business, growth and development.
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It looks like we will be having nice weather in the coming days, so enjoy it. Working in your garden, flowerbed and yard during this time of year can be really rewarding. There are many things to be doing with the weather the way it is now. The other day I did a podcast with…
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QUINCY — A one-day narcotics investigation on Thursday, Sept. 7 led to the arrests of 26 people. The West Central Illinois Task Force conducted the investigation in a joint effort with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Quincy Police Department, Illinois State Police, United States Marshals Service, Lawton (Okla.) Police Department, Adams County States Attorney’s Office,…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Andrew and Brandy Sparrow of Andrew and Brandy Sparrow of Quincy 4:06 a.m. Aug. 29, 2023.A boy was born to Joshua and Kaitlyn Phillips of Taylor, Mo., at 8:25 a.m. Aug. 29, 2023.A boy was born to Seth Holtschlag and Katie Cook of Quincy at 2:54 a.m. Aug.…
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Ray Weast talks golf and tequila with Brittany and Bobby. Steve Eighinger also stops by for his first ever Club Muddy experience. And as we work on our studio conversion, please excuse the hollow audio. We’ll have it fixed for next week.
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QUINCY — To gain insight into the needs and challenges of family caregivers in west-central Illinois, the Illinois Department on Aging, in partnership with the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, is hosting a caregiver roundtable at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center at 639 York, Room…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s fall 2023 total new student (freshman, transfer and graduate for both Macomb and Quad Cities) enrollment is 2,145, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. Western’s total fall 2023 enrollment is 7,073. In a press release, WIU president Guiyou Huang said, “Western Illinois University has…
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(CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced senior Ruben Reinertsen has been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the Institute of Management Accountants. Reinertsen, of Kristiansand, Norway, is a business administration major and a men’s soccer player at C-SC. The scholarship is part of the organization’s IMA Memorial Education Fund, available to undergraduate and graduate students.…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — As summer transitions to fall, our landscapes also transition. The bright-colored flowers of summer begin to fade, and many plants begin to look ragged. Goldenrod and asters often provide much-needed color to the landscape. However, another plant that can add some color to our landscapes is Tithonia, also known as Mexican sunflower.…
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Yet we’ve had about 119 various “Star Wars” films … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 720 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Starting today and running through the weekend, we’re going to look at the top grossing films of each decade from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Then, we’ll see how those…
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QUINCY — Three Quincy Fire Department engine companies responded to a fire in the 1900 block of Chestnut just after midnight Friday morning. QFD received a report of smoke coming from an apartment building at 1931 Chestnut which was phoned in by a pizza delivery driver. The Spot, a convenience store and smoke shop, is…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) wouldn’t have survived since 1937 without thousands of dedicated employees. While visiting a vendor to help design the new surgery and birth centers, QMG CEO Carol Brockmiller noticed something on a wall. “A really cool art structure (honoring long time employees),” Brockmiller said. “We thought that it resonated and…
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QUINCY — A little more than 14 months ago, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15th District) trounced her colleague Rodney Davis of Taylorville in the Republican primary for a U.S. House of Representatives seat that had been carved out to his advantage. Miller’s 58-42 percent win was given a big assist from former President Donald Trump, who…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 31 to Aug. 31, 2023. Jill R. Ruxlow from Kai E. Ruxlow on July 31, 2023.Blake Power from Linzy Power on July 31, 2023.Candice S. Hanlin from Christopher T. Hanlin on July 31, 2023.Stephan D. Deming from Antionette L. Deming…
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Pamela J. Mester, 63, 706 Jefferson for Retail Theft at 235 S. 8th. Lodged 144Kaitlyn N. Rankin, 21, 2023 Broadway for Domestic Battery at 919 S. 18th. Lodged 106Tyree Thompson, 39, Quincy, Aggravated Battery in the 900 block of N. 4th. Lodged 142/185/174/147Gregory Meyer reported five of his checks were cashed that he did not…
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2023-016019, 09/06/2023 @ 06:38:05, 803 Wilcox St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B J Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Assoc. 09/06/2023 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Involve Domestic (No Crime) 09/06/2023 Assoc. 09/06/2023 Public Narrative Domestic Disturbance reported at 803 Wilcox St. 2023-016020, 09/06/2023 @ 07:22:49, Patchen St Highway O, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Extra Patrol Officer Assigned ALL All…
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LaHARPE, Ill. — A Lomax man was taken into custody on Tuesday, Sept. 5 on an Iowa warrant after a short standoff with police. Officers with the LaHarpe Police Department had attempted to apprehend Steven A. Bell earlier in the afternoon when he went into a residence at 102 S. E Street in LaHarpe. After…
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