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QUINCY — Reservations are now being taken for a no-cost men’s health screening at Blessing Hospital between 7-9 a.m. on Thursday, June 22. The screening will require a 12-hour fast for a cholesterol test that will measure LDL, HDL and total cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting glucose. The appointment will also include a prostate screening and…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Ryan and Becca Humphreys of Hannibal, Mo., at 9:22 a.m. May 19, 2023.A girl was born to Mitchell and Chalee Ballard of Quincy at 11:02 a.m. May 19, 2023.A girl was born to Carson and Afton Frye of Quincy at 12:43 p.m. May 19, 2023.A boy was born…
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QUINCY — Miss Quincy Shelby Rose and Miss Quincy’s Teen Molly Gerard will be competing for the titles of Miss Illinois and Miss Illinois’ Teen June 6-10 in Marion, Ill. Rose and Gerard were crowned on Jan. 7 during the Miss Quincy Pageant at Quincy Community Theatre. Rose, 19, is a daughter of Mark and Melissa Rose of Quincy. She will compete in talent, interview, evening wear, on-stage…
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QUINCY — When Norman Haerr thinks back to the great flood of 1973, he will always believe it served as a reminder. “The Lord was letting us know that he’s in charge,” Haerr, a resident of Taylor Mo., said. This spring marks the 50th anniversary of the devastating event that saw the Mississippi River overflow…
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From Elvis to groundhogs, we have it all for you today … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 622 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s never really a bad day for a little Elvis Presley trivia, correct? Here are my three favorite medal-worthy Elvis items that crossed my path over the Memorial…
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QUINCY — The Great River Film Festival committee has released the names of three more celebrities who have agreed to take part in its second annual event. Joining the lineup will be Jon Provost, Ruta Lee and Caryn Richman. They will be joining Patrick Wayne, Kim Lankford, Rebecca Holden, Nancy Stafford and Trina Parks. Event director…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle roll-over traffic crash on Illinois 104, west of E1800th, at approximately 4 p.m. Monday. A male juvenile was driving a red 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt eastbound on Illinois 104 when he lost control of the vehicle, which left the road and overturned several times.…
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QUINCY – The last day of school can be bittersweet. While students and teachers are eager for a leisurely summer break after a nine-month learning marathon, it also marks an end of a chapter. Educators will have a new crop of students, and kids will have a new teacher and set of classmates, when school resumes…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Member of the Hannibal High School FFA Club have been raising funds to help support 12 students to attend the FFA convention in Washington, D.C., this summer. The cost of the trip is approximately $1,800 per student. The Hannibal Early Birds Kiwanis Club recently announced it is donating $500 toward the cost of…
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QUINCY — National Cancer Survivors Day, observed the first Sunday in June each year, is a day to recognize those who have faced a life-altering diagnosis, were inspired by hope and emerged stronger on the other side. To celebrate people impacted by cancer, Quincy Medical Group and the Quincy Medical Group Foundation will be the…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will be the host of vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 10-13 at the church, 1210 Jersey. Children age four through those entering fifth grade are eligible to attend. The theme this summer is “Join us on the Rocky Railway, where Jesus’ power pulls us through!” To register,…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — In a press release, David Trinklein, state horticulture specialist for University of Missouri Extension, said, “While not a leading star on the herbaceous ornamental stage, gaillardia can comfortably fill the supporting actor role in your garden.” Commonly called “blanket flower,” this colorful perennial produces daisy-like flowers that come in shades of yellow,…
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Aaron M Leveling, 28, 808 Adams St, Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St on 05/22/2023. NTA 148 Mary E Scott, 45, 1021 Jersey St, FTA Retail Theft and FTA Theft at 1723 Broadway St. Lodged Dillion W. Vahle (27) Quincy, Illinois VOP and Resisting a Peace Officer, lodged, 135 155 Donnie W. Corbin Lewistown, Missouri for…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Christina Butler is thrilled the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is recognizing her father, Gary Butler, next month. She says she’s equally excited others like her father also are being remembered. “We’re recognizing all people who serve our country,” she said. “It’s not just about my dad. It’s really important to continue to…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County real estate tax bills for 2022 will be mailed on Tuesday, May 30. Property owners should look for an orange bill with first and second installment pay stubs from the Adams County Collector in a standard business envelope. Due dates are June 30 for the first installment and Sept.…
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So, what is the most important warm weather holiday? Memorial Day or July 4? Or possibly Labor Day? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 622 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Memorial Day and summer is so close we can now feel it. To get us all even more in the…
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Ron Kinscherf talks to the ladies from Yellow Kiss Boutique about their shop located in Downtown Quincy at 127 N. 6th. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.
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Memorial Day is an emotional time for many who want to honor the sacrifices made by America’s armed forces. Unfortunately, scammers know this, and some use this time of year to take advantage of well-meaning donors. If you plan to donate this Memorial Day, BBB recommends keeping an eye out for lookalike scammers who adopt…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center and the Deutschheim Verein will present a “Symposium on the Shared History of Germans and African Americans” from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Roland Arts Center at Hannibal LaGrange University. A public reception will precede the symposium at 1 p.m. A taste…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Students at Holy Family School in Hannibal raised $9,733.95 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in one week by participating in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon. Holy Family has participated in the Math-A-Thon since 1998 and has raised more than $100,000 for the research hospital. This year’s effort was a school record. Third grade…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will be the host of its 148th annual strawberry festival from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 3. The event is the church’s largest fundraiser. The strawberry festival features an array of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme — a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal teenager was killed Saturday night in a crash three miles outside of Hannibal on Route M in Ralls County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder was westbound on Route M at 8:26 p.m. and travelled off the right side of the road. The vehicle returned to the…
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