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If you ever move to Switzerland, you might want to avoid getting a pet … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 687 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, I had a conversation with a mom who will soon have a son returning to high school and a daughter heading back…
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Hope Cress reported a Trek bicycle was stolen from her yard on 7/31/23 147 Ivan K. Carter, 43, Quincy, for Forgery at 521 Vermont St. Lodged. 127 Jonathan A. Dennison, 44, Quincy, for FTA – Poss of Meth at 8th and Payson. Lodged. 112 Baarrett M Whitfield 5505 Greenbriar for Expired Registration at 6th &…
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2023-013769, 08/02/2023 @ 02:56:01, 525 Clover Rd , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Victim 911 Hang Up 08/02/2023Adult Male Suspect 911 Hang Up Administratively Closed 08/02/2023 Public Narrative 911 Hang up reported on Clover Rd. 2023-013770, 08/02/2023 @ 03:45:20, 3604 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer,…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Canton Police Department went from four officers to one on Monday night, and Canton Mayor Jarrod Phillips wants to plan for a forum next week to discuss public law enforcement options in the city. However, Lewis County Sheriff David Parrish says he won’t recommend his department make any deals with the…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Lewis County Prosecutor recently told the mayor of Canton and the city’s Board of Aldermen that her office will not file any cases investigated by the Canton Police Department unless an outside law enforcement agency provides assistance. Chelsea Fellinger also said, because of “ethical obligations” to the state, she recommended the…
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QUINCY — Members of the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s office are meeting Thursday night with Eighth Circuit Chief Judge Frank McCartney about the issue of mold in the Adams County Courthouse. An inspector with the Illinois Department of Labor replied to a complaint regarding the mold put forth by the Machinists Union, which represents the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The campaign trail for Hannibal Mayor Candidate Kristy Trevathan had a rainy start during her launch party Wednesday night, but spirits were not dampened. A packed house gathered under the pavilion at the Hannibal Riverfront to hear Trevathan’s goals if elected as Hannibal mayor. The window to file as a candidate in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Becky Evans, chair of the youth committee for the Hannibal Arts Council, was the featured speaker at the Early Bird Kiwanis meeting on July 27. Evans was in attendance to talk about the upcoming “Wild and Wacky Art Adventure” to be held on Saturday Aug. 5. The theme for this year’s event…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation and Division of Forensic Services crime scene investigators are conducting an investigation into the death of a Rushville woman at the request of the Rushville Police Department. The Rushville Police Department responded to a 911 call on July 31 at approximately 11:45 p.m. at residence in…
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Richard Bailey sits down with Ashley Conrad about this Saturday’s comedy show at ONE. And if you mention this podcast, you can get a VIP ticket for the general admission price of $15. Ashley and Megan Duncan then discuss her exciting vacation and what’s coming up in America’s Hometown. One side note, Richard Bailey is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Team members at Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently were treated to a sweet surprise when Girl Scout Troop 9217 leader Kathy Riley and two of her Scouts dropped off a gift of 500 boxes of assorted Girl Scout cookies. During this past cookie selling season, the girls, as a troop, sold more…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association is inviting area musicians to participate in its 76th concert season. The QSOA consists of: Quincy Symphony Chorus The Quincy Symphony Chorus is a group of musicians under the direction of Phyllis Robertson. They rehearse on Monday evenings beginning in September and will present concerts on Dec. 2…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Mention wasps to someone, and you’ll likely get a negative reaction. Wasps are often seen as scary, angry insects that are dangerous and likely to sting. While some wasps can be aggressive at times, and some pack a powerful sting, they are good insects to have around. They are the unsung heroes…
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MOUNT AUBURN, Ill. — Officials with the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation arrested a Pleasant Hill man on Wednesday and charged him with possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony, and four counts of dissemination of child pornography, a Class X felony. ISPDCI Zone 4 agents initiated an investigation on June 23 after…
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Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Ali Power about cocktails (including frothy tequila) and hosting parties.
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Has the Great Plate Debate reached “phenomenon” status yet? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 686 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Unofficially, the past week has been the most entertaining since we started the Great Plate Debate for West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Not only did I receive the most ever texts…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2023. Kevin J. Deming from Carrie B. Deming on July 10, 2023.Tenekia Nunez from Ezequiel N. Padillas on July 13, 2023.Christine G. Duffy from Dain M. Duffy on July 13, 2023.Mallory Lang from Robert Lang on July 13, 2023.Justice…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — “Sound of Freedom,” a movie starring Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino, is based on the story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. Department for Homeland Security Agent who set up a sting operation to rescue children from international child trafficking. It begins with a father dropping his children off to a high-profile…
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DECATUR – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, TCCI, Richland Community College, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) on joined local leaders and partners to break ground on TCCI’s new electric vehicle (EV) Innovation Hub in Decatur. A global leader in electric compressors for commercial, heavy-duty, and automotive specialty markets, TCCI’s EV Innovation Hub is…
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The final wave of summer tourism season may well be upon us, Hannibal. Tourists are usually pretty easy to spot in a crowd with their packs full of little trinkets and novelties. They have the same look on all of their faces that says they have no idea where they are going or how to…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Veterans Support has issued a fundraiser challenge to help reduce veteran suicides and invites the community to participate. The challenge is simple. Complete 20 push-ups per day for 20 days to help bring awareness and show support to help reduce the suicide rate among local veterans. Upon completion of the goal, ask…
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MOUNT STERLING — The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded more scholarships than ever before to Brown County High School graduates. Twenty-nine 2023 graduates will begin their first semester of college this fall with a competitive scholarship worth up to $18,000 over four years. The Tracy Family Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 millions to 154…
Read Full Article 2023-013708, 08/01/2023 @ 01:20:58, Mark Twain Ave Grand Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Found/Lost Item Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Compl. Found Articles 08/01/2023Adult Male Owner Found Articles 08/01/2023 Public Narrative Found item reported on Mark Twain Ave. 2023-013709, 08/01/2023 @ 03:14:50, Highway MM Centerville Rd, Marion County Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered…
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