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QUINCY — Transitions of Western Illinois is expanding its Parents as Teachers program, a program that has historically served children from birth to age 3. Jessica Peters, director of mental health and children’s services, says Transitions now will serve children from birth to age 5. “For almost 50 years, we have provided developmental services to…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Beardstown man unsuccessfully tried to escape from an escort by a deputy with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department. Christopher A. Africh, 51, was ordered in custody on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 23 in lieu of a $6,000 bond during an appearance in criminal court at the Pike County Courthouse. As…
Read Full Article Shaandra L Lewis, 35n 1104 Chestnut St, FTA Contempt at 1104 Chestnut St. Lodged 104 Bradley W Voepel, 46, 205 Stadium Dr, #35, FTA DWLR at 205 Stadium Dr. Lodged 104 Darrius L Brooks, 23, Quincy, for Aggravated Battery at 1631 Spring. Lodged. 139 Aaron D Agnew, 41, Quincy, was arrested on a warrant for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — 4 Paws Veterinary Services and Cuddle Cat Rescue will be the hosts of the Meow Mixer, a fall fundraising event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, 601 Broadway. The event will consist of a catered meal, silent auction and live entertainment by The Generation Gap.…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — A total of 281 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Summer 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Of these, 31 graduates’ primary attendance site was the WIU-Quad Cities campus. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 183 graduates, and master’s degrees were earned by 98 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock’s annual Rose Tea will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at its Quincy campus, 205 S. 24th. Dating back to the 1920s, the Rose Tea is a “garden party” style event. The Chaddock Children’s Foundation is the host of the event. All proceeds will benefit the programs and…
Read Full Article Sara R Smith (38) 316 Elm and Troy L Smith (45) 316 Elm for Fighting at 316 Elm NTA 104 Holly N Barnett (40) 501 Broadway for FTA Missles & FTA Shoplifting at 521 Vermont Lodged 122 Jeremy S Kelle (41) Homeless for Violation of Order of Protection at 521 Vermont Lodged 177 Daniel A…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Dr. Brittney Moore, a neuropsychologist, has joined Blessing Behavioral Health. A Quincy native, Moore earned her doctorate and master’s degrees from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Neuropsychology focuses on the behavioral aspects of brain function, relating what the patient is experiencing behaviorally to how their brain is functioning, leading to diagnosis and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The office of City Clerk Laura Oakman, 730 Maine, Suite 129, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 30 for anyone to pick up petitions for the Feb. 28 consolidated primary election to run as a Democrat or Republican. Petitions can be filed in the…
Read Full Article PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A man and a woman were arrested after law enforcement learned of suspicious activity at a Pike County gas station. The Pleasant Hill Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded at 9:26 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, to a report at the Shell Jiffi Stop in Pleasant Hill. After an…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Each year, I try to write a couple of articles about lawns. Each time I’ve written one of these, I have assumed you, the reader, care about your lawn. Turns out, there are a lot of people who have lawns, that don’t care about having a perfectly manicured turf. You just want to know…
Read Full Article High school football opened in West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri this week and NCAA college football kicks off this weekend … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 380 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today, many of us will be enjoying the start of the college football season as Nebraska and Northwestern play…
Read Full Article Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday that state lawmakers will be returning to the Missouri Capitol after the Labor Day weekend to weigh passing a $700 million income tax cut and slate of agricultural tax incentives. Parson’s proposal would lower the state’s top income tax rate from 5.3% to 4.8% and eliminate the bottom income tax…
Read Full Article EDITOR’S NOTE: The program has been cancelled. HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will offer “Insect Safari,” a free nature program, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. The program is for children of all ages and will be held at the Huckleberry Park pavilion near the ramp park. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks and Recreation…
Read Full Article Kenneth J Batchelor (35) 553 E 760 Pl for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident at 8th & York PTC 122 Steven L Thompson (58) 827 Cherry for Speeding in a School Zone at 14th & Maine NTA 128 Alexis Schmidt (33) Homeless for Battery from 7/15/22. Lodged -153 Alexis Schmidt (33) Homeless for…
Read Full Article 2022-015639, 08/25/2022 @ 00:52:06, US 61 Clinic Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Public Narrative Traffic stop for defective equipment on US-61 at Clinic Rd. Driver released with a warning. 2022-015640, 08/25/2022 @ 02:12:14, James Rd St Marys Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W …
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessed Sacrament Church, 1119 S. Seventh, will be the site of two special Masses this fall. A Blue Mass honoring first responders, police and sheriff department personnel is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sept. 10. A White Mass honoring healthcare workers is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 18. For more information, contact Jill Kelly…
Read Full Article 08/18/2022 WORLEY,ANDY J (41 of Lomax, IL) Driving While License SuspendedMARKEY,DOMINICK L (20 of Burlington, IA Speeding 08/19/2022 FRENCH,ANGELA L (55 of Longmont, CO) SpeedingNOYD,ANTHONY B (41 of South Bend, IN) SpeedingJONES,MCKENZIE J (26 of Hamilton, IL) Hancock County Warrant 08/20/2022 CARY,SHANNEN L (37 of Ferris, IL) Contributing to the Dependency of a Minor 08/21/2022…
Read Full Article MOUNT VERNON, Mo. — Drought in southwestern Missouri calls for long-term and short-term feed plans for beef and dairy herds. University of Missouri Extension state dairy specialist Stacey Hamilton urges producers not to panic as local feed supplies dwindle. There are options to carry herds through winter until spring pastures green. Hamilton and extension specialist…
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