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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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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observation of Memorial Day and will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 30. The Quincy City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, in City Hall Council Chambers. Central Services will be closed on Monday, May 29,…
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The director of Quincy/Adams County 9-1-1 talks about upgrades to the system and what it takes to be on the front line of response with someone is in danger. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 28, 2023 All things considered, this might be my favorite hall of fame of them all … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 621 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The next time you are walking through the frozen food areas of your local supermarket, feel free to…
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Dear MRN, I recently read a story online that claimed the cheapest day of the week to buy gas is Monday. Is that true? GasBuddy released a study in February 2022 that determined Monday offered the lowest average gas prices in 2021 in most of the United States, including Illinois, Michigan and Virginia. Monday also was…
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QUINCY — The Illinois Veterans Home recognized Memorial Day with a Friday program that included a keynote address by Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Terry Prince, patriotic music by the Last Band Standing band, a wreath laying honoring all deceased veterans and a rifle salute and taps by the American Legion Post 37 Honor…
Read Full Article Daniel Roberts, 39, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Cannabis.Lodged 182 Laaken L Logsdon, 34, 412 S 12th St, FTA Possession of Methamphetamine at S 8th St and Jersey St. Lodged 155 Amber L. Downing (42) Quincy, Illinois for Violation of Bail Bond, lodged, 185 Ashten E. Dietrich (36) Quincy, Illinois for FTA Trespassing, Trespassing…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center invites all girls and boys to show off their dance moves during the Pom Pon and Dance Camp being held from Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, June 9. The camp is open to ages 3-14 and will be instructed by the Quincy Notre Dame pom pon team and coaches. Campers…
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SPRINGFIELD – The 2023 spring legislative session came to an end in the early hours of Saturday morning after the Illinois House gave its approval to a $50.6 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1. The 73-38 party-line vote came around 2:30 a.m. after lengthy debate during which Democrats called the budget…
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QUINCY — The annual St. Francis Solanus Parish Picnic will be from 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, June 10 at 1720 College. The picnic will offer food and beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, basket raffle, dunk tank, kids’ games, train ride, bounce houses and more. The Heidelberg Band will play from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and The…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Dr. Yoon Hang “John” Kim, chief wellness officer, has joined the Memorial Hospital team. Kim specializes in integrative medicine, acupuncture for pain management and functional medicine lab testing. Integrative medicine is an approach to healthcare that incorporates evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies into medical treatments. Integrative medicine includes mind-body techniques such as…
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QUINCY — There are very few opportunities in our fast-paced lives when we slow down and connect with those around us. Sharing a meal together is one of them. Get Talking! is a new initiative in Quincy to help people have more meaningful conversations while dining out. Eating together is the most reliable way for…
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