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HANNIBAL Mo. — The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri has received a $5,000 Riedel Foundation grant to provide hunger relief for residents in need in Hannibal. The Food Bank partners with five pantries and a meal site in the Hannibal area. It provided more than one million pounds of food last year to…
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And it’s good to see Don Gorske is still eating those Big Macs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 613 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the things that I’m pretty confident we are all grateful for is the 2-liter bottles of our favorite soft drinks. Those friendly — not…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — What winter-weary heart is not thawed by the arrival of sunshine-yellow daffodils and colorful tulips? Unfortunately, once their blooms fade, these harbingers of spring are often relegated to afterthoughts, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein said. After spring bulbs flower, their greatest work lies ahead, and they need care to ensure…
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The new president of the Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners talks to MRN Editor David Adam about being elected president at his first meeting and what his vision is for the future of the Park District.
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William Shortridge, 37, of Quincy for Operate Motor Vehicle Reg Suspended and DWLR. NTA 101 David O Billiningsley 1611 Washington for FTA Stealing at 1209 N 10th Lodged 147 Ricky W Morrison Homeless for FTA Fighting at 1128 N 8th Lodged 147 Shawn P Engle 2122 Creek Dr for Driving While License Suspended and Operating…
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QUINCY — Andrew Mays says Quincy Catholic Schools is looking for a strategic thinker who can guide the newly created organization of parochial schools. “Schools have done their thing, the way that they’ve done it in the parochial model, for the last whatever years,” he said. “That has some struggles in today’s world. We’re trying…
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QUINCY — Ruth Shireman was a bit upset — in a good-natured way, of course — when her age was revealed at Friday’s 57th annual Quincy Exchange Club’s Public Safety Appreciation luncheon. The 88-year-old Shireman was named the Citizen of the Year, a tribute that has been part of the Exchange Club program for five…
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QUINCY — A narcotics detail aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy and Adams County led to the arrests of 13 people. In a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, United States Marshal Service, Davenport Police Department and West Central Illinois Task Force, the Quincy Police Department…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. The Theresa Frey Estate sold a residence at 1321 Laurel in Hamilton to Kyler Labonte of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently added Dr. Kolleen Burnett to its team. She specializes in pediatrics and has begun seeing patients at Memorial Medical Clinic Hamilton, 1471 Keokuk, in Hamilton. Burnett began her career as a pediatrician in 2002. She earned her bachelor of science in biology (pre-med) from Truman State University in Kirksville,…
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QUINCY — An independent national healthcare watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety for the sixth consecutive survey period. The spring 2023 grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic. In a press release, Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, said, “This new update…
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QUINCY — Jury selection begins Monday in the first-degree murder trial of Tim Bliefnick, who is accused of fatally shooting his estranged wife three months ago. Bliefnick and his attorney, Casey Schnack, appeared before Judge Robert Adrian along with Assistant State’s Attorneys Josh Jones and Laura Keck Friday morning. The attorneys confirmed no plea arrangements…
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QUINCY — THE “Everybody Wins” Mega Raffle held its Mega Drawing and awarded 35 prizes, totaling more than $140,000 Friday morning. “It’s always an exciting time to witness the success of the raffle coupled with the anticipation of seeing who wins,” said Kurt Stuckman, Executive Director of the QND Foundation. “It really is a win-win for…
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Frankie, Bobby and Ashley talk about tough times for local restaurant since the shutdown and many new cars are getting rid of AM radio. Quincy’s already lost one AM station and many others are going away nationally.
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QUINCY — The Wild Quincy podcast, with hosts Travis Hoffman and Chris Koetters, recently reached a significant milestone with its 50th episode. The show, which focuses on the history of Quincy, has captivated audiences since its inception with engaging stories of the city’s past. The podcast often features local authors, media personalities and engaging guests…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 19-30 and reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to save lives. In a press release, Sgt. Ryan Witt said, “Seat belts have proven…
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QUINCY — The Quincy/Adams County 9-1-1 Communications Center is now among one of the Public Safety Answering Points in Illinois that have transitioned to the statewide Next Generation 911 network. Next Generation 911 is a digital internet protocol-based system that replaces the analog 911 infrastructure that has been in place in Adams County for decades.…
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MILAN, Ill. — Arbor Day is inspired by the multitude of benefits trees provide, the desire to have more trees in our communities, and a call to action to plant trees on this day. I have spent my entire career planting trees and my entire life admiring, climbing and loving trees so for me, planting…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, May 19, 2023 Obviously, some scientists have way too much time on their hands … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 612 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the perks of discovering a new plant or animal is getting to name it whatever you want, although there…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Knights of Columbus Council 583 started their weekly lottery drawing 94 weeks ago with 100 numbers. You wouldn’t figure the number would be pulled early, but 94 weeks? So with six numbers remaining Thursday night, a couple thousand people filled two halls, a parking lot, a sand volleyball court and a…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed an amended version of a bill that would allow businesses and public institutions to provide multi-occupant all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so. House Bill 1286 would change current state law, under which single-occupancy bathrooms are automatically designated for all genders, but multi-occupancy bathrooms must be designated…
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In a Columbia parking lot on Wednesday afternoon, there was a reminder of Christmas. It wasn’t leftover decorations or early preparations for a summer “Christmas in July” sale. It was the temporary tag on the back of a Jeep Cherokee that expired on Christmas Day. Handed out by an auto dealer at the time of…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A Rockport teenager has been arrested after a firearm was found in his vehicle at school. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department received a report at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, May 18 from a school administrator at Pleasant Hill CUSD No. 3 that a high school student possibly brought a firearm to school.…
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