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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Saukee Nation recently presented the Pittsfield High School Drama Club with a $4,500 donation. The Drama Club couldn’t put on their show in 2020, even though all of the items had been bought for the production. Last year’s show was done on a condensed schedule as well. This donation should help get…
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Dear Fellow Union Member and Resident of Quincy Public School District, We are honored to write to you on behalf of the QF union groups in Quincy Public School District. Our councils have enthusiastically decided to support the following candidates for school board: Shelley Arns, James Whitfield, Curtis H. Sethaler, and Latonya Brock. Our schools…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis will be the host of the 27th annual Bids for Kids charity auction at noon on Thursday, March 30. The entire auction takes place online and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Bidders can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and be participating in minutes after a quick…
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CENTER, Mo. — When Jan Golian’s husband died of a heart attack in the middle of harvest season in 2004, friends and family helped her get the crop in and the cattle sold. Her husband had always been the caretaker of the farm while she worked as a school librarian and teacher. She knew farm…
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GALESBURG, Ill. — You don’t have to leave Galesburg to experience the best pizza in Illinois or one of the top 100 pizzas in America. Yelp recently released its Top 100 Pizza Places for 2023, and baked at 57 S. Seminary in Galesburg comes in at No. 40 overall and No. 1 in Illinois. Yelp, the mobile app that…
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The name is Bond, James Bond. And I like my Mountain Dew shaken, not stirred … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 564 of The Daily Dirt 1. Maybe, just maybe we are nearing the end of what has basically been a six-year search. Media — and bookmakers — from around the…
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Christin Dillion,50, Quincy, for FTA Poss. Of Meth. Lodged 178 Ciara Cole,22, Quincy, for FTA Fighting X2. Lodged 112 Alysia Chestnut,38, Quincy, for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 112 Mohamed Belhajjam (45) Beardstown Il for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at Expressway & Jefferson NTA 161 Gretchen D Goewey (29) 1243 Vermont for DUI, Aggravated Battery, Resisting a Peace…
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2023-005077, 03/25/2023 @ 01:46:35, 30 Shawnee Trl , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 03/25/2023Adult Female Involve Domestic (No Crime) 03/25/2023 Public Narrative Disturbance in progress repoted at 30 Shawnee Trl. 2023-005078, 03/25/2023 @ 02:28:39, 2112 Spruce St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist EMS Officer Assigned 022 Benn,…
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A Mount Sterling, Ill., man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities in Florida claim he almost drowned a security guard in a swimming pool at a condominium. Seth Beavers, 33, of Mount Sterling is charged with attempted murder. Deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department in Crestview, Fla.,…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House narrowly passed a bill Thursday that would allow businesses, universities and other building owners to designate multi-occupancy all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so. The bill passed on a vote of 60-40, the bare minimum number of “yes” votes needed for passage in the 118-member House, after the presiding…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks to Tiramisu’s Ilija Cucuk about running downtown Quincy’s Italian restaurant staple, the location on the square and why people continue to “come enjoy, come eat.”
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While there’s still a slight chill in the air, many families are already planning what their children will do over the summer. Summer camp is a great way for your kids to have new experiences and make friends in a safe environment. Choosing a summer camp can be a source of anxiety for parents. After…
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The April 4 election may seem unimportant with no mayoral race and few contested alderman races, but one of the most important roles in our community is that of a board member for the Quincy Public Schools. We have the opportunity to continue exemplary service to our community by the three board members willing to…
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Could you imagine the TV ratings for the first-round series between the Seibu Lions and the Yankees, or the Yomiuri Giants and the Dodgers? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 563 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bring the two division winners from Japan’s 12-team Nippon Professional Baseball Organization into the MLB playoffs?…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An event for the gals and their pals, the Great Girlfriend Getaway dedicates an entire weekend to fun on April 28-30 in downtown Hannibal. Activities and events include: Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 29 Sunday, April 30 Stop by the GGG headquarters at Java Jive for totes, tickets, swag and the schedule…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra VFW Post 11041 is selling tickets for a raffle to be held in conjunction with a fish fry at the VFW hall on July 7. First prize is a Henry Golden Boy .22 lever-action rifle. Second prize is a small cedar chest by Max Schaefer, and third prize is a framed…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a paper marbling workshop with John Bielik of Period Paper Artisan on Saturday, April 8 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Sessions will be offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The paper marbling workshop is intended to be an introduction to Middle Eastern…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will be the host of an annual Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1. The “Hop on the Hill” event will take place at Ellison Poulton Stadium. Hop on the Hill is open to children up to age 10 with categories for 3 and under, ages 4-6 and…
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On 3/18/2023 Josie F. Clayton of Winchester was operating a motor vehicle on IL 99/750E Street when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. On 03/13/2023 at 8:28 PM Charles W.M. Mitchell of Bluffs received a citation for Operating uninsured Vehicle on US 24…
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QUINCY — Megabus, which offers city-to-city bus tickets for as low as $1 throughout North America, is expanding its service to 48 Midwest cities beginning Monday, March 27. Quincy, Hannibal, Mo., and Canton, Mo., will benefit from this expansion. Through a new partnership with Iowa-based Burlington Trailways, Megabus will offer a daily trip from Cedar Rapids,…
Read Full Article Tony Christ, 43, of Quincy for FTA x 2 Failure to Abate a Nuisance. Lodged 112 Jesse L Deming (38) of Liberty IL, citations for Failure to Wear Seatbelt and No Valid Registration at 18th and Broadway. NTA 155 Christopher Brewer (35) of Quincy, citation for No Valid Driver’s License at 4th and Chestnut. NTA…
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On April 4, Quincy will have the opportunity to elect three outstanding champions for parental rights in education: Jeremy Allen, Ashley Randolph and Tory Kaufmann. The disastrous COVID lockdown mandates have proven how important it is for parents to have a voice in their children’s education. Tyrannical governors and unelected bureaucrats locked children down with…
Read Full Article 2023-004983, 03/24/2023 @ 00:10:46, 3845 Highway MM , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Fire Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Compl. Assist Other Agency 03/24/2023Adult Involve Assist Other Agency 03/24/2023 Public Narrative A fire was reported at 3845 Hwy MM. 2023-004984, 03/24/2023 @ 00:52:43, 112 S 7Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Intoxicated Subject Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C62 Potter,…
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SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are considering bills that would create a new tax credit for affordable housing, referred to as the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit.” The legislation, contained in the identical House Bill 2044 and Senate Bill 1737, would mirror a federal program administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority and Chicago Department of Housing which helps finance affordable housing…
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