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On Tuesday, former Gov. Pat Quinn was at the Capitol to add his ideas to the mix. He delivered a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leadership in the General Assembly calling for a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to enact stricter ethics laws directly by initiative petition and binding referendum. “We need our…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Senior students at Hannibal High School gathered in Patterson Gym and celebrated each other on Decision Day. Each student was met with applause and cheers as they walked to the front of the gym when their name and chosen post-graduation path was announced. A kaleidoscope of bright futures sat in the bleachers.…
Read Full Article Arthur L. Khollman (31) Quincy, Illinois for Aggravated DUI, DWLS, and Speeding, lodged 147 Lacy A. Cheadle (20) for Disregard Stop Sign, PTC 161 Jeffrey R White (39) for FTA Criminal Trespass, lodged 155 Tara Johnson, 37, of Quincy for FTA DWLR. Lodged 107
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Healthcare Week is celebrated nationwide during the second week of May. Memorial Hospital recognizes this week to celebrate staff members of Memorial Hospital, Memorial Medical Clinics and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services. A planning committee from members of all entities decided to base this year’s theme on “Outstanding in Our Field.”…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Members of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club will hold a spring fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Y-Men’s Pavilion, 100 Hill. Members of the club will be cooking butterfly pork chop sandwiches. Also available will be a barbeque pulled pork sandwich. Sides are baked beans,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Explore the arts using soft pastels on sandpaper textured paper with no art experience required. The Lavender Pastel Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will paint lavender stems on a muted background using soft pastels on sandpaper textured paper…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Donald Irwin and Shalisha Clayton of Quincy at 12:53 a.m. Apr. 29, 2023.A girl was born to Tilar Rogers and Nichole Birky of Wyaconda, Mo., at 4:32 a.m. Apr. 30, 2023.A boy was born to Jared and Summer Dittmer of Quincy at 11:32 a.m. May 1, 2023.A boy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The May/June Art for the Health of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic features works by Sutter, Ill., artist Renee Donley. Donley’s art journey started in fifth grade when she entered an art contest and won. Drawing was her focus in high school and college. Getting…
Read Full Article On 05/01/2023 at 6:02 AM: Teresa R. Galloway of Chapin was Northbound on IL 99, crossed the southbound lane and left the roadway striking a tree. Galloway was transported to hospital by private vehicle with serious injuries and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. TRAFFIC CITATIONS: 4/30/2023: Dylan R. Rogers of Liberty: Improper use of…
Read Full Article Memorial Hospital CEO Ada Bair talks about the Rural Hospital award won by her team and Linda Berry and Sharon Sandidge stop by to talk about a ceremony to remember the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital.
Read Full Article There are sad movies, and then are THESE sad movies … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 603 of The Daily Dirt 1. When I started putting together a list of the best of the saddest movies ever made, I soon realized I was going to need two specific categories: A. Love…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Honor Flight Board of Directors was notified Monday that the 28 veterans and 28 guardians visiting Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 11 have received an invitation to tour the White House as part of the Vietnam War Commemoration, recognizing the 50th anniversary with a celebration in the nation’s capital. Of…
Read Full Article Kevin K Billingsley (32) of Quincy, arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine at 5th and Broadway. Lodged 112 Triston J. Moore (19) of 301 Pine St Lewistown MO for Failure to Reduce Speed and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 15th and Broadway. NTA 125 Alfonso O. Sanders (61) of 932 Hampshire for Shoplifting at 537 Broadway on…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court will not consider an appeal of the 2021 criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse convictions of Clayton G. Watts of Pittsfield, according to formal notification received by Pike County State’s Attorney Zachary Boren. In an order dated Dec. 15, 2022, the Illinois Court of Appeals for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Lainey Jean Peterson, newborn daughter of Julie and John Peterson of Pittsfield, is the 2023 Quincy Dogwood Festival baby. Lainey earned the honor by being the first baby born at Blessing Hospital after the start of this year’s Dogwood Festival. Lainey was born at 3:44 p.m. Saturday, May 6. She weighed 5 pounds and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will offer a limited history series as a weekday, daytime program. The series, titled “Understanding the Renaissance, will be at 2 p.m. on May 10, 17 and 24 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The programs are free and open to the public. Programs are sponsored…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command recently unmasked Drew Quintero as the fan favorite at the organization’s fundraiser, Unmasking the Singer. This head-to-head singing competition, where Quincy and Hannibal area celebrities and community members donned mascot costumes and sang for votes, was held Friday, April 28. This year’s event raised money for The…
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