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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast for its upcoming spring musical production of “Rent.” The production will mark the second entry in QCT’s historic 100th anniversary season. Based loosely on Puccini’s “La Boheme,” Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-Lagrange University Board of Trustees recently voted during its annual spring meeting on March 10 to freeze tuition for the 2024-25 school year. The recommendation came from the business and finance subcommittee and was voted on by the full HLGU board. The tuition freeze will impact incoming and current students. In…
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QUINCY — Mississippi Valley Boy Scouts of America will hold a sporting clays fundraiser Wednesday, May 10, at Saukenauk Scout Reservation. Check-in will start at 10 a.m. followed by a bag lunch at noon. A safety talk will be given at 12:45 with a shotgun start immediately following the talk. The day will end with…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Pierre Lamont Parrish II of Westminster, Calif., and Tyrica Shamone Humphrey of Quincy at 6:22 a.m. March 14.A boy was born to Dwyer and Breanne Kelly of Mendon at 9:26 p.m. March 14.A girl and a boy were born to Reid and Emily Pulliam of Barry at 8:22…
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I’d have to say the best combo of films among the ensuing six would be the “Godfather” spectacles … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 559 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a friend of mine, you know how much I love sports, TV and movies, not to mention the trivia…
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MILAN, Ill. — My family dedicates an entire weekend to a walkabout in our woodlands each spring. The timing of the retreat is not left to chance, we mark it on the calendar far in advance and decline all invitations and events for that weekend. We do this to celebrate spring’s arrival, disconnect from the…
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Jury hears 16 more recorded calls; Rep. says Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation’ CHICAGO – Facing a perceived betrayal during a make-or-break election season in 2018, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan called the person he often sought counsel from: longtime friend and confidant Mike McClain. Several Democratic candidates running for the state Senate…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who allegedly hit a man in the head outside a Quincy bar, causing him to be sent to Blessing Hospital, pled not guilty Tuesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court. Judge Tad Brenner arraigned Bryan Paden, 40, who appeared with attorney Nick Rober. He has been charged with two counts…
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QUINCY — A bench trial for a Quincy woman facing four counts of first-degree murder after a 2020 accident has been pushed back two months. Natasha McBride, 39, appeared Tuesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court with her attorney, Public Defender Todd Nelson, before Judge Tad Brenner. McBride chose on Jan. 31 to have a bench…
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QUINCY — A Springfield man defending himself in a November 2021 sexual assault case said Tuesday afternoon he wanted to defend himself in two other felony cases — and a judge granted his wish. Bradley Yohn, 36, appeared before Judge Tad Brenner in Adams County Circuit Court with his attorney, Public Defender Todd Nelson, for…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A special meeting of the Palmyra School Board has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Superintendent Jason Harper told Muddy River News Tuesday afternoon that four staff members with the Palmyra School District were placed on paid leaves of absence on Tuesday. He provided no other information about the suspended educators. Harper…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently gave the full-tuition Founders Scholarship to Lauren Secoy and Josey Watznauer, who will be freshmen in the fall. To qualify for this scholarship, prospective students must apply and be admitted to HLGU and have an ACT primary composite score of 27 or higher. Students present an essay and go…
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Judith Conover, 73, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. PTC 122 Andrew Barnard, 28, of Quincy for Fail to Reduce speed and No Insurance. NTA 122 Stacey L. Shepherd (62) of 3420 Callaway Dr. for Following Too Closely at 36th and Maine. PTC 146 Patrick T. Wallace (43) of 2535 E. Valley View for Operating…
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2023-004687, 03/20/2023 @ 00:00:20, 9623 Highway 168 , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Involve Check Well Being 03/20/2023Adult Female Compl. Check Well Being 03/20/2023Adult Female Involve Check Well Being 03/20/2023 Public Narrative Check well being requested at 9623 Highway 168. 2023-004688, 03/20/2023 @ 00:03:48, 209 S Maple Ave , Hannibal Nature of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Music Department will present its annual spring show, “Adventure Awaits!,” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 23 and 24, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25. All shows will be held in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College. The concert chorale,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s fifth concert of its 2022-23 season is scheduled for Friday, March 24 with Take 3. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Take 3 is a classical crossover trio led by virtuoso violinist Lindsay…
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Did you know that the Lorenzo Bull House at 16th and Maine is a Quincy Park District park? Ashley Conrad talks to Dick Wellman with the Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House about the properties history and its future as well as some great upcoming events. Watch the Dogwood Parade from its lawn!
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will host an information session at the Southeast Education Center beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 27. The SEC is at 39637 260th Ave., two miles north of Pittsfield on Route 54. The session is free and open to the public.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo.. — Squatty, squishy bales are making their way out of the ditch and into the cow pasture as post-drought supplies dwindle and winter lingers. Bad bales are costly in many ways, says Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension agribusiness livestock specialist. Peel recently spoke at the 39th annual Southwest Missouri Forage Conference sponsored…
Read Full Article 2023-004649, 03/19/2023 @ 00:18:53, 4419 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Suspect False Alarm Administratively Closed 03/19/2023Adult Victim False Alarm 03/19/2023Adult Compl. False Alarm 03/19/2023 Public Narrative Alarm reported on McMasters Ave. 2023-004650, 03/19/2023 @ 02:27:29, 3502 Arapaho St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered…
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For the record, my wife is so terrified of seeing any sort of bug in or even near our house, we have an exterminator come four times a year just to make sure she doesn’t … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 558 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Unless you’re you’re some…
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CHICAGO — A veteran Democratic state lawmaker who sponsored major gaming legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives told a federal jury Monday that former Speaker Michael Madigan once ruled that chamber “through fear and intimidation.” When asked what Madigan valued most in other legislators, state Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita answered, “loyalty.” And before the…
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QUINCY — The first three downtown concerts in a five-concert series lined up for this summer received approval from the Quincy City Council. Aldermen unanimously voted Monday to approve the use of the city’s empty lot at Fourth and Maine for the Gem City Summer Concert Series, lined up by On the Rail restaurant owner…
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