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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri’s growing population of black vultures has led to increasing attacks on vulnerable livestock. Black vultures often inflict damage to the eyes and tongues of young livestock, kill and feed on domestic fowl and scar animals that survive. A new MU Extension guide provides information for livestock producers to prevent and control…
Read Full Article For the record, I REALLY like my picks to recast “Seinfeld” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 540 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you had the opportunity to wave some sort of magic wand and bring back some of your favorite TV shows from the past, what would be your…
Read Full Article When sworn into office, Illinois School Board members take an oath to uphold federal and state laws, while “fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship, and personal development (Illinois School Board Oath of Office).” However, there are instances when our local standards may be in conflict with the State…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — There are five candidates running for the three seats on the Hannibal Public School Board that will be up for vote on the April ballot. The candidates met Monday evening for a candidate forum hosted by Northeast Missouri Conservatives at the Hannibal School Board of Education Forum at Greater Days Restaurant. The…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday announced the release of nearly $60 million in grant funding to help local governments develop public parks and open spaces, over 20 percent of which will go to “distressed” communities. The money through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants was distributed to 118 projects, all but…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Thomas L. Langan, 58, of the 1800 block of East Street in Timewell, recently was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute and distribution of methamphetamine. At the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that the defendant sold 100 percent pure methamphetamine from his residence in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Arts Council Agency stopped in Quincy Tuesday as part of the state agency’s listening tour. Arts Quincy hosted a morning session with local leaders and the agency for a meet and greet at the History Museum on the Square, which received a $1.5 million grant for an addition to the building…
Read Full Article Leonard Johnson (who was found guilty in January of four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13) did not get a chance to defend himself! There’s two sides to every story, and a good journalist would look for it. Mr. Johnson can be a little eccentric, but he is by…
Read Full Article ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Shawn Thomas Connelly, 48, of the 100 block of Jackson in Bardolph was sentenced on Thursday, Feb. 23 to 188 months of imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. At the sentencing hearing, Chief U.S. District Judge Sara Darrow…
Read Full Article Nicki Jackson, 42 of Lincoln IL and Brandy Snyder, 37 of Quincy for Fighting. NTA 130 Mande Law, 32 of Quincy fro Speeding. PTC 251 Briana Foster, 32, 501 Broadway for DL Expired more than a year at 17th & Broadway NTA 147 Jakiyah K Scott-Blissit, 21, 217 Chestnut for Pike Co FTA Speeding at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Classes and workshops offered at Quincy Art Center this spring include mixed media, paint, clay and a free workshop for kindergarten through third-grade students. The Art Center class schedule kicks off on Saturday, March 4, with one-day workshops for children. A “Pinching Pots with Clay” workshop will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A palette of colorful songs is featured at the Quincy Symphony Chorus spring pops concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Salem Church, Ninth and State. The Pops of Color concert includes “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” by Elton John, “The Pink Panther” by Henry Mancini, “Blackbird” by…
Read Full Article Anyone besides me think Chubby Checker is older than 81? More on that in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 539 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, we’re about a week or so into MLB spring training, with much of the early discussion centered around a handful of new…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. —Culver-Stockton College is inviting outstanding young leaders entering grades 9-12 to participate in the Fabiola Leadership Academy set for June 12-16 at the campus. The leadership program offers immersive training with a strong focus on ethical decision-making, teamwork and community-based learning. Inspired by the Moorman Pillars of Leadership and based on the Social…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Graduate Gemologist diploma from The Gemological Institute of America recently was awarded to Emerald City Jewelers’ Sarah Davis, daughter of Tom and Sheri Busse. Sheri Busse is the owner and founder of Emerald City Jewelers, and Davis has been a lifelong contributor to the success of Emerald City Jewelers. The GIA’s mission…
Read Full Article Mary Lynne Richards from Hannibal Parks and Recreation joins Ashley Conrad to talk about Pawnee…er, Hannibal’s parks. Then she and Brittany Boll discuss Woody Harrelson on SNL and profess their love for Quincy.
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — The Art Department at Culver-Stockton College will present the multimedia installation work of Danielle Yakle in the Mabee Gallery on Thursday, March 2. An opening reception is at 6 p.m., with an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. The gallery will feature a multi-faceted artist’s unique and diverse art installation. Yakle, a professor…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 I’m sure we’re thinking the same thing when reading this: What if these laws were actually enforced? Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 539 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each state has its own quirks. That’s what makes our country so interesting. Among those coast-to-coast quirks…
Read Full Article 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. Lloyd C. Hoffman, trustee of Loraine sold 11.40 acres of land and two lots in Loraine…
Read Full Article Richard Foster, 76, of Quincy for Criminal Damage at 3119 Broadway. NTA 104 Jaret T Shear, 22, 1507 Zellerman Ave, Speeding at N 4th St and Cherry St. PTC 251 Carlos G. Ramos, 24, for Domestic Battery, lodged, 106 Robert J. Cramsey, 46, for Possession of Methamphetamine and Resisting a Peace Officer, 122 Ruth Hamilton,…
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