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QUINCY — Allie Bennett of Monroe City, Mo., Brad Keller of Quincy and Clayton Lamkin of Quincy have joined the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri as board members. Bennett is manager of economic development and member services for Northeast Power in Palmyra, Mo. In a press release, Bennett said, “The mission…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Retired math teacher Sheila Eyster is teaming up with The Kroc Center to offer two six-week math workshops for less than $9 per meeting. A multiplication tables workshop will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 7-April 11. In this workshop, students and their guardians attending the class will learn tips and…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough discuss the community’s tension over last week’s murder. Then, Ashley and Beth McKenzie of the Quincy Family YMCA get you ready for the Kelly’s Fun Run on March 12.
Read Full Article Trooper Mark W. Hicks will be promoted Wednesday, March 1 to the rank of corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 8, Marion and Ralls counties, for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Hicks was appointed to the patrol on Feb. 1, 1998. After graduating from the patrol academy, Hicks was assigned to Troop…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock is adding a pre-conference workshop to this year’s Trauma-Informed Relationship-Focused Schools conference. The workshop, titled “Relationships: Let’s Dive Deeper,” will take place on March 31 with in-person and virtual options available. Educators around the world can attend this training on trauma-informed support for their students, even if they…
Read Full Article Irma Wright,72, Quincy, for Theft in the 500 Block of Chestnut on 2/25/23. NTA 130 Joshua J Hill (32), arrested for FTA Unlawful Restraint and FTA Driving While License Revoked X2 at 1401 N 24th. Lodged 112 Nathaniel J Bruns (39) of Quincy, citation for Speeding at 18th and Melview. PTC 155 Kyle W Stewart…
Read Full Article 2023-003510, 02/26/2023 @ 00:07:50, Stardust Dr US 61, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Male Suspect 02/26/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop for speeding on Stardust/US 61. Driver issued a written warning. 2023-003511, 02/26/2023 @ 00:26:06, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C67 Chavez,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — To help people gain access to education and employment opportunities, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Lawyers for Learners and John Wood Community College are joining forces to host a free legal clinic for expungement and/or sealing of criminal records. The legal clinic will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March…
Read Full Article QUINCY — For the last few weeks, Brennan Hills, who ran for mayor as a Democrat in 2021 and is now running as an independent for 7th Ward alderman this year, has been addressing the issue of rental housing in Quincy. The Quincy City Council allows public comment at the beginning of each meeting for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — United Steelworkers (USW) who have been on strike against Continental Cement since Wednesday rallied with the union’s “bat signal” projector Monday at the plant entrance’s just off Mo. 79. About 100 members of USW Local 11-205 are striking over scheduling, overtime and cross training among other issues. The previous contract originally expired…
Read Full Article I must applaud the City Council for refusing to rubber stamp Mayor Troup’s appointment of Angela Caldwell to the Quincy Fire and Police Commission. This has nothing to do with Ms. Caldwell or her qualifications to serve. It has everything to do with the mayor’s insistence on injecting his personal and, perhaps, political views into…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is offering two ukulele classes this spring. The Ukulele Class will take place from noon-1 p.m. on Thursdays, March 9-30. The Ukulele Jam will take place from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. The facility’s own Jonathon Weller, arts and education specialist, will instruct both opportunities. In a press release,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day for the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park is March 4. The park will be open on weekends in March from 1-6 p.m., weather permitting. In a press release, Paula Epker, manager of the Ramp Park, said, “We’re providing space for athletes to hone their skills and stay active. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A man on a motorcycle was killed Sunday night when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck. Quincy Police, Quincy Fire and Adams County Ambulance were dispatched to 12th and Park Place at 5:23 p.m. Sunday in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle. …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for seasonal employment. The following positions are available: Online applications are due March 3. They are available at https://www.hannibalparks.org/application-for-employment/.
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The League of Women Voters of McDonough County will host a candidates forum at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 1 in the Macomb High School library. The event will have candidates for Macomb mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, alderman at large and city council wards 1, 3 and 4, Macomb school board, Macomb…
Read Full Article MRN Editor David Adam talks to Karyn Dunn with Dunnbelly, the East Broadway Bistro that has been serving great food with a fun atmosphere since 2017. TI-Trust sponsors the MRN Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article I think Garrison Keillor nailed this one. Please read on … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 538 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The weather forecast for this week is about what we would expect for the arrival of March. We’ll be seeing some sunshine, some overcast skies, some chilly weather and…
Read Full Article Taylor A Klocke (22) of Springfield, citation for Speeding at 36th and Melodie. PTC 145 Audra P Frericks (40) of Payson, citation for Expired Registration at 36th and Harrison. PTC Amya R Palmer (19) of Quincy, reports her 2015 Chevrolet was burglarized while parked outside 1310 Washington on 2/14 or 2/15. 112 Ayden L Dietrich,…
Read Full Article 2023-003438, 02/25/2023 @ 02:26:32, 401 N 3Rd 231, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Female Compl. Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023Adult Involve Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023Adult Male Contact Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023 Public Narrative Noise Complaint reported at 401 N 3rd St 2023-003439, 02/25/2023 @ 02:49:47, 12 Chloe Place , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C…
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