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PALMYRA, Mo. — Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Company, an American-made, family-owned manufacturer of dry fertilizer handling equipment, is having a “Doyle Difference” event from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at 1 Jack Doyle Industrial Drive off U.S. Route 61. This open house and career showcase aims to demonstrate how the company stands apart from other…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri researchers are tracking the invasive longhorned tick, which causes weight loss, lost pregnancies and even death in cattle. Researchers from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine found the tick on a Linn County pasture in August 2022. The finding marks the northernmost appearance of the tick in Missouri. It…
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That middle finger comment is another classic … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 573 of The Daily Dirt for Friday, April 7, 2023. 1. Maybe it’s just a guy thing, but there are few more satisfying things in the world than zinging a friend with an insult. Here’s a collection of…
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Former McPier boss Juan Ochoa took the stand Thursday in the trial of four political power players and told the tale of his appointment to ComEd’s board — a seemingly typical Chicago backroom deal involving then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Then, prosecutors played another set of phone calls secretly recorded by the FBI in which ComEd…
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QUINCY — No chads are hanging, no Brooks Brothers are rioting and the Supreme Court won’t get involved (we hope). The Adams County Clerk’s office began Thursday the process of sorting out the votes still arriving via the U.S. Mail, as long as they have been postmarked by Election Day, April 4. Three election judges…
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Jay Ashcroft, Missouri’s secretary of state and son of one of the most successful Republican politicians in state history, announced Thursday morning he was joining the 2024 race for governor. In a statement announcing his candidacy on social media, Ashcroft said Missouri “stands at a crossroads.” “Red states like Florida, Texas, Tennessee, even Indiana and…
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QUINCY — Ten arrests were made Tuesday by the Quincy Police Department as part of a criminal narcotics enforcement detail. A coordinated effort with QPD, the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and West Central Illinois Task Force conducted the detail, targeting people who possess and/or distribute illegal narcotics in Quincy and Adams County.…
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QUINCY, — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation’s Community Cancer Crush is set for Friday, April 7, at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the event beginning at 6:15 p.m. Cancer Crush includes a silent and live auction, games, food from local food trucks and live entertainment. The evening will…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center invites area community members to attend its Easter weekend events. All events are free and open to the public at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Easter events begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 7, with a United Good Friday Service. Three area…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra VFW Post 11041 will hold a fish fry from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7 at the legion hall, at 316 S. Main. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Catfish fillet, VFW Spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. The…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, April 6, 2023 There are few meteorological occurrences more frustrating than snow in April. I’m glad we don’t have to worry about that this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 572 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s the first week of April, we’ve had some warm weather…
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GALLATIN, Mo. — Missouri’s unpredictable spring weather makes it tough to decide when to apply preemergent herbicides on lawns, says Manoj Chhetri, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist. Preemergent herbicides, a form of chemical weed control, prevent germinated weed seedlings from growing. Preemergents must be applied at the right time of year to be effective, says…
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CANTON, Mo. — Nobody experiences life without loss, but the support of our community and those closest to us helps us get through those times. Luke and Audrey Barton lost their house in Canton in a fire on March 20. The building and everything inside was lost, including the family’s pets. Andrew Redmon, Audrey Barton’s…
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While the prosecution’s case against the Com Ed 4’s alleged bribery of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is still underway, witness testimony shows how the control Madigan exercised over the legislative process made him a ripe target and warped the system. What is more, the structures Madigan used to make himself the most powerful…
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MONROE CITY, Mo – Monroe City voters approved the $6.7 million bond to benefit the Monroe City R-I elementary school in Tuesday’s election. The money will be used to complete the south wing of the school by adding 11 classrooms to house grades 1-4, hallways and two full sets of restrooms. The bond will also…
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QUINCY –– Quincy City Hall and Central Services will be closed Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday. Both will reopen Monday, April 10 for regular business hours. Garbage pickup and yard waste recycling will take place Friday, April 7. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its normal schedule on Friday, April 7.
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CHICAGO — Cook County Commissioner and Chicago Teachers Union lobbyist Brandon Johnson has been elected Chicago’s 57th mayor, according to The Associated Press. Johnson won 51% of the vote with 99% of precincts reporting as of 9:45 p.m. April 4, according to the news wire service. One of the issues that divided Johnson and opponent Paul Vallas…
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Ashley Porter, 34, of Qiuncy for Non-Consensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images. NTA 120 Joshua Searless, 42, of Quincy for Retail Theft at 520 N 24th. Lodged 145 Jennifer L Hester (38) 619 College for Driving while License Suspended at Ninth and Chestnut NTA 135 Austin M. Mast (22) 2424 Northbrook for FTA Driving While…
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2023-005818, 04/04/2023 @ 03:12:47, 809 Pleasant St B, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Male Involve Assist Ambulance 04/04/2023Adult Compl. Assist Ambulance 04/04/2023Adult Female Contact Assist Ambulance 04/04/2023 Public Narrative Assist Agency requested at 809 Pleasant St. 2023-005819, 04/04/2023 @ 03:40:17, 2104 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C75 Hunt,…
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QUINCY — Two men were found dead Wednesday morning in separate apartments in the same building on Quincy’s north side. Adams County Coroner Scott Graham and officers with the Quincy Police Department were on the scene late Wednesday morning to remove the bodies from the building. Four apartments are in the building at 1303 Spring.…
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Ryan Niekamp talks to Bob Gough about the situation in Quincy’s 7th Ward and how his office will proceed, according to state law, to handle a close election. Bob also chats with Laura Sievert with the Quincy Society of Fine Arts about the Illinois Creative Recovery Grants that her organization is helping distribute throughout West-Central…
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CENTER, Mo. — Capt. Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recently announced Trooper Kurtis A. Hurley has transferred from Troop C, Zone 9, serving the citizens of St. Charles County, to Troop B, Zone 6, serving the citizens of Clark and Scotland counties effective April 9. Hurley…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man with a felony parole warrant unsuccessfully tried to escape officers with the Hannibal Police Department and was arrested Tuesday afternoon. NECOMM advised Hannibal officers at approximately 3:25 p.m. that a deputy with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department was pursuing a westbound grey Dodge Dart on Interstate 72. Hannibal officers…
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