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NEW CANTON, Ill. — A New Canton man was jailed on Friday, Feb. 10 after an investigation at a New Canton home. Deputies with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at 7:33 a.m. Friday to the 200 block of Walnut Street in New Canton in reference to a domestic disturbance. It was initially reported…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Justin and Emilee Winchester of Quincy at 2:55 p.m. Feb. 2.A boy was born to Iesha Thorpe of Macomb at 8:32 a.m. Feb. 3.A boy was born to Thomas Kurfman and Caitlin Wyss of Quincy at 6 a.m. Feb. 4.A boy was born to Dermane Lloyd and Alyssa…
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With new telephone numbers in west-central Illinois in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved the implementation of an 861 area code to overlay the existing 309 area code region. The 309 area code serves all or part of Hancock, Bureau, Dewitt, Fulton, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Mercer, Peoria, Rock Island,…
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MACOMB — “Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History” will premiere nationally on PBS’ award winning “American Experience” on Monday, Feb. 20, from 8-9 p.m. The word “Ruthless” in the title is in reference to the somewhat nefarious incidents involving the famous board game’s inventor Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie, who was born in Macomb. The documentary follows the game’s…
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QUINCY — Appointments are being accepted for a no-cost cholesterol screening to be held at the Blessing Resource Center, with appointments available from 7-9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Cholesterol screening results help a person know their risk for heart…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s third annual HLGU Day of Giving will happen during the 24-hour period between noon on April 20 and noon on April 21. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts to the university in this 24-hour timeframe. In a press release, Lauren Youse, director of development and alumni services,…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 Of all those ESPN SportsCenter guys (and girls), the one I always wanted to meet most was Kenny Mayne … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 529 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This particular subject matter popped into my head while looking over the Valentine’s…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension pesticide safety specialist Sam Polly encourages farmers and homeowners to observe National Pesticide Safety Education Month in February. Polly and his team work to raise awareness for pesticide safety education and share best practices. In addition to providing training for agricultural workers across the state, Polly also works…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Stephanie Morris walked into the church near the corner of North Hawkins and St. Marys Avenue in Hannibal, she saw in the building what she also sees in people. The building, which had a 1970s decor, had a lot of internal damage. Yet when she walked into the basement, Morris found…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board followed the recommendation of the Transportation, Building and Technology Committee on Tuesday and approved a bid of $56,000 from Safestart Environmental of Chicago to test for mold and other contaminants throughout the Adams County Courthouse. About 15 people — most of them attorneys, judges and employees at the courthouse…
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At Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, Mayor Mike Troup stated, “We had trouble with the committee (commissioners) that served for decades.” This was in reference to his decision to not reappoint Steve Meckes to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and instead nominate Angela Caldwell to take his place. Dub Groves, Jim Vandament, Herb…
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Jeremy Platt is opening Platt Daddy BBQ at 605 Hampshire. Platt has catered his amazing barbecue in Missouri and Quincy and his new brick and mortar restaurant will be open in Downtown Quincy in March. Platt Daddy will seat about 40 people and serve craft cocktails and beer along with barbecue. He also will sell…
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QUINCY — The former owner of a Quincy nightclub accused of assaulting a Quincy University student in April 2021 entered an Alford plea on Tuesday morning to an amended charge of battery. Steven W. Homan, 49, appeared with his attorney, Benedict Song, before Judge Mark Vincent in Adams County Circuit Court. A trial expected to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — To help serve people who honorably served the United States in times of war, VFW Post 2446 Auxiliary, 209 Bird, will hold a Spring Cha-Ching raffle beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Five hundred tickets will be sold. VFW President Joe Desmond says the cost of a ticket recently was been…
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QUINCY — If you thought you recognized the voice during the FanDuel Kick of Destiny commercial during Sunday’s Super Bowl, you were correct. Mark Hespen, co-host of “Mornings with Mark & Sam” on 97.9 KICK-FM, voiced the commercial during the broadcast on FOX. Rob Gronkowski, formerly a tight end with the NFL’s New England Patriots,…
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QUINCY — The Bay City Performing Arts Foundation will present Bay City Live!: Masquerade, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. The event will feature a performance by Vancil Performing Arts Center’s Bay City Dance Troupe and an appearance by local band Prospect Road. The Bay City Performing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Robinson Outdoor digital billboard on Broadway in Hannibal currently features four digital images of works by area artists. The images won the Hannibal Arts Council’s eighth annual Art in the Open billboard contest, a collaborative public art project of HAC, Robinson Outdoor and Independent’s Service Company. The digital billboard showcasing the winning…
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Jeffrey Lematty, 54, of Quincy for FTA Theft, Meth Delivery, Criminal Tresspass, Dom Battery, and Agg Battery. Lodged 186 Eric R Welsh (36) Quincy, IL for FTA DWLS, Suspeded Registration, Transp Alcohol, Suspended Registration, and DWLR, lodged, 144 Chevey M Coffman (24) Hannibal, MO for No Valid Registration and DWLS, PTC, 144 Adam L Stehl…
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Yes, love is truly in the air, and Stevie Love is back at the keyboard … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 528 of The Daily Dirt. Ahhh … Valentine’s Day, when our hearts beat a bit faster when we think about the one we love. (Or the fact spring training is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is accepting annual boat slip rental registration for the upcoming boating season. Slips will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Renters can choose a slip based on the slips that are available, regardless of the renter’s past slip position. Annual rental fees are based on the size…
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2023-002787, 02/13/2023 @ 01:37:54, 6th Broadway, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Compl. Peace Disturbance 02/13/2023Adult Involve Peace Disturbance 02/13/2023 Public Narrative Check well being was requested at 6th St / Broadway. 2023-002788, 02/13/2023 @ 05:17:22, 621 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C85 Venker,…
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DECATUR, Ill. — Less than a month after being fired from WGEM-TV for a remark he made during a live shot, Mike Miletich is back covering state government. WAND-TV reporter Doug Wolfe announced on Twitter that Miletich would be the new Illinois Statehouse reporter for the Decatur station. On January 18, in a live shot…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The gift of hearts and flowers symbolizes the heartfelt admiration of a loved one through the sentiment of flowers. A houseplant that displays both hearts and flowers is cyclamen, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Sold in shades of red, pink and white, many of its species bear nearly perfect…
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