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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that he is asking President Joe Biden and the federal government to increase Illinois’ share of federal funding to reflect the results of a recent Census Bureau study showing the state was very likely undercounted in the 2020 census. The news release from the governor’s office proclaimed, “Updated census data…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its 147th annual Strawberry Festival from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at 3600 Payson Road. The festival will feature a variety of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme — a combination of a shortcake and a sundae. Sandwiches, chips,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently approved a $25,000 matching grant for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Scarlet and Blue fundraising auction. Ray Carty, vice president for institutional advancement at HLGU, said the school is experiencing a financial challenge. The award expresses a vote of confidence in the university and its economic impact in Hannibal. Riedel trustee…
Read Full Article Darian D. Ragland (46) Homeless for criminal trespass at 300 Gardner Expressway. Lodged 181 Kizzy K. Edwards (42) 408 College ave, Quincy for fighting. NTA 136 Cleveland A. Jackson (34) 535 N. 7th, Quincy for domestic battery. Lodged 185 Demetria Hilton, 56, Quincy for Shoplifting at 1400 Harrison on 5/27/22. NTA 121 Jeayna Crider, 24,…
Read Full Article 2022-009347, 05/26/2022 @ 07:03:52, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Found/Lost Item Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By 028 Traw, W JAdultOwner Found Articles 05/26/2022 Public Narrative Found item on US-61 near James Rd. 2022-009348, 05/26/2022 @ 07:11:51, 207 N 5Th St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stealing Delayed Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By 2492 Winningham, A LAdultInvolve 05/26/2022 …
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center will host its annual Camp Kroc Summer Day Camp starting June 6 and ending the week of August 12. Camp Kroc offers care to students grades K-6 and counselor in training to grades 7-12 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is open. Parents and guardians need to visit…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — The poppy is one of the most recognized symbols honoring soldiers who have died in combat. The Flanders poppy (Papaver rhoeas), also known as the corn poppy, is a common flower native to Europe. Its seeds often lie dormant for years and spring to life when the soil is disturbed. This happened…
Read Full Article I can proudly say I regularly consume — and enjoy — each and every one of the following top 10 candy items, although one irritates me because of the thin, aluminum-foilish wrapping … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 296 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Studies show the average American eats about 23…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Aquatic Center, 1700 Pleasant, opens Saturday, May 28. The hours of the center are from noon to 6 p.m. every day. Admission prices are adults (ages 18-54) $6, seniors (ages 55 and over) $4, youth (ages 3-17) $5, and children (2 and under) free. A 10-punch pass is available for $30 at the pool or may be…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Capts. Brandon and Megan Lewis will join Majs. Trevor and Shelley McClintock in service to the Salvation Army Quincy Area Command as congregational life officers. The Lewis’ first Sunday at Kroc Church will be July 5. The Lewis’ have served as officers in The Salvation Army for eight years in various places and cultures. They are married and have a 4-year-old, Griffin, and 2-year-old, Joanna. After growing up…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Stefan K. Crider III received a sentence of seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following a plea deal with the Adams County State’s Attorney’s office. Crider, 31, was charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated discharge of a firearm following a July 2020 drive-by shooting on Ill. 57. According to the…
Read Full Article Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has established a Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois Fund with The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. The mission of RMHCCI is to provide a supportive place for families to stay while their child is receiving medical care. Ronald…
Read Full Article Rashad L Snoddy (30) Barry Il for IDOC warrant at 530 Broadway Lodged 257 Madelyn N Quincy (24) 2024 College for Stealing at 642 Lind NTA 131 Mikaeel A Hedgepeth (27) 3446 S Glendale for Unlawful Use of Weapon at 24th & Broadway USC 104
Read Full Article 2022-009280, 05/25/2022 @ 00:32:57, I72 Mark Twain Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Motorist Assist Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C80 Dyer, R C Adult Involve Motorist Assist 05/25/2022Adult Male Compl. Motorist Assist 05/25/2022 Public Narrative Motorist Assist requested at I72 and Mark Twain Ave. 2022-009281, 05/25/2022 @ 01:07:15, 127 S Locust St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglas Community Services Foundation will honor two high school senior scholarship recipients at a breakfast Tuesday, June 8 at the Rialto in Hannibal. A six-person table for the event costs $90. Individual tickets are $20. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. with a program from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Reservations can be made at development@douglassonline.org or by calling 573-221-3892.…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Numbers are dropping for Avian influenza, informally known as avian flu or bird flu, according to Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension wildlife and fisheries specialist. Fewer reports of dead and sick birds point to an end to the current outbreak of avian influenza, Pierce says. Rising summer temperatures will also likely…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Friday, May 27, 2022 When I was younger, I never had much use for reruns. That’s all changed, as you’ll see in today’s first comment … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 296 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of the TV shows I had dearly missed when its run…
Read Full Article QUINCY — What was Quincy’s first “home-grown” cannabis dispensary is now officially sold. Herbal Remedies, with locations at 4440 Broadway and 1837 Broadway, was acquired by Ayr Wellness for $30 million. The sale was first announced in July 2021. “We are thrilled to finalize the acquisition of Herbal Remedies, strengthening our operational footprint with the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Port’s Place, 526 Jersey, will be the site of the inaugural “Books and Bags” outdoor cornhole tournament Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 to benefit the Quincy Public Library. The goal is to raise $5,000 from this event to help with the purchase of a new mobile library. Saturday’s tournament will be…
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