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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 577 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Granted, there are more days now when I tend to forget things. My wife would certainly attest to that. And I also enjoy reruns of “Rawhide” and “The Life and Times of Wyatt…
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MILAN, Ill. — Found in rich, moist woodlands, trillium is an easily identified, distinct plant and flower. As the name suggests, the number three is closely tied to the species. Trillium is a unique plant given it does not technically have above-ground stems or leaves. What we identify as leaves are morphologically bracts or modified…
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QUINCY — The Safe and Livable Housing Committee is the host of a series of five spring tenant workshops will be offered this spring, with the first set for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, 224 S. Eighth. The workshop will begin with lunch, followed by the program at…
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Eddie Griffin stops by to chat about the Blessing of the Bikes event and Brittany and Ashley have their coffee talk about all of the National ____ Days (like National Cleavage Day and the multiple National Margarita and Beer Days).
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A legendary precinct captain for former House Speaker Michael Madigan told jurors in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial Tuesday that the speaker got him a $45,000-a-year contract with one of the utility’s top lobbyists but made it clear the deal would disappear if he stopped working on campaigns. Edward Moody, for years one of Madigan’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Walking into The Rabbit Hole, 403 Broadway, feels like stepping into a rustic garden. Trimmed in plants, locally made soaps and all-natural snacks, the atmosphere promotes a peaceful shopping experience, even if the main clients aren’t known for creating calm. The upscale second-hand kids’ boutique featuring clothes for infants to 18 years…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to 25 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting his 9-year-old daughter. Jose Ortiz, 30, pled guilty to two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child before Judge Tad Brenner Tuesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. He received a…
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Holly N Barnett (41) for Criminal Trespass to Real Property, lodged 144 186 Galen M. Richardson (49) for Possession of Methamphetamine and Criminal Trespass to Real Property, lodged, 144 186 Curits C. Alexander, 23 Payson for Expired Registration PTC 135 Nicholas D. Whitaker (40) for FTA VOP, lodged 147
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2023-006245, 04/10/2023 @ 07:13:20, 3650 Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Open Line Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Victim 911 Open Line 04/10/2023Adult Involve 911 Open Line 04/10/2023Adult Suspect 911 Open Line Administratively Closed 04/10/2023 Public Narrative A 911 open line was reported at 3650 Stardust Dr, Walmart. 2023-006246, 04/10/2023 @ 08:28:29, Highway 79 Lover’s Leap, Hannibal Nature…
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QUINCY — An Adams County jury took 16 minutes Tuesday morning to convict Bradley Yohn of one count of possessing contraband in a penal institution. The jury believed Yohn, 36, hid two thumb drives on Nov. 15 in his cell, which was not permitted by the Adams County Jail. Judge Frank McCartney will sentence him…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Frank McCartney, Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, has announced that Zachary P. Boren has been selected, by the Circuit Judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, as Associate Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Boren was born in Pittsfield and raised in Pike County, graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1999.…
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SPRINGFIELD – The overall financial health of Illinois school districts has been improving in recent years, according to a recent state report, but a bill moving through the General Assembly seeks to rein in the amount of money some districts are saving. Senate Bill 1994, which passed unanimously out of the Senate last week and now…
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CHICAGO — Chicago has been selected as the host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a huge economic and prestigious boon to the city, national Democratic Party officials announced Tuesday. Chicago was selected over Atlanta and New York among the finalists to host the anticipated re-nomination of President Joe Biden. Though the choice was announced…
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Michael J. Foster, 75, of Quincy died on Wednesday, April 5th in St. Louis. Born in Quincy on February 26, 1948, he was the only child of Daniel M. Foster and E. Virginia Foster. Mike was a lifelong Quincyan. He graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1966 and received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s…
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QUINCY — Adams County Circuit Judge Scott Larson ruled Tuesday in Adams County Circuit Court any available funds of the estate of Tim and the late Rebecca Bliefnick can be used to maintain the property they jointly owned and to care for their three children. However, those funds cannot go toward the defense of Tim…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District is inviting public stakeholders to participate in their Comprehensive School Improvement Plan process, which will guide the district’s work for the next five years. The public is invited to attend a community meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the cafeteria at Hannibal High School, 4500…
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QUINCY — Blessing Breast Center nationally certified patient navigator Jessica Nuebel will be the host of a free breast self-exam class from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. Registration is required. Participation is limited to 10 women. Those attending will practice on life-like breast models to encourage breast awareness through increased recognition of the difference…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Young Masters Exhibit, showcasing works from fifth grade, eighth grade and high school students in Hannibal’s public and parochial schools, runs through Tuesday, April 25 in Hannibal Arts Council galleries. Participating schools are A.D. Stowell Elementary, Eugene Field, Holy Family, Mark Twain Elementary, Oakwood Elementary, St. John’s Lutheran, Veterans Elementary, Hannibal…
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Ashley Conrad and Bob Gough talk about what is on this week’s news docket and T Heberlein from Golden Bridges stops by to talk about senior moving.
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council held its first public hearing and reading of the FY 2024 budget ordinance Monday night. Aldermen will hear the third reading and voted on the $52.7 general fund spending plan on April 24. In a memo to the aldermen, Director of Administrative Services Jeff Mays said revenues of $50.2…
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In today’s first thought, there is a comment by Bonnie Raitt. At first I laughed, and then I started thinking about it more and more … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 576 of The Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. 1. We’re in the stretch run of tax season, which…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County State’s Attorney Josh Jones says the case against Bradley Yohn comes down to one simple thing. Following the rules. Jones said in his opening statement Monday afternoon before a jury of seven men and five women in Adams County Circuit Court that Yohn’s failure to follow the rules on Nov. 15…
Read Full Article Jaymeson R Pogreba, 21, and Brooklyn A Crowder, 20, both of Quincy, were arrested for fighting from an incident at 14th and Spring on 03/30/23. N.T.A. 125 Cory S Calvin, 34, Quincy, was arrested for domestic battery and criminal trespass to state land in the 500 block of Grant Drive. Lodged. 161 Elizabeth A Saxton,…
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