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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An early Saturday morning fire was determined to be accidental due to an overloaded electrical extension cord after an investigation by the Hannibal Fire Department and Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by NECOMM (911) at 5:34 a.m. for a report of a structure fire at 1302…
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Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) said the actions taken by Republicans in the House of Representatives “stops reckless spending and holds the Biden Administration accountable to the American people.” “I promised my constituents that I would fight to change the status quo in the DC swamp, and thanks to 20 members who insisted on change, we can…
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Several major measures – including a wide-ranging bill expanding abortion access and gender-affirming health care in Illinois, along with legislation that would ban the sale and manufacture of many high-powered weapons – advanced out of the state House this week. They’ll still need approval in the Senate before they can head to Gov. JB Pritzker, who…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Daniel Roth and Stephanie Holder of Quincy at 10:32 p.m. Dec. 29.A girl was born to Patrick and Jake Kieffer of Quincy at 3:32 a.m. Jan. 1.A boy was born to Justin and Megan Stinnett of O’Fallon, Mo., at 7:20 p.m. Jan. 1.A girl was born to Daniel…
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Brittany’s martinis and government dysfunction…on both the national and local levels.
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Ron Kinscherf talks with Greg Wittland of Encompass Wealth Strategies about planning for retirement. TI-Trust sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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I find it incredible that following the death of MLB player Ray Chapman in 1920 it took more than 50 years to make batting helmets mandatory. More on that in a couple of paragraphs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 494 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I would guess just about…
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QUINCY — The Better Business Bureau is warning Facebook users that sharing a certain kind of attention-grabbing post might put their friends at risk of falling victim to a scam. Don O’Brien, BBB Quincy regional director, said a recent post in one of the Quincy Buy, Sell, Trade groups warned of an 87-year-old man and his dog…
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QUINCY — Encore!, the volunteer council for the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association and sponsored by The Kaiser Dance Studio, invites children in grades preschool-fifth grade to attend a Fairy Tale Tea at Spring Lake Country Club on Saturday, Feb. 25. Sessions will be available at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Children attending are encouraged to…
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Gage Schroder, 24, of Quincy was arrested for Domestic Battery and Crimninal Damage to State Supported Property at 540 Harrison St, Lodged 178 Mark Hill, 622 S 3rd, reports his 2018 GMC Sierra was struck by an unknown vehicle while it was parked at his residence on 01/04/23. Kristen Booth 217 Elm, reports Kristy Shaw…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Scott Zimmerman of Versailles sold a residence at 105 W. Union in Mount Sterling to Rosa…
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If I had to choose any of the following names for my own, I think I would go with “Chris P. Bacon” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 493 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Daily life is difficult enough, but what if you were saddled with one of these actual names?…
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I walked into the room and looked around for a seat. Finding one desk perfectly situated in the back row, I flopped down with my oversized bag and began to set myself up for my first class. My binder, with a cover that sported a Crayola masterpiece by my kindergartner done in a scribbled likeness…
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2023-000314, 01/05/2023 @ 06:13:18, Pleasant St US 61, Hannibal Nature of Complaint EMS Call Officer Assigned 018 Combs, J P Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Male Compl. Check Well Being 01/05/2023 Public Narrative EMS call reported at US 61 and Pleasant. 2023-000315, 01/05/2023 @ 06:18:05, 408 Center St G, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nothing brightens a windowsill in winter like amaryllis, the National Garden Bureau’s bulb plant of the year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. The name “amaryllis” comes from a Greek word that means “to sparkle.” And sparkle it does, said Trinklein. There are more than 600 varieties of this native…
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HANANIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Hannibal Arts Council to enhance youth programs offered in Hannibal. The money will help fund youth summer arts camps, creative workshops, Young Masters exhibits and art programs for children in foster care. HAC executive director Michael Gaines says these programs reach more…
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Ashley gets us ready for this weekend’s Miss Quincy Pageant and Brittany brings martinis!
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man faces charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action after allegedly shooting a Hannibal man Saturday night, according to a probable cause statement from the Hannibal Police Department. A warrant was issued on Saturday for Justin Sims, 32, after Anthony Migel Miller, 24, was found in the alley west…
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Larry Ehmen, a retired teacher and businessman who also ran for an elected office because he wanted to abolish that office, died Wednesday in Blessing Hospital. Ehmen was 82. His list of public service, community and political service was lengthy. He was an unapologetic Conservative Republican. During a two-year stint on the Adams County Board,…
Read Full Article Larry Dean Ehmen, 82, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at 4:27 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Larry was born on Jan. 16, 1940, in Quincy, Ill., the son of E. Dale and Meveline Heinecke Ehmen. Larry married Reva Ann Post on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 1962 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Bowen, Ill. She…
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SPRINGFIELD – An appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a state law that would end cash bail appears to be at least two months away from resolution under a new timeline approved by the court Thursday. Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed the agreed motion setting the timeline for the high court’s appeal of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people were arrested Wednesday morning after they attempted to burglarize a home in the 2500 block of Hope Street. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were dispatched to the 2500 block of Hope at 1:42 a.m. Wednesday. The homeowner provided a description of the vehicle that fled the area of their…
Read Full Article Shane Williams, 36, Quincy, Resisting a Peace Officer. NTA 131 Hailey E Carson, 18, Quincy, Mob Action, Agg Battery, No FOID. Lodged ACJ No Bond Chaunessi G Cano (20) of Quincy, arrested for Mob Action and Aggravated Battery for an incident at 500 S 8th. Lodged 154 Shianna S Reddick (25) of Quincy, citations for…
Read Full Article 2023-000222, 01/04/2023 @ 00:24:21, 215 S 8Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C52 Holley, B P Adult Male Compl. Information 01/04/2023 Public Narrative Information reported at 215 S 8th St. 2023-000223, 01/04/2023 @ 01:42:31, 2506 Hope St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Burglary Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C52 Holley, B P Adult Female Involve Burglary Second 01/04/2023Adult Male Victim Burglary…
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QUINCY — Two more arrests were made Wednesday by the Quincy Police Department in connection to a shooting incident in the 500 block of South Eighth Street early Tuesday morning, and an arrest warrant has been issued for another Quincy man in this case. Officers with the Quincy Police Department and an Adams County Ambulance…
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