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Words of wisdom from Earl Weaver, remembering Mike Smith and Schweddy Balls … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 537 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Spring training is now in full swing at all 30 MLB camps. It’s about this time of the year I am always reminded how much I miss…
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Michael Towbridge, 27, of Quincy for a Department of Corrections Parole Violation warrant. Lodged 178 Ashten E Dietrich (29) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Trespassing at 513 Hampshire. Lodged 178 Nicolas M Dearwester (33) of Golden, IL, citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and Chestnut. PTC 145 Thomas C…
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2023-003387, 02/24/2023 @ 00:20:03, Grand Ave Bird St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Compl. Peace Disturbance 02/24/2023 Public Narrative Disturbance reported on Grand Ave. 2023-003388, 02/24/2023 @ 01:51:38, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Involve 02/24/2023Adult Female Suspect Poss…
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All 59 Republican members of the Illinois General Assembly are calling for legislative hearings on a state-run mental health center in rural southern Illinois, citing findings of a culture of abuse, cover-ups and poor patient care from a monthslong investigative series by Lee Enterprises Midwest, Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica. Late last week, the members sent a…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A federal jury returned guilty verdicts on Thursday, Feb. 23 against Kelsey Hickman, 31, of Quincy, Ill. for distributing more than five grams of methamphetamine, possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. She was acquitted of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.…
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This is really sad. Being an old (82) sports guy, I’ve seen and heard a lot of football and basketball games in person and on the radio. Now that I can’t get around like Bob (Gough) does, I’ve turned to NFHS to watch those games where they have cameras and listen where I can find…
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I hear some interesting things throughout the day as I migrate to various Hannibal coffee shops to work. I don’t always order coffee. Sometimes I get food. Other times, I get dessert. One time I got nothing because I paid for a coffee — but really just to get the booth space — then forgot…
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Ashley, Bobby and Frankie talk about Lent and local crime.
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If I had been a gangster, my nickname would lave likely been “Pit Bull” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 536 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been intrigued with gangster movies, and especially those dealing with the Mafia. Part of the reason has always been the nicknames attached to…
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QUINCY — The Dorothy Quincy Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the winners of the DAR Good Citizen Awards from six area high schools. Administrators at each school choose the senior in their school who best demonstrates the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism and submit a packet…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Seats were filled, with some people standing, at the Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) meeting Thursday night to discuss stormwater in Hannibal. The meeting was the result of a proposed tax that HBPW sought to add to the April ballot last month. The proposal was then killed by the HBPW after…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced 68 high school seniors have been honored in this year’s Pillars For Excellence Program scholarship competition. Of the 68 participants, four incoming freshmen have been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to the college through the program, which rewards academic excellence and demonstrated abilities to flourish in the curriculum at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A program that helps children aging out of the foster care system has started offering services in Hannibal with the help of a matching grant from the Riedel Foundation. Volunteers with Faith Bridge of Moberly began a program in 2021 called Carry On which serves former foster youths who have transitioned out…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin and Jean Oenning of Ursa at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 14.A boy was born to Zachary and Rebecca Sharpe of LaBelle, Mo., at 10:23 a.m. Feb. 14.A girl was born to Wade and Leslie Carter of LaGrange, Mo., at 2:29 p.m. Feb. 14.A girl was born to Richard…
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MACOMB, Ill. — We have had some warm weather this February, which means it is time to keep an eye out for butterflies. You may be thinking I am in the wrong hemisphere, but there is a chance you can spot butterflies on a warm winter day in Illinois, namely the mourning cloak butterfly. Despite…
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HANNIBAL, MO — Michele McCoy, the dean of students at Hannibal High School, recently began bringing her dog to school. His name is Hook, and he offers comfort to students as a certified therapy dog, helping calm students during stressful situations. “I just felt like with the amount of kids we have who have experienced…
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This letter is in response to Tom Van Dyke’s claim of politicization of the Quincy School Board race. Advocating for freedom, local control and parental rights are not political but traditional American ideals. It is a response to the political decisions and non-decisions the current school board has wrought upon the citizens of Quincy for…
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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. Daniel L. Smith and Amy L. Smith of Quincy sold a residence at 1005 S. Eighth…
Read Full Article Alicia Taylor, 24, of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 251 Elizabeth Hernandez-Alvarez (38) 500 N 7th for Domestic Battery at 16th to 17th on Cedar Lodged 144 Vanessa R Lucas (25) for FTA No Valid Registration at 500 N 7th Lodged 144 Karen S Hetzler (44) 3306 Cabot Rd for Speeding at 41st & Broadway PTC…
Read Full Article 2023-003335, 02/23/2023 @ 00:03:50, 2300 Chestnut St BLK N Alley, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Suspect Driving W/O Lights Verbal Warning 02/23/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact in the 2300 block of Chestnut St. 2023-003336, 02/23/2023 @ 00:44:17, Munger Ln Stardust Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 016 Fredrick, J…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Kush 21, one of Washington State’s longest operating cannabis dispensary retailers, celebrated on Feb. 17 the official grand opening of the company’s first dispensary retail location in Illinois. The store featuring 4,300 square feet of retail space and more than 1,000 products. The Jacksonville Kush 21 recreational cannabis dispensary is at 1112…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 26 at QU Stadium. The Polar Plunge supports more than 21,000 Special Olympics athletes across Illinois, helping to provide them with life-changing programming. Polar Plunge is sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Plunge…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 So, on those Monday holidays, there would be a four-day weekend, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 535 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Maybe none of you reading this at the moment will ever get to experience it in your lifetime, but there…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health recently received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that meet quality standards and have proven to deliver quality care with safe practices that lead to…
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MILAN, Ill. — I write this article as I look out at a snow-covered landscape and give thanks for the warmth of my office. It is during these days that I’m reminded of the awesome adaptability of nature. Trees and animals can survive, even thrive, in a climate where temperatures can easily span one-hundred degrees…
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