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Daily Dirt for Friday, July 18, 2025 Personally, I think the best one-two music punch might have been Obama’s 2008 songs … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,346 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In recent years, more and more politicians have become linked to pop songs they incorporate into their campaigns…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 0708/2025:Haley E. Boyd, Mt. Sterling, was traveling on Cr 985N, left the roadway and struck a culvert, the vehicle overturned. 07/11/2025:A juvenile from Quincy, was travelling on 1250N, left the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council showcase a dynamic range of media, offering something for every art enthusiast. These exciting exhibitions will be on display from July 18 through Aug. 23 at the Hannibal Arts Council located at 105 S. Main. An exhibit opening will be held from 5 to…
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Raquel D. Sparrow, 45, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 3625 Stonecrest Dr. 181Jacob L. Valencia, 40, of Quincy for trespassing at 1723 Broadway. NTA 148Kimberly D. Heinecke, 57, of for FTA Possession of Meth and FTA Obstructing Justice. Lodged 113Joseph L. Sherwood, 52, of Lewistown, Mo., for Driving While License Revoked. 144Robert A.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic LaHarpe has announced that Monica Crim, APRN-FNP, will now be seeing patients from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month beginning Saturday, July 19. This new addition of Saturday hours is designed to offer greater flexibility and convenience for patients who may find it challenging…
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UPDATE: Elanda Neese was arrested around 7:40 Thursday morning near Quincy’s Reservoir Park on a Crime Stoppers tip. She had a Thursday afternoon court appearance on old and new charges and is now in custody in the Adams County Jail. QUINCY — Police are looking for the woman accused of starting a fire on a…
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Nashville, Tenn. – Two of the most influential nonprofit behavioral health providers, Brightli and Centerstone, have entered into a non-binding agreement with the intent to merge and create a unified organization. The due diligence process is underway, and upon the transaction’s anticipated close in November 2025, the combined organization will serve a quarter million people…
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QUINCY — TAG (Teens Active in Grantmaking) is a chance for high school students in Quincy to make real change in their community. From September to May, TAG members will meet monthly to explore the world of community leadership, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Interested students can apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mycommunityfoundations. Applications are due Sept. 1. TAG…
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Connie A. Miller, 78, of Quincy, IL, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Oct. 8, 1946, in Quincy, the daughter of John F. and Gladys (Stanger) Hamann. She married Eric N. Miller at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Quincy on Feb. 20, 1965, and…
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BARRY, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital will host a food distribution for Pike County, Ill., residents only on Wednesday, July 30, at Western High School, 410 McDonough St., in Barry. The distribution will begin at 2 p.m. and continue until all the food is distributed. There will food for approximately 200 families.
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Betty Miller, 79, of rural Camp Point, IL, passed away at 8:12 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born September 16, 1945, in Quincy, Betty was the daughter of Eldon Raymond and Marjorie Elizabeth Muder Miller. Betty worked for several companies in Quincy before pursuing her passion for the open…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University communication professor Chris Carpenter has been named the recipient of the 2025 John E. Hunter Meta-Analysis Research Program Award by the Information Systems Division of the International Communication Association (ICA). This international award honors Carpenter’s significant contributions to meta-analysis research in the communication field. The ICA Information Systems Division…
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An Illinois iLottery player recently struck it rich, claiming a $650,000 jackpot in the midday Lucky Day Lotto drawing on July 7. The winning numbers were 13-30-33-36-43, and marked one of the larger recent payouts for the Illinois-only game. The drawing proved lucrative for many players beyond the jackpot winner, since nearly 15,000 tickets won…
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QUINCY – The City of Quincy is reminding residents that a boil order remains in effect for select areas following a water main break near the riverfront on Tuesday evening. While repairs were completed by 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and all systems are now operational, water pressure dropped below 20 psi, triggering safety protocols. The boil…
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MENDON, Ill. — Fifteen contestants vying for the title of 2025 Miss Adams County Fair Queen have been working hard to gain experience in the areas of interview, speech, and stage presence. Join us on the evening of Wednesday, July 23, to find out who will be crowned the next Miss Adams County Fair Queen! This year marks a remarkable…
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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. Julia A. Ballard of Quincy sold a commercial property at 101-103 W. State in Payson to…
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QUINCY — At the corner of 9th and Elm stands a basketball court. The Penny Denise Lewis Community Basketball Court. Currently, the fence is broken, water pools on the pavement, and small plants sprout in the cracks. It’s often empty. Years ago, the scene was different. Three-on-three basketball tournaments took over the corner and chatter…
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The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information regarding the theft of several off-road vehicles over the last two months. On or about May 31, 2025, a red and white colored Honda 70 dirt bike was stolen from a property in the 1000 block of Bainbridge Street, Barry, Pike County, Illinois. On or about…
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the Highway 54 Shared Four-Lane Project has received a nearly $25 million BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) grant. The $24.892 million grant will widen an approximately 14-mile segment of US Route 54 from a two-lane roadway…
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The weather is hot and humid most days with little or no rain. Hopefully we will be getting more rain in the coming days. The Japanese Beetle has started to show itself. They appear in late June and are around for about six weeks. One customer showed me one inside a bag with a leaf.…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, July 17, 2025 I think we have an “Alexa” as a friend, right? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,345 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sometimes inspiration can come from the strangest things. I was talking to a friend a couple of days ago when he referenced…
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Traveling as a student doesn’t have to break the bank. With smart planning, you can explore beautiful countries, experience new cultures, and still have money left for your next semester. One of the best destinations for students right now is Portugal. Portugal offers a mix of sunny beaches, historical cities, affordable food, and friendly people.…
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