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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois economy added 18,800 jobs during June as the unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent, the lowest it has been since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is down one-tenth of a percentage point from May, and down two full percentage points from June 2021. Preliminary numbers released by the U.S.…
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Robert Adrian’s announcement on Tuesday, July 12 that he was seeking retention as a judge was an unusual step. He targeted one specific case to mention in his retention campaign announcement: the Drew Clinton rape case. He purposefully exploited this controversy in our community in an attempt to further his professional career at the expense of…
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QUINCY — The Historic Quincy Business District will have its sixth annual community dinner fundraiser returns at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. This year’s feast will seat 200 people on Hampshire between Fourth and Fifth. “We are fortunate to showcase Quincy’s historic architecture as the perfect backdrop for feast,” said Emily Lombardi, director of economic…
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Derek J. Nutt (45), Quincy, Illinois, for Peace Disturbance, NTA, 106 Cody Wedding (27), 2026 Sheridan for Reckless driving and improper lane usage at 605 Hampshire. NTA – 185 James Frye (39) 5205 Loft St. for Expired Driver’s License more than a year @ 5th and Jersey. NTA – 135 Taylor Hartung (27) 809 Klondike for…
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QUINCY — The city of Quincy’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has announced a testing date of 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, for people interested in becoming a firefighter for the City of Quincy. The written test will be conducted at John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th. The written test is valued at 60 percent…
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2022-013620, 07/23/2022 @ 00:10:25, 204 N 8Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Victim- Poss Drug Paraphernalia 07/23/2022Adult Victim- Poss Drug Paraphernalia 07/23/2022Victim- Interfere /Resist Arrest 07/23/2022Adult Female Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/23/2022Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/23/2022Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/23/2022Suspect Interfere /Resist Arrest Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/23/2022 …
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MACON, Mo. — Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has promoted Trooper Chad W. Walton will be promoted to corporal and designated assistant zone supervisor of Zone 7, Knox and Lewis counties. Walton was appointed to the patrol on Oct. 16, 2001. After graduation from the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Christmas in July is returning to the District for its second year. The Light the Park fundraiser will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Revelry, 121 N. Fourth. Monday’s event features food, a photo booth, drink specials, holiday treats and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear Christmas attire, with a prize awarded…
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MRN Editor David Adam talks with Corey Mehaffy of the Northeast Missouri Economic Development Council. As president of the NEMO EDC, Mehaffy is responsible for all economic development efforts including business retention and expansion, business attraction and entrepreneurship for Hannibal, Marion County and Ralls County. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read Full Article Haley J. Koehler,45, Quincy, for Violation of Bail Bond on 7/22/22 at 200 North 8th. Lodged 147 Adam Klauser, 48, Quincy, for Shoplifting on 7/22/22. NTA 145 Erik Longbrake,41, Quincy, for Aggravated Assault and Disorderly Conduct at 200 South 3rd on 7/22/22. Lodged 187 Erik Longbrake,41, Quincy, for Stalking and Disorderly Conduct at 936 Broadway…
Read Full Article 2022-013538, 07/22/2022 @ 00:47:08, 321 N 3Rd 239, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Female Compl. Attempt to Locate 07/22/2022Adult Male Involve Attempt to Locate 07/22/2022 Public Narrative Information reported at 321 N 3Rd. 2022-013539, 07/22/2022 @ 02:36:58, 3441 St Marys Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Bomb Threat Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C75…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Ma’en Al-Dabbas has been added to the cardiology team at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Al-Dabbas earned his medical degree from Jordan University for Science and Technology. He completed his internal medicine residency as chief resident, as well as his cardiology fellowship, at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. A cardiologist…
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QUINCY — Michael and Barbara (Birkenmaier) Hutmacher, formerly of Quincy and residents of The Villages in Florida since 2016, recently released their Kindle e-book “The Cancer Couple.” Starting in 2019, they suffered simultaneous battles with cancer and feel fortunate they found excellent medical facilities and providers. Mike was battling Stage 4 melanoma. He had a…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 23, 2022 Don’t complain about MLB ballpark prices. Just be glad there’s no pandemic or labor stoppage denying us our addiction to the national pastime … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 345 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Prices go up. It’s a fact of life. MLB…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University needs volunteers to help prepare the campus for the new school year. The annual Alumni and Friends Work Day will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022. No advanced skills are necessary. Work will begin in the lobby of the first floor of the Burt Administration Building…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The summer of 2012 saw my first year as an Extension horticulture educator. It also was one of the driest years on record. Illinois saw massive shortages of rainfall that year, complete with water restrictions, loss of crops and the demise of many ornamental landscapes. It was a summer that will be…
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Bob Gough talks to Amy Stevens of Underbrink’s Bakery about getting up early to make pastries, cakes and pies and how she and her team have maintained one of Quincy’s sweetest traditions. Cason, Huff and Schleuter Insurance brings you the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — A gymnastics coach from West Virginia facing four charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 in Adams County made his first appearance Wednesday in Adams County Circuit Court with his attorney, Drew Schnack. Leonard Johnson, 63, of Rochester, Minn., was lodged in the Adams County Jail…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Marion County judge has denied a motion made Friday in Marion County Circuit Court to restrict access to a case against a Hannibal attorney running to become an associate judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit. Tyler White, 31, was charged in June with attempting to tamper with a victim in a…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Bayview Bridge joins more than 350 buildings around the world to shine a light on Fragile X syndrome for World Fragile X Day on Friday, July 22. The event is part of the FRAXA Research Foundation initiative World Fragile X Day. “This year we are joined by 13 sponsors and 19 partners who…
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QUINCY — Heidi Lanier recently was named the executive director of the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. Interim executive director Lindsay Knudson is stepping into the newly created role of special events and fundraising coordinator. Lanier has spent her career in educational non-profits, holding positions at Culver-Stockton College, Quincy University and Southern Oregon PBS. Most recently,…
Read Full Article BrodiebD Toolate (20) 812 S 17 for Fighting at 812 S 17th NTA 101 Georgian A Heidbrder (78) 2700 Monroe for Improper Turn at 12th & State PTC 108 Joshua M Pearcy (30) 2225 N 12th for Adams Co warrant for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, Sexual Expoitation of a Child and Domestic…
Read Full Article 2022-013478, 07/21/2022 @ 01:01:52, US 61 Fair Oaks, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Public Narrative Traffic stop on US61 at Fair Oaks for speeding. Driver was issued a citation. 2022-013479, 07/21/2022 @ 01:19:03, US 61 Clinic Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C46…
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As much as I enjoy Bruce Springsteen, I won’t be attending any of his 2023 concerts … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 344 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a regular reader of The Daily Dirt, you likely know how much we appreciate unusual names of towns. Here’s our latest finds…
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