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By For those of you who may not be familiar with Peter Griffin, well … you need to be. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 243 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Growing up, I was never been huge fan of cartoons, but that all changed later in life with the rise of the adult…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers this week advanced a measure to allocate $2.7 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay down more than half of the state’s outstanding $4.5 billion Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund debt. The measure, an amendment to Senate Bill 2803, also included over $1.4 billion in general revenue fund spending to…
Read Full Article Illinois’ cannabis dispensaries are noticing a steady drop in sales after record-setting sales in December. High prices and a lack of supply likely push customers to street dealers. Recreational marijuana in Illinois set record sales for nine consecutive months, up until January and February 2022. February’s haul of $114 million was the lowest since last March. Price matters…
Read Full Article Tyquan E Young (20) 937 N 4th arrested on warrants for FTA Burglary, FTA Burglary, FTA Leaving the Scene,Driving While License Suspended,Improper Backing,FTA Driving While License Suspended,Brown Co FTA Burglary and Hancock Co FTA Driving While License Suspended at 5th & Chestnut Lodged -131 Kaeona K Woodson (22) 836 Lind for Driving While License Suspended…
Read Full Article Muddy River News correspondent Ron Kinscherf had a chat with Patrick Myers of the Queen tribute band Killer Queen to promote their April 2 show at Quincy’s Oakley-Lindsay Center. Ron says you’ll go Radio Ga Ga over Killer Queen. And don’t stop him now!
Read Full Article BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College officials were the hosts of a promotional tour at the college’s Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility on Wednesday. The facility is in the final stages of fundraising and construction. It will open for classes during the fall 2022 semester. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 9. The…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.2 percentage point to 4.8 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +19,600 in February, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The January monthly change in payrolls was revised from…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering a series of three classes that focus on characteristics of effective leaders, ethics, service, and both leadership and communication skills — with a special emphasis on listening and engaging with others effectively. Become the Leader Others Want to Follow focuses on the practical aspects…
Read Full Article The Missouri House gave first-round approval Wednesday to a bill that would allow betting on major college and professional sports. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Dan Houx, R-Warrensburg, is the proposal preferred by the casinos and major sports teams, who would all get a piece of the action. A major part of the drive to allow…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy School Board opted not to renew the contract of long time Quincy High School pommers coach Debby Bradshaw. Bradshaw spoke at Wednesday night’s School Board meeting and asked members not to follow the recommendation by QPS administration to not renew Bradshaw’s contract. Bradshaw said she wanted to stay on because she…
Read Full Article Rural fire departments in Illinois are battling more than house fires. They’re also fighting a shortage of volunteers. In an effort to bolster the ranks, legislation is being proposed at the Illinois statehouse that would provide a $500 tax credit for would-be volunteers. During a news conference Wednesday, Margaret Vaughn, director of government affairs with…
Read Full Article The Doctor of Love is in the office today. If you have no appointment, here are some words of advice anyway … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 242 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When it comes to men and women, there is little difference if your roots are in the 1960s or the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The V is for Vulture nature program is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Park, Shelter No. 2, by the first overlook. “The valuable, valiant, V-flying vulture! What’s so ‘valuable’ about vultures?” said Gale Rublee, nature educator with Hannibal Parks & Recreation. “They just eat dead stuff. Exactly! Vultures are expert…
Read Full Article Devon K. Hawkins (27) 832 N. 8th, Quincy for FTA DUI, operating uninsured vehicle, unlicensed and fighting. Lodged 112 Crayton M. Rost (34) 1309 N. 26th, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle, driving on suspended license and suspended registration. NTA 175 Shawna L. Hill (45) 630 Jefferson, Quincy for FTA failure to yield private drive.…
Read Full Article 022-004867, 03/23/2022 @ 02:25:13, 1206 Mark Twain Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-Injury Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BGAdult FemaleCompl. Accident Non-Injury 03/23/2022Adult MaleInvolve Accident Non-Injury 03/23/2022Adult FemaleInvolve Accident Non-Injury 03/23/2022 Public Narrative Traffic Crash reported at 1206 Mark Twain Ave. 2022-004868, 03/23/2022 @ 03:08:05, 900 Church St BLK, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Devere Gholston, who faces three counts of first degree murder for the February death of a Quincy man, will have his mental fitness examined. At a Wednesday court hearing, following a request by public defenders Babs Brennan and John Citro, Judge Amy Lannerd continued Gholston’s arraignment and ordered him to have an examination…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — We often spend more time inside looking outside during the Illinois winter. Perhaps one of the most popular activities for many of us is watching the birds. Gazing across my backyard this past winter, I learned something fascinating about the relationship between blue jays and oak trees. My journey of observation began…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Samuel Kenwick of Quincy was sentenced March 4 by Judge Amy Lannerd in Adams County Circuit Court to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to a charge of aggravated robbery. Officers with the Quincy Police Department responded to Mercantile Bank, 440 Maine, at 1:16 p.m. Aug. 31 for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — UScellular recently promoted Chloe Gay to store manager at its Quincy store at 3119 Broadway. In this role, Gay is responsible for leading her team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Gay, a Quincy resident, has been with UScellular for four years, most…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College has named Leslie Payne as its new Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development and she will also be serving as the executive director of the newly formed Tri-State Development Authority. Retired Quincy Media Chairman Tom Oakley gave the college $1 million earlier this year to bring the Tri-State Development…
Read Full Article The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake has set the opening dates for campgrounds. Reservations are needed before setting up on a site. Reservations should be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Campground loop opening/closing dates are: Ray Behrens Campground: Deer Run, Sites 1A-47B, open April 1 to Nov. 21 Ray Behrens: Little Blue…
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