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CLAYTON, Ill. — Adams County Sheriff’s deputies have made an arrest following an investigation of three different burglaries to businesses in Clayton. Thomas Cooley, who is listed as homeless, became a suspect after deputies viewed video from two of the businesses. Cooley was located at 36th Broadway near the Hy-vee gas station and was arrested…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — The Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, 37804 State Highway 104, will be the site of an agronomy field day from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20. The event will begin the University of Illinois Orr Crop Science shop with wagon tours starting at 9 a.m. Various presentation will be made outdoors through…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, congratulates employees Winiban Irigoyen, Dot Foods Mount Sterling; Robert Miller, Dot Foods Oklahoma; Alex Lopez, Dot Foods Idaho; and Kendall Ebersole, Dot Foods Maryland. All four winners took home the top prizes in the company’s 2022 Forklift Rodeo National Championships held…
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Bill pending in General Assembly would prohibit further sales SPRINGFIELD – In the wake of the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead and dozens more injured, Gov. JB Pritzker is calling for a ban at both the state and national levels on military-style assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. The…
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You might want to get the Pepto-Bismol ready. Jus sayin’ … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 340 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of our favorite topics in this space is eating, as in world record eating. That’s why I follow the trials and tribulations of the MLE (Major League Eating)…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Chris Kassing was organizing a four-man scramble golf fundraiser for the Joel Oliver Memorial Pool last week in Mount Sterling when he learned about receiving a much larger grant for the pool. Gov. JB Pritzker announced July 8 the distribution of $30.3 million in grants for 87 local park projects that…
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Anna N Stiern, 27, Augusta, FTA Possession of Meth, FTA DWLR, Uninsured, Improper Use of Registration. (Adams County) FTA Possession of Meth. (Schuyler) FTA Traffic. (Cass County) Petition to Revoke. (Hancock County) at 1611 Washington St. Lodged 104 Kendall T Scott (37) of Quincy, arrested for Domestic Battery at 205 Stadium Dr. Lodged 152 Alexis…
Read Full Article Jason M Lugena, 34, Mendon, FTA Possession of Meth at N 5th St and Hampshire St. Lodged 175 Elizabeth A Jones (60) of Quincy, arrested for Trespassing at 316 Elm. NTA 175 Isaac C Valentin (29) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Possession of Methamphetamine at 12th and Broadway. Lodged 140 Sydney N Aymond (19) of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s first public art sculpture recently was installed in a partnership with the Hannibal Arts Council and Hannibal Parks and Recreation as part of the “Sculpture on the Move” program. The sculpture, called “Metal Splash” was mounted on a base in front of the Hannibal Aquatic Center, 1700 Pleasant. Artist Jessie Cargas…
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For all my fellow Quincyans: Are you “Quincy” or are you “Quincy Quincy”? I am just “Quincy,” but my kids are “Quincy Quincy.” Stick with me on this one. I do have a point with this. Wherever you happen to live, you can apply this test. For example, if you are just “Quincy,” then you…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 16, 2022You can have all the Kardashians, I’ll take Mary Chapin Carpenter If I had never met my wonderful wife, Kathy, I would have probably wound up married to Mary Chapin Carpenter … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 339 of The Daily Dirt 1. Do you…
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QUINCY — To meet the demand for tickets, Quincy Community Theatre is offering an additional performance of “Legally Blonde” at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23. To purchase tickets, visit 1qct.org, call 217-222-3209, or stop by the QCT box office M-F from10 a.m.-5 p.m. Legally Blonde is sponsored by Hansen Spear Funeral Home, WGEM, Blessing Health Systems,and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Adam Duesterhaus has been appointed to the position of vice president for advancement at Culver-Stockton College, effective July 18. Duesterhaus, a 2006 graduate of Culver-Stockton, comes to “the Hill” from United Way of Adams County, where he was the director of development and communications. With a background rich in fundraising, plus his…
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Bob Gough talks to Bob Havermale of Practical Tactical about the large indoor shooting range in LaGrange that serves shooters throughout the Midwest. Cason, Huff and Schlueter sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at Hannibal-LaGrange University recently announced the process for identifying the school’s next president. The Executive Committee, which is serving as the search committee, received an update Tuesday, July 12 from Transitional President Rodney Harrison related to the 2022-23 budget and the decision to announce…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Coordinators of the Hannibal Cannibal recently presented its Legacy Award to Martin Meyer of Hannibal, who has served as race director from 1996 through 2000 and has been involved in the Cannibal since its inception as the race director or a runner. The award is given to an advocate and supporter of…
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MENDON, Ill. — Four local women will take the stage in pursuit of the 2022 Miss Adams County Fair title on Wednesday, July 27. All queen candidates have been working for more than a month in the areas of interview, speech and stage presence. The 2022 Little Miss and Mr. Adams County Pageant starts at…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will be the host of its annual Vacation Bible School on July 18-22 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Area children are invited to attend this free event. The 2022 theme is “Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness.” Children in grades pre-K through 12 will…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently made a $4,000 donation to the Mount Sterling Community Center YMCA. Dot donates to the local YMCA annually to support its programs and facilities. The YMCA donation was part of a big first quarter of giving for the company. The Mount Sterling YMCA…
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07/04/2022 WILLIAMS,DUSTIN M (38 of Canton, IL) Domestic Battery 07/05/2022 GILBERT,JAMES B (68 of Keokuk, IA) Possession of Methamphetamine 07/06/2022 NORVELL,HALEY N (20 of Warsaw, IL) Henderson County Warrant 07/07/2022 HAYES,MARY K (42 of Farmington, IA) Driving While License Revoked LUDWICK,TRINITY M (18 of Warsaw, IL) Speeding 07/08/2022 GUTHRIE,JAMES L (52 of Tioga, IL) Theft…
Read Full Article Brad K McClain (49) 1707 Granview for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident at 36th & Holiday Dr PTC 145 Ronald Woods,21, Quincy, for Stealing at Johnson Park 1901 Harrison on 11/8/22. NTA 104 Vicki Harness,66, Quincy reports the theft of Apple Airpods from her residence in the 900 block of Locust on 7/10/22.…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Illinois Main Street recently welcomed three organizations to its network of programs dedicated to creating meaningful improvements to their communities. The Greater Freeport Partnership and Action Brown County representing Mount Sterling join at the affiliate level, while Marshall Main Street joins at the aspiring level. The three communities unite with 18…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2022-23 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $11,000 will support a community reading program focusing on the book “Sitting Pretty” by Rebekah Taussig. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office recently joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies on July 4 to get drunk and drugged drivers off our roads, encourage seat belt use and enforce speeding and other traffic laws. The effort featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities,…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will present “War in the Pacific,” a program on World War II, at 2 p.m. Sunday July 17, at the History Museum, 332 Maine. Mark Roehrs, history professor at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield and author of the book “War in the Pacific,” will…
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