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EWING, Mo. — A Curryville man is in the Lewis County Jail after threatening to kill someone with a firearm. A victim reported to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 14 that Dylan Burnett, 21, had come to a residence in Ewing and made threats to kill the victim with a firearm. After more…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you on a tour of a long-standing Tristate holiday tradition, the Women’s Service League Holiday Gift Show. Now in its 56th year, this institution has become a tradition for families throughout our region. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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QUINCY — Local moviegoers can pack up their cars and head to the drive-in this weekend for the first time in decades. Frosty Flics Drive-In is set to open Friday night in the parking lot of Flinn Memorial Stadium, 4400 Maine. Robert Ellery was in his late 30s when he opened the Gem City Drive-In…
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With a new Essential Air Service (EAS) airline pending for the Quincy region, it is time for the community to again act on choosing a service provider. From January 2020, from SkyWest United Express yielding to the return of Cape Air to being replaced by Southern Airways Express, Quincy now is looking for another air…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will host its Hawk Express Jazz Band Christmas Concert at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 18th and Lind. The band will perform holiday music with a jazz twist including “This Christmas,” “Santa Rocks the House,” “My Favorite Things,” “Sleigh Full of Saxes”…
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Ernest A. Douglas Jr., 27, 318 Locust on a Pike County warrant-FTA Burglary. Lodged 108Ernest A. Douglas Jr., 27, 318 Locust for Operating motor vehicle with suspended registration, Operating uninsured vehicle and Driving on suspended license. NTA 108Sebastian K. Dyer, 24, 1639 1/2 Harrison for Operating uninsured motor vehicle. NTA 151Sebastian K. Dyer, 24, 1639…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Hannibal man recently arrested on an assault charge also was charged with drug offenses as well. A witness reported to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 24 seeing a male assaulting a female inside a vehicle at the Ayerco Truck Stop in Canton. The vehicle left the scene. The Lewis…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A 2013 Toyota Tacoma traveling southbound on U.S. 61, three miles north of Palmyra, lost control on a bridge covered with snow and ice and struck the bridge at 11:50 a.m. Saturday. Information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol indicated the driver, a 33-year-old man from South Haven, Miss., sustained moderate injuries.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — At approximately 6:32 AM, the Hannibal Fire Department responded at 6:32 a.m. Sunday to a reported fire in the bathroom of the Best Western hotel, 401 N. Third in Hannibal. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered that the fire was initially controlled by the hotel’s sprinkler system. Eight Hannibal Fire Department personnel were…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 The item that really reminded me of yesteryear is the note about the Styrofoam packaging at McDonald’s … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,128 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of our boomer readers sent me a clip that I thought was pretty entertaining. It deals…
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From Laura, Hillary, Sandra and I, we pray and hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving and remembered to thank God for all your blessings. Spring for me will start Jan. 7. That will be the first South Shelby Adult Vo-Ag horticulture class for 2025. It will start at 5:30 pm in the South Shelby…
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QUINCY — More than 150 students from Quincy Public Schools Music Department participated in the Illinois Music Education Association All-District Concert and Jazz Festivals in November. Students were selected either by audition or nomination for each event. The following students participated in the ILMEA Concert Festival held Nov. 2, at Western Illinois University: Elementary Choir:…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation is gearing up for Celebration of Lights in conjunction with the 30th annual Carthage Area Chamber Christmas Open House. The community is invited to enjoy the lighted parade around the Carthage Square at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The square is decorated with Christmas trees, lighted displays, arches and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Salvation Army has announced the return of the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge, inviting the community to showcase their school spirit while supporting a worthy cause. Join us in spreading holiday cheer, supporting local teams and making a difference. This friendly competition features local mascots — the Quincy High School Blue Devil, Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — About a year ago, when a gentleman and his elderly mother came to the door of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, director Denise Damron received a humbling reminder of what the holiday season is about. “The man handed me an envelope and said that, in lieu of buying Christmas…
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SALEM, Mo. — November is a good time to review winter feeding plans, according to University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eric Meusch. “Forage growth has come to an end, so making sure producers have what they need to feed their livestock though the winter is important,” Meusch said in a press release. “These three…
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QUINCY — Miracle on Maine Street is a collaboration between the Quincy Art Center, the Quincy Museum and Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The night will be filled with live music, crafts and treats for the family. There will be a wreath raffle, made by local artists.…
Read Full Article Joshua L. Tenk, 33, 1909 Melview Rd. reports on 11/21/2024 a package was taken from his business at 520 Spring St. 148Heather M. Brown, 52, 822 N. 8th St. reports on 11/26/24 her bicycle was taken from 425 Broadway St. 148Eric Bervid, 33, Quincy for domestic battery. Lodged 124James Meredith, 31, Quincy for FTA trespassing…
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QUINCY— December will be a busy month for travel – and travel is stressful at the best of times. Unfortunately, for some travelers, scams can make holiday travel even more overwhelming. BBB often receives reports about scams that target travelers during their trip, whether it be during booking, during their hotel stay or through social…
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Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries to participate in global generosity movement on Tuesday
QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries (CWM) will celebrate GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement, on Tuesday, Dec. 3. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal kicked off the holiday season with its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign Kick-Off event on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at The Rialto. The honorary chairs for the 2024 Christmas Campaign are Jen and Shad Terrill and Shelby and Kassondra Terrill, owners of the Coffee Barn in Hannibal. The campaign’s goal has been set…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy kicked off the holiday season with its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign Kick-Off event on Nov. 21 at The Kroc Center. This event introduced the campaign chairs and revealed this year’s fundraising goal. The honorary chairs for the Christmas Campaign are Mike and Jean Buckley, along with their daughters…
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