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Let’s eat! Well, maybe not as much as these record setters. Welcome to Vol. 219 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some kids grow up idolizing the likes of sports heroes like Hank Aaron, Aaron Rodgers, Bobby Orr or Kobe Bryant. Me? These were the kind of folks I idolized as a “growing” youth: Joey Chestnut: He’s…
Read Full Article Stacy L Owsley, 51, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for F.T.A. legal matter in the 800 block of South 8th. Lodged. 140 Alante L Hill, 20, Quincy was arrested on warrants for F.T.A. driving while license suspended, operating uninsured vehicle, fighting and interfering in the 700 block of College. Lodged. 136/152 Tatiana L Phillips,…
Read Full Article The attorney who has challenged Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s school mask mandates with lawsuits has set his sights on statewide office. Greenville attorney Thomas DeVore has confirmed he will run for Illinois Attorney General. DeVore, a Republican, had earlier launched a campaign for appellate judge, but will now join Rockford Attorney Steve Kim in a primary…
Read Full Article A Trivia Night and Silent auction is scheduled for March 26 at St. Joseph’s Church, just outside of Quincy. Proceeds benefit the youth of St. Joseph, St. Brigid, and St. Edward parishes as theyraise money to attend Catholic Heart Work Camp and the Catholic Youth Conference.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Movie music. Haunting gypsy songs. Popular refrains. Whatever is beautiful and lends itself to a soaring violin and intricate guitar will be played by the Yu & I duo last 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Anglican Parish, 701 Hampshire. Presented by the Quincy Civic Music Association, Yu & I enchant audiences with their charm,…
Read Full Article Saying private dollars shouldn’t be used to pay public employees, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would prevent Gov. J.B. Pritzker from paying state employees out of his pocket on top of the salaries taxpayers already pay for. Pritzker doles out $1.5 million a year to subsidize the salaries of 15 employees in his administration in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is partnering with Kelly’s Tavern for the 30th annual Kelly’s Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. March 13. The race will take place primarily on Maine Street, which features a relatively flat track with slight hills. Participants registering by Feb. 28 are guaranteed a T-shirt. The cost to register is $25…
Read Full Article Every life has pivotal moments. Some are over in the blink of an eye, while others span years. However long they last, these seemingly random disruptions of our expectations have one thing in common. They change everything. Serving in the U.S. Air Force during the confluence of the late-1960s Cold War years and the Vietnam…
Read Full Article Yes, we will always love James Bond, but he never went on a “rampage” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 218 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, James Bond is the best secret agent figure of all-time. There is no questioning that statement, at least in this space. But who would…
Read Full Article Dawn M Hankins, 38, 630 Jefferson for Illegal Insurance Cards at 630 Jefferson. Lodged Vincent C Davis, 44, 429 Yule Ct for Operating Uninsured at Highway 24 and N 5th. PTC Shane E Bartimus, 46, West Point, IL for Disobey Stop Light at 3rd and Maine. PTC Deja D Kirkwood, 26, 307 Locust for Failure to Reduce…
Read Full Article PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — A second arrest has been made in connection to a December 2021 search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Thomas Street in Pleasant Hill. Law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Pleasant Hill Police Department and West Central Illinois Drug Task Force executed a search…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County has spearheaded many efforts in previous years to support existing Brown County businesses, including its BC Bucks Program, business marketing support and uptown Mount Sterling events that highlight local businesses. ABC now is using a grant from the Tracy Family Foundation to launch Brown County’s first business start-up…
Read Full Article URBANA, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension recently welcomed Amy Lefringhouse to serve as a natural resources, environment and energy educator in Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler counties in Western Illinois. County Director Shelby Crow says this position involves a partnership with John Wood Community College. “We are proud to serve local residents with expertise and education in specialized areas…
Read Full Article QUINCY — U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois, is traveling the state on a listening tour Friday. She will meet with Adams County Democrats from 6-7 p.m. at the Taproom, 104 N. Sixth. Kelly has dedicated her career to public service. Since being elected to serve the 2nd Congressional District in…
Read Full Article This is not a good day for those with a sweet tooth … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 219 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Who doesn’t love a good candy bar to help reinvigorate a Monday afternoon? I’m as guilty as the next guy, but I might want to reconsider some of my…
Read Full Article 2022-002859, 02/19/2022 @ 00:08:44, 141 Jupiter Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By C75 Hunt, T MAdult MaleCompl. Information 02/19/2022 Public Narrative Inormation reported at 141 Jupiter Dr. 2022-002860, 02/19/2022 @ 01:19:17, Harrison Hill Mark Twain Bridge, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Unknown Injury Officer Assigned 020 Jobe, J B Entered By C61 Jaworski, J MAdult…
Read Full Article Martie Large, 56, Quincy, for Improper Driving at 24th and Broadway on 2/20/22. NTA 145 Erik Longbrake, 41, Quincy, for FTA- Interfering and Illegal Pedestrian use of Roadway. Lodged 121 Shawn Fielding (38) 2612 W. Valley View for No Lamp on Bicycle at 12th and Locust. PTC – 131 Casadie Winner (26) 217 Stadium Drive…
Read Full Article With much fanfare, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a media event at Lincoln University on Feb. 7 to unveil “Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.” The new program will provide $1 billion to support America’s climate-smart farmers. When it comes to doling out big bucks very few critical words will be uttered by farm organizations. They get it: Don’t…
Read Full Article TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp has been selected by local Hy-Vee store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Hy-Vee reusable bag program for March. Hy-Vee’s reusable bag program allows shoppers to give back to the community and the environment as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $2.50 reusable Red “My Heart” Bag…
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