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Local governments in Illinois should brace for the unknown with some expecting conflicts between the SAFE-T Act and a looming constitutional amendment enshrining collective bargaining rights. Illinois state lawmakers are back in Springfield Tuesday for the final three days of session before the SAFE-T Act’s no-cash bail law takes effect Jan. 1. When lawmakers were…
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For the first time in its history, the only real limit on what Missouri can buy on a cash-and-carry basis is the imagination of the people spending the money. The state treasury is bulging with more than $6 billion in surplus cash, the result of 28 months of double-digit revenue growth and federal payments tied…
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Julie L Montoya (58) of Quincy, arrested for a Petition to Revoke Probation warrant at 1815 N 5th. Lodged 112 Nicole L Steinkuhler (39) of Quincy, citations for Operate Uninsured Vehicle and Expired Registration at 10th and Locust. NTA 186 Angela C Simpson (47) of Quincy, citation for Expired Registration at 18th and Vermont. NTA…
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QUINCY — The co-founder of a local charity charged with two counts of stealing from that charity saw his trial pushed back to the January court docket. Mark Lawrence appeared with his attorney, Don Schuering, in Adams County Circuit Court Monday morning before Associate Judge Roger Thomson. Lawrence, 63, is charged with theft over $100,000,…
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2022-021902, 11/27/2022 @ 06:03:42, 1806 South St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Female Contact 911 Hang Up 11/27/2022 Public Narrative 911 Hang Up reported at 1806 S Street. 2022-021903, 11/27/2022 @ 08:02:34, 1211 Paris Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assault Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By 2635 Bounds, H…
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QUINCY — In response to high ticket sales, Quincy Community Theatre will have an additional performance of “Little House on the Prairie, The Musical,” the stage adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular “Little House” books, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Tickets are available, starting at $24, and may be bought online at 1qct.org or…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department responded Nov. 5 to Zales Jewelers in the Quincy Town Center in reference to a theft that had just occurred. Two subjects had entered the store posing as customers. They asked to see multiple pieces of jewelry, were able to gain control of four rings and fled the store…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 2022 Hannibal-LaGrange University Booster Gala earlier this month featured new HLGU president Robert Matz. The Booster Gala, formally called the HLGU Booster Banquet, capped off a packed homecoming weekend at HLGU. Friends of the university and community members enjoyed fellowship and food in the Roland Fine Arts Center before the formal…
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QUINCY — The O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home, 1435 State, will have a candlelight memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 4. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., with the service beginning 4 p.m. The holiday season often is difficult for people who have lost a family member or friend. Pastor Kory Hollensteiner from The Crossing will co-officiate…
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11/19/2022 BELL,STEVEN A (33 of Lomax, IL) Iowa WarrantMANN,ANTHONY M (80 of DelRay Beach, FL) SpeedingHANER,SADY A (44 of Keokuk, IA) SpeedingHUGHES,WESLEY J (24 of Macomb, IL) Speeding 11/20/2022 TILLEY,BRITTANY N (36 of Warsaw, IL) SpeedingBUCKLEY,SPENCER J (21 of Yorkville, IL) SpeedingHOLT,JASON J (50 of LaHarpe, IL) Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Crash, Failure…
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Welcome aboard … Hopefully, you will enjoy today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 461 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome to the inaugural Daily Dirt Retro Week. With the 2022 calendar nearing an end, I felt it was the perfect time to look back at important anniversary-type years (in particular, for the baby boomer generation),…
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URSA, Ill. — Jess Duncan always had wanted to become a cosmetologist. When she and her husband Taylor bought a house in Ursa four years ago, Duncan quickly found the exact place where she wanted to own her own business. Now she’s finally seeing both dreams come true. Duncan & Co. is having a grand opening…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently received a grant from MFA Oil, headquartered in Columbia. Company representatives presented C-SC advancement professionals with $1,000 and a certificate of recognition this fall. Culver-Stockton also recently was presented with a check from United State Bank in Canton. C-SC is a participating school of the “School Spirit Program.” When USB…
Read Full Article Garret Anglin,34, Quincy, for Operation of Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration at 6th Chestnut. NTA 155 Russell Miller, 58, Quincy, for Expired Registration at 18th Broadway on 11/25/22. PTC 155 Darrian Ragland,47, Quincy, for Theft over $10,000 on 9/1/22. Lodged 128 David Rivera,50, Quincy, for Domestic Battery at 1113 North 5th on 11/25/22. Lodged…
Read Full Article 2022-021843, 11/26/2022 @ 07:31:03, US 61 Fair Oaks Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Public Narrative Traffic stop for speed on US-61 near Fair Oaks Dr. Driver released with a citation. 2022-021844, 11/26/2022 @ 08:34:53, Stardust Dr US 61, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M …
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QUINCY — Psychiatrist Maggie Lamborn has joined the Blessing Health behavioral health team. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Lamborn graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed her residency and a fellowship at Maine Medical Center. Lamborn’s areas of interest include treating patients with depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Chorus will be joined by special guests Dallas Brass at a holiday concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School. Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles.…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — “Watch. Wait. Wonder. Worship” will be the theme for the midweek “Oasis” gathering during the four Wednesdays of Advent — Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14 and 21 — at the historic Nauvoo Theatre. Each week the message will focus on a different aspect of preparing hearts for the coming of Christ.…
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CARTHAGE — Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut in Carthage, will be the site of a large model train set on display on four dates in December and January. The museum will be open from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, during the Carthage Christmas Open House with the train display of Galen Wollbrink. The full…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — With the arrival of winter-like weather, many of us will be firing up the fireplace. When bringing wood inside for the fire, we can sometimes bring some unexpected hitchhikers. Many insects and other critters will use firewood (or wood in general) as a food source or a place to overwinter. Fortunately, for…
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Reagan Costigan with Quincy Recycle talks about recruiting and hiring in today’s economic climate. The local company has grown to more than 400 employees among its locations throughout the Midwest.
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After you have perused today’s Daily Dirt, do yourself a favor a look over the last of “Love Actually.” I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 460 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since it’s officially the Christmas season now, let’s kick it off with the 10 best holiday movies,…
Read Full Article 2022-021797, 11/25/2022 @ 06:48:48, 512 N 6Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Leave the Scene Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Male Victim Accident Leave Scene 11/25/2022Adult Female Compl. Accident Leave Scene 11/25/2022Victim Accident Leave Scene 11/25/2022Adult Suspect Accident Leave Scene Pending Investigation 11/25/2022 Public Narrative Traffic crash leave the scene reported at 512 N 6th Street. 2022-021798,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will host its Hawk Express jazz band Christmas concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 1800 College Avenue. The concert is free and open to the public. Festive pieces with a jazzy twist will be performed as well as several standard jazz works.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri’s transportation system has 33,825 miles of roads and 10,387 bridges. The Missouri Department of Transportation, working with its statewide regional planning partners, have identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs. From the broader unfunded needs, MoDOT has developed a high priority unfunded needs list to guide the development of projects into…
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