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The Southern Baptist Convention on Thursday released a once-secret and lengthy list of accused sex abusers — several of whom are in the Midwest — within the denomination. The 205-page list is a compilation of ministers and other church workers who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. The list is described as a “fluid,…
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It’s commonly referred to as pain at the pump. Really? I think it could be better described as a pain in the … well, you know. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 299 of The Daily Dirt. (PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Ass, Steve. It’s okay to say ass here. We’re not some stuffy old…
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Daily Muddy host Ashley Conrad and Dues, The Liquor Booth Guy, taste the flavors of summer and get you ready for a Beatbox contest, sponsored by The Liquor Booth. Beatbox? Beatbox is a new fruity summer drink that you can take on the pool or boat. Send a social media video to The Liquor Booth’s…
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LORAINE, Ill. — Two civil suits filed in Adams County Circuit Court claim County Line Swine, Inc., a 5,000-hog confinement in northern Adams County, and Carroll Family Farms, LLC, of Carthage, which owns the swine and provides feed for the facility, are operating the hog confinement with improper methods that have harmful impacts on local…
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Brett Retherford drives 80 miles round trip daily to his job in Riverdale, Iowa, from Annawan, Illinois. Illinois’ second-highest in the nation fuel prices drive his fuel purchases across the border, too. “I went to the Shell gas station that is less than a block from my house and gas was $4.49 a gallon. When my wife and…
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2022-009568, 05/29/2022 @ 06:40:35, 109 Virginia St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 017 Perkins, C L Entered By C49 Heimer, C D Adult Involve Warrant-In State 05/29/2022Adult Involve Dog At Large 05/29/2022Involve Stray Cats 05/29/2022Adult Male Suspect Interfere /Resist Arrest Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/29/2022Suspect Dog At Large Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/29/2022Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/29/2022Suspect Poss Drug Paraphernalia Cleared by Arrest-Adult 05/29/2022Adult Victim- Interfere /Resist Arrest…
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Zion Byrd-White (22) Homeless for ticket on file for Shoplifting at 1400 Harrison Hy-Vee on 10/18/21. NTA – 135. Donterrias Raymond (22) Hannibal, MO for FTA-DWLS, Uninsured at 8th and Jefferson. Lodged – 126,185 Melissa Mitchell (42) 912 N. 6th for FTA-Seat Belt at 912 N. 6th St. Lodged – 135 Christin Dillion (49) 537…
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QUINCY — Breeden Wike is facing at least one felony charge, according to Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha, but the 20-year-old Quincy man has not yet been charged because he remains a patient in Blessing Hospital with injuries he sustained in the Monday morning crash at 12th and Locust. An arrest warrant for reckless…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art at Quincy University, have been selected for international and national exhibitions and awards. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC #34” was selected and recently shown in the Raleigh, N.C. 311 Gallery All Abstract-2022, a physical visual art exhibit. It also has been accepted into the…
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QUINCY — Cancer survivors from across the area are invited to Blessing Hospital at noon on Friday, June 3 for the National Cancer Survivor Day celebration on parking lot 21 of the Blessing campus at 11th and College. The event will consist of a survivor parade, carnival games and prizes, an appearance by “Darla, the pink ambulance” and…
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QUINCY — Quincy native Gary Weiland will be signing copies of his children’s books, “Fischer’s Accident” and “Fischer Finds a Friend,” at Codex Books, 3734 Broadway, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31. Copies will be available for purchase. Weiland released his first book, “Fischer’s Accident,” earlier this year. He released his second book, “Fischer Finds…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Cattle producers need to pay attention to heat stress in their operations during this time of year. Unlike many other animals, cattle cannot rid their bodies of heat by sweating. Instead, they pant. Heat-stressed cattle show symptoms such as open-mouth breathing, slobbering and restlessness. Chronic heat stress leads to long-term problems such…
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Don’t worry, Cubs fans. I’m planning a similar piece for you, too … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 298 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means baseball is beginning to hits its stride. So we’re leading off today’s Daily Dirt with an MLB-themed comment, specifically dealing with the…
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SPRINGFIELD – The six Republican candidates for Illinois governor faced off Tuesday night in Chicago, albeit on two separate debate stages, hours after a shooting at a Texas elementary school that dominated a large portion of the debates. A scheduling conflict between two TV networks – WGN and NBC 5 – had the candidates split…
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QUINCY — Hope Grows Here, which commemorates individual experiences with cancer, will be held Sunday, June 5, from 1-3 p.m. at the Quincy Medical Group Cancer Institute, 3301 Broadway, in the Quincy Town Center. The community is invited to honor local cancer patients and survivors. A short program will begin at 1:45 p.m. Guests will…
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QUINCY — The Quincy High School Beta Club recently presented a check to Quincy Medical Group’s Cancer Crush Fundraiser for $3,500. Club members worked with the school’s track and field team and sold water bottles, T-shirts and asked for donations at the meet held at Flinn Stadium on April 27th. The club also personally asked…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jenna McDonald, aquatics director at Hannibal Parks and Recreation, recently earned the Aquatic Examiner Service award from the American Red Cross. The award was given for excellent evaluations from the Aquatic Examiner Service program. McDonald trains up to 30 lifeguards each year for water safety proficiency at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. The…
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QUINCY — St. Dominic School, 4100 Columbus Road, will be the site for Junefest 2022 on Saturday, June 4 from 5 p.m. to midnight. Festivities begin with Mass at 4 p.m. in the school gym and opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. Game Town for Kids is back featuring crafts, volleyball, Gaga Ball, ring toss, Plinko, Wall Ball, train…
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Next to Christmas, I think Memorial Day weekend is my favorite holiday period of the year. Along with honoring those who fought and died for our country, it serves as the gateway to summer, and summer, I think we would agree is a wonderful, wonderful thing … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol.…
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NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The six-pack of championships is…important. Avery Keck and Annie Eaton made sure of it. Eaton, a freshman forward on the Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer team, collected a throw-in, turned to the middle of the field and fed a picture-perfect pass to Keck moving up from the center of the field. Keck’s…
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Bob Gough sits down with the QMG CEO to talk about the timeline and work underway for Quincy Medical Group’s expansion at the Quincy Town Center and how yet another strain of COVID seems to be creeping upon us. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that he is asking President Joe Biden and the federal government to increase Illinois’ share of federal funding to reflect the results of a recent Census Bureau study showing the state was very likely undercounted in the 2020 census. The news release from the governor’s office proclaimed, “Updated census data…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its 147th annual Strawberry Festival from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at 3600 Payson Road. The festival will feature a variety of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme — a combination of a shortcake and a sundae. Sandwiches, chips,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently approved a $25,000 matching grant for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Scarlet and Blue fundraising auction. Ray Carty, vice president for institutional advancement at HLGU, said the school is experiencing a financial challenge. The award expresses a vote of confidence in the university and its economic impact in Hannibal. Riedel trustee…
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