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QUINCY — The Franciscan friars will be the recipients of the 2022 Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation’s Friends of Catholic Education Award for their impact on Catholic education dating back to the 1860s. Established in 2009, the award recognizes an individual, couple or organization whose contributions have significantly fostered and strengthened Catholic education in the…
Read Full Article The name is Mahoney. Breathless Mahoney … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 190 of the Daily Dirt 1. Regular readers of this space know I have a strong affinity toward rather bizarre names, nicknames, etc. One subject we haven’t tackled since we began this daily venture is the names of movie…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — When determining what mulch is best for your vegetable garden, you may encounter all manner of solutions online and suggestions from fellow gardeners. But what mulch works the best for growing big tasty veggies while keeping the weeds down? Following are some of the most common mulches used in the vegetable garden…
Read Full Article JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Just as he had promised earlier in the week, Attorney General Eric Schmitt unveiled a slate of lawsuits against Missouri schools Friday in an effort to halt their mask policies. “School districts do not have the authority to impose, at their whim, public health orders for their schoolchildren. That is doubly true when the public…
Read Full Article John M. Dunn (27) Homeless for driving while license suspended and improper use of registration. NTA 111 Lawrence B. Toolate (36) 3412 Crestview dr for figthing. NTA Phillip J. Mills (20) 1728 N. 12th, Quincy for fighting. NTA 139 Cruz M. English (22) 1522 Kentucky, Quincy for FTA expired registration. Lodged 111 John M. Dunn…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra is looking for new members. The orchestra will begin rehearsing Feb. 5 for its spring 2022 concert. The theme this year is nature. Practices are on Saturday mornings at the Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. Beginning string orchestra, under the direction of Katie…
Read Full Article 2022-001024, 01/20/2022 @ 02:19:33, Prince Ave Market St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Male Contact Suspicious Person 01/20/2022 Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Person 01/20/2022 Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at Market St. near Prince Ave. 2022-001025, 01/20/2022 @ 02:29:33, 3003 Orchard Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M …
Read Full Article UPDATED: Adams County Coroner Scott Graham reports the name of the deceased is Terry M. Lierly, 41, of Mt. Sterling. Adams County Sheriff deputies responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on N1200th (Kellerville Blacktop) east of E2353rd (Camp Point Road). The driver of the vehicle was found dead at the scene when deputies arrived and…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 21, 2022 Way too many of the examples in today’s first thought are applicable to my daily existence … welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 189 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Maybe because I’m old(er) I find the following texting acronyms for seniors rather hilarious. See if you…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Teegan Rex Hickey was born on Jan. 4, becoming the first baby delivered at Memorial Hospital in 2022. Teegan, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19 inches tall, is a son of Victoria Moore and Dylan Hickey of Macomb. When deciding where to deliver their first baby, Moore…
Read Full Article Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice reforms, known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, commonly known as the SAFE-T Act. Reps. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, and Deanne Mazzochi, R-Elmhurst, joined House GOP Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs,…
Read Full Article Covid and early retirement were the two major topics on the agenda at Wednesday’s Hannibal Public School Board meeting. Regarding the Covid issue, Superintendent Susan Johnson explained the reasoning behind the decision to go to remote learning for the rest of the week. In her explanation, Johnson said there were 74 staff members absent on…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Cornerstone will honor Ann Boland as its Humanitarian of the Year at this year’s edition of Dancing with Local Stars. Boland has worked as a drug and alcohol prevention specialist, bus driver and served on committees for the Quincy School Board and the Quincy Public School Foundation. She is a past Board Member…
Read Full Article Briana G. Foutes (27) 805 Payson, Quincy for operating a vehicle with suspended registration mandatory insurance. NTA 111 Craig Schwalb (26) 2527 Jenny Ln, Quincy for possession of meth and resisting a peace officer. 174 Timothy R. Kraft Jr. (32) 6127 Old Columbus Rd, Quincy for FTA Improper turn, no insurance, and failure to reduce…
Read Full Article If you were a fan of the old “Justified” TV series and U.S., Marshal Raylan Givens, you’ll especially enjoy the first of today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 188 of the Daily Dirt. 1. A pair of old favorites will soon be returning to television, and I’m more than a little excited. The award-winning “Justified” is…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board became the third and final governmental body to support the establishment of the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation during its monthly meeting on Wednesday. The QRDC will direct the implementation of the Riverfront Master Plan in the 89 acres of land along the Quincy riverfront, with the boundaries of Kentucky…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Republican state Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy said Wednesday she will look to stay in the Illinois Senate in the newly created 50th District that covers stretches from Adams County to the Metro East across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. Tracy has represented the 47th District since 2016 and was a state representative…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. – Quincy Medical Group started welcoming patients into its new facility, the QMG Mount Sterling Clinic, on Monday. QMG has provided care for Brown County and the surrounding region since 1996. Dr. Jennifer Schroeder said she hopes the clinic’s new home at 216 Pittsfield Road will further enhance care for local patients. …
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Matt Plater has been in charge of school districts for more than two decades. Something is happening he’s never seen before. Jobs that used to draw hundreds of applications now get a dozen. More specialized positions might not get any at all. “It’s horrible,” he said. “This is my 23rd year as a…
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