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COLUMBIA, Mo. – High nitrogen prices make especially important to consider frost seeding legumes this winter, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Craig Roberts. “2022 is different because fertilizer costs have tripled,” Roberts says. “Consider legumes as nearly free fertilizer.” (See the Farm Progress article “Seasonal Fertilizer Prices” at bit.ly/33h4YD5.) Frost seeding, a method…
Read Full Article Hospitals in Missouri and around the country are facing a new crisis. COVID-19 patient surges amid profound staffing shortages, fueled by the hyper-transmissible Omicron variant, are overwhelming healthcare providers. Hannibal Regional remains firmly committed to our community for all their healthcare needs, as we have done since the beginning of the pandemic nearly two years…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Standing Bear Council will be the host of “Winter Gathering: Great River Eagle Days” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 22 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center, Third and York. The event offers activities throughout the weekend centered around the majestic bald eagle.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 16, 2022 Monday is Martin Luther King Day, and this little corner of the world offers its own tribute in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 185 of the Daily Dirt. 1. A look at some of the more lasting, memorable quotes connected to Martin Luther King Jr.: “Forgiveness is…
Read Full Article I simply cannot believe what has transpired in the Drew Clinton case. There are no adjectives that can be published to describe how many are feeling about this. Quincy making national news must make some smile and, for those with a conscience, cringe. What occurred is wrong. Reading the transcripts, it is amazing that Judge…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 15, 2022 This is a big day for remembering first dates and Mel Gibson movies. Let’s rock. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 184 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The question was, “What’s the most petty reason you didn’t go on a second date with someone?” The…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding more than $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the state to students wishing to pursue higher education ring the 2022-23 academic year. The scholarships are for tuition, books and fees. Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood will be awarding a scholarship for $500. A committee made up…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Rep. Randy Frese (R-Paloma) has announced he is running for re-election to be one of three people who will represent Adams County in the Illinois House of Representatives. The new legislative maps divide Adams into the 94th, 99th and 100th Districts. The 99th House District consists of all or parts of Adams, Brown,…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Blessing Mount Sterling Clinic has been accredited as a Certified Rural Health Clinic and granted Exemplary Provider status by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services partner organization, The Compliance Team, a federally-authorized national healthcare accreditation organization for rural clinics. Clinics must be in rural, underserved areas to receive Certified…
Read Full Article After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday against the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing mandate on employers of more than 100 employees, it’s expected the Illinois Department of Labor’s COVID-19 vaccine or testing mandate will be withdrawn. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate on private sector businesses with more…
Read Full Article JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — We don’t often think much about insect pests outside of the occasional pantry pest or accidental invader during the winter months. That doesn’t mean our plants won’t have insect problems. This is particularly true for houseplants, where insect pests often seem to arrive out of nowhere. Common houseplant pests Spider mites are…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. It will reopen Tuesday for regular business hours. The weekly Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers. Central Services will be closed Monday. However, garbage and recycling will be picked…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 14, 2022 If you feel like arguing the baseball portion of today’s post, feel free … Sit back, relax and join me in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 183 of the Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve often played the mental game of “does he or doesn’t he” wear a toupee…
Read Full Article Steven C Schieferdecker (54) 1215 Madison for Driving Under the Infleuence and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol at 24th & State NTA 104 Troy L Smith (44) 316 Elm for Trespassing at 316 Elm Upper on 1/8/22 NTA 147 Anthony Sassen (25) was arrested for Unsecured Load. PTC -128 Melissa Oenning (47) was arrested on an…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – A continuing sharp spike in COVID-19 cases being driven by the omicron variant has pushed the state’s hospital capacity to its limits and is prompting the state to bring in additional health care workers from other states and countries. Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that more than 2,000 additional health care workers have…
Read Full Article It’s funny how regardless of where you’re from, you always seem to have a bit of a self-inflated opinion of the importance of your hometown. It’s not just a Quincy thing like many natives believe it to be (which is sort of the crux of the matter). Hometown pride is great. We all need boosters…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Heath Center Art Gallery is the host of a show of artwork by John Steinkamp through Feb. 18. Steinkamp is a self-taught oil painter who has worked with advertising agencies, television stations, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs. In recent years, he has steadily increased his scope to include fine…
Read Full Article Donald R. Delcour (23) 1519 N. 4th, Quincy for Interfering. NTA 131 Lisa M. Snyder (53) 613 N. 8th, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle, leaving the scene, and driving on revoked license. NTA 180 Kevin R. Owen (36) 200 S. 3rd, Quincy for FTA retail theft. Lodged 135 Alicia L Trueblood (59) 611 Country…
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