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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Poinsettia is America’s most popular flowering plant, with annual sales approaching $200 million. Despite its close association with the Christmas season, however, it’s a relative newcomer as holiday home decor, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. In the early 1800s, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Joel R. Poinsett, learned of…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is awarding 15 community-based organizations a total of $1 million in funding to promote expanded access to preventive health care resources, including wellness visits, screenings, vaccinations and health education. Blessing Health System of Quincy is one of the participating organizations and is receiving $55,000. Blessing and BCBSIL are teaming for several…
Read Full Article The numbers never lie, and the following numbers will probably come as an eye-opener for those followers of the squared circle … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 154 of the Daily Dirt. 1. For those who have been longtime followers of pro wrestling, this may come as a shock. It certainly did…
Read Full Article After receiving “violent threats,” a state rep from suburban Cook County won’t pursue a proposal requiring unvaccinated Illinoisans to pay their health care expenses — including hospital bills — out of pocket if they contract COVID-19. State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, said in a statement Thursday that he decided not to pursue the legislation he…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, ILL – The Robert F. Tracy Mount Sterling Municipal Airport is receiving a $1.5 million state grant for taxiway improvements. The $1.35 million grant requires a $150,000 match from the city. It is part of the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois capital plan for infrastructure upgrades. About 100 airports around the state received $94…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Ten students from the senior class at Quincy Notre Dame recently were recognized as Illinois State Scholars. This award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to students who rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors in the state. Selection is based on a combination of ACT or…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th, will be the host of a holiday health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The no-cost health fair is hosted in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. The fair will feature Blessing Diabetes Center staff providing education and conducting a risk assessment, and…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Dec. 10, 2021 Today, I truly appreciate working for the likes of one J. Robert Gough. I think you’ll realize why in a few paragraphs … welcome to the three thoughts that make up Vol. 153 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s time for another chapter of the worst jobs in history.…
Read Full Article 021-024947, 12/09/2021 @ 06:30:23, 100 Chloe Place Apt 19, Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Open Line Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Male Involve 911 Hang Up 12/09/2021 Adult Male Suspect 911 Hang Up Administratively Closed 12/09/2021 Adult Compl. 911 Hang Up 12/09/2021 Victim 911 Hang Up 12/09/2021 Public Narrative 911 Open line weas reported at 100 Chloe Place 2021-024948, 12/09/2021 @ 07:03:56, 100…
Read Full Article Gregory W. Palmer (49) 1328 Harrison Plaza, Quincy for improper lane usage. PTC 109 Marty L Owsley II, 33, 618 Jackson St, FTA Aggravated Domestic Battery/ VOP at S 10th St and Washington St. Lodged 122 Todd A Boyd, 56, 815 Madison for Fleeing on Foot at 8th and Kentucky. NTA Brandon A Lish, 37, Liberty,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A traffic crash on U.S. 61 in Hannibal on Thursday resulted in the drivers of both vehicles being transported from the scene by the Marion County Ambulance District. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were dispatched at approximately 2:07 p.m. Thursday to a traffic crash with injuries on U.S. 61 near Progress…
Read Full Article Rise in COVID-19 cases reducing local healthcare capacity; here's where you can get tested in Quincy
QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department is encouraging residents to remain mindful of COVID-19 safety measures. COVID-19 cases regionally as well as in the Quincy community, have notably increased in recent weeks. Increases in hospitalized patients are reducing healthcare capacity in the region. Residents with a known exposure to COVID-19 or who are experiencing…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s Winter Commencement will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Pepsi Arena. The 2021 graduating class is comprised of 57 undergraduates with an additional 13 graduate degree recipients.University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott Luaders, professors of physics and chemistry, respectively, will lead…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College welcomes audiences to campus for its annual Christmas Concert on at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. Performances will include the Collegiate, Concert, and Chamber Choirs, under the direction of Scott Allison, assistant professor of music, with Dylan Marney, associate…
Read Full Article An Illinois state representative introduced a new bill this week that would force unvaccinated patients to pay their own medical expenses if they receive hospital treatment for COVID-19. Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) sponsored the new legislation, HB 4259, that seeks to encourage Illinois residents to receive a vaccination. The bill proposes “a person who is eligible…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Quincy Medical Group has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims for medically unnecessary cardiac catheterization procedures performed by a physician who was formerly employed by the group. The settlement comes on the heels of a related settlement in August with Blessing…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD — To Illinois prisoners, commissary is more than candy bars, shaving cream and socks. It represents normalcy and choice. “It’s everything to them,” said Melly Rios, whose husband is in Stateville Correctional Center serving 45 years for murder. A recent report from the John Howard Association, a prison watchdog group, detailed widespread supply shortages…
Read Full Article 2021-024844, 12/08/2021 @ 00:37:24, 420 Huck Finn Shopping , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Suspect False Alarm Administratively Closed 12/08/2021 Adult Female Contact False Alarm 12/08/2021 Adult Victim False Alarm 12/08/2021 Adult Compl. False Alarm 12/08/2021 …
Read Full Article Hosie B. Parker (41) 805 Maple, Quincy for improper lane usage. NTA 111 Laterrica J. Cole (18) 318 Maiden Ln Apt. 207, Quincy for Robbery and battery. Lodged 136 Cassidy A. Brown (18) 3323 Fox Run, Quincy for failure to reduce\speed to avoid an accident and electronic communication device. PTC Robert L. Derry (48) 614…
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