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Ashley drops some profound statements in today’s edition. No, I’m serious. I’m not kidding. We joke with her a lot, but she is a very deep and introspective person with a huge heart. Frankie and Bobby contribute too.
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SPRINGFIELD – A legislative committee on Thursday heard more witnesses call for a ban on high-power, semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, but some experts said that alone won’t solve the problem of violent crime in Illinois. During its second hearing on a proposed assault weapon ban, an Illinois House committee, meeting in Chicago, heard from…
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QUINCY — When the Illinois Supreme Court announced in October that Amy Lannerd would be assigned as a justice in the Fourth District Appellate Court, Vanessa Pratt made it a point to congratulate her. “I made a joke to her,” Vanessa said. “I was like, ‘If you’re looking for any law clerks, you know, keep…
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SPRINGFIELD – Victims and survivors of multiple mass shootings urged state lawmakers on Monday to pass a ban on assault weapons, arguing that communities throughout Illinois have felt the pain of deadly mass shootings. “I was shot multiple times on the Fourth of July in Highland Park,” Lauren Bennett said during a legislative committee meeting…
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Jarod Clark reported hunting equipment from his 06 Toyota on 11/12/22 121 Lara Wilson reported her 11 Hyundai was hit by another vehicle while parked in the 1200 block of Kentucky 121 Alicia Kemper,36, Quincy, for Speeding at 16th and Broadway on 12/14/22. NTA 147 Equana M. Byrd (47) 2225 N. 12th #405, Quincy for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is being held without bond in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested for allegedly hitting an occupied car with a machete. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Thursday, Dec. 15 for Ethan A. Gauch, 18 of Hannibal. Gauch was charged with first-degree…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who allegedly recorded more than 200 videos of people in a locker room/restroom area without their permission while they were showering or changing clothes will have another 402 conference on Jan. 26. John Rokusek, 60, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with his attorney, Denny Woodward, before Judge Mark Vincent.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two Quincy teens were arrested Wednesday by the Quincy Police Department after they were found to be in possession of ghost guns. One of the teens was arrested in connection to a Nov. 1 shooting incident in the Sixth and Chestnut area that also led to the arrests of two other Quincy men. Units with the…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Kathy Hull is retiring after 11 years as administrator of Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, and Holly Jones will be replacing her. Jones has spent the past 11 years as Illini’s assistant administrator. Hull retires on Dec. 23 after 23 years at Illini. She said in a press release that she loves…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Tim Squier and Jody Squier of Keokuk, Iowa sold a residence at 603 Elm in Carthage…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, is conducting a bourbon and whiskey raffle in conjunction with its open house on Dec. 18. Hours for the open house are 1-5 p.m., with winners of the raffle announced at 4 p.m. Fifteen winners, ages 21 and over, will each receive one high-end bottle per drawn ticket.…
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Ashley talks to Kelsey Pigg with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County about the John Wood Mansion holiday tour and Pam Potter with the Quincy Park Band about their upcoming holiday concert.
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Dec. 8 for Jet Air, Inc., based out of the Macomb Municipal Airport, 16190 E. 1300th. Jet Air, Inc. took over Cobb Aviation on Oct. 1 after the retirement of Lee Cobb. Jet Air operates one of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University enjoyed homecoming weekend Nov. 11-12 that featured fun events for past and present students of the university. Homecoming weekend kicked off on Friday when new members were inducted into the 50-Year Club, which was established to honor alumni who attended HLGU 50 or more years ago. Members of the classes…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Procrastinators win the prize in the “Safest Holiday Decorations” category. In a press release, David Trinklein, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist, said “In days of old, people rarely brought holiday greenery into the home before Christmas Eve. Doing so was considered bad luck for the coming year.” Today, the holiday season begins…
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There are some great contemporary Christmas songs, and then there is “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney and Wings. Ugh … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 477 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re less than two weeks away from Christmas, which means Steve is singing Christmas songs in the mancave. These are three…
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QUINCY — While presenting 20 motions Wednesday during a nearly three-hour hearing in Adams County Circuit Court, a Springfield man defending himself in a November 2021 sexual assault case said he plans to move for a change of venue. While discussing a request for funds to pay for a polling service, Bradley Yohn, 35, told Judge…
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QUINCY — A ruling on a request by attorneys for a Quincy man, charged with first-degree murder in the death of an infant in 2018, to suppress statements and information from a cellphone extraction will be made in February. Travis Wiley, 35, appeared with public defenders Todd Nelson and Shelby Hoiness before Judge Michael Atterberry…
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QUINCY — During a meeting where the Fiscal Year 2023 budget was unanimously passed and Rome Frericks, executive director of the Quincy Park District, was given a raise, most of the debate centered around the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation’s request for a $25,000 donation for startup costs. The corporation, created earlier this year, is led…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board adopted its 2022 tax rate at Wednesday night’s meeting. The levy will bring in nearly $42.9 million in property tax revenue, based in the county’s equalized assessed valuation (EAV). The rate will be around $3.93 per $100 in EAV, which is slightly less than last year’s rate. The levy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested for using a handgun to shoot at and wound a 60-year-old man. The 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued a warrant Wednesday for Brendon J. Garrelts, 23, charging him with second-degree assault and armed criminal action. Officers with…
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URSA, Ill. — Ursa Christian Church will offer a live nativity scene from 5-7 p.m. Sunday on the church grounds at 202 N. Warsaw. The public is invited to come see the sights and sounds of the Christmas story. Several scenes will be included, with members portraying Mary and the angel, shepherds, wise men and…
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Kiwanis Club brings Santa, Mrs. Claus to elementary schools for Christmas parties with first graders
QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club organized Christmas parties on Monday, Dec. 12 for first graders in Quincy’s public schools. All first graders received a Christmas gift and heard a Christmas story read by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kiwanis Club members had parties at Iles, Rooney and Lincoln-Douglas in the morning, then had parties…
Read Full Article Elizabeth A Smith (64) 823 N 12th for Disobeying Traffic Control Device and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 18th & Broadway NTA 101 April M Hahne, 39, 511 Washington St, Improper Lane Usage at 1130 S 6th St. PTC 107 Derrick E. Baze (42) 625 S. 13th, Quincy for battery. Cash bond. 176 Nicholas K. Meyers…
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