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QUINCY – Quincy University launched its 2022-2023 QU Fund Drive with a $1.3M goalon Thursday at the Quincy Country Club. Last year, the QU Fund Drive surpassed the $1.2M goal in support of campus improvements, technology enhancements and student scholarships. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted gifts to the university and temporarily restricted gifts…
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RobertD Holcomb (39) Homeless for Retail Theft at 837 Jefferson NTA 101 Courtnet A Wood (29) 629 S 20th for Improper Turning at 24th & State PTC 122 Bradley B Roberts (41) Leaving the Scene, Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Driving While License Suspended and Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident at 30th & Broadway NTA…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension will offer a rainscaping demonstration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the corner of Hyde and Hotchkiss in historic Nauvoo. A group photo will be taken at approximately 7 p.m. Twenty-five community members and leaders who have participated in the rainscaping workshop series will be planting a…
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QUINCY — A concert featuring award winning artist John-Paul Jones Group with special guest Deion Wykowski opening the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at the State Theater, 436 S. Eighth. The concert is The concert is in support of John-Paul Jones Group’s latest award winning album, “Broke In Bridge City,” which is…
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2022-017048, 09/15/2022 @ 00:44:56, 401 Warren Barrett Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Contact Information 09/15/2022Adult Female Contact Information 09/15/2022 Public Narrative Information reported at 401 Warren Barrett Dr. 2022-017049, 09/15/2022 @ 07:07:46, St Marys Ave S Hawkins Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C53 Keith,…
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MRN Editor David Adam makes a quick appearance as showrunner, then Ashley, Frankie and Bobby talk about recycling in Quincy.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Learn more about Options for Women during a free awareness luncheon at noon Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 3600 McMasters Avenue, in the church fellowship hall. Options for Women is a pregnancy help center that opened in Bowling Green in 2016 with plans to open in Hannibal before the end…
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With apologies to Paul Simon — Monday Night Football, still crazy after all these years … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 399 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I don’t think anyone would argue that Monday Night Football has become an important part of our very existence. Most folks alive today can barely…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — For home lawns, Missouri weather is like Goldilocks’ porridge. For some types of grass it’s too hot and for others it’s too cold. In Missouri, the hard part is finding a grass for which the weather is “just right.” There is no one-size-fits-all grass for Missouri lawns, say University of Missouri Extension…
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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that Illinois will continue to welcome migrants bused here from Texas as he blasted that state’s governor for relocating them to other cities without sharing information or providing resources. Pritzker said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his agencies have been providing little notice for incoming migrants and has…
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The cool thing about life storytelling is it often takes me in unexpected directions. I recently partnered with the Quincy Public Library for its “Big Read” event. One thousand copies of the book “Sitting Pretty,” written by Rebekah Taussig, are available for free to people living in the Quincy community. If you do not live…
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QUINCY — A list of 56 stores that Bed Bath & Beyond plans to close does not include the Quincy store at 5110 Broadway. As the home goods chain continues to face financial uncertainty, Bed Bath & Beyond announced plans in August to close 150 namesake stores and cut its workforce by about 20 percent.…
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UPDATE from Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner: “This tentative agreement will keep our trains moving, stations bustling, and employees proudly serving customers as we move them across this great country, stimulating local economies in more than 500 communities we serve. Railroads play a vital role in the nation and we thank President Biden, Secretaries Buttigieg, Walsh…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will honor people responsible for the restoration of the Gov. John Wood Mansion, 425 S. 12th, with an anniversary celebration cocktail party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the mansion’s restoration. The historic home was saved twice by…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Transportation, Inc., the trucking affiliate of Dot Foods, Inc., North America’s largest food industry redistributor, has been selected as one of the “World’s Greatest!…” in the trucking industry. It will be featured on the award-winning, national television show at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Sept. 24 on the Bloomberg network. “We…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Ben and Noelle Withers of Canton, Mo., at 9:24 a.m. on Sept. 11.A boy was born to Allen and Jeri Smith of Maywood, Mo., at 1:25 p.m. on Sept. 11.Two boys were born to Marshall and Shyann Steffen of Ursa at 4:08 p.m. and 4:09 p.m. on Sept.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Gold Star 500 Ride for the Fallen runs from Sept. 20-24 with a goal to “Always Remember, Never Forget” Illinois’ fallen military members. The ride will start in Springfield with stops in Quincy, Galesburg, Rock Falls and Woodstock before finishing at the Great Lakes Naval Station. The ride will have 12…
Read Full Article On 08/28/2022 at 1:32 AM Tammy L. Lewis of Mt. Sterling was issued citations for Failure to Wear Seat Belt and Failure to Give Information after Striking Property and was given a court date of 09/24/2022. On 09/08/2022 Russell L. Williams of Mt. Sterling was issued a citation for Agg. Domestic Battery and given a…
Read Full Article Amanda S Self (36) Macomb Il for Disregard Traffic Contol Device at 38th and Broadway PTC 162 Isaac Strothoff (20) homeless Quincy, IL for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery towards a child. Lodged. 143 Chatton M Holt (42) 831 N 5th for Domestic Battery at 831 N 5th Lodged 109 Ryan R Breuer (32)…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The September/October “Art For The Health Of It” exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic features works by Louisiana, Mo., artist Dennis Babbitt. Babbitt primarily paints the landscape “en plein air” using oils or watercolor. His decision to pursue the landscape goes back many years ago to the desire…
Read Full Article 2022-016963, 09/14/2022 @ 00:15:06, Chestnut St S Arch, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 020 Jobe, J B Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Driver 09/13/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop for speed. driver issued warning and released. 2022-016964, 09/14/2022 @ 00:32:25, 609 Church St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suicidal Subject Officer Assigned 020 Jobe, J B Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Compl. Check…
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Ladies, I’m always hear to help. Remember, they don’t call me the Doctor of Love for no reason … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 398 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever overheard conversations with other couples? Do you ever put yourself in one of their places? Yeah, me too. Those…
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QUINCY — John Frankenhoff put his cards on the table, then challenged other Quincy Park Board commissioners to do the same. Some showed their hand. Others chose to keep their cards close to their chest. The future of Art Keller Marina, which has lost money in each of the past three years and is on…
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