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BROWN COUNTY, Ill. — A Tennessee man has been formally charged in the March shooting of a police officer in Brown County. Daniel Payne of Greenbriar, Tennessee was charged with one Class X count of Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer and will be in Brown County Circuit Court Wednesday for an appearance.…
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Marcus M. Malone-Johnson (34) 323 Mistletoe Street, Payson, IL for no valid driver’s license. NTA 175 Breon M. Hawkins (26) 719 N. 6th, Quincy for driving on suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle. 175 Jammie L. Conners (38) 933 N. 11th, Quincy for no valid registration. PTC 175 Felicia N. Dominguez (23) 1532 S.…
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022-006721, 04/18/2022 @ 07:14:08, Market St Gordon St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C104 Sheehan, V CAdult FemaleInvolve 04/18/2022Adult FemaleDriver 04/18/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop conducted on Market near Gordon for a registration violation. The driver was issued citations for registration and no proof of insurance and released. 2022-006722, 04/18/2022 @ 08:28:16, 100…
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QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup’s plan that could lead to the razing of the crumbling Welcome Inn received the seal of approval from the Quincy City council on Monday night. Alderman Dave Bauer (D-2), who had requested to table the $500,000 proposal last week, asked Planning and Development Director Chuck Bevelheimer if this money was intended…
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QUINCY — The new owners of the State Theater are ready for visitors to create new stories beginning this week. The Forward Quincy Cattywampus All-Stars, an offshoot of the Brooklyn-based musical group Food Will Win the War, will play a special performance Thursday night at the newly renovated theater at 434 S. Eighth. It will…
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With the end of the legislative session only weeks away, and organizers of an initiative petition campaign sounding the alarm about an even more pressing deadline, dueling efforts to legalize marijuana in Missouri face uncertain fates. In the legislature, GOP state Rep. Ron Hicks is sponsoring a bill to legalize possession and use of marijuana for…
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Letter to the Editor: 'Friends of Westview' needs to be created to help pay for capital improvements
It’s time for Westview Golf Course, one of Quincy’s best economic draws, to receive third-party financial support in a similar fashion to the successful Friends of the Trails organization that has worked to extend the boundaries of the Bill Klingner Trail. It’s clear the public doesn’t want a tax levy, and I don’t fault them. But…
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QUINCY — A dining event to benefit JWCC’s College for Life program will be held from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at Texas Roadhouse, 5120 Broadway. JWCC’s College for Life is a certificate program for adult students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Diners also may verbally tell the staff they are supporting CFL when placing a to go or dine in…
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Kelly Clarkson is turning 40? That’s hard to believe … All that and more in today’s three thoughts making up Vol. 262 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If I had my way … A new-age banana split would be introduced at dairy stands, this one featuring FOUR scoops of ice cream instead of the customary…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup would like to discuss with the city’s new police chief, who is scheduled to be selected during the first week of May, about changes he would like to see at the top of the Quincy Police Department’s organizational chart. Three finalists to replace Chief Rob Copley were selected after a two-month search by…
Read Full Article Marquise Wooden (44) 517 N. 14th for No valid driver’s license and failure to yield right of way at 17th and Sycamore. NTA – 135 Takasia Knaff (24) 810 Lind for No insurance at 8th and Lind. NTA – 175 Casey Wainwright (26) 810 Lind for Violation of Order of Protection at 537 Vermont. Lodged…
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SPRINGFIELD – A state appellate court ruled this week that it will not block enforcement of the Pritzker administration’s mandate that certain categories of public employees either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular testing. The 2-1 ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeals upheld a Sangamon County judge’s decision on April 1 not to issue a…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will visit Western Illinois University on Monday to meet with students, staff, and administrators in education. This visit is the latest stop on the Lt. Governor’s statewide tour focused on building a strong, diverse teacher pipeline amid a nationwide teacher shortage. A survey by the National Education Association found…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Easter lily used for spring decorations can provide beauty and fragrance for another season. After blooming ends, plant Easter lilies outside as soon as the ground can be worked.. The following year, they will bloom in June and have a sweet fragrance. Select a sunny site with well-drained soil. Plant the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The garden center shelves are bursting with bags of lawn seed, but is it the right time to sow that seed? It doesn’t hurt to overseed in the spring but there are a few reasons why to wait until late summer to early fall: The soil is cold, so germination is not…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University will be the host of its fifth annual academic symposium April 19-22 to highlight the work generated by students during the academic year. Students will present their original research within their academic programs at various times in the Connie Niemann Center for Music, South Auditorium, QU North Campus, 1700 Seminary Road.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council fills its galleries each April with the Young Masters exhibit — select works by Hannibal’s fifth grade, eighth grade and high school students, including both public and parochial schools. Participating schools are A.D. Stowell Elementary, Holy Family 5th and 8th grades, Mark Twain Elementary, Oakwood Elementary, Veterans Elementary, Hannibal Middle…
Read Full Article Mitchell Watson (30) 2429 Oak for Domestic Battery at 2429 Oak. Lodged – 160, 175 Mathew Tourney (33) 1104 Chestnut for Driving while revoked, No Insurance at 18th and Elm. NTA – 175 Dawson Bence (18) 317 Maple for Aggravated Fleeing to Elude a Police Officer, driving while license suspended, Speeding, Expired Registration, Leaving the…
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Happy Easter Sunday from the staff at the Daily Dirt. Enjoy the day with your family, then settle in for a little dirt-track racing from Bristol, Tenn. … Welcome to Vol. 261 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Here are three medal-worthy thoughts tied to Easter Sunday: Gold medal: “Golf is just the…
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QUINCY — It is believed that John Adams, our nation’s second president, said, “The shortest road to men’s hearts is down their throats.” Horizons Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, 224 S. Eighth, is adding a twist to Adams’ thoughts. “Food is kind of the gateway to life here at Horizons,” said Sarah Stephens, Horizons’ executive…
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MACOMB, lll. — In all walks of life there are do’s and don’ts, but in the world of teaching horticulture, a very rare word to use is “should.” I don’t like to use the word should. The word “should” tends to turn people off when receiving advice. When people call the Extension office, I make…
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The new budget for fiscal year 2023 includes Gov. J.B Pritzker’s election-year suspension of the 1% grocery tax, but a few months after the next governor’s inauguration, it will be back. Grocery stores must advertise the suspension, by law, on customer receipts. If that isn’t feasible, they must display a 4-inch by 8-inch bold sign. Either…
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On 4/09/2022, Hope Dean reported that her 2014 Ford Fusion was burglarized as it was parked near 11th and Madison and that her purse and contents were stolen. No Suspects. Report -128 Melissa M. Camillo (38) was arrested on a warrant for FTA Contempt. Cash Bond -145 On 4/09/2022,Christina Dolbeare reported that her 2012 Chevrolet…
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