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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A Tennessee man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder of a police officer after a police chase late Saturday night. Daniel B. Payne, 29, of Greenbrier, Tenn., was arrested by agents from the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4. He is lodged in the Schuyler County Jail.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly school designation, exhibiting leading practices in recruiting and supporting post-military students. Military Friendly is the military rating division of VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business. The mission of Military Friendly is to create maximum professional opportunities for military service members, veterans and military spouses. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were…
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So now that it is “social media official,” I am going to comment on my oldest son’s new job. James Alexander Gough is the senior deputy press secretary for Gov. JB Pritzker. It is an incredible career move for him. His mother and I could not be more proud of him, as we are of…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Camp Foundation will hold a celebration of spring at Jensen Woods Camp, five miles north of Timewell, on April 9. Breakfast will be served from 9-11 a.m. in Dixon Lodge. Pancakes (gluten free option available), muffins, cinnamon rolls, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk, orange juice and hot chocolate will be…
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On Muddy River News This Week, we sit down with Paul Reitz, the CEO of Titan International, the parent company of Quincy’s Titan Wheel. Reitz joined Titan in 2010 as Chief Financial Officer, became President in February 2014, and was named CEO effective in January 2017. Prior to joining Titan, he was the Chief Accounting…
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022-005181, 03/27/2022 @ 00:39:10, 217 S Main St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 042 Rose, M A Entered By C75 Hunt, T MAdultInvolve Community Contacts 03/27/2022AdultAssoc. Community Contacts 03/27/2022AdultAssoc. Community Contacts 03/27/2022 Public Narrative Citizen contact 217 S Main Street. 2022-005182, 03/27/2022 @ 02:01:36, US 61 Fair Oaks Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 042 Rose, M A Entered By C75…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, March 28, 2022 You can have the toilet paper, just leave my satellite TV alone … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 245 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Did you ever wonder what the rest of the world thinks Americans would find it impossible to live without? (OK, “impossible” could…
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Joshua D Clowers, 30, Quincy, was arrested on a DOC warrant at the Adams County Jail. Lodged. 153 John P Putnam, 40, Quincy, was arrested on F.T.A. warrants for driving while license suspended, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia at 8th and Jefferson. Lodged. 111 Cory L Graham, 39, Quincy, was arrested on…
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QUINCY — North Side Boat Club, 200 S. Front, will be the site of a music trivia event with Tim Smith on April 2. All proceeds will go toward building maintenance. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the first question will be tossed out at 7 p.m. Outside food is allowed, but all drinks…
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Joshua D Clowers (30) of Quincy, arrested for Domestic Battery at 300 Locust. Lodged 153 Deanna Redding (73) Wayland, MO for improper traffic lane usage at 12th and Broadway. PTC. 107 Diana Willis (19) 628 Oak St Quincy, IL for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 8th and State. NTA. 107 Joshua…
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QUINCY — The days of a truck stopping in front of your home and picking up your recyclable materials are likely ending. “Yeah, it’s probably a fair statement,” Central Services Director Kevin McClean said. “We are definitely looking for other alternatives to make things more economical, so it’s not costing the taxpayers more money than…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – For two years, shoppers have seen how supply chain problems can shock the food system. Initially triggered by the pandemic, these problems have persisted due to labor shortages, transportation bottlenecks and now international conflict. “Supply chain issues have really hit home for consumers,” said Mallory Rahe, University of Missouri Extension agricultural business…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 27, 2022 To be successful, the USFL needs to offer something the NFL doesn’t. It looks like the new league is on the right track. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 244 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The new USFL kicks off its season April 16 and will be using…
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QUINCY — Illinois Right to Life leaders will speak at 6p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Solanus Parish Hall, 1721 College, as part of its Ground Zero Tour. Illinois Right to Life is determined to restore protection to preborn babies and their mothers throughout the Midwest. Learn about the group’s plans to reduce the number of…
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After more than 30 years, the not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is ending its Family Planning Health Services program March 31. The decision was approved March 22 by the NECAC Board of Directors, and covers NECAC Family Planning clinics in Hannibal, Bowling Green, Warrenton and O’Fallon. The agency is notifying patients, who will…
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QUINCY — Morgan Rich of Klingner & Associates, P.C., has become a registered Engineer Intern with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Rich is an assistant transportation engineer with previous experience providing both design and construction inspection services. He holds a bachelor of science in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.…
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QUINCY — Lucas Dotson was named Philanthropic Champion of the Year, and Saya Geisendorfer was named Volunteer Champion of the Year at the 91st annual Beaux Arts Ball on Saturday at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Both Dotson and Geisendorfer are juniors at Quincy High School. The Quincy Art Center celebrated nine local teens for their volunteer…
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As allegations that former Gov. Eric Greitens was physically abusive to his wife and children were made public Monday, calls for him to drop out of the U.S. Senate race abounded swiftly. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican, said: “If you hit a woman or a child, you belong in handcuffs, not the United States Senate. It’s time for…
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Illinois’ population decline reached record levels in 2021 as the state’s population dropped by 113,776 residents from July 2020-July 2021. Population decline was widespread during the year, affecting nearly all areas of the state as 81 of Illinois’ 102 counties saw population losses, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released March 24. The largest declines…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 26, 2022 I find it hard to believe Walt Frazier is 77, but more about that in a minute. Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 243 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today is a time for self-reflection. How many of the following things are you guilty of doing or…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 112th annual meeting and banquet on March 17 at the Rialto Banquet Hall and presented the following awards: Ambassador of the Year was presented to Courtney Bareis, who works in the loan servicing department of F&M Bank and Trust Co. She has been a chamber…
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Embree to lead grantmaking, community leadership efforts as program officer for Community Foundation
QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri recently named Kent Embree to serve as program officer. He will lead the Community Foundation’s grant programs, leadership initiatives and nonprofit and community-based outreach. “Our Community Foundation does so much to help the people and missions of nonprofit organizations in our region,” Embree said…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The administrative offices of Douglass Community Services will be located at 909 Broadway in Hannibal starting April 18. Things to know: All mail should be addressed to Douglass Community Services, 909 Broadway, Hannibal. The phone numbers have not changed. The food pantry and distributions (including senior food, veterans boxes, emergency food, commodities,…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The deadline for aspiring Brown County small business owners to compete for up to $20,000 in cash prizes is April 1. The competition to drive economic development in Brown County will culminate in a pitch competition at Brown County High School on May 11. Each competitor will give a 10-minute pitch…
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