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QUINCY — Illinois does not require schools to provide visual art education for students in kindergarten through third grade. Children in these grades don’t always get to experience the power of art in their classrooms. “Starting early with art is so important,” Rachel Roundtree, director of education at Quincy Art Center, said in a press…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — UScellular recently named Taylor Smashey sales manager of the Hannibal store at 3650 Stardust. Smashey is responsible for leading her team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Smashey brings four years of retail and wireless experience to her new…
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Dwight and Barbara Seeley of Quincy, Il., celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on December 19th.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University students and faculty had art pieces featured in the 28th annual Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Artist Showcase at the Quincy (Ill.) Art Center. Students Faith Barrowclough, Amanda Finnerty, Emily Woodhurst and Zach Woodhurst each had art featured in the show last weekend. HLGU marketing coordinator and graphic design…
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QUINCY — Eli Campos didn’t get to travel internationally like he had hoped, and he had to wait several years longer than he wanted to travel at all. However, the five-day trip to Las Vegas in October with his family — his brother Blake; his mother, Dawnall Haston; his father, John Campos; his stepfather, Lee…
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QUINCY — Representatives from the Max Wombles Memorial Golf Tournament, family members and friends recently presented a check in the amount of $20,314.08 to the Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition. This donation is the largest the coalition has received in its history. The presentation took place at Transitions of Western Illinois. Friends of Max Wombles, a…
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Charles Bronson and the NFL, a match made in viewing heaven … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 480 of The Daily Dirt. 1. What might be the only positive byproduct of recovering from a bout with the flu has been the opportunity to catch up with some old movie watching. In this…
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QUINCY — Dancing with the Local Stars returns for its 13th year on Friday, Feb. 3. The Ambiance, 5225 Kochs Lane, will be the venue for this year’s event, which features a cast of all-star dancing teams returning to the dance floor. The evening will begin with a social hour from 6-7 p.m., followed by…
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QUINCY — Bethel AME Church, 905 Oak, is the site for literacy classes for the public while partnering with John Wood Community College for instruction. The classes are free and open to the public. Genny Skeffington is the main instructor. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University held its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 10, in Pepsi Arena. The 2022 graduating class is comprised of 62 undergraduate and 10 graduate degree recipients. University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott Luaders, professors of physics and chemistry, led the procession. QU…
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HANNIBAL, Mo.— Three Hannibal-LaGrange University business students recently were awarded a scholarship in recognition of their potential as free society scholars. The $3,000 Free Society Scholarship is funded by the Moorman Professorship Grant, which exists at HLGU to promote the ideals of a free society on campus. A free society enables people to express their…
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John Wood Community College President Mike Elbe discusses his departure from the school and the college’s importance to the community.
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QUINCY — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the Quincy Police Department, arrested Rashelle L. Pruett, 30, of Pittsfield near Eighth and Jefferson in Quincy at 6:36 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Pruett was arrested and transported to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department on a Pike County warrant for escape. The escape charge stems…
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Amber M Kelley, 34, 826 Joshua St, FTA Failure to Reduce Speed at N 20th St and Spring St. Lodged 179 Seaira S Altheide and Rachelle S Altheide, 31, 1223 Horne St, Retial Theft at 5211 Broadway St. Lodged 168 Jacob L Valencia, 38, 609 Washington St, FTA OV Trespassing at N 10th St and…
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PAYSON, Ill. — A Plainville man was arrested early Saturday morning and is in the Adams County Jail after allegedly fleeing a crash scene on foot Friday night. Deputies from the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were sent to a single vehicle rollover crash with injuries shortly after 8 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, the deputies was…
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2022-023060, 12/16/2022 @ 01:53:52, Highway 36 Shinn, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Public Narrative Traffic stop at US-36 and Munger Lane for speed. Driver issued citation and released. 2022-023061, 12/16/2022 @ 03:13:40, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By C74 Harp,…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 “Disorganized, forgetful and … lazy.” Yep, that pretty much sums up my shopping skills, or lack thereof. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 479 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When it comes to Christmas, there are three types of people, at least according to couponbirds.com. Those three…
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NAUVOO, ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will present two Christmas concerts entitled “Emmanuel: God with Us,” at the Nauvoo Theatre in downtown Nauvoo. Concerts will take place Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The program will use a mixture of traditional and contemporary music, Scripture,…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a stipulated agreement to improve public safety at the 150th Street highway-rail grade crossing of the Norfolk Southern Railway’s track near Hull in Pike County. The track is designated at AAR/DOT #479628U, railroad milepost DH-509.05. The stipulated agreement requires the installation of new automatic flashing light…
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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. DNG Technology Properties, LLC of Pleasant Hill sold a residence at 11652 346th in Pleasant Hill to…
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CENTER, Mo. — Be The Change For Your Community and Mark Twain Junior High School recently launched a holiday community service effort. The eighth grade students helped with projects for the Ralls County Food Pantry, the New London NECAC, Luther Manor Nursing Home, Hannibal-LaGrange University and Birthday Blessings on Nov. 29. The sixth grade students…
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Ryley Smith with XCel Physical Therapy talks about acquiring the business earlier this year and the industry in general.
Read Full Article Robert J Cramsey III (46) 2001 Payson for Adams Co warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine and FTA Revoked Registration at 508 Walnut Alley Lodged 186 Shawn P Lalond (32) Homeless for FTA Stealing at 10th & Maine Lodged 147/186 Alfonso Sanders (61) 932 Hampshire, Quincy for operating uninsured registration and expired registration. NTA 175 Lexi…
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HOLLIDAY, Mo. — The search by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for a woman who has been missing for a year continues. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a missing person at 4:24 p.m. Dec. 17, 2021. The last known contact with Betty L. Hayes, 88, was by a family member by…
Read Full Article 2022-022980, 12/15/2022 @ 00:10:00, US 61 Fair Oaks Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Suspect 12/15/2022 Public Narrative Traffic Stop initiated on US 61 near Fair Oaks Dr for speed. Driver released with a citation. 2022-022981, 12/15/2022 @ 00:26:54, US 61 Fair Oaks Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer…
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