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There are times when a State’s Attorney has discretion in enforcing laws. School districts also have discretion as to who they allow into their buildings for certain reasons. Quincy and Adams County are suffering because of both of these facts. Adams County Public Health Administrator Jerrod Welch has done what he has thought is right…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 3, 2021 In school, were you ever subjected to the taunts of a bully who may have labeled you “Four Eyes,” “Tub of Lard” or some other nicety? If so, you can probably sympathize with the baseball players mentioned in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 56 of the Daily Dirt: 1. Not…
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Below is the temporary restraining order filed by Judge Debra Wellborn Thursday night. Quincy Public Schools will abide by the order, according to Superintendent Roy Webb.
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THIS JUST IN: Adams County Circuit Court Judge Debra Wellborn has granted a temporary restraining order to three families whose children attend Quincy Public Schools to allow them to return to class and not be quarantined. The students were three of 289 QPS students or staff who have been quarantined by the school district for…
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On Wednesday at 8:17 p.m., Adams County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance at the CUSD No. 4 Board of Education meeting located at Unity high School in Mendon. Upon arrival on scene deputies learned that Alex S. Felde, 30, of Mendon, had been removed from the school and was allegedly involved in some type…
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Quincy Medical Group announced Thursday that it had signed a letter of intent to join together with DuPage Medical, becoming one organization. A news release stated “…the organizations will intentionally focus on providing an unrivaled patient experience, while working to raise the standard for quality and excellence for physician-directed care.” DuPage Medical Group is the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sept. 2, 2021 Think twice before you ever again complain about your wife’s cooking. Just remember, she can always serve you jellied moose nose the next time around. Grab the Tums, and then enjoy today’s three thoughts in Vol. 55 of the Daily Dirt: 1. If you haven’t got a strong stomach, you…
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Closure of municipal coal plants remains sticking point By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved an energy bill in the early hours of Wednesday morning but it’s likely to change as negotiations continue in the House, which has not set a date as to when it will return. A lead negotiator…
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QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup expects a new residential rental property procedure to be presented to City Council before the end of September. Troup was optimistic about that likelihood following a late Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Residential Rental Property Registration Committee (RRPRC) inside City Hall. “From where we started to where we are now,…
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QUINCY – After Labor Day weekend, Quincy’s downtown district will have two fewer eating options. Management of both Drake’s Steak & Ale and Que-Town BBQ are both closing their doors, each for their own reasons. “We are extremely saddened to inform you, our loyal customers and the entire community of Quincy, that due to decisions…
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HANNIBAL – Another of Hannibal’s major festivals returns after skipping a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Labor Day weekend will see the seventh Big River Steampunk Festival. The festival will feature a number of familiar as well as new entertainers and vendors. The festival is also under new ownership after the previous organizers, Ken…
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College football kicks off in earnest this weekend, and I couldn’t be happier. There’s something special about those Saturday afternoons and evenings of college football that separates the sport from its high school and NFL cousins. More than anything else, I think what helps build those legions of college football fans are the long and…
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2021-017595, 09/01/2021 @ 06:20:46, Highway 36 WB Veterans Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Found/Lost Item Officer Assigned 024 Mulheron, R M Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Compl. Found Articles 09/01/2021 Adult Owner Found Articles 09/01/2021 Public Narrative Found item reported at US-36 and Veterans. 2021-017596, 09/01/2021 @ 07:42:31, 310 S 11Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Property Maintenance Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered By 2710 McCurdy, J…
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Elanda Neese (45) Homeless for trespassing. NTA 148 Darion M. Baker (18) 1420 N. 22nd, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA 148 Cody R. Dorsey (21) 918 Pheasant Dr, Kirksville Mo for FTA driving while suspended. Lodged 148 Melinda Pritchard (32) 704 Washington, Quincy for FTA poss of meth and FTA battery. Lodged 111…
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Latest maps introduced Tuesday morning, passed Tuesday night By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the General Assembly pushed through a new set of legislative maps during a one-day special session Tuesday, although the process they used sparked the ire of Republicans and voting rights advocates alike. If accepted by Gov. JB Pritzker,…
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Justin Deming, 34, of Monroe City was taken into custody Monday following an active investigation of a sexual nature regarding a minor child. A search warrant was executed and items of evidence were seized during the search of his residence. Deming was placed on a 24 hour investigative hold and transported to the Monroe County…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 1, 2021 Mmmmmm … even the thought of a hot fudge sundae makes by taste buds stand up and take notice. Hot fudge is one of the genuine gifts of nature, much like the Daily Dirt. Welcome to Vol. 54 of the daily three thoughts: 1. The best kind of toppings for ice cream…
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2021-017537, 08/31/2021 @ 07:49:27, 1709 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal At Large Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered By 2710 McCurdy, J E Adult Involve Dog At Large 08/31/2021 Adult Female Compl. Dog At Large 08/31/2021 Public Narrative Dog at Large. 2021-017538, 08/31/2021 @ 07:58:07, 2202 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal At Large Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered By 2710 McCurdy, J E Adult Involve Dog At…
Read Full Article Steven C. Schieferdecker (54) 635 S. 12th, Quincy for operating uninsured veicle. NTA Casey Lierly (28) 3107 Center Dr, Quincy for FTA fleeing, no insurance and suspended registration. Lodged 131 2 Kevin A Smith Jr. (19) 325 Cherry, Quincy for speeding. PTC 128 Isaiah T. Wigfall (38) 418 College, Quincy for Domestic Battery, criminal damage…
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QUINCY — People are sick and tired of being sick and tired. But does the COVID-19 virus care about that? As the State of Illinois re-tightens its COVID protocols, a packed house at Quincy’s Holiday Inn heard people wanting local control back in government and a lawyer who has traveled statewide attempting to block governments…
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QUINCY — City Hall will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 7 for regular business hours. Central Services will be closed Monday. Garbage and recycling will be picked up on Monday. Yard waste recycling will take place on Monday. Quincy Transit Lines will…
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A campaign to legalize adult cannabis use in Missouri is emphasizing the use of new revenue to automatically expunge nonviolent cannabis-related criminal records. Legal Missouri 2022, a statewide coalition, filed a ballot initiative with the state last week seeking to legalize recreational marijuana use while expunging criminal records for those with low-level marijuana offenses. Marijuana possession accounted…
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In the fall of 2020, I was infuriated to see then-Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rushing to seat Justice Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court just 35 days before the 2020 election. After all, he was the one who refused to even hold hearings on Merrick Garland, a moderate choice by any measure, because the…
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