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If you are not spending this cold January under a blanket watching Yellowstone like everyone else, maybe you are knocking out some new year resolutions and organizing your life a bit. Looking for motivation to get your household organized? I have a cautionary tale that might quickly lead you in that direction. Here is the…
Read Full Article BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Spectrum recently announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, mobile, TV and voice services to more than 320 homes and small businesses in areas east of Bowling Green. Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout in Pike County is part of the company’s approximately $5 billion investment in unserved rural communities, which includes…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Jan. 29, 2022 Hopefully today’s first item rekindles some good memories for most of you readers … welcome to Vol. 197 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It’s hard to disagree with any of the following picks, even if there are no Rod Stewart songs in the mix and arguably an overabundance of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mandar and Laura Dighe, chairs for the Salvation Army of Quincy Christmas Campaign, recently announced the campaign goal of $435,000 was exceeded with a total raised of $470,420. The Tree of Lights Christmas Campaign is The Salvation Army’s major fundraising effort each year. Money raised during the campaign provides Christmas assistance and funds…
Read Full Article A pair of Missouri counties is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a 2019 law that stripped them of their ability to set their own rules for concentrated animal feeding operations. Under the law, county commissioners are prohibited from setting policies that are “inconsistent with or more stringent than” state rules for CAFOs. The law nullified…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers will return to the Statehouse next week for their first in-person sessions since Jan. 4. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, said Thursday that the recent decline in COVID-19 cases makes returning to the Capitol possible. “Our goal is to be productive while also keeping everyone safe, so masking and social…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Children in pre-school through fifth grade are invited to attend the Fairy Tale Tea and mingle with royal princesses and princes (your favorite Disney characters) on Feb. 26 at Spring Lake Country Club. Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character and enjoy delicious treats, crafts, photo opportunities and dancing with the many…
Read Full Article CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Clarksville Eagle Days are set for Saturday and Sunday in Clarksville. Times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Hourly live eagle demonstrations by Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, viewing scopes, food, vendors, an art show and tours of Lock and Dam 24 are available. Venues…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The winners of the 48th annual High School Student Art Competition at the Quincy Art Center recently were announced. Submission for the competition was open to high school artists in grades 9-12 from 20 counties. One hundred works of art were selected from those submitted for the Art Center’s latest exhibit. The juror…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – Demanding what they call “common sense ethics reform,” Senate Republicans plan to take action in addressing unethical behavior by elected public officials. Upon introducing the ethics reforms package, Senate Republicans called for the legislative inspector general position to be filled through an independent search committee. Republicans said Democrats need to end the “political…
Read Full Article Most hit TV shows also showcase a great theme song … here are some examples in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 196 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Be honest with me involving today’s first thought. How important was a TV show’s theme song in attracting your initial viewership? Remember, be honest. When that…
Read Full Article Transitions reports that a catalytic converter was stolen off of one of their buses and a second bus had one partially cut off sometime between 1/15/22 and 1/18/22 while parked at 631 North 48th. 148 Kenneth Hughes,75, Clayton, for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an accident at 54th and Broadway on 1/26/22. PTC 145…
Read Full Article Today’s edition should stir plenty of fond memories … sit back, relax and relive yesterday through today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 195 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here are some TV shows I would like to see brought back, decade by decade: 1960s “Green Acres”: Remember Eb the farmhand? He was one of this…
Read Full Article BARRY, Ill. — During the early morning of January 24, a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on the eastbound onramp of I-72 in Barry. Subsequent to the stop, Kirk M. Beumer, 26, of Sheridan, Indiana was arrested for: Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession With the Intent to Deliver a…
Read Full Article Jammie Conners,28, Quincy, for Fighting at 832 North 11th on 1/11/22. NTA 107 Criminal Damage to Vehicle Angela Zwarycz, Quincy, reports her 1994 Ford Ranger was damagedon 1/12/22. while parked at 1261 Maine. Rocky Altgilbers,71, Quincy, reports his information was used to open multiple accounts on 12/7/21. 107 Hit and Run Traver Allen,29, Quincy, reports…
Read Full Article 2022-001361, 01/26/2022 @ 01:06:59, Riverfront , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Male Assoc. Community Contacts 01/26/2022 Adult Female Assoc. Community Contacts 01/26/2022 Public Narrative Citizen contact at the Riverfront. 2022-001362, 01/26/2022 @ 05:05:44, 203 Huck Finn Shopping , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Victim False…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Four long-time employees of the Quincy School District comprised the inaugural class of recipients of the Legend Award, which was presented by Quincy School Board members at its Wednesday night meeting. The board recognized four men who died during a nine-day span last fall. Sayeed Ali, president of the board, presented surviving family…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The interviews are done and now the Quincy School Board must make its decision. Superintendent Roy Webb told the Quincy School Board at its Wednesday meeting the search for his replacement is nearly complete, which was basically informing the public as board members were already aware of this. Webb reported the eight-person committee…
Read Full Article Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced that for the next two months, additional larger downstate and central Illinois Driver Services facilities will require appointments for behind-the-wheel road tests, REAL IDs, standard driver’s licenses and ID cards. Vehicle services, such as renewing a license plate sticker or applying for a vehicle title, do not…
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