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Daily Dirt for Dec. 30, 2021 For the record, I’m younger than 13 of the following in today’s first of three thoughts … welcome to Vol. 173 of the Daily Dirt. 1. It can be difficult to accept some of the personalities you have grown up watching on TV actually aging, growing old. For example,…
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Chicagoans will be required to provide proof of vaccination and a photo ID before entering restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues in the city starting Jan. 3, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has decreed. Office buildings, airports and churches are exempt. Those with a religious exemption can provide a negative test, but the test option was not offered to those…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Plan Commission gave approval for a special permit to Alibi Bar, 500 York, to operate as a nightclub. Alibi Bar opened this spring and operates as a bar under City Code, which means they have to close by 1 a.m., and nightclubs are allowed to stay open later under the same…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by 911 at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to respond to a structure fire at 120 Jupiter. Upon arrival, incident command confirmed a fire with smoke and flames coming from the structure. The resident had left the home and was safe when firefighters arrived. Incident command then conducted…
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After several months of negotiations and adjustments before the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC), Ameren Missouri customers are set to see a rate increase for its services early next year. The new revenue will be earmarked for infrastructure and clean energy. Electric and gas customers will see an increase on their bills beginning Feb. 28, 2022, increasing Ameren’s annual…
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QUINCY — On Tuesday morning around 10:00, Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies located Tanner T. Eyler, 24, of Quincy, at 301 Riverview Ave. Eyler had an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear for Possession of Firearm by a Felon as well as an active arrest warrant for Failure to Appear on Domestic Battery. Eyler resisted…
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2021-025948, 12/28/2021 @ 07:22:38, Orchard Ave Moberly Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 044 Logsdon, C A Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Compl. Information 12/28/2021 Public Narrative Information reported at Orchard and Moberly. 2021-025949, 12/28/2021 @ 07:37:48, , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned CAD CAD Report Entered By 005 Porter, K S Public Narrative Void 1968-000017, 12/28/2021 @ 07:38:20, , Hannibal Nature of…
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James W Tittsworth (36) of Quincy, arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine at 20th and Locust. NTA 175 Stephen W Williams II (51) of Quincy, arrested for Open Burning at 613 Elm on 12/27. NTA 153 Lauren E Provine (19) of Quincy, reports her 2019 Jeep was burglarized on 12/13 while parked at 730 Kenwood. 175…
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Missouri’s two largest counties will continue their efforts to overturn a court ruling that severely limits the powers of local health departments at the same time health officials warn the omicron variant will bring thousands of new COVID-19 cases. Missouri reported almost 10,000 new coronavirus infections Monday, making December the second-worst month of the pandemic this year.…
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If you’re a fan of Prince, David Bowie, Janet Jackson and a few others we may no longer be friends … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 172 of the Daily Dirt. 1. When we get through New Year’s weekend, that signals the end of holiday season, correct? Life can return to normal, correct?…
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QUINCY — Quincy is trying to take another bite at the apple in order to make the Sixth Street Promenade a reality. At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, aldermen unanimously approved a $2.4-million state grant application to help pay for part of the $4.45 million plan to spruce up the two block stretch of Sixth…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. Here are the most read opinion pieces for 2021: 1. WGEM pounces on digital media newcomer Muddy River News with $1,700 image claim — This was the gift that…
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Missouri is slated to receive more than $13 million in emergency relief funds from the federal government to repair roads and bridges damaged by flooding and storms in 2019. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded a nearly $2.4 million grant to address infrastructure damage from severe storms and flooding in March 2019 and almost $11 million for the fallout of…
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SPRINGFIELD – New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau suggest Illinois is continuing to lose population. The latest estimates, released Tuesday, pegged the state’s population at 12,671,469 as of July 1, 2021, down by 113,776, or 0.9 percent, from the official 2020 census. Several factors contributed to the change, but the single largest was domestic outmigration.…
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Michael Madigan didn’t control Springfield in 2021. For the first time in decades, Illinois got a new House speaker and the Democratic Party of Illinois got a new chairman as Madigan fell from power. Critics say little has changed at the state capitol, however. Since 1983, Madigan, D-Chicago, had been speaker of the Illinois House…
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Gov. JB Pritzker and other health officials from across Illinois on Monday identified unvaccinated people as the cause for healthcare systems stretched to their limits as the state experiences a fifth COVID wave driven by the virus’ extremely contagious Omicron variant. Five-hundred new COVID patients were admitted to Illinois hospitals between Sunday and Monday —…
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QUINCY — You know them, you love them, and now you’ll see them live, on stage at Quincy Community Theatre this February! The gang’s all here as Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts characters come to life in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a joyful, Tony Award-winning musical that will be live on stage at Quincy…
Read Full Article 021-025894, 12/27/2021 @ 01:24:02, 777 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned CAD CAD Report Entered By 2327 Murphy, M Public Narrative VOID 2021-025895, 12/27/2021 @ 02:01:42, Northport Plaza , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 023 Wilt, L N Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Involve Community Contacts 12/27/2021 Adult Male …
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We’re getting closer and closer to a new year, and I can’t say I’ll miss 2021 that much … welcome to today’s three thoughts in Vol. 171 of the Daily Dirt. 1. My first thought was, “Really?”My second thought was, “Whatever happened to Bob, Dave … or Steve?” Those responses were to some lists of…
Read Full Article Bruce A Blevins (37) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Transportation of Cannabis in a Vehicle and Driving While License Revoked at 8th and Washington. NTA 111 Lacey C Hills (29) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Possession of Methamphetamine, FTA Trespassing and FTA Fighting at 8th and Washington. Lodged 111 Kevin C Roth (32) of Quincy,…
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As we wrap up 2021, Muddy River News looks back at its most read stories. These are the rankings according to our analytics, not personal preferences. The Enterprise Reporting category consists of stories our team broke. It is our most popular original content. WGEM anchor removed for refusing COVID vaccine — Gray Television purchased Quincy…
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PLEASANT HILL, ILL — The Pleasant Hill Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department are currently investigating two motor vehicle thefts. The first theft occurred on December 11 , 2021 at 10:46 P.M. The suspect(s) stole a red 2002 Toyota Solara from a residence in the 100 block of East Quincy Street, Pleasant Hill,…
Read Full Article 2021-025858, 12/26/2021 @ 00:19:27, 1200 Center St BLK, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Compl. Suspicious Person 12/26/2021 Adult Involve Suspicious Person 12/26/2021 Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at 1200 block of Center St. 2021-025859, 12/26/2021 @ 00:37:47, 646 Flora…
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Eight people died in traffic crashes during the 78-hour counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2021, and ended at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2021. 2021 Christmas Holiday Traffic Statistics Troopers investigated the following: Traffic Crashes — 310Traffic Crash Injuries — 92Traffic Crash Fatalities — 4DWI — 67 [Note: Last year during the 78-hour Christmas…
Read Full Article Jaiden D Bullock, 19, Fowler IL for trespassing in the 1500 block of South 5th. N.T.A. 151 Victoria E Jones, 26, and Sasha J Lamb, 30, Burlington IA, for retail theft over $300 at 5211 Broadway. Lodged. 151 Evelyn J Anderson, 44, Quincy for F.T.A. operating an uninsured vehicle at 9th and Payson. Lodged. 144…
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