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PLEASANT HILL — A Griggsville woman is facing multiple drug charges after being arrested during a traffic stop on Wednesday. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department and Pleasant Hill Police Department conducted a traffic stop at 7:39 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, in the 700 block of West Quincy Street on a white 2003 Chevrolet minivan for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Fire Department crews were dispatched for a structure fire at 1225 S. Arch at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, June 9. All three stations responded with 12 firefighters. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire on the front porch of the residence. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Louisiana, Mo., man is in the Marion County Jail after being arrested in what Hannibal’s police chief called his department’s largest suspected fentanyl seizure. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charged Darion J. Ivy, 35 on Wednesday, June 8 with drug trafficking and unlawful possession of a firearm. The…
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2022-010309, 06/08/2022 @ 00:00:39, 3801 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Vehicle Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Auto 06/08/2022 Public Narrative Suspicious Vehicle reported at 3801 Market St. 2022-010310, 06/08/2022 @ 02:07:25, 271 Munger Ln 35, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Compl. Domestic…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal police have been asked to investigate reports of clergy abuse and misconduct and incest involving Christ Apostolic Temple #3 – The Light of Hannibal. During a midday press conference on Wednesday, Bishop Demetrius J. Sinegal, Executive Director of the Safehouse #UnMuzzled Advocacy Group said his group’s investigation into the Hannibal church…
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QUINCY — The “Everybody Wins” Mega Raffle drawing will take place from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the St. Francis Parish picnic. Thirty-five prizes, totaling more than $141,000, will be awarded at this time. The top three prizes will be drawn first and placed in a sealed envelope to be announced at 8 p.m. for the $10,000…
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QUINCY — Gabriel Hanafin, interim airport director at Quincy Regional Airport, expects at least one airline to make a proposal to be the airport’s essential air service provider. Proposals are expected to be opened by the U.S. Department of Transportation on July 1. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said during Wednesday afternoon’s aeronautics committee meeting that…
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QUINCY — TI-TRUST, Inc. and Great Rivers Bank announced earlier this week the sale of Great Rivers Bank trust assets to TI-TRUST. The companies have worked together for many years, with TI-TRUST providing farm appraisals to support Great Rivers lending. Great Rivers has been expanding its banking footprint and now is focusing on its core…
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“So bye-bye, Miss American Pie, drove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 307 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Want to feel really old? Consider that 1972 was 50 years ago. Yes, the year that the average price for a gallon gas…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill that will improve ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other water resources infrastructure throughout the United States. Congress has regularly approved bipartisan WRDA legislation every two years since 2014 to authorize…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Bearing fruit ranging in color from red, orange and yellow to purple, white and chocolate-black, sweet peppers are the Easter eggs of the vegetable garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Like potato and tomato, sweet pepper is a member of the nightshade family. Sweet peppers are easy to establish…
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Ashley Conrad talks about enjoying “After Blues” and finds out more about the Quincy Grand Prix of Karting from the Maharaja of Racing, Steve Eighinger. The Abbey, Utopia, Harvey’s Furniture, Instant Replay, Quincy Warehouse Bargains and The Liquor Booth bring you The Daily Muddy.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners opted Wednesday night to hold off on any decisions regarding a pair of items involving the Villa Kathrine and Parker Heights Park. The board voted to table any recommendations tied to an upgrade of the walkway and overlook design near the Villa Kathrine. Board president John…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who had been in Blessing Hospital since May 30 with injuries he sustained in a crash at 12th and Locust now is lodged in the Adams County Jail as of Wednesday afternoon on a $250,000 bond. Kayla Smith, 39, was killed in a two-car crash at 8:27 a.m. May 30…
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QUINCY — Julie Radel has been selected to be the principal at St. Francis Solanus School for the 2022-23 school year. Lori Shepard, who retired as principal after 43 years in Catholic education, will be Radel’s mentor for the first semester of the school year. Radel was hired at St. Francis Solanus in 2017 to…
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PUEBLO, Colo. — The body of a firefighter with the Quincy Fire Department was recovered Monday after a rafting accident on the Arkansas River. The body of Steve Pezzella was recovered after he lost contact with the boat he was in and tried to swim through a rapid. Pezzella, 37, was hired by QFD in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mass shootings, violence, COVID, divisiveness, war. Young people today are exposed, directly or indirectly, to an increasing number of traumatic experiences. Parents often don’t know how best to address the impact such events may have on their children. Chaddock, an internationally recognized expert on the impact of attachment and trauma, invites area residents…
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SPRINGFIELD – A new survey released this week suggests Illinoisans are more moderate on the issue of abortion than the current Democratic-controlled General Assembly, but it is unclear whether that will cost Democrats votes in November. The poll by the Chicago-based firm Ogden & Fry – which is owned by a Republican candidate for Cook…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office today announced it issued 17 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. In a press release, Sheriff Rich Wagner said, “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts and child safety restraints…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Their summertime glow is familiar, and their quiet presence adds to the magic of evening walks, but most don’t know that the firefly flashes and accompanying movements are used for courtship. Hannibal Parks and Recreation is sponsoring free family-friendly nature programs on Friday, June 10, and Friday, June 24, to celebrate fireflies.…
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Stanley O Whelan (67) Ursa Il for Driving While License Suspended at Front & Bob Bangert Park NTA 168 Shawn P Lalond (31) Homeless for FTA Stealing at 200 N 8th Lodged 128 Ryan J. Newman (41) was arrested on a warrant for FTA Speeding, Driving 15 – 20 Mph above limit. Lodged -131 On…
Read Full Article 2022-010210, 06/07/2022 @ 00:02:46, 100 Chloe Place 12, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Compl. Check Well Being 06/07/2022Adult Female Involve Check Well Being 06/07/2022 Public Narrative Check well being reported at 100 Chloe Place Apt. 12. 2022-010211, 06/07/2022 @ 00:49:44, I-72 EB E of Shinn, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Attempt To Locate Officer…
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QUNCY — Quincy University’s School of Education recently handed out awards to select graduating seniors. These students are at the top of their class in academics, leadership, and service. Roberto Hernandez received the Dr. Gary J. Carter Integrity Award. Joshua Crowl received the Marian & Dorothy Reinhart Award for Leadership and Academic Achievement. Kassidy Westerman…
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Cash bail will be eliminated in Illinois as of Jan. 1, 2023, due to a criminal justice reform passed in Jaunary 2021, and the Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Implementation Task Force is planning a series of town halls beginning in two weeks to give an update on what the new pretrial detention system will look like.…
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‘South Park is to karting what Monaco is to Formula One’ QUINCY — Rick Fulks may be looking forward to this weekend more than anyone else, and that in itself is quite a statement. This weekend marks the 36th overall Grand Prix of Karting at South Park and the fourth since its 2018 return as…
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