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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Anyone may practice their archery skills from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center until Feb. 16. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A variety of 3D archery targets, such as deer, turkey, bears, badgers, rabbits, dinosaurs, wolves and coyotes are available.…
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I hope you had a great Thanksgiving and are not too bloated … welcome to Vol. 139 of the Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Day by day, hour by hour … Christmas is drawing closer, and what better way than with these three famous movie quotes? Can you name the film they are…
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2021-024030, 11/25/2021 @ 09:06:14, 3912 Sequoyan Ct , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 033 Lee, A L Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Male Involve Suspicious Person 11/25/2021 Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Person 11/25/2021 Adult Female Contact Suspicious Person 11/25/2021 Public Narrative Suspicious person was reported on Sequoyan Ct. 2021-024031, 11/25/2021 @ 10:15:59, 271 Munger Ln 61, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 033 Lee, A L …
Read Full Article 2021-023976, 11/24/2021 @ 00:31:32, 609 Church St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Vehicle Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Involve Suspicious Auto 11/24/2021 Adult Compl. Suspicious Auto 11/24/2021 Public Narrative Suspicious Vehicle reported at 609 Church St 2021-023977, 11/24/2021 @ 00:38:06, , Hannibal Nature…
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QUINCY — Two old college friends have reunited in Quincy to open a restaurant specializing in lunch sandwiches, morning drinks and a welcoming atmosphere in the city’s southwest section. Even bigger plans are in the works for neighboring buildings on the northwest corner of Eighth and State. Caitlin Murray and Brian Stitt recently opened the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council will offer its popular Holly Jolly Holiday Workshop as a “take and make” program. Kids ages 5 to 12 can create holiday projects at home by picking up project kits that include supplies and instructions for projects. Projects to be included in the packets include a variety of…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Farmers understand fertilizer prices fluctuate with time. “We are living through a substantial shift in potassium and phosphorus prices, from low prices in the 2020 growing season to the highest prices in the past decade for fertilizer purchased now for the 2022 growing season,” says John Lory, University of Missouri Extension nutrient…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Some gardeners take a hands-off approach to leaves. But leaves left on lawns can pack down into a tight mat, preventing sunlight from reaching the grass, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Leaves also trap and hold moisture, which increases the potential for disease. However, tree leaves can be a…
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QUINCY — Jeff Scott believes enough is enough. Scott, one of the operators of the family owned Scottie’s Fun Spot at 8000 Broadway, said the business is cracking down on youth-related rowdyism and vandalism. Anyone under 18 years old must now be accompanied by a parent or guardian while on Fun Spot property. The only…
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We are now in official holiday mode … Good luck to all and welcome to Vol. 138 of the Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. The best way to survive Thanksgiving? Easy. Just follow these three steps: Be selective: Studies have indicated the more items you pile on your plate, the more likely you are to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man faces multiple charges after fighting Tuesday with a Hannibal Police Department officer. At approximately 11:58 a.m., an officer with the Hannibal Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of South Arch. Robert A. Culp, 44, of Hannibal was in the vehicle and attempted to flee on…
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DALLAS CITY, Ill. — A Dallas City man was arrested Sunday and faces several charges after crashing his vehicle into a stop sign. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department were called to 591 W. Second in Dallas City after an Illinois Conservation police officer saw a 1999 red Ford Explorer strike a stop sign…
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QUINCY — The District’s annual ChristKindl Market will be open Dec. 3-5 at Dick Brothers Brewery, 929 York. The market will kick off with a preview night party from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3, followed by 10 a.m. to 4p.m. on Dec. 4 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5. The market will feature nearly…
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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation redrawing the state’s congressional district maps, saying they reflect Illinois’ diversity and preserve minority representation. “These maps align with the landmark Voting Rights Act and will ensure all communities are equitably represented in our congressional delegation,” Pritzker said in a statement. Due to the state’s declining population,…
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SPRINGFIELD – With a pair of major policy victories in hand, Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, at the beginning of the month and shared a vision for his home state: “Illinois intends to become the best place in North America to drive and manufacture an electric…
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Ryan Johnson (37) was arrested on a warrant for FTA Driving W/License Revoked and DUI 2nd and FTA Driving W/ License Revoked and DUI 3rd. Cash Bond -135 Deante R. Jackson (25) was arrested on an OV warrant for FTA Fighting. Lodged -185 Gabriel R. Landis (48) was arrested on an OV warrant for FTA…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently received a $1 million donation to enhance scholarship availability for first-generation students. The donation from a long-time donor, who asked not to be identified, earmarked this gift for an existing endowed scholarship. Scholarship support is vital for Culver-Stockton students. Forty-one percent of the C-SC population meets the threshold for…
Read Full Article 2021-023910, 11/23/2021 @ 00:33:28, 777 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned ALL All Cars Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Compl. Information 11/23/2021 Adult Involve Information 11/23/2021 Adult Male Involve Information 11/23/2021 Public Narrative Information reported at 777 Broadway. 2021-023911, 11/23/2021 @ 02:02:27, 200 S Main St Apt…
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By Steve EighingerMuddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of LoveI’m feeling kind of nostalgic today … welcome to Vol. 137 of the Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts: 1. There are a handful of TV series I wish I could click my remote and they would magically reappear. They weren’t necessarily huge hits…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board had several reasons to be in a good mood when it met Tuesday night. It was the board’s last meeting before celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. It also heard a report from the finance committee that had long-time board member Carol Nichols gushing, The finance committee, which met Monday, heard…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — It’s always a good idea to have warm feet during cold weather, so NECAC is offering free children’s socks in Marion County. The socks are new and were donated to the agency, but supplies are limited. Clients who want socks must make an appointment by calling the NECAC Marion County Service Center…
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The Quincy Notre Dame Kindness Club organized a QND Food Drive which raised more than $5,200 in November. QND students, staff, families and friends participated in this drive, which benefited Quincy Catholic Charities. Members and moderators of the QND Kindness club presented a check for $5,200 Monday to Kevin Williams of Quincy Catholic Charities.
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College unveiled the newest educational building on campus on Monday as the Johnson-Turner IDEA Center. The IDEA Center, an acronym for Innovation, Design and Experiential Activities, was named to honor Scott Johnson, Class of 1971, and H.B. Turner, Class of 1979, members of the college’s Board of Trustees who have provided…
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On Wednesday, November 24, the Quincy Police Department will host the sixth annual QuincyCops Care Food Drive. The idea behind this program is to bring non-perishable food items to families in need that may not have an opportunity to visit one of our local food pantries. Our hope is for everyone to have the opportunity…
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