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QUINCY — Rev. Gary Dice is celebrating one year and one month with his transplanted heart on May 5. He is thankful to God, to his family and friends, to the many members of his medical team and to someone he does not yet know — the person who donated the heart to give him…
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Marcus M. Coleman, 29, of Quincy for IDOC Parole Violation at N. 4th St. and Oak St. 132Heather T. Kelley, 45, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured and Suspended Registration at N. 8th St. and Broadway St. 181Tyrese Q. Burk, 22, of Quincy for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer in…
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QUINCY — For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a financial aid company that guarantees results can seem like a dream come true – but it could also be the setup for a scam. Higher education is expensive, and scammers take advantage of that to trick students and their families.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — With a $6,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation, any Hannibal child in need of a bicycle helmet who attends this year’s Ride Cool event will receive one free of charge. Ride Cool is an annual event that educates children and their parents about the importance of bicycle safety, especially the use of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University has announced the 2025 recipients of its Founders Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to two incoming students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership potential and Christ-centered values. This year’s recipients are Micah Boeckman of Wright City and Katherine Anderson of Bloomington, Ill. Boeckman will enter HLGU this fall as a…
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QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition’s fifth annual Pride in the Park, a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion, will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Clat Adams Park. The event will bring together people from across Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. It will feature a day of entertainment,…
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QUINCY — The Great River Corvette Club recently presented checks to three Quincy organizations: The Illinois Veterans Home Activity Fund, Shiloh Christian Ranch and Blessing Hospitality House. The club hosts an autocross event yearly to raise funds to benefit local community organizations as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year’s event is Aug. 2-3…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, May 4, 2025 I did not know mosquitoes have 47 teeth — until today. You’re welcome … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,274 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Each month we pay tribute to silly holidays. May is no exception. So, in case you didn’t know, these…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The bridge rehabilitation project to make essential structural repairs on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal is scheduled to begin on May 12. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge, with a 12-foot width restriction in…
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Nate and Katy from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa are in for another Sunday Sitdown to talk about the most popular procedures and what bugs Katy about Nate. Luxe Health and Wellness brings you the Sunday Sitdown.
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Teri Hooper from Hooper Photography about senior pictures, wedding pictures and all things in-between. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight
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QUINCY — Men in Reliable Pest Solutions sweatshirts were seen shuffling down the expanse of Maine Street, plugging their noses and using a grabber tool to collect bug “poop” left behind by a large, car sized “bug.” This wasn’t a nightmare, nor a scene in the latest block-buster, but rather an advertising gimmick put together…
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QUINCY — “We almost sold out!” said Virginia Sharrow of Sharrow Farms around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. It was the first day of Quincy’s Farmers Market in Washington Park. The event is presented by Quincy Medical Group, and it boasts live music and offerings from farms, craftsmen and food establishments. The market takes place…
Read Full Article Gustavo Galarraga Valdes, 53, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 643 Harrison St. Lodged 132Linda K. Failer, of Quincy for Improper Driving at Highway 24 and Gardner Park Dr. 186Allie M. Holt, 18, of Tennessee for Failure to Yield Right of Way at S. 36th St. and State St. 140Breanna N. Jones, 25, of Carthage…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Hawks of Harmony will present the Vocal Celebration and Gospel Mass Concert on Sunday, May 4, and Thursday, May 8. The QU Choir concert on Sunday will be held at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 739 N. Eighth. The concert on May…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art @ City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of May, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from eighth-grade entries from the 2024 Young Masters exhibit. Art…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $2,100 grant to Shoes from the Heart, a non-profit organization that makes sure children in need have essential footwear. The grant will allow the organization to stock shoe closets at three Hannibal elementary schools. Shoes from the Heart is based in Macon and has…
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ADAMS COUNTY – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports an accident Saturday morning between a FedEx semi-truck and a passenger car has resulted in a death. The crash occurred just after 5:30 a.m. at 6000 Gardner Expressway (Ill. 57), near the FedEx Freight facility. Adams County Coroner Scott Graham reports that Jeremiah D. Engle, 28,…
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QUINCY — ADM Quincy recently partnered with The Pack Shack, J.M Huber, Ingersoll-Rand and Hollister-Whitney to pack thousands of healthy meals for neighbors in the community as part of the Feed the Funnel event. The event, a trademark of The Pack Shack, was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 9 at the…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 3, 2025 If ever am in Australia, the first thing I would do is go to Maccas … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,273 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Maybe it’s because of how much I love to hear Australians talk in the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting as the City of Macomb proclaimed April 17 as McDonough County Health Department Day in honor of its 50th anniversary of service to the area. The McDonough County Health Department has been a cornerstone of community well-being, providing…
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QUINCY — Linda Moore’s campaign was filled with many promises, but one of them likely will define her early success when she begins her four-year term as mayor on Monday. As she shared her “Fix and Grow” plan during a press conference on Feb. 27 at the Western Catholic Union Hall, she promised to fix…
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