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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 1, 2025 I’m also wondering today if fish ever get thirsty … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,303 of The Daily Dirt 1. Since we’re now into June, that means I’m officially another month older. 2. Did you know (Part 382) 3. A few more things…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District will offer free breakfast and lunch for school-aged children up to 18 years old from Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 13. Serving locations are Hannibal Middle School, Veterans Elementary School and Early Childhood Center. Serving times are as follows: Also eligible are disabled adults over age 18.…
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QUINCY — The premiere of the film “Tolton Speaks” will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2600 Maine. “Tolton Speaks: The Life and Letters of Fr. Augustus Tolton” is a documentary about Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton’s journey to the priesthood. Born into slavery and prohibited from…
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QUINCY — State Rep. Kyle Moore is inviting area youngsters to explore new worlds this summer in his “To the Library and Beyond” summer reading program. In a press release, Moore said, “Books can take you to amazing places. When you’re a reader, there’s always a new adventure waiting just a page-turn away. Whether you…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, at 1454 N. County Road 2050. To donate, contact Heidi Jo Jones at 217-430-6403 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 4157 to locate the drive.…
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Delores J. Paley of 823 S. 36th Street, Quincy, Illinois, formerly of Lake Forest, Illinois, died peacefully at home on May 30, 2025. She was born March 19,1926 in Flanagan, Illinois, the daughter of Almon and Vera Bertsche. She married Arthur J. Paley on November 1, 1947. He preceded her in death on May 12,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce (QACC) is accepting applications for the third year of its Leadership Institute, a program designed to educate and inspire emerging leaders to actively engage in the Quincy and Adams County community. Focused on cultivating leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute empowers participants to make a…
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Logan Schmitt, 30, of Quincy for Improper Left Turn and Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 24th and Locust. 111Casandra Simms, 24, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 2nd and Hampshire. 108Parker Putnam, 24, of Fowler for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 8th and Chestnut.…
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QUINCY — Jeff Rakers is treating his South End Plants business like he treats his flowers. “I’ve always been taught, do it right the first time,” he said. “Quality, quality, quality. Keep them looking good. When (the flowers) don’t look good, get rid of them.” So when thousands of dollars are needed to renovate his…
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State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says the $55.2 billion spending plan passed at the last hour Saturday represents a nearly 40 percent increase since the current administration took office in 2019 and also requires an extra $1 billion in taxes. “Gov. Pritzker has made it abundantly clear that Illinoisans are not his priority. By any…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 1, 2025 PB Max, anyone? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,302 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Have you ever walked by the candy counter at one of the local supermarkets and wonder what happened to some of your old favorites? Well, I have. And quite…
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William E. “Bill” Ashmore, age 77, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:38 a.m. in his home. Bill was born on February 11, 1948 in Riverside, New Jersey, the son of Emerson Melvin and Margret A. Penn Ashmore. He married Marie A. DeSutter on November 26, 1976 in Palmyra, NJ. She survives.…
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When planning a vacation, it can be difficult to know where to start with travel agents, booking lodging and finding businesses. Scammers are ready to take advantage of this, especially as we enter the summer travel season. They often go after people looking for deals online by offering tempting travel packages at extra-low prices. Travel…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites people age 13 and up to explore the world of batik, an ancient art form that combines fabric dyeing and wax resist techniques. A workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. This hands-on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded $1,000 to Douglass Community Services to facilitate training for the Farmers Market season. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) can be used to buy food at the Farmers Market. These programs increase access to fresh, local produce for low-income families while…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital invites families and people of all ages to kick off Independence Day at the FOCUS Fitness Family Fun Run/Walk on Friday, July 4. The event starts at 8 a.m. with check-in beginning at 7:30 a.m. at FOCUS Fitness, 103 Randolph. The distance is 5K (approximately 3.2 miles), beginning and ending…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries will hold its quarterly “Ladies Night Out” program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, with Brenda Langan as the scheduled presenter. Langan will lead attendees in making an embroidery hoop pocket wreath. There is no charge for this event, which will be held at 525…
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QUINCY — The driver of a vehicle that crashed into the side of a Quincy business was treated and released from Blessing Hospital on Friday night. Quincy Police Department officers responded at 8:02 p.m. Friday, May 30, to 24th and Lind for a traffic accident. The investigation showed that a vehicle traveling westbound on Lind…
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Brittany Boll and Annie Reller try Niemann’s Sushi. Annie, being from Seattle, is picky about her sushi, but she loved it! Watch it being made at Niemann’s 24th and Spring.
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Matt Anderson with Sunmed about his company’s expanding product line, new location and grand opening this weekend. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 31, 2025 And stay away from those sand tiger sharks … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,301 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s safe to say most of us all know the major facts tied to our country. You know, things like there is a person…
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QUINCY — It’s been roughly eight years since a complaint of joint pain triggered an entire summer’s worth of doctor’s appointments and lab tests. By August 2017, I’d finally gotten a diagnosis that was completely unexpected but a welcome relief, especially considering leukemia was briefly on the table. Celiac disease. An estimated 83 percent of…
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