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Diamanthe D. McGruder, 26, 828 N. 11th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration at 8th and Chestnut. NTA 130Lindsey A. Miller, 30, 2267 Hwy. 168, Philadelphia, Mo., for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Tina D. Huston, 57, 1215 Vermont for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Matthew J. Drew, 48, 4301 Chesire Ct. for…
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Mr. Donald Lee Mallett, age 91, of La Grange, MO passed away, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:04 p.m. at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. He was born February 13, 1933 in Frankford, MO a son of Cecil Leroy and Lula Florence Utterback Mallett. He married Judy Marie Bozarth on May 29, 1960…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University (HLGU) recently announced that Wesley and Phyllis (Van Meter) Segawa were awarded this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the school’s highest honor for alumni achievement. This award is presented to graduates who have made significant, impactful contributions in their professional fields or service to society, embodying the excellence, character and values…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees and Golden Eagle held the Wing Ding at the Admiral Coontz Armory on Jan. 25. More than 800 people attended the event which included a chili dog eating contest, beer Olympics and a hot wing eating contest. Awards were given for first, second and third place for chili, best…
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QUINCY — Golden Collective recently announced the return of 217 Day at Quincy Brewing Company from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. 217 Day was created to honor and celebrate the people and places that keep Quincy moving forward. This event highlights the 217 area code with a lineup of local artisans, brews…
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QUINCY — Plans are underway for another year of raising money for local charities through Paddles for a Purpose. This quarter auction event helps the community become familiar with local charities while raising money and having fun. The events include a 50-item auction with various items and baskets to bid on such as home décor,…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Leasing instead of purchasing cows can be an effective financial strategy for cow-calf producers. A new publication by University of Missouri Extension specialists, “Introduction to Beef Cow Leases,” details how beef cow leases work. It is available for free download at https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g434. Lack of capital is often a barrier for new producers…
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To many Statehouse types, some of last week’s news out of Washington, DC felt eerily familiar. Last Monday night, the White House announced a sweeping new policy that would’ve at least temporarily defunded trillions of dollars of government spending on everything from the National School Lunch Program, to Head Start, to cancer and sleep disorders…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 That is a remarkable statistic. Simply remarkable … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,192 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We conclude our look at what we feel are the top 10 most surprising rock acts to never have a No. 1 song on the…
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“I’m all lost in the supermarketI can no longer shop happily…”-The Clash Although Joe Strummer told guitarist Mick Jones this song was about how he pictured Jones’ early days living with his grandmother, ‘Lost In The Supermarket’ is about the futility of consumerist assimilation. Oops, I buried the lede. Let me try again. My task…
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Paula Gough has just retired as the Northeast Missouri district engineer for MoDOT. We talk about highways, how they get built and what’s the next big project.
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SPRINGFIELD — Fourth and eighth grade students in Illinois generally scored as well or better than the national average in reading and math, according to results of the latest round of national test results. But their scores remain below pre-pandemic levels and, in the case of reading, continue to decline steadily. The results also showed…
Read Full Article William Berry, 49, Quincy for FTA DWLS.Jessica Shultz, 35, Rutledge for Improper Driving.Bethany N. Handley, 30, 635 Payson for Failure to Yield Right of Way. 124Kryschella M. Christmann, 39, 1011 Kentucky for Possession of Meth and Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 173Jason W. Owen, 45, Quincy for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 134Keaton M. Chambers, 20, Quincy for Operating…
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Mr. Michael Edward Alexander, age 82, of La Grange, MO passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born October 16, 1942 in Burlington, IA a son of Charles Edward and Velva Louise Davis Alexander. He married Mary Edith Lovell Rockhold on September 11, 1985. She passed away on…
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QUINCY — It’s tough to keep track of your information in an increasingly connected world. As people rely more on online services for things they do in their daily lives, it’s more important than ever to be in control of your data. This Data Privacy Week is a perfect time to check in. Personal information…
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BARRY, Ill. — John Ator, a senior at Western High School, recently published his first graphic novel, “Thunder Bread.” This project began as an independent study course at the high school. Ator utilized Adobe InDesign to bring “Thunder Bread” to life. The graphic novel is now available on Barnes and Noble’s online platform. Ator also…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri Partnership has announced the official kickoff of the Raise the Bar-Assess program, a key component of the organization’s Raise the Bars announced capacity-building initiative. This program is designed to prepare communities across Missouri to respond quickly and competitively to business attraction opportunities. Missouri Partnership is collaborating with the Missouri Department of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two officers with the Macomb Police Department received a letter of commendation on Friday for their efforts during a September 2023 incident. Officers Kenny Bergren and Korri Cameron responded on Sept. 14, 2023, to a residence in Macomb regarding an ongoing domestic violence situation. During their investigation, officers learned a female victim…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) recently announced the launch of its 13th annual Career Makeover Competition, an opportunity for one person to achieve their educational and career goals. Applications are being accepted at jwcc.edu/makeover. Adults 24 years of age or older, who are not current or recent JWCC students, are eligible to apply.…
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Ronald Arthur Westhaus, age 89, of the Bradford Villa, formerly of Lakeshore Hills, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Quincy, IL the son of Arthur and Freda (Maas) Westhaus. Ron farmed most of his life. Ron ran a Star Route mail delivery route after…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 01/23/2025:Linda A. Wade, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on Il 99/CR 1661N. CITATIONS:01/20/2025:Roger D. Hearold, Mt. Sterling; Speeding 77/55 MPH Zone.Joseph M. Bridgewater, Versailles; Speeding 43/25 MPH Zone. 01/22/2025:Kelsie R.…
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Gov. JB Pritzker took aim at President Donald Trump this week, calling him “unfit to lead” because of his comments following a midair collision in Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people. The president offered his condolences at a Thursday press briefing before transitioning to blaming former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for air traffic…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 That’s only one of the questions that might sift through your rock-and-roll brain while examining our top 10 acts to never claim a No. 1 single on the Billboard chart … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,191 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’m pretty…
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