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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a nature program called “The Darker the Sky the Better” starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 13. The program originally was to be held at Huckleberry Park, but a cold weather forecast forced organizers to move it inside the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Gale Rublee, nature educator…
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Laura M Law (64) Canton Mo for No Valid Drivers License at 18th & Center NTA 173 Ethan Landrum (27) was arrested for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident. PTC -121 Kyllie Clark (22) was arrested for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA -125 Charles Hecht (57) was arrested for Disregarding a Stop Sign. PTC…
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As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, a sure sign of a return to normalcy is the number of major motion pictures coming our way. Our first of three thoughts today provide a sampling of what the future holds. Welcome to Vol. 122 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here’s a quick look of some…
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QUINCY — Aldermen got their first look at a proposed re-districted city ward map at Monday’s City Council meeting. Anyone else getting their first glance at the map would have to look long and hard to find the changes. Only two sections of the current map were adjusted to create the proposed map. One is…
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CHICAGO — The Illinois Office of Tourism on Monday announced 28 new small businesses, or “Makers,” have been recognized as part of the Illinois Made program. One of those businesses is Thyme Square Bakery & Cafe, 615 Hampshire. The program recognizes each business as a hidden gem for locals and visitors to discover, offering unique products and experiences…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal’s new Veterans Memorial on Cardiff Hill was dedicated during a ceremony on Saturday afternoon. The centerpiece of the memorial is the ship’s bell from the USS Hannibal, the warship which was built in 1898 and saw action in three wars beginning with the Spanish American War. It was decommissioned in 1944…
Read Full Article Faron J Cook (49) of Carthage, arrested for FTA Driving While license Revoked and Operating Uninsured Vehicle, FTA Possession of Methamphetamine X2, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Expired Registration at 18th and Maine. Lodged 174 Kacey L Bales (35) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Trespassing at 5th andHampshire. NTA 130 Gabriel B Cramsey (18) of Carthage,…
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2021-022700, 11/07/2021 @ 06:39:24, 911 Pleasant St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Compl. 911 Hang Up 11/07/2021 Victim 911 Hang Up 11/07/2021 Adult Female Involve 911 Hang Up 11/07/2021 Public Narrative 911 Hang up reported at 911 Pleasant. 2021-022701, 11/07/2021 @ 06:58:55, 1704 Chestnut St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stealing Officer Assigned 044 Logsdon, C…
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QUINCY — City Hall will be the host of a soup fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 in City Council chambers. This event is open to the public. Chili and chicken noodle soup will be provided by the bowl, along with a side of cornbread, for a free will donation. All donations will…
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QUINCY — Susan Scholz doesn’t want to make a big deal out of becoming the first woman to join the Quincy Exchange Club. She wants to focus on her excitement to be part of what is known as “Quincy’s finest hour.” “I am proud and privileged to be a member of the Quincy Exchange Club,”…
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QUINCY, IL. – Bruce Guthrie, executive director for The District, has announced today the downtown advocacy organization has filled two positions as he prepares to move to the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce next week. The District’s Board of Directors has selected Emily Lombardi as its Director of Economic Development and Jeremy Ledford as Director…
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The Rotund Stuffer had a fabulous weekend, thanks to taking in a couple of high school football playoff games in Missouri and Illinois, respectively. Today’s three thoughts were spurred by that experience. Welcome to Vol. 121 of the Daily Dirt. 1. The local high school football season is waning, so it’s time for the inaugural…
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Daily Dirt for Nov. 7, 2021 We’ve been together now for four months, and may I say it’s a pleasure to share three thoughts with you each day through the Daily Dirt. Welcome to Vol. 120. 1. Let’s have a good-natured discussion. i think you’ll enjoy it, especially those of you who feel the 1960s…
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Even as nursing homes worked through the summer to get Missouri over the halfway mark in employee vaccinations, the state fell further behind peers, dropping to last in the nation. And while neighboring Kansas has fared better, both states have large swaths of nursing home staff to get vaccinated before a federal deadline next month.…
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About half of Missouri is now required to adhere to 10-digit dialing to make local calls to accommodate a new phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved 988 as the nationwide shorthand number for the hotline last summer. Similar to the 911 system, the three-digit dialing option will allow callers to…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center, 4420 Koch’s Lane, will be the site of an OSHA 10 General Industry training class from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The class will provide information to entry level general industry workers about their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to identify, abate,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is the host of a career fair from 3-6 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Hannibal Regional Conference Center, inside the Hannibal Regional Medical Group building. Hannibal Regional wants to fill a variety of positions, both clinical and non-clinical. “At Hannibal Regional, we deliver compassionate, personalized guidance that helps…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Library has expanded the Quincy Historical Newspaper Archive, thanks to the support of the Quincy Herald-Whig and the Oakley Foundation. The archive now features all Quincy newspapers published from 1835 to 2020, expanding the service by almost 100 years. “The newspaper archive is one of the most used digital resources,” QPL…
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Greg Miller of Diamond Construction talks about road construction and how his family business has thrived for 75 years. Business Spotlight it sponsored by Cason, Huff & Schlueter Insurance.
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — A ribbon cutting and open house was held Nov. 3 at the Blessing Mount Sterling Clinic, 521 E. Main. In addition to family medicine acute and preventative care in person or by telemedicine, Blessing Mount Sterling Clinic will offer lab, X-ray and EKG testing and worker’s compensation cases. Care will be…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – While 2023 might seem a long way off, it’s not too early for livestock producers think about how recent Food and Drug Administration guidance might affect their operations, says University of Missouri Extension veterinarian Craig Payne. On June 11, the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published Guidance for Industry No. 263 (GFI #263) in…
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QUINCY — City Hall will be closed on Thursday in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen Friday for regular business hours. Central Services will be closed Thursday. Garbage, recycling and yard waste will be picked up on Thursday. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its normal schedule Thursday.
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MARK TWAIN LAKE — Temporary closures for road maintenance at John Spalding Boat Ramp, South Fork Boat Ramp and Robert Allen Boat Ramp at Mark Twain Lake are scheduled between Nov. 8 and Nov. 16. Areas may be closed for only a few days during the dates noted. Drivers are asked to obey all traffic laws…
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QUINCY — Brenda Fleer, assistant principal for curriculum and instruction at Quincy Junior High School, was named as the winner of the 2021 Dream Big Staff Choice Award on Friday at an event at Flinn Stadium. The Dream Big Award is the Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s highest award. It is reserved for the person or…
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