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PITTSFIELD, IL – Just before 9:00 pm on October 16, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2011 Ford Fusion in Hardin. The failed to stop, increased speed, and fled from the officer at speeds over 100 MPH. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office pursued the vehicle and notified the…
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Shena L. Vanlentine (36) 1211 S. 12th, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA 106 Robert Young (34) reported copper piping stolen from 902 N. 8th. 131 Terrell A Clay (20) 215 Stadium Dr for No Valid Drivers License and Improper Lane Usage at 36th & Maine NTA 173 Quentin Clark (28) was arrested for…
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Hotel Nauvoo receives $1.03 million in grant money QUINCY — More than $1.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds has been given to 15 restaurants, bars and catering companies in Quincy during the last six months. The businesses are among 101,000 across the United States receiving emergency assistance from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The U.S. Small…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Monday spending $973,171 for the city’s 2021 concrete repair project that consists of the patching of concrete pavement, fire hydrant replacement and new sewer manholes at six locations throughout the city. Jeffrey Conte, director of utilities and engineering, specifically mentioned the intersection of 27th and Cedar. Most of…
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Daily Dirt for Oct. 26, 2021 Elvis, rabbits, licorice and more in today’s lead item of the Daily Dirt. Welcome to Vol. 108: 1. We’ll simply call today’s top offering “food for thought”. Here are 10 items I find interesting and wish to share, and as longtime friend David Adam once said, “Steve, you always…
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PAYSON, Ill. — A Quincy man and a Quincy woman are in the Adams County Jail and charged with residential burglary. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary in progress at a residence in Payson at 7:06 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, deputies found an unoccupied white SUV in the yard of…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup hopes to have something to present to the Quincy City Council within two weeks that would modify how the city oversees video gaming operators. There is one slight problem. Quincy doesn’t have much leeway. “The state will not allow us to be more restrictive to gaming,” Troup said. Troup…
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The Blessing Sleep Center has earned accreditation for a third five-year period from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. AASM Standards for Accreditation are the measure by which the medical community and the public evaluate sleep medicine facilities. Achieving AASM accreditation demonstrates a sleep medicine provider’s commitment to high quality, patient-centered care through adherence to these…
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HERMANN, Mo. — When my wife, Ellen, suggested we get away for a long weekend with friends to historic Hermann, I thought it was a great idea. While Hermann is known for its numerous wineries along the Missouri River, there also are distilleries, craft brewers and many German-themed shops and restaurants, with the Hermann Wurst…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A new manual, Whole System Management of Beef Cattle Reproduction, is available through University of Missouri Extension, said Jordan Thomas, extension state beef reproduction specialist. Spiral-bound copies are available for purchase, but PDFs of each chapter are also available for free download, said Thomas. The manual will be used in several MU Extension…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University inducted three people and the Adams County Bar Association into its Legal Hall of Fame at its 2021 induction ceremony on Saturday in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Inducted were: Mary Jo White, Class of 1963 White served as a member of the Pennsylvania…
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Quincy Art Center’s latest satellite exhibit at Quincy Medical Group, “SeeMe: Race and Culture” by artist Faye Dant, will be on display through Dec. 22. The exhibit is on the second floor near the breezeway at Quincy Medical Group, 1118 Hampshire, and will be open during QMG’s regular business hours. An artist talk with Dant…
Read Full Article The name is Love, Stevie Love. The self-proclaimed baron of carin’ is back for his monthly visit to assist lovers in distress. This month marks the 14th anniversary of Stevie Love dealing with real issues and real needs, plus it’s also Vol. 107 of the Daily Dirt. A double reason to celebrate! The first envelope, please. Dear…
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Latest map released this weekend moves Peoria-area congressman north, pits him against Kinzinger. Rodney Davis would represent much of West-Central Illinois. Illinois Democrats are pitting Republicans against each other in a pair of potential races in the latest revised congressional map released late Saturday. The plan is likely to be voted on this week when…
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2021-021753, 10/24/2021 @ 07:16:59, US 61 Pleasant St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Complaint Officer Assigned ALL All Cars Entered By 2635 Bounds, H W Adult Victim Wrong Way on One Way St 10/24/2021 Adult Suspect Wrong Way on One Way St Administratively Closed 10/24/2021 Adult Compl. Wrong Way on One Way St 10/24/2021 Public Narrative Traffic complaint was reported on US61. 2021-021754, 10/24/2021 @ 08:17:40, 811 Lindell Ave…
Read Full Article Ryanna Kelley (24) 833 S 5th Quincy, IL for shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA. 169 Samuel Garr (72) 1321 N. 5th Quincy, IL for improper lane usage at 4th and Sycamore. PTC. 169 Joel Graves (18) Oak Park, MI for failure to yield – private drive. PTC. 169 John Mehaffy (79) 1301 Hamann Lane Quincy,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s veterans memorial will be dedicated at a ceremony at 2 p.m. Nov. 6 at Cardiff Hill Overlook Park, the location of the old Mark Twain Memorial Bridge approach. A procession of the American Legion Color Guard will be followed by the singing of the national anthem by Rachel Bringer-Shepherd. Veterans Service…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A threat of violence that was first believed to be against Central High School in Camp Point turned out to be a mistake. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a call Friday from a concerned citizen who had seen a post on social media indicating a threat of possible violence against…
Read Full Article Samantha Durst (50) 818 N. 8th Quincy, IL for felony retail theft and a warrant for FTA – operating uninsured vehicle. Lodged. 168 / 104 De’Shawa Wood (26) 918 N. 5th Quincy, IL for operating an uninsured vehicle on 10-1-21. NTA. 145 Craig Jones (54) Quincy, IL on a warrant for FTA – domestic assault.…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University will be the host of a Discovery Day on Nov. 13. Discovery Days are open houses scheduled throughout the year for prospective students. Students and their families will join other prospective students for special programming and events. This day includes a campus tour, an academic expo and complimentary lunch in the QU…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Bear Creek American Legion Post 823 will be the host of an all-you-can-eat pancake and whole hog sausage breakfast with biscuits and gravy from 7-11 a.m. Dec. 4 at the Legion hall on Highway 61 just west of Mendon. The cost for an adult is $10. The cost for children ages…
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QUINCY — Sunset Senior Living recently received a $2,500 gift from the Quincy Masonic High Twelve Club to support the 728 Project, which is Sunset Senior Living’s capital campaign to fund a new skilled living facility along with upgrades to the campus.
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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced an executive order Friday that will add day care personnel to the list of professions that must either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing. The governor’s office said it expects the order to affect 55,000 individuals in the state, although many of them may have already…
Read Full Article There’s nothing more sacred than the vows of marriage, unless you live in Hollywood or some other sector of the entertainment industry. You’ll understand as you wade through today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 106 of the Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a guy who liked numbers — or stats if you prefer. …
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