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QUINCY — Aldermen voted Monday night to authorize another $250,000 for the Quincy Workforce Relocation Assistance Program (Q-WRAP), but it was clear some aldermen aren’t convinced of the program’s effectiveness. The program aims to incentivize out-of-town employees to move to Quincy by offering $5,000 in property tax relief for those buying a house or $3,500…
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Gem City All Stars, the senior cheer squad for Gem City Gymnastics and Tumbling in Quincy, took first place in Senior Level 2 Elite Division of the U.S. All Star Federation finals on April 9-10. The Gem City All Stars, comprised of girls and boys ages 12-18, competed against four other…
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In 2018, the Missouri General Assembly passed SB 564 which was designed to modernize the state’s electric grid with investments in infrastructure reliability as well as capitalize on the competitive economic development legislation passed the previous year. Since the passage of SB 564, Ameren has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in electric grid modernization…
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Google Cracker Jill. Better yet…don’t. A national company comes up with a new marketing gimmick to sell a century old product and, maybe, also call it a way celebrate women in sports. Sounds harmless, right. Oh, no. Cracker Jack’s baby sister, Cracker Jill, is just another part of the left’s woke liberal agenda to tear…
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While most people look forward to relaxing after work on a Friday, seven Blessing Health System senior leaders traded in their name badges for paintbrushes to help get Bella Ease’s new offices ready for use. Bella Ease focuses on helping families create lasting change. Through its programs, the non-profit organization empowers and educates students and…
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2022-006144, 04/10/2022 @ 07:55:31, 3404 Hiawatha St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal Complaint Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered By 2635 Bounds, H WAdult FemaleCompl. Stray Animal 04/10/2022 Public Narrative Stray Animal. 2022-006145, 04/10/2022 @ 08:35:53, 100 N 11Th 512, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 042 Rose, M A Entered By 2635 Bounds, H WAdultInvolve Check Well Being 04/10/2022Adult FemaleCompl. Check Well…
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Amanda S Cantrell, 41, Quincy, was arrested on F.T.A. warrants for driving while license suspended, opererating an uninsured vehicle, failure to wear seatbelt and small claims in the 800 block of JonathanLane. Lodged. 139/262 Rachael P Morrison, 23, Quincy, for operating an uninsured vehicle at 12th and Maine. N.T.A. 174 Gina L Veneris, 43, Quincy,…
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Rebel Pig owner Doug Dry talks about his Palmyra, Mo. restaurant and how to make good barbecue. Business Spotlight is sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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I have to think Frito-Lay has hit a big-time home run with this concept, no pun intended … Welcome to Vol. 256 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. There’s a new snack that’s in the process of hitting the market, designed to honor women in sports. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you…
Read Full Article 2022-006078, 04/09/2022 @ 00:11:04, Broadway Virginia St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Suspect Equipment Violation Verbal Warning 04/09/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop initiated on Broadway near Virginia St. Driver was released with a warning for an equipment violation and citations for no proof of insurance and improper state…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Kiwanis of Quincy Foundation is now accepting applications for 2022 grants. The foundation provides grant money to benefit youth and/or youth and adults working together for the betterment of the community. Grant money is to provide enrichment of educational values, creative activities, cultural awareness, physical wellness and/or community service.…
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QUINCY — The low-voice men’s ensemble Cantus will sing at 7:30 p.m. April 23 in Salem Evangelical Church, 435 S. Ninth. It will be the last concert of its season presented by the Quincy Civic Music Association. Cantus, a nine-man group, has toured throughout Canada, West Africa and Europe. The group has sung at…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for the 12th annual “Strike Out Breast Cancer” at Tangerine Bowl in Quincy to benefit patients of the Blessing Breast Center. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29 and at noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Teams of five can register for $100…
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QUINCY — Morgan Wert has been promoted to sales manager at UScellular’s Quincy store, 3119 Broadway Street. In this role, Wert is responsible for leading a team of wireless technology experts to help customers select devices, plans and consumer electronics. Wert has been with UScellular since 2015, most recently serving as a retail wireless consultant…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, April 10, 2022 Worried about which might be the worst way to go if zombies and vampires were a real thing? I can help … Welcome to Vol. 255 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Time for a little overrated/underrated: Overrated: Spaghetti. Too much work is involved with preparing…
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers worked until the early hours of Saturday to pass a $46.5 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as a $1.8 billion package of mostly-temporary tax cuts that Democrats said are intended to soften the impact of inflation on working families. The final proposals surfaced around 9 p.m.…
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QUINCY — Two of the three finalists for the position of Quincy’s chief of police already are employed by the Quincy Police Department. An email sent Saturday night to local media by Barry Cheyne, one of three members of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, revealed the finalists selected after a two-month search. They are:…
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Matthew Miller (38) 1034 W Turtle Lake Rad Quincy, IL for malicious mischief at 225 N. 5th St. NTA. 168 Lyndle Wedding reports that the West door to a residence he owns at 706 Madison was forced open between 3-31-22 and 4-4-22. Report. 122 Amanda Martin (41) 1341 Dodes Road Quincy, IL for failure to…
Read Full Article 2022-005987, 04/08/2022 @ 00:32:01, US 61 Fair Oaks Drive, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 017 Perkins, C L Entered By C74 Harp, A L Public Narrative Traffic Stop on US 61 near Fair Oaks Drive for speed. Driver was released with a citation. 2022-005988, 04/08/2022 @ 00:34:12, Warren Barrett Dr Grand Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 020…
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SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders of the General Assembly announced Thursday they had reached agreement on a $45.6 billion budget package that would include $1.8 billion of mostly-temporary tax relief. Senate President Don Harmon, of Oak Park, and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, of Hillside, said they expect a vote on the…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, April 9, 2022 I sure do wish Hawk Harrelson was still broadcasting Chicago Sox games … Welcome to Vol. 254 of The Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts. 1. Here are my three favorite calls from baseball broadcasters. These medal winners are from those who are retired and/or no longer with…
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At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and state-mandated shutdowns, businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector were among those hit the hardest. But now they are recovering and propelling most states’ economic recoveries. But less-so in Illinois. More than one-in-four of those jobs is still missing, giving Illinois’ leisure and hospitality jobs the nation’s…
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BURTON, Ill. — Adams County 4-H member Marissa Mintle traveled March 19 to Washington D.C., as part of the Illinois delegation attending the 2022 National 4-H Conference. Mintle was one of eight youths representing Illinois 4-H. Mintle participated in conference sessions and listened to government officials. Speakers at the conference included Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary…
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AUGUSTA, Ill. — Survey work got underway 100 years ago for a prominent feature that helped progress in Augusta. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad overpass along Highway 61 on the west side of town was known as the Augusta Subway in 1922. A tragedy led to its construction, and another would take place just…
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QUINCY — Quincy firefighters responded to an apartment fire at 901 N. Ninth that displaced two families from their homes on Friday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 8:55 a.m. to the Frederick Ball apartment complex after it received a report of visible smoke and flames. Two trucks were on the scene. Fire…
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