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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 14, 2022 Even though I included J.R. Ewing on the list of top villains, he really couldn’t hold a candle when compared to Negan, Gus Fring, Al Swearangen or Alpha … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 285 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sure, we all root for…
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QUINCY — Ford Jacob Jagodzinski, newborn son of Elizabeth Kipp and Jacob Jagodzinski of Coatsburg, is the 2022 Dogwood Festival baby. Ford earned the honor by being the first baby born at Blessing Hospital after the start of the festival. Ford was born at 6:34 p.m. Friday, May 6. He weighed 7 pounds and 5…
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QUINCY — Gather a group of friends and join Blessing Health for “Self-Care Saturday: A Women’s Wellness Event” on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. There is no cost to attend. Health screenings offered will include hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure, body mass index and skin spot check. The…
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WARSAW, Ill. — A Warsaw man is in the Hancock County Jail after a traffic stop led to an arrest on multiple charges. A deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department stopped a blue 2005 Chrysler at approximately 4:30 p.m. May 12 on U.S. 136 near County Road 1600 E. A passenger, Sean T. A.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Art for the Health of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery in the Hannibal Clinic features works by Tim O’Neal through the end of June. O’Neal lives in Quincy, Ill., and paints primarily in oils. When he started working on art at home, he used Prismacolor pencils because of the…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Warmer and drier weather is expected to help farmers make solid planting progress this week. Normally, corn planting advances about 17 percentage points this week to 67 percent complete by May 15, says Martyn Foreman, University of Missouri Extension instructor in agricultural economics. In a press release, Morgan Foreman, University of Missouri…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — High nitrogen prices and concerns about fertilizer supplies have disrupted nitrogen management for the 2022 growing season. In a press release, John Lory, University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist, said, “For corn, there were many reports of anhydrous ammonia being applied earlier than normal and that more nitrogen was applied in…
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QUINCY — Jonathan Lewin declined the appointment as the chief of the Quincy Police Department, and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners late Friday afternoon appointed Adam Yates to the position. Commissioner Barry Cheyne said in a press release that Lewin said “both personally and professionally, it was in his best interest to decline.”…
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QUINCY — An Adams County jury found Bruce W. Gilker Jr. guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and sexual exploitation of a child after five hours of deliberation at the conclusion of a three-day trial on Wednesday. Gilker, 41, was arrested at his home, 721 S. 13th, at 8:56 a.m. Aug. 11…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — A Hamilton woman is lodged in the Hancock County Jail and is facing drug charges. A deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department observed a black 2010 Lincoln commit a traffic violation at the intersection of U.S. 136 and Second Street in Hamilton at 1:36 a.m. May 11. A check on the…
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Details will be provided following Wednesday night’s Quincy School Board meeting. QUINCY — The Quincy Federation of Teachers has approved a new multi-year labor contract with the Quincy School District. While Muddy River News has learned that the teachers will receive pay increases in each year of the deal, no official details have been released.…
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QUINCY — The wait for an answer from Jonathan Lewin is nearly over. Lewin, who received an offer May 2 from the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to become the chief of the Quincy Police Department, told Muddy River News Thursday night in a text that he will “have a decision (Friday).” Lewin, 54,…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — A Baylis woman is in the Pike County Jail after drug paraphernalia was found in her home. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at 8:28 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at a residence in the 200 block of West Fourth. More than 50 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine,…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s 159th commencement ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at QU Stadium, 20th and Sycamore. The Class of 2022 is comprised of 156 undergraduates, with an additional 32 graduate degree recipients. The procession will be led by university marshal, Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals, physics professor David Kirchhofer…
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HANCOCK COUNTY — The annual Hancock County Fights Cancer block party is planned for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Hancock County Courthouse lawn. The celebration will raise money to help the fight against cancer and honor local cancer survivors. Survivors are urged to sign up now to be part of the celebration.…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast of “Trap,” written by Stephen Gregg. It takes place one night in suburban California, where every person in the audience of a community theatre play fell unconscious — except one. A group of actors recreate interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders and investigators in an…
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QUINCY — Registration is now open for John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy, which offers classes for students during June and July. JDub Academy provides hands-on learning for students in grades K-12 in agriculture, archery, baking, computers, dance, fishing, German, healthcare, moviemaking, science, sewing and more. Area youths may choose from more than a dozen…
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QUINCY — Four students in the communication department — Sierra Miller, Mattison Norris, Taryn Sargent and Ashley Zimmerman — recently were named to Quincy University’s Kappa Lambda Rho chapter of Lambda Pi Eta national communication honor society. Six seniors received graduation honor cords — Norris, Miller, Alexander Aubuchon, Jay Hammel, Sharadyn Janssen and Chloe Nott.…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The annual display provided by dogwood trees in the Ozark woodlands is a spectacular scene. University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein said in a press release, “Inconspicuous for most of the year, these diminutive denizens of our forests outdo their towering neighbors with spectacular exhibitions of color before most other species…
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I never realized so many of those “Friday the 13th” films were — drum roll, please — released on Friday the 13th … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 284 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It’s Friday the 13th, so avoid walking under ladders and stay out of the way of black cats…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group will be the host of the 22nd annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race on Saturday, May 14. To ensure the safety of participants, spectators and volunteers, the following streets will be closed or reduced to one lane from 5 a.m.-noon: Front Street from Jersey to Broadway 2nd Street from…
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The recently retired Quincy Police Chief talks about his career in law enforcement and the issues in finding his successor. Muddy River News This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tommy V. Tran, 28, of Sacramento, Calif., was sentenced on May 4 by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough to 180 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine and for using a communication facility to commit a drug felony. Myerscough determined Tran, along…
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