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Dear Siena Rae, You won’t remember this, but I just saw you for the first time and I already love you so much. I loved you so much before I even met you. Isn’t that crazy? I wanted to give you a heads up. The world is crazy right now. Very crazy. There is a…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command unmasked Megan Peters as the fan favorite at theorganization’s fundraiser, Unmasking the Singer. This unique head-to-head singing competition, where Quincy and Hannibal area celebrities/community members donned mascot costumes and sang for votes, was held April 29. This year’s event raised money for The Salvation Army to continue to…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, May 7, 2022 If you’re a fan of Abby Ewing (known in real life as Donna Mills), you’ll want to keep reading until the very end … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 278 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Sunday is Mother’s Day. First of all, happy Sunday to…
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2022-007964, 05/06/2022 @ 01:33:20, Highway 79 Broadway, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C74 Harp, A L Public Narrative Traffic stop at MO 79 and Broadway for improper turn. Driver released with a warning for improper turn and multiple citations. 2022-007965, 05/06/2022 @ 02:33:14, 401 Olive St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will hold the Class of 2022 commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 in the Charles Field House. John Wood Community College president Michael Elbe will deliver the commencement address. “We are thrilled to welcome President Elbe to “the Hill” to encourage our students,” C-SC President Douglas B. Palmer…
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QUINCY — Family and friends of Timothy Haley will be the host the “Heart Check for Tim” benefit from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14 on the Knights of Columbus grounds. Organizers of the event hope to raise awareness for unknown heart conditions. Haley was 26 years old when he died from an…
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QUINCY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County and the National Association of Letter Carriers are teaming up for the 30th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” National Food Drive on Saturday, May 14, to benefit local food pantries and the residents of Adams County who face hunger daily. In a press release, Amanda Veihl, Quincy Postal…
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QUINCY — The West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging is the host of a job fair at the Illinois Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 21. Mary Crawford, field representative for the WCIAAA, believes a stereotype exists around the over-age-50 job seeker. “Older workers are…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Our days are getting longer and warmer, and many gardens are awash in color from spring-blooming bulbs like daffodils and tulips. Unfortunately, the blooms will eventually fade, leaving many of us wondering what we can do to help make sure that they are ready to go again next year. Leave the leaves…
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QUINCY — Six weeks ago, the plan for Rodney and Sheryl Hart was to sell their business, Second String Music, to new owners by the end of the year. Today, the Harts say they will shut down their business on the corner of Fifth and Maine in June. “It’s just time,” Rodney Hart said. “We’re…
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QUINCY — A deceased male found by Quincy firefighters during a fire on Quincy’s north side in the early morning hours of March 29 has been identified as Dustin Willis. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department and investigators with the Quincy Fire Department investigated the cause and origin of the fire at 1021 N. Fourth,…
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U.S. Marshals Service offering $2,500 reward to find Troy, Mo., teen whose car was found in Hannibal
QUINCY — The United States Marshals Service, in conjunction with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding law enforcement agencies, is asking for the public’s help in locating Drew Thompson, a missing/runaway endangered teen. Thompson, a 17-year-old white male, is approximately 6 feet tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has short-cropped brown hair and…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Conner and Jeni Schaefer of Clayton at 2:12 a.m. May 1.A girl was born to Rocky Valatine and Sydney Hamann of Quincy at 12:39 p.m. May 2.A girl was born to Brady and Bailey Ash of Payson at 8:28 a.m. May 2.A boy was born to Michael J.…
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QUINCY — The Oakley-Lindsay Center unveiled Friday its solar photovoltaic system that is estimated to generate 70 percent of the building’s future electricity usage. “Going solar was the right decision for our facility to reduce our operating costs and lock in long-term savings for electricity,” Christopher Landwehr, executive director of the Oakley-Lindsay Center, said in…
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MACOMB, Ill. – Four graduates from Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture recently were named Distinguished Alumni. The honor is a tradition that started in 2020 during the school’s 100th anniversary. This year’s honorees are 1985 alumnus Mary (Turnbull) Barnes of Nebo, 1983 alumnus Marsha Webster of Allerton, Iowa, 1987 alumnus Kurt Rahe of Bluffs…
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QUINCY — Quincy will learn today if Jonathan Lewin will be the city’s next chief of police. Lewin said during a telephone interview Friday morning that he’s “still reviewing some things” but will have a final decision made by the end of the business day as to if he will accept the offer extended to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Bluff City Theater for two free performances in Hannibal. The grant will help fund an upcoming show in May called “Forgottonia.” With the partnership of the Riedel Foundation, this show will have nine performances live in Central Park, with free admission. The award also funded the…
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QUINCY — Women who qualify can take advantage of a no-cost screening for the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis at the Blessing Breast Center, Suite 320, at the Blessing Health Center’s east entrance at 927 Broadway from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 12. To qualify for the free screening a woman must: Not have had a…
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QUINCY — Eleven Blessing Health nurses and one department received awards on May 4 for their contributions to patient care during the health system’s observance of National Nurses Week. Blessing Health employs 1,430 nurses. Blessing nurses nominate their peers and other fellow caregivers each year during Nurses Week for “Excellence Awards.” The following nurses are…
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On 5/03/22, Adrian Herring reported a burglary at 1115 Chestnut. Tools and a ladder were stolen. No Suspects. Wendy Keller (56) for Disobeying a Stop Light. PTC Ashley M. Allen (34) on an original warrant for Unlawful Use of Credit Card. Lodged On 5/03/22, Adams Fiber reported damage to their equipment at 323 College. No suspects have…
Read Full Article 2022-007905, 05/05/2022 @ 00:40:42, 100 N 11Th 310, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suicidal Subject Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C61 Jaworski, J MAdultCompl. Mental Cases-Other 05/05/2022Adult FemaleInvolve Mental Cases-Other 05/05/2022AdultInvolve Mental Cases-Other 05/05/2022 Public Narrative Suicidal subject reported at 100 N 11th. 2022-007906, 05/05/2022 @ 00:59:52, US 61 Highway MM, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62…
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Lionel Richie is probably my favorite selection of the 2022 class … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 277 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this week, the Rock and Roll of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, announced its 2022 class of inductees. Selected in the Performer Category — the one we all care…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins will be the host of an open house at the Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island from 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Interpretive guides will explain the history and importance of these 19th century log cabins, which feature original logs from structures built in this area. These local cabins…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. Square 1838, LLC of Pittsfield sold…
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