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QUINCY — Ed Simbol believes he is going to create the type of bar that Quincy never has seen. The Ratskeller, a bar in the basement of the Dick Brothers Brewery at Ninth and York, recently had two open house parties and a movie night. Simbol believes the bar will open permanently on Thursday, Friday…
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New labor deal calls for raises, garbage/recycling pickup changes; Troup freezes new liquor licenses
QUINCY — Your garbage will be picked up every day but three during the next three years. The Quincy City Council approved adoption of a three-year agreement with the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers, Lodge 822-District 9, concerning terms and wages from May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2024. The employees at the…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Bobby Dodd sat on his front porch Monday morning watching the Palmyra football players strategically load his life’s possessions into the beds of several pickup trucks. They unloaded the furniture and boxes a short while later with the same precision and efficiency. They did it all in less than two hours, helping…
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QUINCY — The Moonlight Ride for Hunger, sponsored by Blessing Health System, is a 10-mile bike ride featuring Christmas displays and holiday magic. It will start at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday in Clat Adams Park and end at 11:30 p.m. All riders must wear a helmet and have a light on their bike. The cost…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeking people interested in attending its 16th Community Alliance Program which begins Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 at the Hannibal Career and Technical Center. Participants will meet for 10 consecutive Monday nights. The program allows citizens to gain insight and understanding of the training…
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QUINCY — The golf clubs will go back in the garage. The honey-dos around the house will be put on hold. Phil Conover has accepted another interim position. The Board of Directors for the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday it has selected Conover to serve as the organization’s interim director, beginning Monday, Aug. 2.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — All programming inside the Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. Fifth, is suspended through Tuesday, Aug. 10. The Pre-Teen Party, Teen Night, Preschool Story Time, Babies and Books and Read and Blue programs are all suspended. However, the library remains open. The summer reading program continues. Participants should to continue to read…
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HANNIBAL – On Friday morning at 11:17, Hannibal Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Valley for a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle had been crashed in Ralls County and the driver fled the scene. Ralls County deputies located a person in the area matching the description of the subject who stole the vehicle.…
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PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS – Just after 5 p.m. Sunday, the body of Ronald Abney, 82, of Hull, was located in a creek bed approximately two miles south of Atlas on State Highway 96 in Pike County, Illinois. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department said it appeared that the vehicle Abney was operating left the roadway sometime…
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By Steve Eighinger Ahh…few things are better than a boffo box office summertime movieOne of my favorite obsessions has always been going to the movies, and with the theaters beginning to re-open I’m sure I’m not the only one who is again looking forward to enjoying some stale popcorn, watered-down cola — and films on…
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QUINCY – While the drag shows may be no more, dancing will soon be taking place again on Quincy’s Washington Square. A group of siblings are operating a new business located at 124 N. 5th, which formerly housed Irene’s Cabaret and then, later, The Cab nightclub. “The Venue” will be the name of the establishment,…
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Alexander P Higgins (18) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Driving While License Suspended. Lodged 184 Alexander T Logsdon (19) of Quincy, citation for No Valid Registration at 3rd and Hampshire. PTC 184 Taylor M. Freeman (25) for FTA Burglary, lodged, 128. Jonathan D. Scoville (41) for FTA Traffic, 131. Cheyenne McQueen (25) was arrested for…
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by Steve Eighinger So, the Tokyo Olympics are underway. I haven’t yet caught Olympic fever, but here are a few reflections on the first few days of competition in Vol. 18 of the Daily Dirt: 1. I’ve had some early takeaways from what constitutes the 32nd modern Olympiad: A. Five of the newest events are 3×3…
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NORMAL, Ill. — A late-season slump is hurting the Quincy Gems’ chances of winning the Great River Division. The Gems lost 11-5 on Sunday night to the Normal CornBelters in a Prospect League game on Sunday night at the Corn Crib. Clinton (12-11) lost 15-1 on Sunday to Illinois Valley but remained in first place…
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QUINCY — Ethan Arns and Theresa Quintero finally outlasted Heidi Holzgrafe and Zach Willing in the championship match, winning 6-3, 3-6 (13-11) to claim the open division during the Quincy City Mixed Doubles Tournament on Saturday. The Quincy Tennis Association was the host of the event. Arns and Quintero reached the title match by defeating…
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Daily Dirt for July 26, 2021 by Steve Eighinger Love is still a many splendored thing. Vol. 18 of the Daily Dirt might help explain why: 1. The most underrated love song ever? I would suggest Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight.” I consider it Clapton’s finest overall piece — ever. His guitar-playing ability is little more than…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A woman who makes fudge and sends it to military personnel around the world will offer confections at the Pike County Fair. Vicki Hansen will share a booth with North East Community Action Corporation Pike County Service Coordinator Kirsten White, who will offer information on agency programs and services. Hansen will…
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QUINCY — A big inning put the Quincy Gems ahead. An even bigger inning put the Gems behind for good. A seven-run fourth inning put the Alton River Dragons in the lead, and they went on to defeat the Gems 11-5 on Saturday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The game was…
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By BRITTANY BOLLSpecial for Muddy River News As I scrolled through social media, it seems the Midwest trend this vacation season was destination Destin. It was the choice for us and the 4.5 other million visitors of the Emerald Coast every year. Many minds think alike. The great ones make it happen. My family and…
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Daily Dirt for July 24, 2021 by Steve EighingerIf you agree snacks are an all-important part of life, welcome aboard Vol. 16 of the Daily Dirt: 1. Here’s my own personal ranking for snacks that came along during the 1960s-1980s period, a.k.a. the formative years for my digestive system. I should note that most of the…
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By KAITLYN SCHALLHORNThe Missouri Times Hours after St. Louis said it would implement a mask mandate, Attorney General Eric Schmitt vowed to challenge the order in court. And at least one mayor has said he will not penalize businesses that choose not to enforce the mandate. Both the city and county of St. Louis said they would begin requiring masks…
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By MARK GLENNONWirepoints How many fibs can Gov. JB Pritzker pack in a ten-minute interview? Count ’em: Jerry Nowicki of Capital News Illinois challenged Pritzker on why the $4.2 billion deficit in Illinois’ unemployment trust fund has been ignored, and asked why it wasn’t reduced using funds from federal government under ARPA, the American Rescue Plan Act. This…
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By NOAH SHEARIllinois Policy Chicago Public Schools announced July 22 all students and staff must wear masks inside schools for the fall semester, and it doesn’t matter whether a person has received a COVID-19 vaccination. The schools will permit students and staff to remove masks only while outside and during meals. A week prior to CPS’s decision,…
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By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker isn’t considering using federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay down a multi-billion-dollar Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit, and he’s watching the state’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers closely. Those were two of the topics discussed during a 10-minute interview with Capitol News Illinois on Wednesday…
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