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COLUMBIA, Mo. — After experiencing drought in 2022 and 2023, Missourians were eager for a wet growing season. Missouri saw above-average statewide monthly precipitation from April to July, says University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zachary Leasor. On July 23, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported only 1.1% of the state as abnormally dry, and there…
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PERRY, Mo. – The National Carousel Association (NCA) recognized the efforts of those who worked on the restoration of the Perry Carousel. About 70 members of the NCA (National Carousel Association) made the trip to Ralls County and presented the Perry Carousel Association with a plaque. People came from as far as Alaska, Canada, California,…
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The must-watch game today is Georgia at Alabama … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,071 of The Daily Dirt 1. If you’re a college football fan, Saturday means fun day, and with it comes The Daily Dirt’s top 10 rankings. This weekend’s schedule of games has one particular major matchups that…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ashley Stroot, a midwife at Quincy Medical Group. You thought midwives were only in old westerns or small towns? That’s not the case. Ashley talks about how she helps women get through pregnancy and childbirth. Rober and Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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Early voting began Thursday in Illinois, and Capitol News Illinois has launched an interactive election guide to help Illinoisans navigate the voting process. Illinois gives voters 40 days prior to Election Day to cast their ballot – in most jurisdictions. Beginning Thursday, most Illinoisans can vote at their local election authority’s office – in most…
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Brodie Bell, 39, 2800 College Ave. for Trespassing at 2731 Broadway. 122Michael Rogers, 33, of Quincy for Agg Domestic Battery. LodgedPatrica Rose Freeman, 61, of Mendon for Stealing. NTAStacey Powell, 54, of Quincy for Battery. NTANicholas Lumpkins, 36, 1429 Chestnut St. for Domestic Battery and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 123/130/107Jason Bryant, 46, of Pittsfield…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The causes of a Thursday afternoon structure fire and a Friday morning fire, both at 221 S. White, remain undetermined and under investigation by the Macomb Fire Department. A press release from the Macomb Fire Department said it learned of the fire at 4:22 p.m. Thursday. The first arriving units arrived on…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department has identified a 14-year-old suspect as the person responsible for the creation of a social media post on Tuesday threatening students at Quincy High School. A Friday afternoon press release from Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, said his officers have been working with the Federal Bureau…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Palmyra man was taken into custody Wednesday by deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and charged with three counts of sexual abuse after he allegedly assaulted two women between August 2022 and March 2024. Douglas H. Voepel, 63, made his first appearance in Marion County Circuit Court on Thursday before…
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SHELBYVILLE, Mo. — A request to have the bond reduced for a Hannibal attorney charged with five felonies involving a traffic crash on Sept. 13 in Shelby County was denied a reduction in bond Friday afternoon. Tyler White, 33, of Hannibal appeared in Shelby County Circuit Court by video with Kirksville attorney Mark Williams before…
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QUINCY — CLEAN Restoration, 3120 N. 12th, will hold its third annual Trunk or Treat from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27. Vendors are invited free setup to support this community event. Bring materials to promote your business and also bring an activity or hand out treats to the little ghosts and goblins.…
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QUINCY – Quincy University launched its 2024-25 fund drive on Thursday with a $1.5 million goal at kick-off events in Quincy and Springfield. The QU Fund comprises unrestricted gifts to the university and temporarily restricted gifts to athletic and academic programs. Last year’s fund drive surpassed a $1.4 million goal to support campus improvements, technology…
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QUINCY — Registration is now open for the 18th annual “Pink Pass It On in the District” 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 26. Proceeds benefit the Blessing Foundation Breast Center Financial Assistance Program that helps patients with a breast health-related medical need but lack the finances to address it on their own…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Fights Cancer recently presented checks totaling $46,000 from proceeds of this year’s team fundraising events and annual block party. The group presented a check for $18,400 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for cancer research and a check for $27,600 to HUGS (Help Us Give Support) of Hancock County, the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Progress is being made on NECAC’s “Coalition of the Willing” group that aims to address housing issues in 12 Missouri counties. The idea came out of NECAC’s Tri-State Housing Summit in June. The group’s first meeting will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the NECAC Marion County Service Center, 3518…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Habitat was once thought of as something outside of town in the countryside. Today incorporating habitat into home landscaping in and around towns and cities has become a top trend across the United States. However, a naturalistic style of landscape design does not always fit our homeowners association covenants, city codes or…
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SPRINGFIELD —The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announces the third stop on its series of statewide public hearings it is hosting to discuss reparatory actions for Black Americans in Illinois who are descendants of American chattel slavery. The next public hearing will take place in Springfield at Southeast High School on Saturday, Oct.…
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Larry Haschemeyer has lived in the same house in Golden, Illinois for 67 years, but the history held within its walls stretches far beyond that. “I got 80 to 90 family histories at home of all the families that lived here (in Golden),” Haschemeyer said. “He’s our town historian,” Haschemeyer’s neighbor, Diana Flesner, said. The…
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Vanna White’s time on ‘Wheel Of Fortune” is drawing to an end … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,070 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my all-time favorite game shows is “Wheel of Fortune,” largely because of hostess/letter turner Vanna White. Over the years, more of White’s personality has been…
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I believe we need to sit down and take a long, hard look at how and what we are signaling to our children regarding risk assessment, the danger of anecdotes and emotional overreactions. In the past week, an online threat made to Quincy Public Schools was quickly reviewed and deemed non-threatening. During that brief process,…
Read Full Article Shane T Harrison, 49, Pittsfield for FTA DWLS at 623 Spring St. Lodged 147Anthony R. Vanslyke, 33, 2135 Chestnut St. for Failure to Reduce Speed at N. 24th St. and Chestnut St. 122Joseph D. Friday, 18, Camp Point for Failure to Reduce Speed at N. 18th St. and Broadway St. 122David A. Tuley, 45, 909…
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QUINCY — Square Peg Group Troupe will present William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy “Twelfth Night” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the State Street Theater. This production brings mistaken identity, unrequited love and hilarious antics to life in one of Shakespeare’s most beloved works. “Twelfth Night” follows twins Viola and Sebastian, who were separated during a shipwreck.…
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QUINCY — After three days of random posts on social media threatening students, officials with Quincy Public Schools and Quincy Police Department say the investigation has concluded them to believe the threats do not post a security risk. “These threats have been investigated and don’t pose a security risk to our schools,” Todd Pettit, superintendent…
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