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QUINCY – Quincy University recently renovated the elevated concrete main entrance to Brenner Library. A portion of the project was paid with funds from a grant from the Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust in 2020. Brenner Library has offered access to a wealth of information and support from experienced staff for more than 50 years. The original…
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Elizabeth L Harness (26) Hannibal Mo for Disregard Stop Sign at 10th & Chestnut PTC 263 Shamekia D Rideout (40) 1634 York for Speeding in a School Zone in the 3100 block of Mainee NTA 173 Edward P Miller (77) 6833 Horseshoe Valley for Improper Left Turn at 12th & Locust PTC 120 Dennis C…
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A new bill would give the Illinois State Board of Education the authority to issue, withhold and revoke state recognition of schools who fail to comply with COVID-19 health regulations. Notably, the bill has not yet been introduced to a committee, meaning beyond being drafted and introduced, there has been no legislative activity on the measure. The…
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QUINCY — Elijah Tarpein is much like many kids his age. At 3 1/2 years old, he wants a puppy, likes peanut butter milkshakes and enjoys watching YouTube videos. “He lives a life full of joy,” said Amy Elijah also is much different than many kids his age. He was diagnosed at birth with lissencephaly,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Six Memorial Medical Clinics in west-central Illinois now offer COVID-19 vaccinations. People must call their desired location to schedule a time to receive the vaccine. Vaccines will not be administered on a walk-in basis. Memorial Medical Clinics can be reached at: Bowen: 217-842-5211 Carthage-Hospital Campus: 217-357-2173 Colchester: 309-776-3301 Hamilton: 217-847-3383 La Harpe:…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 8, 2021 Trust me, the name you will remember from today’s Daily Dirt thoughts is Ziona. Welcome to Vol. 61. 1. I’ve always considered myself a cereal connoisseur. I love to walk through the cereal aisle at local supermarkets in search of my next box(es). After researching today’s Daily Dirt, I may…
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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House is scheduled to return to Springfield Thursday to try again at passing an elusive energy regulation overhaul days after the governor’s office announced support for a new proposal. It’s the latest push for a legislative accomplishment that has eluded Gov. JB Pritzker in his three years in office, and it’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will lead a pumpkin decorating project during the Rotary Club of Hannibal’s Harvest Hootenanny Festival from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Mark Twain Cave Complex. No fee for kids will be charged to attend the festival or participate in the project. There is a $5…
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QUINCY — An amendment to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Quincy that would call for the mayor — instead of the three-person Board of Fire and Police Commissioners — to appoint and terminate the city’s police and fire chiefs raised a few eyebrows. The City Council chambers were filled for Tuesday night’s…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College is offering a variety of educational classes this fall at its 48th and Harrison campus (unless otherwise noted). Community-Based Outreach offers noncredit personal enrichment and professional development classes. The goal is to provide a wide range of programs to meet community needs and interests. Lifelong learning is promoted through courses…
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DALLAS CITY, Ill. — A traffic stop at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday led to the arrest of a Dallas City man. A Hancock County sheriff’s deputy was on patrol in Dallas City when a black 2016 Cadillac passed the deputy’s location traveling 55 miles per hour in a 35 mph speed zone. When a traffic…
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2021-018120, 09/07/2021 @ 00:00:36, 3108 Moberly Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Extra Patrol Officer Assigned 024 Mulheron, R M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Suspect Harassment- Threat Administratively Closed 09/07/2021 Adult Female Compl. Harassment- Threat 09/07/2021 Compl. Extra Patrol-Residence 09/07/2021 Victim Harassment- Threat 09/07/2021 Public Narrative Extra patrol requested at 3108 Moberly Ave. 2021-018121, 09/07/2021 @ 00:29:54, Munger Ln Jericho Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 024…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sept. 7, 2021 Today is one of those days when I wonder where all the years have gone. You’ll understand when you reach comment No. 3 in today’s Daily Dirt. Welcome to Vol. 60. 1. The following would make an excellent 10 commandments of food: “All you need is love, but a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department removed an unidentified person from a structure fire at 519 Riverside Tuesday morning. Firefighters were dispatched by the Northeast Missouri Emergency Communications Center after receiving a report of a fire. The initial response was by all stations with 10 firefighters. Eight more firefighters were called to the scene.…
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QUINCY — A date has been tentatively set for the trial of a Quincy nightclub owner charged with one count of aggravated battery in the reported assault of a female student at Quincy University. Judge Amy Lannerd set the date for the trial of Steven W. Homan, 47, for Jan. 10, 2022. during a status…
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PETERSBURG, Ill. — A Palmyra, Mo., man was arrested Saturday afternoon in Petersburg about 24 hours after he allegedly murdered a woman. Raymond D. Gum Jr., 34, was arrested at 12:23 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Liberty in Petersburg, about 25 miles northwest of Springfield, Ill. Gum was armed, and Ben Hollis, chief…
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2021-018046, 09/06/2021 @ 00:03:33, Walnut St Peyton, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Compl. Information 09/06/2021 Public Narrative Information was reported at Walnut St and Peyton Ave. 2021-018047, 09/06/2021 @ 00:37:40, 100 N 11Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By 2327 Murphy, M Adult Male Suspect Unnecessary Noise Administratively…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 44th annual Indoor Horseshoe League, sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation, starts Sept. 19. Registration for the league continues through Monday, Sept. 13. Games are played starting at 2 p.m. Sundays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The cost is $40 for each 2-person team. Participants must register as a team.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A report of a lost and disoriented semi-truck driver in Hancock County led to drug charges. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the driver at 3 a.m. Thursday. A sheriff’s deputy located the semi-truck and driver on County Road 1000N near the intersection with County Road 2600E. The driver…
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QUINCY — The Bayview Bridge is open to two-way traffic while work is being done on the Memorial Bridge. Farm machinery and large equipment can cross the bridge daily from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. People who want to cross the bridge with farm machinery and large equipment must call the Quincy/Adams County Dispatch Center at…
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SEDALIA, Mo. — “Making the best better” for generations of Missouri 4-H club members, 44 volunteers joined the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame on Aug. 21 at State Fair Community College in Sedalia. Local people recognized were Heather Thomas from Knox County, DeWayne Selway from Clark County, Tim Coy from Clark County, Rusty Rothweiler from…
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