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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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2021-017929, 09/04/2021 @ 00:30:49, 2859 James Rd , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Suspect Poss: Cont. Substance Cleared by Arrest-Adult 09/04/2021 Adult Involve Suspicious Activity 09/04/2021 Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Activity 09/04/2021 Public Narrative Information 2859 James Rd. 2021-017930, 09/04/2021 @ 00:44:42, 1427 Valley St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C52…
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Victor Will (39) Trespassing at 120 N. 5th. NTA – 168 Danielle Gray-Davis (26) Retail Theft at CVS Pharmacy on 08/30/21. Lodged – 173 Darrion Stumb (26) FTA Seatbelt and original warrant for Retail Theft. Lodged -120 Madelyn Masters (18) Improper Lane Usage. Released on PTC – 173 Alyssia A. Comley (33) for Failure to…
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The recent passing of longtime Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts remains on my mind. Charlie and I had more or less grown old together. He had been a Rolling Stone since 1963, about the same time I first became interested in what songs were coming out of the family AM radio. The Stones seemingly have…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 6, 2021 Vol. 59 of this daily adventure finds our three thoughts ranging from bad TV shows to advice to live by. Have a good day. 1. I’m sure we all have an opinion about this subject, but here are TV Guide’s worst programs from the mid-1960s to present: 1. “The Jerry…
Read Full Article Kyra L White, 22, Quincy, for indecent conduct in the alley 27th to 28th, Chestnut to Cherry. N.T.A. 139, 155 Jeffery L Clayton, 32, Quincy, for indecent conduct and fleeing on foot in the 2700 block of Chestnut. N.T.A. 139, 155 The following were arrested for alley after dark in alley 27th to 28th Chestnut…
Read Full Article 2021-017850, 09/03/2021 @ 00:11:26, Market St S Arch, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 026 Willock, T A Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Suspect Fail To Yield Emx Vehicle Administratively Closed 09/03/2021 Public Narrative I reported an information item at Market and S. Arch. 2021-017851, 09/03/2021 @ 00:47:41, 809 Pleasant St A, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered…
Read Full Article Caleb Dickerson (31) Forgery at Hy-Vee 1400 Harrison. Lodged – 135 Danielle Gray-Davis (26) Vandalism and Stealing at 821 N. 6th Street. NTA -104 Nathan Erickson (29) Driving while license suspended/ No Valid Insurance/ Improper Lane Usage. NTA -121 James Brown (24) Electronic Communications Device PTC- 173 Larry Harris (66) Failure to Obey a Stop…
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After more than 17 months of expanded benefits, federal pandemic unemployment programs are set to end on Labor Day, cutting off weekly payments to 7.5 million people — including 452,000 in Illinois. The sudden expiration of emergency federal assistance, which some economists have likened to a fiscal cliff, could precipitate everything from a flood of…
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A large crowd of Adams County Republicans made the trip to the Dale Wiewel farm near Fowler on Saturday to hear GOP gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia). Bailey gained notoriety while, as a state representative, suing Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for extending executive orders that closed Illinois businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bailey and…
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QUINCY — Septemberfest, Quincy’s final church picnic of the 2021 season, returns from 5-11 p.m. Sept. 11 on the grounds of Blessed Sacrament Church, 1119 S. Seventh. Septemberfest will offer a variety of food and drink, a raffle and silent auction, a kids zone featuring games and inflatable bounce-house park. Live music will be performed…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 4, 2021Anyone up for some cream chipped beef and maple syrup? Vol. 57 of the Daily Dirt will likely test your gag reflex. At the very least, the first of today’s three thoughts is not for the squeamish: 1. The question was a simple one. What’s a weird food combination that you…
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There are times when a State’s Attorney has discretion in enforcing laws. School districts also have discretion as to who they allow into their buildings for certain reasons. Quincy and Adams County are suffering because of both of these facts. Adams County Public Health Administrator Jerrod Welch has done what he has thought is right…
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Daily Dirt for Sept. 3, 2021 In school, were you ever subjected to the taunts of a bully who may have labeled you “Four Eyes,” “Tub of Lard” or some other nicety? If so, you can probably sympathize with the baseball players mentioned in today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 56 of the Daily Dirt: 1. Not…
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Below is the temporary restraining order filed by Judge Debra Wellborn Thursday night. Quincy Public Schools will abide by the order, according to Superintendent Roy Webb.
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THIS JUST IN: Adams County Circuit Court Judge Debra Wellborn has granted a temporary restraining order to three families whose children attend Quincy Public Schools to allow them to return to class and not be quarantined. The students were three of 289 QPS students or staff who have been quarantined by the school district for…
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On Wednesday at 8:17 p.m., Adams County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance at the CUSD No. 4 Board of Education meeting located at Unity high School in Mendon. Upon arrival on scene deputies learned that Alex S. Felde, 30, of Mendon, had been removed from the school and was allegedly involved in some type…
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Quincy Medical Group announced Thursday that it had signed a letter of intent to join together with DuPage Medical, becoming one organization. A news release stated “…the organizations will intentionally focus on providing an unrivaled patient experience, while working to raise the standard for quality and excellence for physician-directed care.” DuPage Medical Group is the…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sept. 2, 2021 Think twice before you ever again complain about your wife’s cooking. Just remember, she can always serve you jellied moose nose the next time around. Grab the Tums, and then enjoy today’s three thoughts in Vol. 55 of the Daily Dirt: 1. If you haven’t got a strong stomach, you…
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Closure of municipal coal plants remains sticking point By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved an energy bill in the early hours of Wednesday morning but it’s likely to change as negotiations continue in the House, which has not set a date as to when it will return. A lead negotiator…
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QUINCY — Mayor Mike Troup expects a new residential rental property procedure to be presented to City Council before the end of September. Troup was optimistic about that likelihood following a late Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Residential Rental Property Registration Committee (RRPRC) inside City Hall. “From where we started to where we are now,…
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QUINCY – After Labor Day weekend, Quincy’s downtown district will have two fewer eating options. Management of both Drake’s Steak & Ale and Que-Town BBQ are both closing their doors, each for their own reasons. “We are extremely saddened to inform you, our loyal customers and the entire community of Quincy, that due to decisions…
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HANNIBAL – Another of Hannibal’s major festivals returns after skipping a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Labor Day weekend will see the seventh Big River Steampunk Festival. The festival will feature a number of familiar as well as new entertainers and vendors. The festival is also under new ownership after the previous organizers, Ken…
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