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On October 6, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Department of Children and Family Services regarding alleged sexual abuse of a child. The child was interviewed by specialists at the Quincy Child Advocacy Center and reports of sexual abuse were disclosed. After an investigation by Adams County Sheriff’s deputies, Robert L.…
Read Full Article Illinois Governor JB Pritzker responded to the lawsuit filed by attorney Thomas DeVore against 145 schools, Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education behalf of hundreds of parents of students over COVID-19 orders affecting school children. “Well, you know, he’s a grifter who is taking money from parents who are being taken advantage of,”…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, IL – Relief is coming for farmers who experienced excessive moisture and flash flooding this spring and summer in 12 Illinois counties. The United States Department of Agriculture reviewed the Loss Assessment Reports and determined there were sufficient production losses to warrant a Secretarial natural disaster designation. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has issued a…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a new four-year contract with the college’s faculty. JWCC faculty is represented by the John Wood Community College Faculty Association IFT/AFT Local #6086. “This four-year agreement speaks volumes to the commitment and integrity of the Faculty Association and the relationship with the College to…
Read Full Article QUINCY – On Wednesday, Quincy Police officers were dispatched to 137 N. 3rd in reference to a burglary in progress. The building most recently housed Tiramisu restaurant before the Italian eatery moved a block east in April to its new location at 131 N. 4th on Washington Square. The complainant reported seeing a green Ford…
Read Full Article Alfonso Sanders (60) 932 Hampshire Apt. B, Quincy for no valid DL and operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA Christian D Virden, 26, Quincy for F.T.A. disreagard stop sign, driving on suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 1500 block of Spring. Cash Bond. 101 Kimra A McGraw, 29, Quincy for trespassing, obstructing a…
Read Full Article 2021-021467, 10/20/2021 @ 07:07:38, 1200 Sierra St BLK, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Female Compl. Peace Disturbance 10/20/2021 Adult Victim- Peace Disturbance 10/20/2021 Adult Suspect Peace Disturbance Administratively Closed 10/20/2021 Public Narrative Disturbance was reported in the 1200 block of Sierra. 2021-021468, 10/20/2021 @ 07:10:53, 132 Jupiter Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Missing Person Officer…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal School Board addressed the need for more substitute teachers at its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening. But Johnson also noted that fingerprinting is not readily available in the area as potential employees currently have to travel to Eolia in PIke County, Mo., which is a 120 mile round trip. Johnson…
Read Full Article Parents of dozens of students are suing 145 Illinois school districts, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education over COVID-19 orders affecting school children. All Adams County school districts are part of the suit along with most Hancock County schools and several others in West Central Illinois. The case filed in Macoupin…
Read Full Article QUINCY – To say Sami Bearden was a reluctant superstar would be an understatement. In 2017, Sami and two Quincy friends, Savana Santos and Sam Backoff, decided to head off to Nashville to pursue a dream. Their band, “Avenue Beat”, had performed locally and the three young ladies decided to see where their talents would…
Read Full Article Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials held a ribbon cutting Wednesday at its new location for the community service center at 706 Maine in Quincy. The new service center is in the former People’s Prosperity Bank location. Programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Percentage of Income Payment Plan, rental assistance, shelter programs,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County residents can safely and securely dispose of potentially addictive prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The drive-thru event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is in collaboration with the Quincy…
Read Full Article Another mural is coming to downtown Hannibal. Muralist Ray Harvey asked for, and received, permission to block off several spots in a city owned parking lot so he can paint another mural. Earlier this year, Harvey asked for permission to temporarily close several parking spots in the lot on Main Street between Bird and Hill.…
Read Full Article 2021-021393, 10/19/2021 @ 06:56:01, , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned CAD CAD Report Entered By C53 Keith, G M Public Narrative Void. 2021-021394, 10/19/2021 @ 07:59:44, 4700 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assault Officer Assigned 046 McAdams, J C Entered By C104 Sheehan, V C Adult Contact Assault 4th Degree 10/19/2021 Adult Compl. Assault 4th Degree 10/19/2021 Public Narrative Assault reported at 4700 McMasters. One juvenile taken…
Read Full Article Any day with a little rasslin’ talk is a good day. Welcome to Vol. 102 of the Daily Dirt and the customary three thoughts. 1. Since I was a wee lad — relatively speaking, that is — I have had a love affair with pro wrestling. That love affair with the squared circle dates to…
Read Full Article Erik A. Burgess (32) Quincy for expired registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA 174 Jessica J. Smith (37) Quincy for FTA driving while license suspended Lodged. New charge for operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA 148 Nicholas Johannes,22, Quincy, reports that a BG86 handheld gas powered leaf blower was taken from his trailer while it…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services announced Tuesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved six new retailers for Illinois’ 1.8 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to buy groceries online. Among the new retailers is County Market, which operates 31 locations throughout the state. County Market has…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s wind ensemble will perform its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium of the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. The concert titled, “War and Peace,” represents powerful and dramatic musical arrangements such as Barber’s “Commando March,” as well as emotionally moving peaceful works featuring Holsinger’s…
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