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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal has earned the Tree City USA for 25 years, and Hannibal Parks and Recreation is celebrating with a “Searching for Mother Tree” nature program in Riverview Park at the shelter by the playground at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. Nature educator Gale Rublee will lead the program. Reservations for nature…
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QUINCY — If someone you met online starts telling you they have a great investment opportunity or encouraging you to buy cryptocurrency, it should raise red flags – even if it’s someone you’ve been talking to for a long time. This scenario could be the start of an investment scam. Scammers often spend weeks or…
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QUINCY — Rotary’s Oktoberfest returns to The District and QUBA (Quincy Brewery Arts) on Saturday, Sept. 28, with three high-energy bands. Admission is free from noon until 10 p.m. in the German Historic District outside of QUBA’s Dick Brothers Brewery on York between 9th and 10th Streets. All proceeds from the event will benefit local…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s School of Humanities is sponsoring two events in celebration of Constitution Day on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “How Relevant is our Constitution Today,” an activity centered around debates on the Constitution, will be held at 11 a.m. in MacHugh Theatre in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus, 1800 College Avenue. “Voting Rights Night”…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — NECAC is advising that the summer utility assistance season comes to an end Sept. 30. The agency has more than $1.2 million available for the program and is accepting applications. The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) pays up to $600 toward disconnect notices for any heating or cooling energy source. Applications…
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From Lonestar to Sophie B. Hawkins, let’s start the ball rolling … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,059 of The Daily Dirt 1. Acknowledged as the longstanding Doctor of Love, I would like to offer what I feel are the 20 most romantic songs — both for couples who have enjoyed…
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SPRINGFIELD – One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate the use of cash bail, the impact on the state’s criminal justice system appears to have been far less dramatic than people on either side of the debate had predicted. That, at least, is the early indication from an analysis…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Association of Realtors (QAR) recently announced that Glenn Swick of Swick Realty has received the 2024 Realtor Outstanding Career Award. The Realtor Outstanding Career Award may be awarded to a Realtor who is still active and has continued to be involved in the association or community, has had a long and…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Good livestock handling practices can improve animal comfort and make livestock management safer for people and animals, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Brenda Schreck. Accidents happen most often during common activities such as feeding, handling, loading and transporting. Schreck says animal behavior specialist Temple Grandin teaches that it is important…
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QUINCY — After enrolling the institution’s largest freshman class in 50 years in 2023, Quincy University has seen a slight dip in 2024, with total enrollment down by three percent. However, a press release from the university on Friday noted this year’s freshman class is 22 percent larger than the class that graduated in May…
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Luke Niederhauser from Dot Foods talks about corporate and employee recruiting for the area’s largest private employer. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsors Business Spotlight.
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Tyler R. Arbet, 28, 401 Cherry St. on a Adams County Warrant for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams and FTA Disobey Stop Sign at S. 8th St. and York St. Lodged 169Douglas Fields, 60, 1516 Penthouse Dr. on a warrant for FTA – Meth Delivery and a new charge for Possession of Meth.…
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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is asking for over $174 million in supplemental funding for this school year after receiving $1 billion less in appropriations compared to the previous year. When the State Board of Education reviewed the budget bill approved by lawmakers in May, Board Chair Charlie Shields predicted that “the mother…
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Illinois is one of just 12 states that still has a state estate tax. Thirty-eight other states do not have a state estate tax. To keep Illinois competitive, we need to eliminate this tax. The estate tax is imposed on a decedent’s estate before distribution to heirs. The amount of the tax is calculated after…
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UPDATE: With the City of Quincy boil order lifted on Saturday, Blessing Hospital will resume normal business hours at its off-site patient care facilities on Monday, Sept. 16. Those patient care facilities are Blessing Express Clinic, Blessing Diagnostics & Imaging Center at 4800 Maine, Blessing Health Center at 927 Broadway. Blessing Employer Clinic at 24th…
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MILTON, Ill. — The Milton Military Mustangs of WWII committee will be holding a ceremony at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the Milton village square to honor the 125 people from that community who served in WWII. The program will include a color guard from the American Legion, opening remarks by Lt. Col.…
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QUINCY — Oral arguments in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 16 by Zoom. Becky Bliefnick, who had three sons with Tim Bliefnick, was found dead by her father in her home on Feb. 23, 2023, after being shot 14 times. She was 41. Tim Bliefnick was convicted…
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Marilyn Ann Lehenbauer, age 84, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 12:01 am in the Good Samaritan Home. She was born June 19, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois the daughter of Herbert W. and Dorothy B. Schachtsiek Lehenbauer. Marilyn was a 1958 graduate of Pittsfield High School, and a graduate of Gem City…
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Douglas “Doug” Olson, age 68, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in his home. He was born on January 7, 1956, the son of Glen and Frances Louise Noble Olson. He married Deborah “Debbie” Marquardt on June 27, 1981 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives. Doug was a graduate of Highland High School in…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has announced the 30th anniversary of the Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase, honoring the rich artistic talent in Quincy and the surrounding region, will run from Nov. 22 to Jan. 4. The showcase has grown into a platform that provides artists with opportunities for recognition,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Maria Kuhns has earned the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), denoting a mastery of skills in economic development and a dedication to personal and professional growth. Kuhns is the executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council and the Hannibal Regional…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is the host of a series of free Medicare informational sessions across the region during October to help seniors better understand their options for the annual national Medicare open enrollment period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Blessing is modifying its approach to Medicare Advantage Plans, accepting a select group of…
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Ready for another weekend of beautiful weather … and football? Here’s “How’s the Weather up There?” from Farm and Home Supply.
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UPDATE: Quincy Public and Parochial Schools are dismissing because of the city’s water situation. Schools will dismiss 3 hours early. 11am – The Academy, 11:25 am: QHS, 11:41 am: QJHS, 12:15 p.m.: Elementary. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup said the city was awaiting word from the Illinois EPA on how to proceed with the boil order…
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