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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, March 19, 2025 WHUT IF becomes fourth plate to hold the gold medal position this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,233 of The Daily Dirt 1. There’s a new sheriff in town. WHUT IF becomes the fourth license plate to hold the gold medal position…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Perhaps one of the most favored hobbies of gardeners, wildlife lovers and outdoor enthusiasts is to feed the birds. Setting out a bird feeder with seed or suet cakes is a popular way many people use to feed the birds, but there are other methods we can employ. You can grow plants…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two members of the Quincy Police Department have been invited to participate in the 32nd annual Top Cops Awards dinner on May 12 during National Police Week in Washington, D.C. Officers Gabriel VanderMaiden and Matt Hermsmeier were among the 19 officers selected to be recognized. The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), which represents…
Read Full Article PARIS, Mo. — Much of the testimony on the second day of the Lyle Miller first-degree murder trial in Monroe County Circuit Court revolved around Miller’s relationship with Betty Hayes and the search for her when she was missing for 589 days before she was found in a pond on a 40-acer lot Miller owned…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Stephanie Little of Barry at 5:33 p.m. Mar. 10, 2025.A girl was born to Michael Fischer and Jewel Hester of Quincy at 12:55 p.m. Mar. 11, 2025.A girl was born to Bradley Jobe and Alize’ Hernandez of Clayton at 2:05 p.m. Mar. 11, 2025.A boy was born to…
Read Full Article I tried really hard to not to get involved. As an elected official, it’s important to recognize your role, and when it’s important to make a statement and when to allow the dust to settle. However, a comment made about the employees of the Quincy Park District was so egregious that it requires rebuttal. A…
Read Full Article RALLS COUNTY, Mo. — Katie Carlin, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Marion County, Missouri, has announced her candidacy for Ralls County Prosecuting Attorney. With a love for the Ralls County community and a passion for fighting for justice, Carlin has taken the oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Missouri.…
Read Full Article Douglas W. Fields, 60, last known address of 1500 block of Park Avenue in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for delivery of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. Fields is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers…
Read Full Article David Pollard, 21, of Quincy for Fail to Obey Stop Sign.Nicole Hoosier, 34, of Quincy for Fail to Yield-Right of Way.Nia A. Crowder, 27, of Davenport, Iowa for FTA Driving While License Suspended. Lodged 126Alesia D. Whitaker, 61, of Louisiana, Mo., for Drivers License Expired More Than a Year. 176Alesia D. Whitaker, 61, of Louisiana,…
Read Full Article Anna Chapman, 97, of Quincy, passed away at 8:50 am Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Anna was born March 9, 1928, in Monmouth, IL to Jesse and Lucille (Parsons) Allen. Her youth was filled with the simple pleasures of small-town life, and it was at Scotties Roller Skating Rink where…
Read Full Article Donna J. Kerkhoff, age 74, of Quincy, IL died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, in her long-time home surrounded by her husband and beloved gardens. She was born on January 13, 1951, in Quincy, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Waggoner) Genenbacher. On June 3, 1978, she married William “Bill” Kerkhoff who survives. Donna…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Music Department will present its annual spring show, “Heart and Soul,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College. The QND Concert Chorale, Mixed Chorus, Men’s and Women’s Glee,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional, in collaboration with the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, the health departments from Marion, Lewis, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties and the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, recently launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The purpose of the CHNA and subsequent Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The friends and family of Troop 99 & Pack 99 of Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church of Quincy will hold its third annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, in the church fellowship hall at 3600 Payson Road. The all you can eat breakfast will feature…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers are making an impact in their communities, connecting people with nature through conservation, education and hands-on restoration projects. West-Central Illinois Master Naturalists contributed more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service in 2024 — an increase of 447 hours from 2023. Their work included removing invasive species at Camp Eastman…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS, Mo. — With a little bit of planning, gardeners can enjoy small amounts of fresh produce throughout the season by succession sowing, says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Eliza Pessereau. Succession sowing, sometimes called relay planting, means planting seeds of a particular crop at regular intervals so that the plants mature at…
Read Full Article Bringing fresh flowers inside adds a touch of nature and color that changes any room. Adding flowers to modern interior design gives a chance to include natural elements with sleek designs. Flowers bring life and character, providing spaces with more warmth and uniqueness. Many homeowners now choose local flower services to make their homes brighter.…
Read Full Article There is no replacement for topping up the gas, turning up your favorite music, and getting out onto the open road. Scenic routes and charming little villages are in store, but a little planning can avoid roadside breakdowns. Preparing Your Vehicle for the Long Haul Preparing your vehicle for a road trip requires more than…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The lore of the 25th and Broadway stoplight lives on. The Quincy City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Monday night to keep the light after completion of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) traffic study, which only occurred because the city had requested it after receiving so many comments and questions about…
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