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QUINCY — A book, “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022,” written by Quincy native Tim Scherrer has been selected as a finalist in the Show Me Your Best Award category by the Missouri Writers Guild. The award will be presented at the Missouri Writers Guild conference in late September The Show…
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QUINCY — Quincy Bay and Quincy Harbor is receiving $3.5 million worth of dredging next year from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Six small boat harbors in the Mississippi Valley Region received funds for dredging, using $8.3 million from the Fiscal Year Energy and Water Appropriation Bill, which was signed into law by President…
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But let’s not forget that Fazoli’s Ultimate Sampler or those Burger King Onion Rings … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,044 of The Daily Dirt Welcome to a special edition of The Daily Dirt. Today we’re providing our go-to picks at fast-food franchises in the West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri area.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation could have a new strategy for using a $350,000 state capital grant. At Wednesday’s meeting, city director of planning and development Chuck Bevelheimer proposed an interactive splash pad on the riverfront near the location of the sludge dome slated for demolition. “The concept of a splash pad has…
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Independent U.S. Senate candidate Jared Young won an endorsement Thursday from a Republican stalwart and former mentor of current Sen. Josh Hawley. Republican John Danforth, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate representing Missouri from 1976-1995, announced his endorsement of Young, a Webb City resident, in a written release. Young is a conservative and running…
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I am sharing important news regarding Lissencephaly Awareness Day on Sept. 8. The City Council in Quincy is scheduled to sign a proclamation to honor this day during its Sept. 3 meeting. Additionally, the Memorial Bridge will be illuminated in purple on Sept. 1 to raise awareness for lissencephaly. Elijah’s Baby Bucket List is a…
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Betty M. Wolfe, 53, of 411 S. 36th for Expired Registration at 14th and Maine. NTA 113Karen M. Smith, 52, of Wentzville, Mo., for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jefferson. NTA 113Brooke E. Sohn, 20, of Palmyra, Mo., for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jefferson. NTA 113Craig Nokes of 2509 Herrli Drive reports his unlocked…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, is the host of its 11th annual art history luncheon at noon on Friday, Sept. 6. The art history luncheon is a special event designed to fit into a workday lunch hour. The time is used to educate, enrich and engage through focusing on a…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Veterans Homes at LaSalle, Manteno and Quincy are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff, and the majority of cases have presented mild symptoms. A Tuesday press release said that of Aug. 27, a combined 36 people in three homes had tested positive with COVID-19. “Illinois’…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire in Hannibal has been ruled as electrical and determined to be accidental. The Hannibal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1904 Broadway at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters reported flames and smoke coming from a second-story window. All occupants were…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional is offering an “ABCs of Medicare 2025” event, presented by Managed Care Partners, designed to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate the complexities of Medicare and Medicare Advantage information. This free in-person educational session will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Hannibal Regional Conference Center inside the Hannibal…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation approved 22 grant applications totaling $89,219.98 in its fall grant cycle. An additional $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding was released from the Foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-2025 school year. The funds for this grant cycle were made available after July 1 and will be for use in…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Sgt. Brent Holtman, Sgt. Ryan Witt and Det. David Distin spent last week in Chicago working as mobile field force members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm Systems team (ILEAS) for the Democratic National Convention. During the convention, these officers and their team provided dignitary security at the hotels in thesurrounding…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy has announced closures for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 2. Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, and reopen with regular hours on Tuesday. Central Services will be closed on Monday. The Quincy City Council meeting will be held beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Garbage…
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MARYVILLE, Mo. — Twilight gardens delight the senses of sight and smell by adding another dimension to the gardening experience, says Gwen Funk, University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist. Also known as moon gardens, twilight gardens use white flowers and plants to capture reflected moonlight. “The use of the color white showcases how we can,…
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QUINCY — The Plan Commission unanimously approved a recommendation from the City of Quincy’s planning and development department for the proposed construction of a warehousing/distribution facility at 4301 Wismann Lane. The proposal now goes to the Quincy City Council, which will have an opportunity to vote on it during its Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting. Assistant…
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UPDATE 10 a.m. Aug. 28: Douglas is being held in the Clayton County Detention Center in Jonesboro, Ga. His case on the aggravated assault charge was dismissed Wednesday morning when First Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler filed a nolle prosequi — a formal entry of record by the prosecuting attorney who declares he or she…
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I’m skipping ahead a bit to thought No. 2, but am I the only person in the world to have never eaten SPAM? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,043 of The Daily Dirt 1. Next to watching for those creative personal license plates, I enjoy finding equally creative bumper stickers.…
Read Full Article Hannah Young, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery (TOF). Lodged 113Janice R. Gupton, 72, of 1506 DeWees Ave. for Failure to Yield at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Akira C. Talton, 21, of 506 Wisherd Ave. for No Valid DL at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Troy M. Aschemann, 41, of 2546 College for Operating Uninsured Motor…
Read Full Article Hannah Young, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery (TOF). Lodged 113Janice R. Gupton, 72, of 1506 DeWees Ave. for Failure to Yield at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Akira C. Talton, 21, of 506 Wisherd Ave. for No Valid DL at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Troy M. Aschemann, 41, of 2546 College for Operating Uninsured Motor…
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Charilyn A. Stalder of rural Ewing, Missouri passed away Monday morning August 26, 2024 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. She was born at home during one of the hottest summers on record on July 20, 1936, the daughter of Hobart and Elizabeth Shults. She married Joe Jack Stalder on June 16, 1956. He preceded her…
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