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UPDATE: Mr Boston was located, alive. He is being transported to the hospital. PERRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance on locating a missing person. The missing person is 82-year-old Ronald Boston of Perry. Boston is 5’10” and weighs 285 pounds. Mr. Boston left his residence at 9:00 AM in…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Thursday, May 29, 2025 Derringer latest of pop music icons to leave us this year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,299 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We lost another giant in the music industry this week. Rick Derringer, who shot to fame at age 17 when he and…
Read Full Article Linda Forbes, 50, of Quincy for Theft under $500.Dustin R. Jenkins, 42, of Liberty for Speeding at N. 36th St and Locust St. 111Aaliyah R. French, 18, of Bowen for Improper Left Turn at 24th St. and Maine St. 111Jerad J. Hynek, 44, of Quincy for Fail to Notify Damage Unattended Vehicle. 144Melissa F. Slee,…
Read Full Article Florence “Flo” Ann Schraer age 49 of Quincy Illinois formally of Camp point Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM at Barry nursing home where she had been residing surrounded by her family. Flo was born October 10, 1975 the daughter of Wayne and Kathleen…
Read Full Article PLYMOUTH, Ill. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a train hitting a pedestrian near Plymouth at approximately 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. A preliminary investigation revealed that a northbound Amtrak train struck a male subject identified as Aaron R. Atkins, 42, of Plymouth. The incident occurred just north of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The improper disposal of smoking materials was determined by investigators with the Quincy Fire Department as the cause of a Monday afternoon fire. The Quincy Fire Department responded at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, May 26, to a report of a possible structure fire in a two-story building with a basement at 420 S.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A car sustained damage to the rear bumper and trunk area during a structure fire in a two-car detached cinder block garage on Tuesday night. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 11:41 p.m. to a general alarm fire at 816 N. 24th. The first crew arrived on the scene in three minutes…
Read Full Article Marjorie Idell McMullen (née Ward), a lifelong resident of Quincy, Ill., passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in Frederick, Md., at the age of 102. She was born in Pike County, Ill., on October 23, 1922, and attended Gilgal Grade School before graduating from Pleasant Hill High School. She married William I. McMullen on…
Read Full Article Regina M. Blickhan, age 95, of Quincy, died on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 3:15 am in Blessing Hospital. Regina was born November 28, 1929 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Albert J. and Catherine J. Schulte Wavering. She married Donald E. Blickhan on September 1, 1962 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. He preceded…
Read Full Article LORAINE, Ill. — The drivers of two vehicles were injured in a crash Wednesday morning near Loraine. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Adams County EMS and Loraine Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Illinois Route 336 and Illinois Route 61. A 2016 Kia Forte driven by Amy Bottorff, 45, of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate, is a program comprised of volunteers who advocate on behalf of children who are involved in the court system whether that is due to abuse or neglect. These CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for a child’s best interest. Court Appointed Special Advocates support…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy teens will soon have the opportunity to experience philanthropy first-hand through a new program offered by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri and supported by the Tracy Family Foundation. Through Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG), high school students will learn about their community, the issues that impact their…
Read Full Article KPV peptide, a small bioactive tripeptide, has garnered increasing attention within various research domains due to its intriguing biological properties and potential implications in diverse fields. Composed of lysine, proline, and valine, the peptide is believed to impact several physiological processes in research models, suggesting promise for potential research and experimental implications in immunology, cell…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently announced a partnership with Life Scout Dylan Harmon of Hannibal’s Scouting America Troop 100 to bring a community garden to 711 Grand. As part of his Eagle Scout service project, Harmon, 14, has led the planning and development of a garden space designed to provide fresh produce and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy is back this summer with an exciting lineup of hands-on, educational courses for students in grades K-12. The program offers opportunities for kids to explore interests, build skills and discover future career pathways — all in a fun, engaging environment with more than 50 classes to choose…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, continues Art Adventures, its creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. The June Art Adventure is a creative project for grades K-5. Participation registration includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students will unleash their creativity and craft their designs using a…
Read Full Article SALEM, Mo. – Feral hog occupancy of Missouri watersheds has fallen 84% since 2016 when the state’s Feral Hog Elimination Partnership began. Funded by the U.S. Farm Bill and managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation, the partnership comprises 18 federal and state entities work together to eliminate feral hogs on public and private lands.…
Read Full Article It seems like a lot of local social media posts and comments recently have been focusing on all of the road closures and detours the folks driving in Quincy this summer are encountering. It is, without a doubt, a “hot topic.” Some of the comments are humorous, and their intent is purely in good fun.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 How would you like to have to list one of the following films on your resume? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,297 of The Daily Dirt. 1. There’s bad, and then there’s BAD. While that assessment can apply to most anything, today’s subject…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) recently received a $10,000 grant from Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America to deliver mental health-focused outreach programming to 350 girls in rural communities throughout Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties. GSCI’s mental health outreach programming ensures that the most vulnerable youths gain access to mental health…
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