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Robert R. Richie passed away on May 26, 2022 in Quincy, IL. His illness and passing was unbeknownst to any of his family members. Family and friends are invited to services with military honors on Saturday June 28, 2025 at 11:00 at Woodland Cemetery in Quincy, IL. Mr. Richie was born on November 12, 1949…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, has awarded 36 new and renewal scholarships to local college students, totaling over $77,600. Statewide, more than 461 scholarships were awarded, totaling more than $972,600. The new scholarship awardees…
Read Full Article Zip is a sweet 9-month-old small mixed breed Dachshund mix with the floppiest ears and the biggest, most irresistible puppy-dog eyes you’ve ever seen. He may be small in size, but his heart (and charm!) are absolutely huge. This little guy is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all his vaccines — healthy and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Mandy McAllister to its gastroenterology team. McAllister earned her nursing degree from Maryville University and has provided gastroenterology care in the region for several years. A gastroenterology provider focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders of digestive system. McAllister finds it rewarding…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — In just its first year since re-establishment, the Pike County 4-H Foundation has made a difference for local youths from awarding its first scholarship to helping a 4-H member attend the 2025 Illinois 4-H Junior Livestock Conference. This early momentum has inspired continued community support. CNB Bank & Trust recently renewed its…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — Cattle rid their bodies of heat in three ways: radiation, convection and evaporation. “If your cattle can’t use all three methods, they’ll overheat fast,” says University of Missouri Extension state beef nutrition specialist Eric Bailey in a press release. Summer heat knocks weight off calves and pounds off milk, Bailey says. Losses…
Read Full Article The world is changing quickly, and so is the online gambling industry. What once started as a mere alternative payment option, cryptocurrency is now becoming a driving force behind a new era of online gaming. And as crypto continues to gain mainstream attention, it is bound to play a bigger role in how people gamble…
Read Full Article You’re working at your business, and just like that, your heat or air conditioning stops working. It’s not a power failure. You have no idea what caused it. Emergency HVAC failures are common, unfortunately, and that’s why many business owners call a company like Fusion Repair. In this article, we’ll touch upon some of the…
Read Full Article Some call Palermo Pizza and Subs Hannibal’s best kept secret. Why? Well, Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips tell you why in today’s edition of Taste of the Town.
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for June 23, 2025 Raise your had if you once rewound those cassette tapes with a pencil … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,322 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Attention, fellow boomers! If you’re uncertain whether or not you either qualify as a true baby boomer or deserve to…
Read Full Article Kenneth (Joe) John Hussong, age 80, of Hannibal, Missouri and formerly of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on June 21, 2025 at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, Missouri. Born on December 5, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Kenneth and Betty (Nauert) Hussong. He married Patricia Dietrich, she survives. He later married Carol Stout…
Read Full Article Funeral services for Keith Pease, 67, of Vandalia, will be at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Keith’s Farm located at 34345 highway P outside Vandalia with pastor Randy McDonald Officiating. Burial will take place in the Vandalia cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 PM until the time of the service at the…
Read Full Article Benjamin A. Mowen, 38, of Quincy for Burglary, Resisting a Peace Officer and Retail Theft (New Charge). Lodged 101Anthony D. Carroll, 19, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance at 6th/Elm. NTA 161Gregory T. Stark, 62, of Quincy for Adams County FTA Operating Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration. Lodged 173Shelby Lyn D. Bowman, 32, of Taylor, Mo.,…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 22, 2025 As I’ve been saying for the past two days, I think it would be difficult — maybe impossible — to find back-to-back decades having produced as many quality films as the 1980s and 1990s. With that in mind, here’s a combined top 10 from those two 10-year periods.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Economic development leaders, early education advocates and families in Marion and Ralls counties are urging Gov. Mike Kehoe to approve funding for a childcare cost-sharing exchange — an innovative public-private partnership that would help address persistent child care shortages across northeast Missouri. The initiative, backed by a $5 million state appropriation, requires…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Swimming season has officially kicked off, and with temperatures finally heating up a bit, a dip in the pool sounds extra refreshing. If you’re considering adding a backyard pool to your list of summer projects, research contractors carefully before taking the plunge. Investing in a pool is a big decision, but with proper…
Read Full Article RIPLEY, Ill. — Members of the Cemetery Board of the Ripley Cemetery have successfully met their goal of honoring military veterans who have been buried in the little cemetery that sits along U.S. 24 on the south side of Ripley. The Memorial Day service was the target date for the first time that each veteran…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced a special community event as part of its year-long celebration marking 75 years of service from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Memorial Hospital campus, 1454 N. County Road 2050. The event will bring together hospital staff, families and community members for an afternoon…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently announced that board-certified pediatrician Dr. Emma Wright is now accepting patients at its Canton location. Wright prioritizes collaboration with families, listening carefully to parents’ concerns and working together to ensure the best care for their child. In a press release, Wright said, “My priority as a pediatrician…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently announced it issued 51 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts save lives,” Sgt. Ryan Witt said in a press release. During the enforcement period,…
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