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Never underestimate the power of suspenders … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,027 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’ve reached a certain age — let’s say in your 60s or early 70s — how many of the following things have you found yourself saying more and more? 2. Did you…
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Walking into Total Wine stores in Missouri this summer, it was impossible not to see the display for hemp-derived THC infused beverages. Total Wine, the country’s largest liquor retailer, set the tone for the alcohol industry in June when it began carrying the products at its seven Missouri stores. “It has been amazing for us,”…
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A recent flurry of editorials has been written on the dire state of our students’ reading proficiency in Quincy Public Schools (QPS), which raises the question: Who should be held accountable for only 20 percent of our third-grade students meeting proficiency standards in reading? It is important to highlight that all parties involved are good people, yet this literacy crisis…
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Lori L. Viar, 51, Liberty for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. and FTA Contempt of Court. Lodged 179Shawn M. Schelby, 42, Carthage for DWLS at N. 14th St and Broadway St. 169Austin G. Cox, 27, 1512 Madison St. for Improper Display of Registration at S. 14th St. and VanBuren St. 151Trista J. Anderson, 36, 619…
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Carl W. Hancock, 40, Hannibal, Mo., for Criminal Trespass at 1005 Broadway St. 134Brianna M. Janssen, 22, Golden for TOF Aggravated Battery at 1005 Broadway St. Lodged 148Justin E. Pearson, 36, 1625 Spring for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis/Driver at 3rd & Riverview. 147/112Stephanie M. Love, 22, 119 Stadium Dr. for No Valid Driver’s License at…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College celebrated the surgical technology students who graduated on Aug. 1 at the Quincy campus. Seven students received their surgical technologist pins. All seven students had job offers in the medical field before graduation. JWCC Quincy campus graduates: More information about upcoming surgical technology classes and career opportunities can be…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Unforgettable Forgottonia’s Art, Wind and Fire Festival weekend, held annually in Macomb, features three signature events — the 53rd Gazebo Art Festival, the annual YFC Disc Golf Tournament and the 36th annual Macomb Hot Air Balloon Rally — on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7. The Gazebo Art Festival takes place…
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QUINCY —Farlow Real Estate Experts recently announced Bryan Johnson has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation, awarded by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council. The award recognizes real estate professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of homebuyers. In a press release, Johnson said, “I really enjoy helping others,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional has announced that, upon patients’ or providers’ request, imaging exams are now being distributed through an online platform called Patient Link by Medicom. Patient Link is an innovative digital platform that allows patients or providers to receive and download imaging exams quickly and easily. Instead of receiving a disc with…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Pest control is an important part of establishing an attractive garden. Insects, diseases and weeds are formidable foes, but the damage they inflict often pales compared to the destruction perpetrated by some of our four-legged “friends,” said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “It is extremely frustrating to put time, effort…
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Professor Chad DeWaard of Culver-Stockton College talks about the national political landscape after a tumultuous last few weeks (Months? Years?).
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I guess my first question would be, considering all the other items Listerine had been used for, who thought it would work as a mouthwash? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,026 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you knew more than two or three of the following facts, I will…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association invites area musicians to participate in its 77th concert season. The QSOA is comprised of: Quincy Symphony Chorus The Quincy Symphony Chorus is a fun and talented group of musicians under the direction of Phyllis Robertson. It rehearses on Monday nights beginning in late August and will present…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 2 as Macomb 185 Schools welcomed in the 2024-25 school year with a fleet of 18 brand new buses proudly displaying “Macomb School District 185” on the side of each one. Busing is available for students…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has honored Memorial Hospital with a five-star rating for patient satisfaction for the fifth consecutive year. This five-star designation is based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The CMS rating system places five stars at the highest rating.…
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ROCK PORT, Mo. — A six-year study at the University of Missouri’s Graves-Chapple Extension and Education Center in northwestern Missouri looked at the impact of poultry litter on soybean crops. In a press release, MU Extension agronomy specialist Wayne Flanary, who conducted the research, said, “Poultry litter is increasingly being applied to row crops in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Piecemakers Quilt Guild exhibit at the Missouri Quilt Museum in Hamilton, Mo., has been extended for another month. “The Hannibal quilts have been one of our most popular exhibits this summer,” museum curator Dakota Redford said in a press release. “With our popular annual Airing of the Quilts event happening August…
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QUINCY — What’s a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For example, you might get a text message or email with a six-digit code that you must enter when you log into your bank…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 Oh well, there’s always the 2028 Games in Los Angeles … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,028 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Paris Olympics come to an end Sunday, and to be honest it feels about time for the event to be over. I’ve…
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QUINCY — Linda Moore, former treasurer for the city of Quincy, has called a news conference for Monday morning. However, she did not detail the topic of the announcement in a two-sentence media advisory emailed Saturday to local media outlets, which invited them to gather at 11 a.m. at Krazy Cakes Café and Restaurant, 512…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District’s Board of Commissioners discussed during its annual retreat on Friday the possibility of letting the public weigh in on the future of the Art Keller Marina. The seven commissioners spent several hours at the Quincy Park District’s administrative offices planning for 2025 by reviewing finances and proposed capital projects…
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The business formerly known as “Gifts by Grawe” has a new name and MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Katharine Adrian about the change and the company’s future. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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SPRINGFIELD – A little over a month after the shooting death of Sonya Massey by a sheriff’s deputy, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell on Friday announced his retirement, effective no later than Aug. 31. His announcement comes amid intense pressure to resign, including from Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday. The Massey shooting raised questions regarding…
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