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SAUGET, Ill. — In the shadow of the Gateway Arch, history is all around a lot and building in Sauget, Ill. Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to the National Building Arts Center.
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The latest report from the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability shows that spending on four “core” state services in the governor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget will be 9.1 percent less in real dollars than it was way back in Fiscal Year 2000. Those four core services are education, healthcare, human services and public…
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Having family in the Quincy area, I read the news article, “Officers elected for Gem City Lodge 357 Independent Order of Odd Fellows” published on Feb. 8. I am a 4th generation Odd Fellow Lodge member and a 5th generation Masonic Lodge member. The two fraternal organizations are similar yet different. Both teach concepts of brotherly…
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Now is the best time of year to prune all types of fruit trees, grapes and brambles while they are still in their dormant stage. As the weather warms up and the sap starts to run, you shouldn’t be pruning as this will hurt the production of fruit. Once you begin to see buds start…
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QUINCY — Couples who got engaged during the holidays can look forward to spending their spring in a whirlwind of wedding planning, bridal shows, expos and consultations. But what happens when a wedding vendor doesn’t come through on their promises? BBB often receives complaints about wedding-related businesses, including caterers, florists, DJs and photographers. Many complaints…
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QUINCY — The “Friends of Justice,” a local non-profit organization, is offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the death of Nancy Streitmatter. The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire at 219 Oak on Oct. 7, 2012. After the fire was extinguished, the…
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Alena Raines reports her 2016 Kia was hit and run while parked in the 300 block of S. 11th on 2/24 to 2/25. 128Britney C. Boernson, 34, Quincy for Aggravated Battery at 1000 Maine St. (Parker’s Pub). Lodged 134Kendra L. Collins, 26, Hannibal, Mo., for No Valid Registration at 5th and Vermont. NTA 227Colita J.…
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Mary Suzanne “Sue” Merkel, age 97 of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:28 am at Good Samaritan Home. She was born on February 8, 1928 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Hunter B. and Sadie L. Clark Smith. On August 2, 1947 she married John E. Merkel at St. Rose of Lima…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kyle Moore and his House Republican colleagues recently unveiled a package of bills they will champion this spring to provide financial relief for Illinois’ working families. “This package is called Relief for Working Families because that’s what it will provide, from furthering your education to starting a new business or…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Mabee Art Gallery has announced the opening of its exhibition, “Organized Chaos,” featuring the works of two dynamic contemporary artists, Lisa Walker and Nikki Ponce, both visiting professors from Carl Sandburg College. The exhibition is on view through March 28. Organized Chaos delves into the complexities of modern life, offering…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s fourth annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour giving campaign, will begin at noon on Thursday, April 3, and conclude at noon on Friday, April 4. Parker Financial has been announced as the official event sponsor. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts during the event. A special highlight…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A free Narcan training will be offered from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, at the Community for Christ Assistance Center in Camp Point. The training will be led by Chattie Miranda, a certified opioid health education specialist To schedule a training session, call 217-222-8440, ext. 1130, or email…
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QUINCY — The Center for Women’s Ministries Ladies Night Out program will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at 525 S. Eighth. These quarterly programs feature crafts, speakers and fellowship. The presenter for March will be Brenda Langan, who will lead the group in making a wood and fabric cross. There…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Pest Monitoring Network offers free, timely pest alerts to farmers and gardeners, says MU Extension crops entomologist Ivair Valmorbida. Early detection allows farmers to take quick action before infestations become severe. By scouting and monitoring their fields, farmers can make management decisions to prevent yield loss and reduce…
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The registration for Kelly’s Fun Run has been extended! Ashley Conrad and Beth MacKenzie have all the details. We’ll see you on March 16th for one of Quincy’s great St. Pat’s traditions. All for the Quincy Family YMCA!
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 2, 2025 Ostermueller was also a key figure in a famous movie … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,217 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Probably not many Quincy residents — or local sports fans — know much about a guy named Frederick Raymond “Fritz” Ostermueller. And…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Feb. 1-28, 2025. Michael L. Hufford from Kimberly Hufford on Feb. 6, 2025.Kimberly S. O’Leary from Sean P. O’Leary on Feb. 13, 2025.Stephanie K. Hilgenbrinck from Andrew T. Hilgenbrinck on Feb. 13, 2025.Taylor Bryant Kelly from Lance Charles Kelly on Feb.…
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John Wood Community College political science and history professor Steve Belko talks about New Illinois and its likelihood of happening and then how the state and federal governments are working together … or not … in the current political climate.
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Hannibal man and a Palmyra woman suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash early Saturday morning just south of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reported a 1994 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound on U.S. 61 near the intersection of Business 61 at 1:49 a.m. when it failed to…
Read Full Article Tracey J. Briggs, 56, 709 S. 13th for Pass School Bus While Loading at 24th and State. NTA 104Emily L. Wort, 28, 3621 Queen Anne Ave. for Stop Sign Violation at 36th and Queen Ave. NTA 101Desiree K. Hibner, 41, Astoria for Improper Left Turn and Expired Registration at 36th and Broadway. NTA 104Joshua C.…
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Greg Freeman Booth, age 64, of Quincy, died on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Florida. Greg was born on September 10, 1960 in Louisiana, Missouri, a son of Keith and Harriet Freeman Booth. Greg had a son from his first marriage, Alex Booth, who preceded him in death. On February 22, 2017, Greg married Kent…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 1, 2025 Top three are solid, but I’m open for conversation from No. 4 on down … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,216 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The best intro music in the history of TV shows? We’ve had bits and pieces of this conversation…
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