QUINCY — Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha said he will be taking steps to put the Drew Clinton criminal sexual assault case back in front of a judge for sentencing after speaking Wednesday morning with a state official. Farha said he participated in a phone conference with David Robinson, … ...Read Full Article about Farha working with appellate prosecutor, Attorney General’s office to put Clinton sentencing in front of new judge
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Miss Adams County Fair one of 15 finalists at state pageant
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Miss Adams County Fair Jersey Hesse was honored as one of 15 finalists during the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield this past weekend. She competed against more than 70 county fair queens from across the state. The pageant is the highlight of the … ...Read Full Article about Miss Adams County Fair one of 15 finalists at state pageant
Aldermen approve further airport upgrades
QUINCY — Improvements continue at Quincy Regional Airport as the City Council approve more than $400,000 in engineering contracts on Tuesday. Crawford, Murphy and Tilly (CMT) will oversee the engineering and planning to build a general aviation apron and roadway for a new corporate hangar that … ...Read Full Article about Aldermen approve further airport upgrades
Acquisition of Maranatha Park designed to expand Complete Game Training Academy
QUINCY — Rich Polak believes the purchase of Maranatha Park is the next step in growing Complete Game Training Academy, a baseball and softball training facility at 602 N. Second. “We're going to leave the one field that has the lights on it at the same dimensions and just upgrade that,” Polak … ...Read Full Article about Acquisition of Maranatha Park designed to expand Complete Game Training Academy
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon joins Blessing Health System medical staff
QUINCY — Dr. Arshad Muzaffar, board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, now is seeing patients at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. The son of a surgeon, and a track and cross country athlete in college, Muzaffar thought he would be an orthopedic surgeon as a way to combine his … ...Read Full Article about Plastic and reconstructive surgeon joins Blessing Health System medical staff
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Hannibal City Council member facing impeachment
Impeachment proceedings have begun against a Hannibal City Council member as Mayor James Hark has drafted articles of impeachment against 3rd Ward Council member Stephan Franke. Hark alleges Franke violated his oath of office while acting in his capacity as a City Council member by physically … ...Read Full Article about Hannibal City Council member facing impeachment
Quincy Service League accepting 2022 appropriations
The Quincy Service League Appropriations Committee now is accepting applications for grants that are funded with proceeds from the annual Holiday Gift Show. Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organizations located in Adams County to help fund organization projects or specific … ...Read Full Article about Quincy Service League accepting 2022 appropriations
Memorial Hospital expands rehabilitative services by staffing full-time physical and occupational therapy team
CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently expanded the rehabilitative services offered to inpatients by staffing a full-time physical and occupational therapy team. Physical therapist Tonya Dooley, occupational therapist Chevie Lay, physical therapist assistant Rachael Woodside and … ...Read Full Article about Memorial Hospital expands rehabilitative services by staffing full-time physical and occupational therapy team
Two arrested in Camp Point following armed incident
CAMP POINT, Ill. — On Sunday night at 6:17, Adams County deputies were called to an address in Camp Point on a report of someone with a gun. After speaking with several people, deputies learned that two men, Stephen D. Calhoun, 20, of Camp Point, and Shaun L. Smith, 20, of Clayton, were involved … ...Read Full Article about Two arrested in Camp Point following armed incident
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QPD Blotter for January 19, 2022
Ricky W. Morrison,63, Quincy, for FTA- Violation of Stalking Order X2, Improper Lane Usage, and Fighting and an outstanding NOV for Parking too far from the curb. Lodged 145 Marcus K. Tapscott (31) 1012 State Apt. 2, Quincy for FTA no insurance, suspended DL. Lodged 157 Jacob S. Hughes (26) … ...Read Full Article about QPD Blotter for January 19, 2022
HPD Blotter for January 19, 2022
2022-000870, 01/18/2022 @ 00:32:15, Palmyra Rd Rosewood Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Hazard Officer Assigned 016 Fredrick, J A Entered By C75 Hunt, T … ...Read Full Article about HPD Blotter for January 19, 2022
Yohn trial still on schedule, but status hearing next week could change that
QUINCY — The trial for a Springfield man facing charges of home invasion, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated vehicular hijacking, aggravated criminal sexual assault and residential burglary appears to be on schedule. That might change next Tuesday. A status hearing was held Tuesday afternoon in … ...Read Full Article about Yohn trial still on schedule, but status hearing next week could change that
Pike County Sheriff’s Department makes pair of weekend drug arrests
PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the west edge of Hull at 11 a.m. Saturday regarding a jack-knifed truck and trailer as well as a male and female arguing with each other. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Jennifer P. Lundell, 37, of Staples, … ...Read Full Article about Pike County Sheriff’s Department makes pair of weekend drug arrests
Politics
West-Central Illinois communities struggle with lack of teachers; annual survey indicates problem is getting worse
SPRINGFIELD – Matt Plater has been in charge of school districts for more than two decades. Something is happening he’s never seen before. Jobs that used to draw hundreds of applications now get a dozen. More specialized positions might not get any at all. “It’s horrible,” he said. “This is my … ...Read Full Article about West-Central Illinois communities struggle with lack of teachers; annual survey indicates problem is getting worse
Survey shows Illinois schools face worsening educator shortage
SPRINGFIELD – School officials across Illinois say a shortage of teachers and substitutes is forcing them to cancel course offerings, move them online or fill open positions with people who are not fully qualified. Those are the findings of the latest survey by the Illinois Association of … ...Read Full Article about Survey shows Illinois schools face worsening educator shortage
Frese announces re-election run
QUINCY — Rep. Randy Frese (R-Paloma) has announced he is running for re-election to be one of three people who will represent Adams County in the Illinois House of Representatives. The new legislative maps divide Adams into the 94th, 99th and 100th Districts. The 99th House District consists of … ...Read Full Article about Frese announces re-election run
Illinois stays vaccine, testing mandate on larger public employers after Supreme Court ruling
After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday against the Biden administration's vaccine or testing mandate on employers of more than 100 employees, it’s expected the Illinois Department of Labor’s COVID-19 vaccine or testing mandate will be withdrawn. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked … ...Read Full Article about Illinois stays vaccine, testing mandate on larger public employers after Supreme Court ruling
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Daily Dirt: ‘Ooga-chaka, ooga, ooga, ooga-chaka’
Ahhh, the 1970s represent a great decade for musical memories ... You're allowed to sing out loud while looking over today's three thoughts that make up Vol. 187 of the Daily Dirt. 1. For me, the decade that produced the largest amount of memorable one-hit wonders when it came to chart-topping … ...Read Full Article about Daily Dirt: ‘Ooga-chaka, ooga, ooga, ooga-chaka’
Daily Dirt: If you’re an equal opportunity eater, go with the Royal New York Cheesecake
Dairy Queen? Who doesn't love a trip to Dairy Queen? Especially for blizzards, which are the subject of the first of the three thoughts that make up Vol. 186 of the Daily Dirt. 1. One of my most favorite places to go at any time of the year is Dairy Queen. That one is located about five … ...Read Full Article about Daily Dirt: If you’re an equal opportunity eater, go with the Royal New York Cheesecake
Daily Dirt: ‘Cheat on your girlfriend, not your workout’…and other bad ad slogans
Daily Dirt for Jan. 17, 2022 I never thought the word "commando" would ever make it into the Daily Dirt, but it's a new era, or so publishing czar J. Robert Gough tells me. That said, here are the three thoughts that make up Vol. 185 of the Daily Dirt. 1. Here's three more strange advertising … ...Read Full Article about Daily Dirt: ‘Cheat on your girlfriend, not your workout’…and other bad ad slogans
It’s been a long fight against COVID-19, but it’s not over yet — here’s how you can help
Hospitals in Missouri and around the country are facing a new crisis. COVID-19 patient surges amid profound staffing shortages, fueled by the hyper-transmissible Omicron variant, are overwhelming healthcare providers. Hannibal Regional remains firmly committed to our community for all their … ...Read Full Article about It’s been a long fight against COVID-19, but it’s not over yet — here’s how you can help
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Grants distributed to help kids, honor Samantha Otte’s life and legacy
Nearly $50,000 distributed to support local programs for youth opportunities Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations received grants in Samantha Otte’s memory that will benefit hundreds of area youth for artistic, leadership, and humanitarian efforts. The grants, totaling an annual fund … ...Read Full Article about Grants distributed to help kids, honor Samantha Otte’s life and legacy
Quincy, Camp Point students win Young Artists Competition
QUINCY — Preston Trinh, violin, and Ashlan Tullock, xylophone, are the winners of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association's 67th annual Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition. The competition, open to 10th through 12th graders, was held Dec. 18 at First Union Congregational Church in Quincy. The … ...Read Full Article about Quincy, Camp Point students win Young Artists Competition
JWCC Heath Center Art Gallery to be host of art show, reception by Steinkamp
QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Heath Center Art Gallery is the host of a show of artwork by John Steinkamp through Feb. 18. Steinkamp is a self-taught oil painter who has worked with advertising agencies, television stations, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurs. In recent years, … ...Read Full Article about JWCC Heath Center Art Gallery to be host of art show, reception by Steinkamp
Miller, Smith to lead QND Fund Drive
Lydia Miller and Scott Smith have been selected as chairpersons of the Quincy Notre Dame Foundation’s 45th Fund Drive which kicks off January 21. The QND Foundation has raised more than $17 million in the past 44 years and exceeded its 2021 goal of $447,500 by more than $124,000.The money raised … ...Read Full Article about Miller, Smith to lead QND Fund Drive
