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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, is Mark Twain’s 189th birthday, and there will be opportunities for children and adults to participate in the “Father of American Literature’s” special day at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. Tickets are still available for the Tour with Twain at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Join…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the cost of administering and maintaining the center, caused officials at Illini Community Hospital to close its child care center permanently as of Feb. 28. “The teachers and staff of our center are exceptionally skilled and passionate about educating and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has unveiled the award winners of the 30th annual Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase. This year’s exhibition featured 99 juried pieces from artists across a 20-county region, celebrating depth and diversity of artistic expression. The Best of Show award went to Debra K. Scoggin-Myers of…
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Carl Melbert “Meb” Wollbrink of Quincy, formerly of Ursa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on 11/26/2024. Meb was born 11/6/33 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, the son of Marvin and Louise (Beeler) Wollbrink. He married Marjorie Wemhoner Wollbrink on 11/6/1954, she survives; from this marriage, 3 children were born – Karen Seals…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The third annual Run, Run Rudolph, a 5-kilometer run/walk, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The race will start at S. Main and continue through Sodalis Nature Preserve. Alexia Gonzalez and her mother, Marty Gonzalez, started the Run, Run Rudolph race in 2022. The race…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation recently announced a donation from Genie Marshall to support the Macomb agriculture program with the “Phil Marshall Agriculture in Classroom Fund” at the Macomb Middle School. Phil Marshall, who farmed several acres east of Macomb for over 40 years and passed away in 2010, was always supportive…
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11/17/2024 @ 02:38:06, Highway 61 SB Highway A, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-InjuryPublic Narrative Deputy responded to a non-injury traffic crash on Hwy 61.11/17/2024 @ 03:35:20, Hoot Owl Holler, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Assist AgencyPublic Narrative Deputy assisted another agency on Hoot Owl Holler.11/17/2024 @ 03:44:23, E Walnut St, New…
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Kristina Pepper, 43, Quincy for Theft Under $500.Derrell McDore, 25, Quincy for FTA Speeding. 130Imade A. Seputra, 29, Quincy for leaving the scene and no valid DL. NTA 176Jacob Jobe, 27, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Cystal Gilbert, 39, Quincy for Seatbelt Required.Kent Brotherton, 52, Camp Point for Speeding.Emma Ozbelent, 21, Quincy for Speeding.Apen Pryor,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a grant of $20,125 to Douglass Community Services to help Douglass offer its services at its new building at 711 Grand in Hannibal. Douglass Community Services is a nonprofit human services agency that sponsors programs such as Head Start, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Kids In…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation has a contact at the North Pole. A special North Pole Express mailbox is at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall next to the deposit box for utility payments. Once received,…
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QUINCY — Xavier Richardson, a 14-year old freshman at Quincy High School, along with several of his friends, adopted a Salvation Army kettle on Saturday, Nov. 23, in front of Sam’s Club and took turns ringing the bell for 10 hours. The students also brought musical instruments to play Christmas music. Through the efforts of…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Shane Senoski of Gallup, New Mex., and Ashleigh Davis of Hannibal, Mo., at 8:44 a.m. Nov. 3, 2024.A girl was born to Aaron and Krystal Conrad of Hannibal, Mo., at 2:02 a.m. Nov. 15, 2024.A girl was born to Ross and Kacie Knight of Mendon at 2:21 p.m.…
Read Full Article Mckenna K. Livengood, 29, 619 S. 14th St. for Leaving the Scene of an Accident at 619 S. 14th St. Lodged 107Jones H. Petty, 20, 2439 Bradmoor Ave. for Operating Uninsured at 3rd St. and Maine St. 151Chree D. Bolin, 33, Barry for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jackson St. 147Tosha M. Weir, 50, New…
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QUINCY — The cause of a fire on Wednesday afternoon at a structure fire in a home at 1631 N. Fifth was labeled as undetermined pending further investigation. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday. The home was believed to be vacant. Engine companies No. 4, No. 2 and No. 6 and…
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MACOMB, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 arrested Christopher Michael Metcalf, 43, of Macomb for possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. A press release from the Illinois State Police said the West Central Illinois Task Force initiated an investigation in October 2024 after learning a subject in the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. —Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering “Grateful Among the Trees: Embracing Nature’s Blessings,” an immersive experience designed to reconnect people with nature, at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, in Riverview Park. Participants can engage in this serene practice that promotes mindfulness, relaxation and overall well-being, all set against the stunning backdrop of Hannibal’s…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 14 to celebrate the recent opening of Eras Vintage Resale and Rentals at 127 E. Calhoun. The business is housed in the bright green building next to Domino’s. Owner Kiley Lee has fulfilled her dream of…
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QUINCY — Kelly Pierceall recently was recognized as the November 2024 Employee of the Month at SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy. Pierceall has worked as a medical office specialist for 17 years, providing support to the SIU team and patients. Her responsibilities include sorting all incoming documents, ensuring they reach the proper destination,…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 11/16/2024:James A. Shanks, Rushville struck a deer on US 24/Ripley.Leverda M. Marvel, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on Cr350E. 11/20/2024:Randy L. Suiter, Jacksonville: Struck a deer on IL 99/1050E St.…
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Ashley F. Schroder, 37, last known address in the 400 block of North Warsaw in Ursa, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary and leaving the scene of an accident. Schroder is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
Read Full Article Crystal Strawn, 51, 1139 Hutmacher for speeding at 22nd and Broadway.Iysis Brown, 23, 1034 N. 5th for speeding at 38th and Maine.Steven Ferguson, 52, 2015 Spruce St. for operating uninsured vehicle at 20th and Broadway. 147Stacey Wombles reports the theft of a black Jestson Atlas brand battery operated bicycle from outside of 339 Cedar on…
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MEREDOSIA, Ill. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, requests a public review of the draft supplemental environmental assessment titled “LaGrange Lock and Dam 1,200 Foot Lock” dated Nov. 2024. The public is invited to submit comments for this project until Jan. 3. The district proposes to build an approximately 1,200-foot lock chamber at…
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STOUTSVILLE, Mo. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 39020 Monroe Road 556 in Stoutsville at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. The missing adult is Hansil Dean Hartle, a white male, age 84, 5 foot 11 inches, 160 pounds, gray and white…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast members of “SIX: Teen Edition,” who will tell the story of Henry VIII’s six wives. The nine queens are: “SIX: Teen Edition” is under the direction of education director Brendan Shea. In a press release, Shea said, “This is not your typical musical, but a dynamic,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Larry Nichols, a family medicine doctor with Blessing Health Hannibal, will retire Nov. 29, capping a 36-year career in medicine, with the past 25 at Blessing Health Hannibal. In a press release, Nichols said, “It’s been a pleasure. Hannibal is a wonderful town, and our medical staff here is awesome. I am…
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QUINCY — Merry Market, a micro pop-up shop, will take over Studio 125 in downtown Quincy from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. This one-day-only shopping event celebrates Small Business Saturday by showcasing a lineup of local artisans and makers. The vendor lineup is: “The elves have been busy crafting one-of-a-kind items you won’t…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has matched $12,000 in proceeds from Basket Bingo held recently at the Hannibal Nutrition Center (HNC). The grant will help fund the Meals on Wheels program. In a press release, HNC executive director Margee Tucker said, “Many senior citizens are struggling with food insecurity. It may be…
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