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QUINCY — Two Quincy Notre Dame students recently were named as Illinois All-State musicians as a result of individual auditions held in October throughout the state. The students will perform in Peoria during the Illinois Music Educators Association annual conference on Jan. 30 and Feb. 1. Cayson Peters, a senior, is a son of Tyler…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Three leaders at Memorial Hospital — Raigan Brown, Ada Bair and Dr. Yoon Hang Kim — were featured speakers at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) annual conference held Nov. 14 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The breakout session, “Building an Integrative Medicine Program at a Rural Critical…
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CANTON Mo. — the Center of Engaged Learning Abroad (CELA) in Belize recently announced Culver-Stockton College as its new U.S. School of Record. This collaboration will enable students to learn animal science, veterinary medicine and human health courses through study abroad and internship opportunities available with CELA. This partnership fits CELA Belize’s commitment to offering…
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BOWEN, Ill. — Blue Christmas, a gentle, contemplative, hands-on worship experience for people who are struggling during the season of celebration is being offered by Pastor Sheri Renner and Living Faith United Methodist Church, 106 E. First, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 18-20. Attendees move at their own pace from station…
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Chad A. Gainey, 40, 1668 Kentucky for FTA Criminal Trespass. Lodged 146Meagan R. Ward, 28, Maywood, Mo., for Driving Under the Influence and Improper Lane Usage. 124Heather A. Brackley, 54, New Canton for Stealing. 176Brian K. Smart, 33, Homeless for Criminal Damage to Property. 132Bellamie L. Frasier, 41), Salem for Pike Co. FTA Improper Lane…
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PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — A Wellsville, Mo., man was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections in prison after his involvement in an October 2023 crash that killed two women on Interstate 72 in Pike County. Steven M. Harrison, 68, appeared with Public Defender Rick Zimmerman before Circuit Judge Frank…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A Monroe City man was seriously injured in a crash on U.S. 24 in Monroe County Friday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 60-year-old man was driving a Ford sedan, three miles south of Monroe City, when he crossed the center line of the road and struck a 2020…
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William F. “Bill” Heaton, age 94, of Quincy, died on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:12 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Bill was born on March 13, 1930 in Macomb, IL, a son of Ross and Roxie Stoops Heaton. On April 2, 1950 he married Helen LaVon Stillfew in Macomb, IL. She preceded him in death…
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QUINCY — A fire originating in the furnace of a one-story residential house was extinguished by Quincy Fire Department firefighters Friday night. The Quincy Fire Department (QFD) was alerted at 7:08 p.m. to a furnace on fire in a house at 1120 N. Fifth. All crews arrived on the scene at 7:12 p.m., and moderate…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced a collaboration with Illuminate AI to launch the Illuminate program, aimed at improving lung cancer detection and management. The American Cancer Society says lung cancer accounts for about 13 percent of all new cancer cases in the state and is the leading cause of cancer deaths. An estimated…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will present three Christmas concerts at the Nauvoo Theatre in downtown Nauvoo. The first concert, a children’s concert, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. The other two concerts will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, and at 7 p.m. Monday,…
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QUINCY — Left Behind/Moving Forward will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, at Transitions of Western Illinois, 4409 Maine. The meeting offers support for people coping with the death of a loved one by suicide. Those who attend are suicide loss survivors who share their journeys and offer support to others. There is…
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QUINCY — Lesa Wiesemann, regulatory compliance and contract management coordinator for Blessing Health’s human resources and legal departments, is retiring on Monday, Dec. 16, after 33 years of service. Wiesemann began her career as a temporary staff member, fulfilling a maternity leave in Blessing’s college of nursing. She then joined the personnel department as a…
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MENDON, Ill. — A 75-year-old Moline man is facing a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol after a traffic crash Friday night northeast of Mendon. A traffic crash between a passenger vehicle and a farm tractor pulling an implement occurred at 5:56 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at the intersection of Illinois 336 and…
Read Full Article Joshua T. Knuffman, 39, Quincy for Retail Theft and Attempted Criminal Trespass to Vehicle at 1723 Broadway. NTA 186Breanne S. Powell, 24, 3528 N. 5th for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 108Chad D. Eversden, 52, 1020 State for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 108Karter J. Reed, 18, Hannibal, Mo., for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 161Nakyia L. Raymond,…
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Fred Lee Ketchum, age 76, of Plainville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:18 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Fred was born on November 30, 1948, the son of Arnold J. and Gladys H. Hall Ketchum. Fred grew up on a farm near La Prairie, IL. He graduated from Central High School in…
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Marcus E. Crawford, age 76, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:54 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Marcus was born on January 2, 1948 in Effingham, IL, the son of Van and Roselea Rife Crawford. Marcus served in the United States Army from January 25, 1968 until his honorable discharge on January 23,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign from Nov. 22 to Dec. 2 aimed at reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was carried out by Quincy Police Department in collaboration with state and local law enforcement…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Riverside Cemetery in Hannibal has a commanding view of the Mississippi River, sitting adjacent to the local landmark, Lovers Leap. However, if you want to visit a gravesite there, it’s best to have a four-wheel drive — and still be prepared for a bumpy ride. The Riedel Foundation, established by the late…
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Mr. Kevin L. Pepper, 62, of Quincy, died at 7:12 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at home. Born October 14, 1962 in Quincy, Kevin was the son of Alvin and Delores Pepper. Kevin served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1982 to 1985. Kevin loved camping, fishing, music and in later years watching…
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QUINCY — The Muddy River Opera Company is offering a Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m., with the sing-along beginning at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. The event will feature Handel’s iconic oratorio followed by a soup supper. Attendees are encouraged to join…
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QUINCY — The Crossing Church, 150 S. 48th, will be the host of Blue Christmas, a worship experience for people experiencing grief and loss, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Loved ones who have died will be honored. Participants will find joy among their sorrows while seeking comfort and hope. All community and church…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its winter commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in Pepsi Arena in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. The winter graduating class has 43 undergraduates and 12 graduate degree recipients. University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott…
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Joan Theresa Olps, 90, of Quincy, passed away at 12:20 am Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Joan was born January 3, 1934, in Quincy, IL to Frank and Elise (Luecken) Olps. Joan is survived by nineteen nieces and nephews, Debbie Kado (Don), Pam Hueseman (Al), Geri Armitage, Brad Heinze (Susan),…
Read Full Article Takevion J.K. Humphrey, 20, 3100 State for Stop Sign violation at 18th and Hampshire. NTA 128Joseph E. Mefford, 30, 626 Harrison for Theft Under $500 at 405 Vermont. NTA 128Patrick S. Harmon. 51, 619 Maple for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 36th and Maine. NTA 151Carrie J. Lisenbee, 54, Maywood, Mo.,…
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Sandra M. Huddleston, age 82, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:25 a.m. in Sunset Home. Sandra was born on June 3, 1942 in Quincy, the daughter of John and Dorothy Marie Wartick Dyer. On December 20, 1960 she married Lyndell Huddleston in Quincy. He preceded her in death on April 27,…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Pittsfield, Ill., man was taken into custody Thursday morning in Taylor, Mo., after he stole a FedEx box truck. The Quincy Police Department received a call at 10:31 a.m. Thursday that the truck was taken as a FedEx driver got out to make a delivery at 10th and Jersey. The Marion…
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