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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will offer a night hike at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31 through Sodalis Nature Preserve as bats that hibernate all winter are starting to wake up. The program will last approximately two hours and follow a two-mile paved trail. Volunteer representatives Meagan Garey and Kristy Trevathan from…
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QUINCY — The Crossing Church will hold Car Care from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. This event will serve single parents, foster parents, widows, active military personnel and veterans. The church is inviting anyone who falls in one or more of those categories to sign up to have their vehicle detailed and inspected. All…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — April is National Gardening Month and a good time to plant a garden, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. For those who lacked the motivation in the past to garden, consider the following benefits of this popular pastime. Economic. Vegetable gardening is an excellent way to save on the family…
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Joseph M Lindsay (24) of Quincy, arrested for Criminal Damage Under $500 at 1005 Broadway. NTA 109 Zackery L Schneider-Morales (20) of Quincy, arrested for Domestic Battery and Endangering the Life of a Child in the 3400 block of College. Lodged 154 Jordan T Peterson (33) of Quincy, arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Battery…
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2023-005135, 03/26/2023 @ 00:24:58, 1812 Chestnut St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Female Suspect Domestic Assault 4th Degree Pending Investigation 03/26/2023Adult Male Victim Domestic Assault 4th Degree 03/26/2023 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance was reported at 1812 Chestnut St. 2023-005136, 03/26/2023 @ 00:32:51, 1243 Church St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Complaint Officer…
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CANTON, Mo. — The theatre department at Culver-Stockton College will present a production of “9 to 5 The Musical” March 30-April 2 in the Mabee Foundation Little Theatre in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center. Based on the 1980 hit movie, “9 to 5 The Musical” was written by Patricia Resnick with music and…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Heath Center Art Gallery is featuring artwork by JWCC students during the 11th annual Student Show and Sell through May 5. In a press release, JWCC gallery curator Jenna Seaborn said, “The Show and Sell Art Show provides students experience in showing their art and insight on pricing their…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Saukee Nation recently presented the Pittsfield High School Drama Club with a $4,500 donation. The Drama Club couldn’t put on their show in 2020, even though all of the items had been bought for the production. Last year’s show was done on a condensed schedule as well. This donation should help get…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis will be the host of the 27th annual Bids for Kids charity auction at noon on Thursday, March 30. The entire auction takes place online and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Bidders can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and be participating in minutes after a quick…
Read Full Article Christin Dillion,50, Quincy, for FTA Poss. Of Meth. Lodged 178 Ciara Cole,22, Quincy, for FTA Fighting X2. Lodged 112 Alysia Chestnut,38, Quincy, for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 112 Mohamed Belhajjam (45) Beardstown Il for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at Expressway & Jefferson NTA 161 Gretchen D Goewey (29) 1243 Vermont for DUI, Aggravated Battery, Resisting a Peace…
Read Full Article 2023-005077, 03/25/2023 @ 01:46:35, 30 Shawnee Trl , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 03/25/2023Adult Female Involve Domestic (No Crime) 03/25/2023 Public Narrative Disturbance in progress repoted at 30 Shawnee Trl. 2023-005078, 03/25/2023 @ 02:28:39, 2112 Spruce St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist EMS Officer Assigned 022 Benn,…
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A Mount Sterling, Ill., man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities in Florida claim he almost drowned a security guard in a swimming pool at a condominium. Seth Beavers, 33, of Mount Sterling is charged with attempted murder. Deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department in Crestview, Fla.,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An event for the gals and their pals, the Great Girlfriend Getaway dedicates an entire weekend to fun on April 28-30 in downtown Hannibal. Activities and events include: Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 29 Sunday, April 30 Stop by the GGG headquarters at Java Jive for totes, tickets, swag and the schedule…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra VFW Post 11041 is selling tickets for a raffle to be held in conjunction with a fish fry at the VFW hall on July 7. First prize is a Henry Golden Boy .22 lever-action rifle. Second prize is a small cedar chest by Max Schaefer, and third prize is a framed…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a paper marbling workshop with John Bielik of Period Paper Artisan on Saturday, April 8 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Sessions will be offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The paper marbling workshop is intended to be an introduction to Middle Eastern…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will be the host of an annual Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1. The “Hop on the Hill” event will take place at Ellison Poulton Stadium. Hop on the Hill is open to children up to age 10 with categories for 3 and under, ages 4-6 and…
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On 3/18/2023 Josie F. Clayton of Winchester was operating a motor vehicle on IL 99/750E Street when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. On 03/13/2023 at 8:28 PM Charles W.M. Mitchell of Bluffs received a citation for Operating uninsured Vehicle on US 24…
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Tony Christ, 43, of Quincy for FTA x 2 Failure to Abate a Nuisance. Lodged 112 Jesse L Deming (38) of Liberty IL, citations for Failure to Wear Seatbelt and No Valid Registration at 18th and Broadway. NTA 155 Christopher Brewer (35) of Quincy, citation for No Valid Driver’s License at 4th and Chestnut. NTA…
Read Full Article 2023-004983, 03/24/2023 @ 00:10:46, 3845 Highway MM , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Fire Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Compl. Assist Other Agency 03/24/2023Adult Involve Assist Other Agency 03/24/2023 Public Narrative A fire was reported at 3845 Hwy MM. 2023-004984, 03/24/2023 @ 00:52:43, 112 S 7Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Intoxicated Subject Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C62 Potter,…
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Video from WIU. MACOMB, IL — The Macomb Police Department (MPD) is investigating the report of a shooting that occurred off campus in the early morning hours on Saturday, March 25. A caller reported to MPD that a shooting occurred in the 500 Block of North Johnson Street. The Macomb Police Department has confirmed one…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An unknown electrical malfunction of a refrigerator and extension cord has been determined as the cause of a Thursday night fire. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at 8:41 p.m. Thursday, March 23 for a report of a structure fire located at 2221 Chestnut. HFD responded with eight personnel. An additional 6 off-duty…
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QUINCY — The Quincy High School production of “New Faces” will come to life at 7 p.m. on March 30 and April 1 and at 2 p.m. on April 2 in the QHS Theatre, 3322 Maine. Started in 1955 by band director Dan Perrino, the 68th edition of this annual variety show will feature the…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center will offer an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) 10-hour general industry training class on Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. The class is open to the public. No application is…
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QUINCY — Frese Ornamental Nursery will hold a series of “Celebration of Spring” open house events each weekend during the month of May featuring local artisans. The first event, “In the Garden,” will be a make-and-take craft night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 11. Local woodworker Hen Den Creations will lead those attending in designing…
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Ken and Pat Dopheide were married March 24, 1973 by Father Don Knuffman at St. Peter Catholic Church in Quincy. They have two children – Laura (Scott) Bergman from Quincy and Mike (Jeannette) Dopheide from Champaign. They also have two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren – Haley Dotson and Lucas Dotson from Quincy, and Cade (Rayme) Bergman…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on March 15 to welcome new Shelter Insurance agent and new chamber member Devon Raleigh. Raleigh’s office is located at 137 S. Randolph. Shelter Insurance focuses on auto, property, business and life insurance. For information, call 309-836-3000 or…
Read Full Article Holly Tate, 46, of Quincy for Trespassing. PTC 121 Jacob Long, 19, Carthage. Purchase Alcohol-False ID at 1708 Broadway NTA 144 Brock Bollin, 20, Bowen. Purchase Alcohol-False ID at 1708 Broadway. NTA 144 Trayton Anders, 19, Quincy. Purchase Alcohol-False ID at 1708 Broadway NTA 144 Raulin Zanger, 19, Quincy. Purchase Alcohol-False ID at 1708 Broadway…
Read Full Article 2023-004896, 03/23/2023 @ 00:28:37, 2919 Starlight Ridge , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 03/23/2023Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 03/23/2023Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 03/23/2023Adult Involve Assist Ambulance 03/23/2023Adult Involve Warrant-In State 03/23/2023 Public Narrative Domestic Delayed at 2919 Starlight Ridge. 2023-004897, 03/23/2023 @ 00:29:14, US 61 James Rd,…
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