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QUINCY — Jeffrey George Spear, age 67, of Quincy, died at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 8, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1955 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of George Harry and Charlotte Hansen Spear. On June 9, 1978, he married Theresa Lynn Powers in Quincy. She…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will have a Christmas choir performance beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The Division of Fine, Applied, and Literary Arts will present this event, featuring performances by the collegiate choir, chamber choir and concert choir, all under the direction of interim director of choirs…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois named Quincy University senior Graci White from Carlinville a recipient of the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award for 2023. The program recognizes excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by seniors from each of Illinois’ four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities, and one student from the community colleges in…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illini Xpress Walk-In Clinic on the square in Pittsfield will close permanently at noon, Thursday, Dec. 14, to relocate equipment and supplies to the clinic’s new location. The new Illini Express Clinic will open at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, on the northeast corner of the Illini Community Hospital campus where…
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Demarco P. Smith, 18, last known address in the 800 block of N. 11th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for armed robbery conspiracy. Smith is 5-foot-8 tall and 130 pounds with brown eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Nov. 1-30, 2023. Russell Lee Hess III, 35, of Quincy and Allyson Kathryn Heck, 28, of Quincy filed Nov. 1, 2023.Patrick Jordon Deverger, 33, of Quincy and Nicole Marie Redner, 33, of Quincy filed Nov. 2, 2023.Jordyn Blair Musselman, 26, of St. Joseph,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal has awarded a $4,000 grant to provide for the 2023-24 season of the Hannibal Concert Association. The HCA will use the money for the Student Pass Program, where select students and one accompanying adult are offered complimentary admission to a concert to encourage audience development through youths…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is offering a “Passport to Blessing Hiring Event” on Thursday, Dec. 14. Job seekers can attend between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Blessing Hospital auditorium inside the main lobby of the hospital at 11th and Spring. The event is free, and no advance registration is required. Those planning to attend…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s third concert of its 2023-2024 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, with the award-winning Fountain City Brass Band in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Fountain City Brass Band is a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A homeless man is being held at Marion County Jail after allegedly attempting to stab an individual on Wednesday. Dustin M. Baird, 36, was arrested on Thursday at approximately 9:42 p.m. on the charges of second-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. The Hannibal Police Department was called…
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Dr. Jose Torres from Hannibal Regional Hospital performed the hospital’s first open heart surgery last month. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to him about cardiovascular surgery. Mercantile Bank sponsors MRN Business Spotlight.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 The first three songs on today’s list should all be considered classics … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 805 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start another three-part feature, this one about pop songs turning 30, 35 and 40 years old in 2023. Here’s…
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Maryia K. Dailing, 28, of 633 Harrison Dr. for Driving on a Suspended License and Improper Lane Usage at 6th and Monroe. NTA 161Jordan N. Lehenbauer, 18, 222 N. 16th for Fighting and Consumption of Alcohol by Minor & Rocky E. Courtney, 36, 222 N. 16th for Fighting. 120David A. Robbins, 51, 1230 N. 7th…
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2023-021631, 12/07/2023 @ 06:50:49, Bird St Magnolia Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal At Large Officer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Victim Dog At Large 12/07/2023 Victim Dog At Large 12/07/2023 Adult Male Compl. Dog At Large 12/07/2023 Compl. Dog At Large 12/07/2023 Adult Suspect Dog At Large Administratively Closed 12/07/2023 Suspect Dog At Large Administratively Closed 12/07/2023 Public Narrative Caller reporting a dog at large in the…
Read Full Article Collen D. Chapman, 52, of Plainville for Disregard Stop Sign at 8th & Chestnut St. 122Richard L. Henderson, 93, of Plainville for Improper Driving at 26th & Spruce St. 124Shanda F. White, 31, Homeless for Stealing at 837 Jefferson. 173Adam Y. Fox, 32, 1129 N. 15th for Expired Registration at 7th & Broadway. 120Jeffrey A.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — EMBRACE will hold a kickoff for its capital campaign at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Friendship Brewery, 422 N. Main. The capital campaign, with a goal of $300,000, is an effort to raise funding for a larger facility. EMBRACE provides immediate supplies for foster children ages newborn to 21. It requires…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its winter commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, in St. Francis Solanus Chapel in Francis Hall, 1800 College Ave. The winter graduating class is comprised of 46 undergraduates and five graduate degree recipients. University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer…
Read Full Article 2023-021581, 12/06/2023 @ 07:00:00, 305 Sunshine Terrace , HannibalNature of Complaint Animal ComplaintOfficer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdultInvolve Animal Neglect 12/06/2023Adult FemaleCompl. Barking Dogs 12/06/2023AdultVictim Animal Neglect 12/06/2023AdultCompl. Animal Neglect 12/06/2023Adult FemaleSuspect Animal Neglect Pending Investigation 12/06/2023Public Narrative Animcomplaint in the 300 block of Sunshine Terrace 2023-021582, 12/06/2023 @…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A set of special numbers led a Missouri Lottery player to a $200,000 Powerball prize in the Nov. 11 drawing on a ticket bought at FastLane, 100 N. Main, in Palmyra. “I’ve been playing those numbers for years, and they all have to do with birthdays in the family,” the player said.…
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LA GRANGE, Mo. — The La Grange Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding the resident of a home that was discovered to be on fire this past Wednesday morning. NECOMM received a 9-1-1 call on Wednesday, Dec. 6, of a structure fire in the 700 block of South Eighth in La Grange.…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Art and Design Senior Capstone Show, featuring the work of 10 students to be exhibited in the Mabee Art Gallery, will open on Saturday, Dec. 9, and conclude on Jan. 5 with artist presentations 1 p.m. Saturday in the gallery. The capstone allows C-SC students to exhibit knowledge gained and…
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FROM QPD: At approximately 10 a.m. Friday, Jeremy Coleman went to the Adams County Probation Department and turned himself in. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department brought Coleman over to QPD where he was turned over to detectives who are continuing to investigate this case. QUINCY — Quincy Police are looking for a man they consider…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Nov. 1-30, 2023. Amber Dorris from Shawn Roeder on Nov. 14, 2023.Melissa R. Baehr from Michael B. Baehr on Nov. 16, 2023.Bailey N. Link from Corbin G. Link on Nov. 16, 2023.Lindsay Kamphaus from Michael Kamphaus on Nov. 28, 2023.Heather Wade…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a structure fire in a two-story residential house converted into apartments Thursday morning. Crews arrived on the scene around 9:20 a.m. Thursday to find smoke coming from the roof and eaves at 123 N. 14th Street. They deployed a hose line and forced entry at the back…
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Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Curtis Sethaler about business, kids and other sundry topics. A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will be the host of Holiday on the Hill, its third annual community holiday-themed event, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the Mabee Center gymnasium. Guests can enjoy cookie decorating, photos with Santa, games facilitated by C-SC students, books read by future educators and crafts. Children…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will play 12 pieces during its annual Christmas concert beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. The selections of Christmas and holiday songs include: For a change of pace, the orchestra will play a section of one of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army Family Store’s Christmas celebration will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, within the Family Store at 200A Steamboat Bend Shopping Center (just south of County Market) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The day’s events include treats, games, store specials, prizes…
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