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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced temporary adjustments to its enrollment policies due to delays in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the U.S. Department of Education. “In past years, admitted students who filed their FAFSA in the fall would have financial aid offers from many colleges on their short lists, including Quincy University,…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Jan. 1-31, 2024. Rodney A. Threet from Chell A. Threet on Jan. 3, 2024.Kevin J. Lasley from Angela N. Miller on Jan. 4, 2024.Austin J. Nutt from Cheyenne B. M. Nutt on Jan. 11, 2024.Melissa R. Clay from Arthur Clay on…
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QUINCY — Emily Peters and Patrick Milford, owners of Golden Collective, a Quincy-inspired lifestyle small business, will be hosting 217 Day at Quincy Brewing Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The day will offer the opportunity to “sip and shop” from various Quincy vendors. Vendors participating are: Golden Collective founded 217 Day…
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QUINCY — Pancheros Mexican Grill now is open at 3015 Broadway. It’s the restaurant’s fourth location in Illinois. Pancheros Mexican Grill offers “Burritos Better Built” – incorporating fresh-pressed tortillas, delicious queso and high-quality ingredients seamlessly mixed together using BOB the Tool, a signature brand device designed to create equally balanced bites. The brand also offers…
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QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for Blessing Health’s no-cost cholesterol screening from 7 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. A 12-hour fast before the test is required, as is an appointment. Visit events.blessinghealth.org and search “cholesterol.” Click the blue “Register” button at the top right…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension will host a “Selling Local Foods” workshop in Hannibal from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301 Warren Barrett Dr. In a press release, Justin Keay, MU Extension horticulturist, said, “Farmers market vendors, including local food producers and farmers,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation will be the host of a public information meeting about the U.S. 61 EIS Re-Evaluation Study from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in the Hannibal High School cafeteria, 4500 McMasters Ave. The meeting will provide an overview for the two phases of the study,…
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Michael D. Kuch, 40, Quincy for Stealing, NTA 108Christina Kelley, 39, of Quincy for 2 counts of Felony Retail Theft. 108Austin Golay, 23, of Quincy FTA DWLS. 104Sara D. Shoop, 30, Quincy, FTA Forgery. Lodged 113Donna M. Rudicil, 43, Knox City, Mo., for FTA Burglary. Lodged 162Megan L. Jeffries, 32, 825 York for Domestic Battery.…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash on North 24th Street on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a crash on North 24th Street north of Weiss Lane. A 2015 GMC driven by Becky Hartley, 60, was traveling south on North 24th when it left the west side…
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QUINCY — Emma Taylor, a first-year student at John Wood Community College and member of the livestock judging team, emerged victorious in the recent Denver Carload Contest at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo. Taylor earned the title of national champion in the Denver Carload contest, during which 123 participants from 28 schools…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The residents of a home at 329 S. Dudley were evacuated Tuesday night when a fire that started in a trash can eventually caught the home on fire. The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 6:11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 for a trash can on fire. While en route, the responding crew…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College, in collaboration with the JWCC Ag Alumni, has established the JWCC Agriculture Hall of Fame as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the college. This initiative aims to honor alumni, past faculty and staff as well as friends of the JWCC agricultural education program for their professional achievements,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — John Jackson of Hannibal announced Tuesday he will be running for presiding circuit judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in Missouri in 2024. The Tenth Judicial Circuit covers Marion, Monroe and Ralls counties. Rachel Bringer Shepherd announced last month that she will not seek re-election. She has held the position since 2010.…
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QUINCY — The Bay City Performing Arts Foundation will present “Bay City Live!: A Night Under the Moonlit Sky” at The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. The evening will feature a performance by Vancil Performing Arts Center’s Bay City Dance Troupe and an appearance by local band Prospect…
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CENTER, Mo. — MFA Oil Foundation recently awarded the Ralls County Library a grant for 12 STEAM to Go Kits for patrons in grades 3-12. STEAM to Go Kits are collections of hands-on games, machines, building pieces, experiments and more to encourage exploration of STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). These kits have…
Read Full Article James A. McColez, 57, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing at 932 Hampshire. Lodged. 161Kenden DJ Dawson Jr., 19, of Quincy for Driving on Suspended License, Suspended Registration, and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 24th and State. NTA 142Billy J, Lehenbauer, 41, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 8th and Jersey. NTA 147Jeff Stupavsky reports the…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of its sixth annual QU Alumni Day on Thursday, Feb. 15, in honor of the university’s first day of classes in February 1860. Alums are encouraged to wear a QU alumni button and QU gear to work and attend the day’s events. In a press release, Maureen…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum will hold its second entry in the History of Happy Hour program series at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at the museum, 128 N. Fifth. The talk, titled “Slavery and Freedom in the Tri-States: A Case Study of The September 1853 Dedication of Canton’s Christian University,” will be led…
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QUINCY — Laura Gramke, Jacob Scholz and Mark Stephens have joined the Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees. Gramke is a full-time mother of four, a volunteer at her children’s school and self-employed part-time in real estate hospitality. Gramke is a graduate of Culver Stockton College with a degree in elementary education. Scholz, an attorney, is…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors honored its 2023 winners during a special ceremony Friday, Jan. 26. Donald and Betty June Waterman, formerly of Williamstown, were recognized posthumously with the Pioneer Dairy Leader Award. The Watermans farmed 260 acres in Lewis County and raised good-quality Guernseys for more than 35 years. They…
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I predict after you are finished with today’s Daily Dirt, you will be singing “We Are The World” for the rest of the day … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 863 of The Daily Dirt. 1. A few years ago, the Phoenix New Times named what it felt were the 10…
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QUINCY — No occupants were found in a house fire Monday afternoon at 535 N. Eighth. A press release from the Quincy Fire Department says firefighters responded to a report of a house fire and several other calls for smoke coming from the roof. The first crews arrived on the scene at 12:34 p.m. and…
Read Full Article Rachel Keppler, 23, 217 Stadium Drive, Apt. 7 for stealing at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 122Gage A. Rudd, 18, LaBelle, Mo., Improper Left Turn at Gardner Expressway and Jefferson. 126Tara M. Johnson, 38, Quincy for domestic battery in the 800 block of South 8th. Lodged 134/185Cody L. Fox, 35, of Quincy for FTA – Possession…
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Devin J. Milsap, 35, last known address in the 700 block of College in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for forgery and domestic battery. Milsap is 5-foot-9 tall and 270 pounds with a black hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers…
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