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La GRANGE, Mo. — A La Grange man was arrested on April 19 after the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department conducted a bond check at his home, and drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance were found. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department sought official charges against Phillip T. Bradshaw, 43, through Prosecuting Attorney Chelsea Fellinger. She applied…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Chorale, Hannibal’s community chorus, will present its spring concert titled “Songs of Spring” at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 111 N. Fifth. The chorus is directed is Allen Means and accompanied by Alyssa Pyne. More than 30 singers will perform a variety of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum announced Friday the names of the five boys and five girls selected as finalists for this year’s Tom and Becky Program. Becky finalists are: Tom finalists are: These boys and girls will represent the city of Hannibal as goodwill ambassadors. Their year as Tom and Becky…
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CANTON, Mo. — Mohamed El-Bermawy, professor of chemistry/biology and department chair of biology, biological chemistry, chemistry, computer and data science and mathematics at Culver-Stockton College, is one of 25 faculty members nationwide to participate in the Teaching Interfaith Understanding seminar. The seminar, hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in partnership with Interfaith America,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to gather for a special event, “Share Your Memorial Love: Coffee & Conversations,” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29 at Mahoney’s Coffee. 1303 Buchanan. As part of the hospital’s year-long 75th anniversary celebration, this event offers a warm and welcoming space for people…
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Nicholas K. Meyers, 33, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 112/147Ashten E. Dietrich, 30, of Quincy for FTA OV Trespassing X 2 at 100 Broadway St. Lodged 120Charles M. Dawson Jr., 72, of Meredosia for Failure to Yield Private Drive at N. 33rd St. to N. 36th St. on…
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Homer D. Feltes, 74, of Quincy, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL. Homer was born December 4, 1950, in Jacksonville, IL to Homer A. and Ruth (Long) Feltes. He was married to Betty Ann Chase on December 15, 1979, in Quincy, IL. She preceded him in death on March…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is hosting the annual Baccalaureate-Senior Retrospective through May 17, with a gallery reception from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The QU Senior Art Retrospective features a comprehensive showing of works in a variety of…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy announced its selections Thursday for the royal court of Dogwood Festival weekend. The four winners were: Serving as royal court escorts will be: Joining the royal court and walking in the parade are: The crowned winners will ride in the Dogwood Parade on Saturday, May 3, in vehicles provided by Gem City Ford. The royal court will walk in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Java Jive in historic downtown Hannibal is celebrating 25 years of serving coffee, community and connection with a block party from 7 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. Owner Katy Welch invites friends, neighbors, and visitors to join the festivities on the 200 block of Main, which will be closed to…
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QUINCY — The Adams County CEO Class of 2025 will hold its end-of-the-year Trade Show from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, at the Atrium Hotel on Third at 201 S. Third. The open house-style event is free and open to the public. CEO students will be showcasing their personal businesses each started…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County (ABC) has announced the launch of a business innovation grant program aimed at empowering local businesses to bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to life. This grant opportunity is designed to support innovative projects that strengthen business operations, improve customer experience or drive long-term growth in Brown County. Eligible businesses…
Read Full Article Jerrontay Dawson, 21, of Quincy for Interfering and Fleeing on foot. 113Alfonso E. Jackson, 46, of Quincy for Possession of Meth and FTA Trespassing. Lodged 108William R. Carter, 28, of Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 135Grace Franco Meza, 20, of Quincy for Wrong Way On One Way and No Valid Driver’s License. 144
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Program will host the fifth annual QU Honor Jazz Band Festival on Friday, April 25, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at 17th and Seminary Road. Area high school musicians were selected through a competitive process to participate in the event. Participating students will perform in a jazz…
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Buford Ward, affectionately known as “The Buford Ward,” was born Eulin Buford Ward on September 4, 1940, in the town of Kingston, Arkansas. He passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at 1:07 PM Mountain Time, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Buford’s early life was marked by humble beginnings. As…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra’s annual spring concert is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken to help cover the cost of music and other expenses. “Dancing Through Life” is the theme…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) is reminding all eligible nonprofits, churches and schools in West Central Illinois to register for the inaugural West Central Illinois Gives (WCIL Gives) event. Registration is open through Wednesday, April 30. “More than 40 organizations have already registered,” Callie Niederhauser, TFF program manager, said in a…
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Ruth Ann Bowman, age 74, entered her eternal resting place while surrounded by her family on Monday, April 21st, 2025. Ruth Ann was born on June 18th, 1950, in Quincy, IL to Paul R. and Irene Snodgrass Durst. Ruth was a graduate of LaGrange High School. On October 7th, 1967, she married her high school…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital recently earned accreditation from the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) for the hospital’s specialty pharmacy. URAC promotes health care quality by setting standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and risk management in collaboration with an array of stakeholders and industry experts. Blessing opened its specialty pharmacy inside…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The annual Hannibal spring clean-up day will be held Saturday, April 26. Volunteers should meet anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. Volunteers can pick up gloves and trash bags at the Y Men’s Pavilion. After the trash is picked up and bagged, representatives from Hannibal…
Read Full Article Bobbi L. Mercer, 42, of Fowler for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Expired Registration at 14th and State. NTA 128Hunter A. Maas, 19, of Quincy for Speeding at 14th and Vermont. NTA 128Brayden Bier reports his 2012 Hyundai entered and property stolen in the 800 block of North 3rd on 4/22.Joseph E. Mefford, 30, of…
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Paul H. Bridgeman, age 93, of Quincy, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 2:40 p.m. in Good Samaritan Home. Paul was born on June 3, 1931 in Quincy, a son of Cecil and Edith Prante Bridgeman. On April 24, 1954 he married Betty J. Sedelmeier in Quincy. She preceded him in death on July…
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Tex L. Gadeke, 92, of Quincy, passed away at 6:27 pm Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home in Quincy, IL. Tex was born January 16, 1933, in Fremont, NE to Homer and Susan (Moore) Gadeke. After graduating from Eustis High School in 1951, he furthered his education at Kearney Teachers College. His sense of…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network staff will have a flag raising to mark Donate Life Month in front of Blessing Hospital at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 25. The father of an organ recipient, a Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network representative and a Blessing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for April is a Redbud Tree at 1921 Broadway at the home of Ron and Sharon Walley. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example…
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QUINCY — City Card Show is expanding its 2025 schedule with three additional events for collectors, dealers and hobbyists. Each show will feature 40-plus tables, hundreds of collectors and a selection of sports cards, Pokémon, memorabilia and more. All shows will be held at the Knights of Columbus. Admission is free, and kids attending will…
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QUINCY — Nonprofit educational institutions and organizations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri are invited to apply for project funding to advance education and innovation in the field of production agriculture. Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded through a new Community Foundation program, “AgForward,” made possible by the Bob W. Richter Endowment…
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