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QUINCY – Dorothy Darlene Crim, 89, of Quincy, peacefully went to her heavenly home at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2023) at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. She was born Jan. 19, 1934, in Excello, Mo., a daughter of William Samuel and Dorothy Helen (Lawrence) Sneed. She was united in marriage to Charles Wade…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A large model train set, courtesy of Galen Wollbrink, will be on display at the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum, 306 Walnut in Carthage, on from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10; Sunday, Dec. 17; Saturday, Dec. 30; and Sunday, Jan. 7. For the past several years, model train displays of…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, will present three Christmas concerts at the historic Nauvoo Theatre in downtown Nauvoo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, and a special concert for children at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. The program will feature a mixture of traditional and…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation, the philanthropic arm of sustainable and humane meat pioneer Niman Ranch, recently awarded nearly $250,000 in scholarships and grants to young farmers and future rural leaders. This is the largest annual amount the foundation has awarded since the program started in 2006, supporting 53 young…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced the addition of nephrologist Dr. Karol Rosner to their team of physicians. Rosner completed his medical education at the University of Illinois and an internal medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. His completed a fellowship in nephrology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Nephrologists play a crucial…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Dr. Niharika Yedia of Quincy Medical Group about diabetes. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY – Adams County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Quincy man on the city’s west end after he took off running from them. Around 11:15 p.m. Friday night, Adams County deputy saw a man walking in an alley way in the area of 8th and Chestnut. The deputy attempted to speak with the subject who was…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A Fort Madison, Iowa, woman is facing sexual assault charges in her role as a local school paraprofessional. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office took a report on Nov. 17 that led to allegations of sexual assault of a juvenile having occurred at the Chaddock Special Education School on the Carthage campus. The…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Houston man was arrested Tuesday in Pittsfield for failing to register as a sex offender. Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Robert Wayne Niffen, 63, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender and a State of Texas Department…
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George Scott, 43, of Quincy for Aggavated Fleeing to Elude Police and DWLR. 122Harvie Reyes, 31, of Quincy for Retail Theft. 122Tyler Stroot, 38, of Quincy for No Valid Driver’s License. 148Judy Bush, 77, of Usra for Fail to Yield. 109Machaela J. Cantrell, 25, Fowler, for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident at 36th…
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2023-021246, 11/30/2023 @ 01:19:06, 17 Orchard Point Rd , HannibalNature of Complaint Alarm – BurglarOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey, TM Entered By C84 Davenport, K JAdultCompl. False Alarm 11/30/2023Adult FemaleInvolve False Alarm 11/30/2023Public Narrative Alarm reported at 17 Orchard Point Road.2023-021247, 11/30/2023 @ 01:25:48, 212 S 6Th A, HannibalNature of Complaint ThreatsOfficer Assigned 018 Combs, J…
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QUINCY — First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. recently announced Erin Wharton will join its board of directors. She will join the Board as of Dec. 1. Wharton, a certified public accountant, has served as a partner at Gray Hunter Stenn LLP since 2018. She provides audit, tax and consulting services to businesses and nonprofits. She has…
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QUINCY — Dr. Deseray Aguirre is joining the SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy, 612 N. 11th, in December. Board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulation treatment, Aguirre cares for patients of all ages including infants, children, teens, adults and seniors. Aguirre provides preventative care, women’s health services — including obstetric and gynecological…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced it received a grant to help grow the local healthcare workforce. A new program through the Missouri Chamber Foundation will help meet the growing demand for health care workers by training up to 1,500 apprentices across the state. In a press release, Dan Mehan, Missouri Chamber president and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently learned about improved rankings in two areas by Intelligent.com, an online, independent research website that ranks colleges and programs. C-SC was ranked number 17 out of 34 four-year colleges of Best Colleges in Missouri for 2024. The ranking was 12 places higher than the previous year. Using publicly available…
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PAID PROMOTION Nature School is a nature-based school. It offers learners an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature as they learn. Also called a forest school, nature-based schools offer learners an environment where they build their mental and social skills. Their goal is to offer them an environment where they are physically active and engaged…
Read Full Article Maurice E King, 28, 2701 Chestnut St., reports on 11/24/2023 his 2017 Dodge was damaged while parked at his residence. 122Joshua J Koehler, 28, 805 N. 5th for Adams Co. warrant for Domestic Battery Lodged 122Arthur W. Bollman, 71, Homeless, for Failure to Register as Sex Offender. Lodged 111 144
Read Full Article 2023-021198, 11/29/2023 @ 06:29:26, US 61 NB Westover Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Injury Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Male Driver Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Adult Male Driver Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Adult Male Occupan Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Public Narrative Traffic crash was…
Read Full Article Justin L. Anders, 38, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged. 121/178Marty A. Shriver, 41, of Quincy for FTA – Possession of Meth at 5th & Broadway. Lodged. 112Jacob S. Bigley, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Criminal Trespass to Land at 1106 Ohio St. Lodged. 112Addie B. Force, 19, of New Braunfels, Tex., for Fail…
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CHICAGO – An Illinois Lottery player is wrapping up November $350,000 richer after buying a jackpot-winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket. The ticket was purchased for the Wednesday, Nov. 29 midday drawing at TS K Mart at a Conoco gas station at 320 North Congress in Rushville. The lucky player bought the winning ticket matching all five…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center is separating the leadership role of executive director and curator into two full-time positions, with Jennifer Teter continuing as curator while the center looks for an executive director. The role and responsibilities of a curator have historically been entrusted to the executive director. Teter has filled both roles since…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its last fish fry of 2023 on Friday at the hall, 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Serving hours are 4 to 7 p.m. The menu consists of catfish fillet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. The…
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QUINCY — Muddy River Opera will be showcasing Handel’s Messiah at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at Luther Memorial Church. The church is at 1210 Jersey. The event, and the following soup supper, are free to attend with donations appreciated.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal recently awarded a $13,900 grant to Harvest Outreach Ministries to help expand their facilities for alcohol and drug addiction. Harvest Outreach provides sober living facilities for people recovering from addiction. Both the men’s and the women’s units are full with a waiting list for admission. The group…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 11/25/2023: Justin Hinch-Keller, Quincy: Mr. Keller was traveling Southeast on US 24 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a berm, causing the vehicle to overturn. He received citations for Driving Under the Influence and given a notice to appear. No injuries were reported…
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PAID PROMOTION IF YOU suffer from Knee or Hip pain, you are one of over 30 million adults in the US with this often-crippling condition. Shooting, stabbing and burning pains from the knees, sometimes with additional pain through the hip and down the legs are all symptoms of knee and hip pain. In severe cases, it…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Wayne E. Messick and Marvin Hufford at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Business Hall of Fame, established in 2006, honors people and organizations for their impactful contributions to the Quincy area business community.…
Read Full Article 2023-021157, 11/28/2023 @ 06:00:09, 4801 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Compl. Burglar Alarm 11/28/2023 Adult Involve Burglar Alarm 11/28/2023 Public Narrative Alarm was reported at 4801 McMasters Ave. 2023-021158, 11/28/2023 @ 06:10:57, S Arch St Broadway, Hannibal…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation recently mounted a North Pole Express Mailbox at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall next to the deposit box for utility payments. Santa Claus will personally reply to each letter and…
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