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PALMYRA, Mo. — Producers in northeast Missouri can hear crop and forage updates from University of Missouri Extension specialists at a free event in August. The MU Extension Crop and Forage Chat will be 9-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the Shawn Kiefaber/Kenny Lovelace Farm, one mile west of Palmyra, off U.S. 61 on County…
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Ashley talks to Quincy Family YMCA Sports Director Garth Salisbury about some new fall sports programs and then Brittany slides in for Coffee Talk about the pending cashless society.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA concluded its 2023 annual campaign by raising $230,000. In a press release, Rick Shover, CEO of the Quincy Family YMCA, said, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our donors who graciously contributed to this year’s annual campaign. Your generosity empowers us to make a meaningful difference and…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Board of Trustees recently appointed Ralph Oakley, a 1980 graduate, as the chair of the board. Oakley assumes the board chair position held by Delmer Mitchell since 2018. Mitchell has served on the board in some capacity since 2011 and will remain on the board as a member. Mitchell’s accomplishments include…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Troy Cleasen and Alyssa Mallie of Mendon at 10:40 a.m. July 15, 2023.A girl was born to Josh Ahern and Christen McClelland of Quincy at 8:52 a.m. July 16, 2023.A boy was born to Kaythiese Fitch and Yari Johnson of Quincy at 3:25 a.m. July 18, 2023.A girl…
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07/13/2023: Kristen E. Wagner, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on Il 99. Damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00 and no injuries were reported. TRAFFIC CITATIONS: 07/17/2023: Dalton G. Woodward, Astoria: Speeding 70/55 MPH Zone 07/18/2023: Hannah M. Brown, Griggsville: No Valid Registration.Juvenile from Astoria: Speeding 75/55 MPH Zone. 07/19/2023: Aivery W. Stuart, Mt. Sterling: Speeding…
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MENDON, Ill. — The 81st Adams County Fair gets underway Wednesday and it’s going to be a hot one. With temperatures expected to broach 100 for the next couple of days, fair goers should stay hydrated with plenty of water and maybe a lemon shake up. Horse judging starts this morning and the new Miss…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An $18,000 Riedel Foundation grant will bring the Junior Achievement program to approximately 250 students who attend Oakwood Elementary and the 400 students at Mark Twain Elementary this school year. It also will cover the cost of a career fair for 250 students at Hannibal Middle School. Hannibal resident J.R. Bareis, a…
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Christopher Bickhaus reported on 07/18/23 that his rental property at 629 Lind Street was damaged. An Alcatel Trac Phone and wallet containing an ID for Rider Hickerson were turned in at QPD headquarters on 07/19/23. Rodney D. Conner (46), Quincy, for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehilce at 18th & Broadway. NTA 155 Ryan A. Gerding (48),…
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HULL, Ill. — The annual Hull of Race, a 5k/10k walk, run or roll event which raises funds for Parkinson’s research, will be held Saturday, Aug. 19 in conjunction with the annual Hull picnic and chicken dinner. This event, held annually on the third Saturday in August, was founded in 2006 by Sam and Marilyn…
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2023-013169, 07/23/2023 @ 00:17:56, St Marys Ave N Hawkins Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Suspect 07/23/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop at St Marys Ave and N Hawkins Ave for no headlights. The driver was issued a warning and was released. 2023-013170, 07/23/2023 @ 00:34:03, Highway 61 NB…
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QUINCY — Good Samaritan Home will hold an open house to reveal new independent living cottage designs from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, in the Social Room on the main campus. The event is open to the public. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. The event will showcase the final designs for two additional…
Read Full Article Anthony L Baker, 52, 513 Hampshire St, DWLR at 16th St and Maine St. NTA 101 Wynter J Mckenzie, 25, 704 N 6th St, FTA Trespassing at 521 Vermont St. Cash Bond 146 Bryan N Lewis, 65, Quincy, Illegal Dumping at 818 N 8th St. NTA 101 Torry L Scott, 64, 523 N 6th St,…
Read Full Article 2023-013105, 07/22/2023 @ 00:16:39, Pleasant St Central Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Suspect Drive While Susp/Revoked Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/22/2023Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/22/2023Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 07/22/2023Adult Victim Drive While Susp/Revoked 07/22/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Country Club Dr and Pleasant St for equipment. The…
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ST. LOUIS – A Hannibal man has admitted making a series of illegal pipe bombs in 2022. Joshua Eugene Rickey, 34, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of manufacturing one or more unregistered destructive devices and one count of possession of one or more unregistered destructive devices. A…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: ShredFest has been moved to Sept. 16. HANNIBAL, Mo. — ShredFest, an extreme sports competition and exhibition, is coming to the Hannibal Ramp Park on Saturday, July 29. The ramp park will open at 10 a.m. with free entry into the park all day. Helmets will be given to the first 25 children…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers, along with the Adams County Market Animal Sale Committee, will hold the 23rd annual market animal sale on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Local livestock exhibitors have spent many hours in preparation working with their animals for the show and sale. The evening…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Hospital Laboratory has earned re-accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Blessing has been CAP accredited since 1980 and is among more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. The CAP accreditation process is designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients. During the reaccreditation process, inspectors visit…
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Vacation rentals are popular among travelers who want to have the comforts of home, like a kitchen or laundry machine, while on vacation. Some consumers who book vacation rentals find themselves victims of a bait-and-switch scam, where the scammer lists a vacation rental under an incorrect address. Some rental owners do this to skirt local regulations…
Read Full Article 2023-012975, 07/20/2023 @ 00:13:32, 916 Church St A, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Trespass Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Female Compl. Trespass 07/20/2023Victim Trespass 07/20/2023Adult Suspect Trespass Administratively Closed 07/20/2023 Public Narrative Trespass at 916 Church Street apt A. 2023-012976, 07/20/2023 @ 00:16:39, 8th St Church St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Juvenile Problem Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C85 Venker, M…
Read Full Article Andrew Romo, 37, of Hannibal for FTA Poss of Cannabis, FTA Uninsured, and Poss of Meth. Lodged 112 Victor Armstrong, 48, of Quincy for warrant Unlawful Possession of Meth. Lodged 112 Houm Sonethongkham, 86, of Quincy for Unpermitted Use of Property. NTA 122 Briana Foster, 33, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth. Lodged 112 Dale Ramsey…
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QUINCY — Officers with the Quincy Police Department went to 1212 Werner on Saturday to find a suspect in a domestic battery that had allegedly occurred earlier in the evening. Officers were informed at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, July 22 that Anthony Baxtron also had a federal warrant for weapons and a St. Charles (Mo.) County…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded at 1:37 a.m. Saturday, July 22, to the 2000 block of Broadway for a traffic crash with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, officers determined a vehicle driven by a 35-year-old Hannibal man had struck four parked unoccupied vehicles. The man, who was not identified in a…
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QUINCY — Gem City Real Estate Group is taking a new approach to the traditional back-to-school supply drives typically held this time of the year. In many classrooms when kids run out of school supplies throughout the year, it is often the teachers who step in and fill the gaps out of their own pockets.…
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QUINCY — Faculty Excellence Awards were presented to four SIU School of Medicine Family and Community Medicine employees during Grand Rounds on July 12. Quincy faculty member Dr. Bill Dixon was presented the Master Clinician award by Paula Mackrides. Nominees for this award demonstrate exceptional clinic skills and service through activities that include developing and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A $15,000 grant awarded to the Hannibal Area Youth Alliance will provide all the supplies needed to start the school year for 418 Hannibal Public School students who have already signed up for a Back to School Fair. School district leaders in Hannibal recognized the need to enhance the distribution of school…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Relatives of Ronny Ferrel have established a fund to pay for swim lessons at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Ferrel, who worked at the Hannibal Aquatic Center for more than 55 years, died June 3. Camilla Ferrel, Ronny’s cousin, said swim lessons were the favorite part of his job. Camilla shared that while…
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