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QUINCY — Easton B. Glaves, 21, of Quincy, was sentenced Thursday to the Illinois Department of Corrections for 10 years for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class 1 felony. Glaves appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Drew Schnack before Judge Holly Henze. Dismissed as part of plea negotiations was a Class…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested for threatening to shoot someone. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Wednesday, April 16, for Chase P. Folweiler, 27, charging him with domestic assault, kidnapping, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation recently announced the launch of its new teacher grant program, which will support educators by funding innovative classroom projects, materials, technology and professional development opportunities that enhance student learning. Teachers within the QCES system can apply for grants of up to $1,000 per classroom. The program…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation has opened shop for its traditional celebratory yard signs in honor of the graduating Class of 2025. The foundation is also selling ornaments created in honor of 2025 in partnership with local designer LOinLONDON. All proceeds from sign sales go toward benefiting programs administered by QPSF in support…
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QUINCY — As part of a National Day of Action, 50501 Quincy Illinois is organizing a peaceful assembly to oppose a wide number of decisions being made by President Donald Trump, DOGE and the current administration in general. Some of the decisions that 50501 is protesting against are: The event will feature a moment of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Evening Kiwanis will hold a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 19, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria. Cost is $10 for all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage with children 8 and younger eating free. All proceeds will be used for community service projects.
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Blessing Hospital Twin boys were born to Alex and Taylor Rost of Paloma at 8:22 a.m. and 8:23 a.m. April 7, 2025.Twin girls were born to Trenton and Brenna Childs of Quincy at 9:31 p.m. and 9:34 p.m. April 8, 2025.A boy was born to Austin and Julianna Sheely of Liberty at 7:55 a.m. April…
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David A. Meece, 61, of Quincy for Fighting. 144Andrew L. Campbell, 28, of Quincy for Expired Registration. 146Kody R. Passmore, 33, of Quincy for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 146David S. Dittmer, 50, of Quincy for FTA Nuisance Abatement. Lodged 126Michael Emerson, 53, of Quincy for FTA Fail to Yield. LodgedTerrance Space Jr., 27, of Chicago for…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man died Tuesday night after a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on Gardner Expressway. Illinois State Police Troop 6 responded to a two-unit crash near 750 North involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the motorcycle, Nathen Jaymes Fox, 20, was pronounced deceased by Adams County Coroner Scott…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library is partnering with the 1930s Ag Museum, founded by Don McKinley, to present an exhibit of the Agriculture Industry & Manufacturing in Adams County for the past 200 years. Featured items from the Collins Plow Company, Moorman Manufacturing, Electric Wheel, Flynn Bottling Company, Chatten Orchard and more are being…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall and Central Services will both be closed on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday and will reopen Monday, April 21, for regular business hours. Both garbage and yard waste recycling will follow their normal schedules on Friday, April 18. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its normal schedule.
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QUINCY — More than 50 enthusiastic 4-H members from Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler counties came together on Saturday, March 22, for the annual Super Saturday, a hands-on learning event coordinated by the University of Illinois Extension in Quincy. Now in its third year, Super Saturday offers youth the chance to explore new interests,…
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QUINCY — Connect Child and Family and Christian Adoption Resources and Education (CARE) are bringing Hope for the Journey to Quincy from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at The Crossing on 48th Street. Hope for the Journey equips professionals, parents and caregivers with the practical tools and understanding to build connection…
Read Full Article Jonathan M. Sultzman, of Quincy for criminal damage to real property. Lodged 144Byron Lewis, 45, of Quincy for Cruel Treatment of Animals on 3-31. 140Elivia Eldge reports the driver’s side window of her black 2014 Buick was broken out while parked at 526 Jersey between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on 3-31-25. 111Stefan Crider, 68,…
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Craig A. Gay, 23, last known address of 100 block of N. Sixth in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault and domestic battery. Gay is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its 12th annual Walk For Life and BBQ on Saturday, May 17, at Bowling Green City Park. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 11 a.m. Registration can be completed at https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/?e=29541. Each walker who raises $200 or more will receive a free T-shirt.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The United Way Evening of Philanthropy, honoring community members who live out the mission and vision of the United Way within their own lives, will be held Friday, May 9, at the Olive Branch event venue in Palmyra. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7:15 p.m. followed…
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BOWEN, Ill. — Bowen has been officially recognized as an NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association Smart Rural Community, powered by Adams Fiber. This acknowledgment celebrates Bowen’s commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to foster growth, enhance opportunities and build a thriving rural community. The announcement was made at Bowen’s village board meeting, where representatives…
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Louis Edward Summers Jr., 71, passed away Monday, April 7th, 2025, at home surrounded b is loved ones. Louis was born on September 9th, 1953 in Saint Mary’s hospital in Quincy Illinois “Home of the Quincy Blue Devils.” He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his daughters Laura and Lindsay, his grandchildren Connor, Timothy…
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QUINCY — The Great River Chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has extended the application deadline for its next cohort to April 30. Originally set for March 31, this extension provides additional time for prospective students to apply for the work-and-learn program designed to develop skilled manufacturing professionals. Great River FAME is…
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QUINCY — Great River Honor Flight’s first of five planned flights for 2025, and its 75th flight since the program’s inception in 2010, will take place on Thursday, April 17, leaving from John Wood Community College. Thirty-three veterans will take part on this trip. Of them, 26 served during the Vietnam era, and the remaining…
Read Full Article Marcus M. Coleman Jr., 29, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 6th and York. NTA 128James M. Meredith, 31, of Quincy for Trespassing at 235 S. 8th. NTA 162Gregory J. Miller, 66, of Quincy for FTA DUI. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52) of Quincy for Battery. NTA 124Darren L. Griffith, 52, of Quincy for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three people from Hannibal were arrested on Friday, April 11, after the Hannibal Police Department and Northeast Missouri Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant in the 1200 block of Broadway in Hannibal. Drug packaging materials and a substance believed to be methamphetamine was located. Arrested during the incident were: Additional charges…
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Richard “Dick” Wilbur Dietrich, age 89, of Quincy, died on Thursday, April 10, 2025 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Dick was born on December 15, 1935 in Adams County, IL, the son of Alois and Wilfrieda (Ehrhardt) Dietrich. He married Joan M. Durand on January 26, 1957 in St. Rose Catholic Church.…
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