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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Frank McCartney, Chief Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, has announced that Zachary P. Boren has been selected, by the Circuit Judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, as Associate Judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Boren was born in Pittsfield and raised in Pike County, graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1999.…
Read Full Article Michael J. Foster, 75, of Quincy died on Wednesday, April 5th in St. Louis. Born in Quincy on February 26, 1948, he was the only child of Daniel M. Foster and E. Virginia Foster. Mike was a lifelong Quincyan. He graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1966 and received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District is inviting public stakeholders to participate in their Comprehensive School Improvement Plan process, which will guide the district’s work for the next five years. The public is invited to attend a community meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the cafeteria at Hannibal High School, 4500…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Breast Center nationally certified patient navigator Jessica Nuebel will be the host of a free breast self-exam class from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. Registration is required. Participation is limited to 10 women. Those attending will practice on life-like breast models to encourage breast awareness through increased recognition of the difference…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Young Masters Exhibit, showcasing works from fifth grade, eighth grade and high school students in Hannibal’s public and parochial schools, runs through Tuesday, April 25 in Hannibal Arts Council galleries. Participating schools are A.D. Stowell Elementary, Eugene Field, Holy Family, Mark Twain Elementary, Oakwood Elementary, St. John’s Lutheran, Veterans Elementary, Hannibal…
Read Full Article Jaymeson R Pogreba, 21, and Brooklyn A Crowder, 20, both of Quincy, were arrested for fighting from an incident at 14th and Spring on 03/30/23. N.T.A. 125 Cory S Calvin, 34, Quincy, was arrested for domestic battery and criminal trespass to state land in the 500 block of Grant Drive. Lodged. 161 Elizabeth A Saxton,…
Read Full Article 2023-006193, 04/09/2023 @ 07:40:47, 950 Taylor St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Female Compl. Check Well Being 04/07/2023 Public Narrative Check well being reported at 950 Taylor St. 2023-006194, 04/09/2023 @ 07:48:37, 1711 Price Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C53 Keith,…
Read Full Article ADRIAN, Ill. — A Fort Madison, Iowa man has been taken into custody in connection with an arson and burglary in Hancock County. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a structure fire at 6:26 a.m. April 4 in Adrian. Deputies with the department and the Dallas Rural Fire Protection District responded. Upon…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The ambassador committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting April 5 to welcome Las Delicias de Mexico, 1414 E. Jackson, to the chamber and the local business community. Family-owned and operated by former Chicago-natives who now call Macomb home, Las Delicias de Mexico has introduced a menu…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Tri-States Civil War Round Table are the sponsors of Civil War Symposium IV on Friday and Saturday, April 28-29 at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. This year’s event features two noted Lincoln scholars, a fiddle player, a nationally known Ulysses S. Grant re-enactor…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registration for summer classes at John Wood Community College is under way. Students may register for the three-week intersession (May 22 to June 9) and the regular summer term (June 12 to August 4). Students often use the short summer term to complete classes one or two at a time instead of attending…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl to Spencer and Katy Myers of Mendon at 2:39 p.m. April 4.A boy to Dalton and Andrea Williams of New London, Mo., at 4:35 p.m. April 4.A girl to Ethan Barfield and Lisa Tanner of Mount Sterling at 3:16 a.m. April 5.A boy to Dahvion Stallings of Canton, Mo., and Madalin…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Downtown Clean Up in The District is back on Earth Day. Quincy Brewing Company and Quincy Medical Group, along with The District, have spearheaded a clean-up event at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22. Efforts will begin in Parking Lot I, where gloves and trash bags will be distributed. An estimated 100 volunteers will…
Read Full Article Driver of truck taken to hospital after Sunday night collision with 18-wheeler on Gardner Expressway
QUINCY — The driver of a truck was taken to Blessing Hospital Sunday night for emergency medical treatment after a crash. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Adams County EMS and the Tri-Township Fire Department responded to the area of 2418 Gardner Expressway at around 5:51 p.m. after receiving a report of a head-on…
Read Full Article Sonya L Lay (42) of Hannibal, citation for Improper Turn at 7th and Oak. PTC 112 Brett M Ufkes, 37, Quincy, for illegal dumping at 3020 Broadway on 04/05/23. N.T.A. 104 John D King, 62, Quincy, was arrested for domestic battery in the 1100 block of State. Lodged. 162 Paulla L Meyer (39) of Ursa…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Fifteen QU business majors from the Oakley School of Business attended the Promat 2023 Education Conference in Chicago on March 20-21. Promat is the largest expo and trade show for professionals working in the supply chain, warehouse and distribution industries. There were 50,000 attendees, mainly manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Professionals in the…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation will hold a collective goods book and gift fair from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the front lobby and hallways of Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. All proceeds from the book and gift fair will benefit the Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “Grow Our Own”…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Sunset Senior Living held two Easter egg hunts on Thursday, April 6, on its main campus, 418 Washington, for more than 200 Sunset employees and their families. More than 2,100 eggs were stuffed by staff members and QND cheerleaders. Many raffle prizes of toys, bikes, bike helmets, gift certificates and more were donated.…
Read Full Article QUINCY –– The Great River Gaming Guild will hold a charity No Hunger Game Day to benefit Horizons Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Quincy Town Center. The Great River Gaming Guild was founded in 1980. Its purpose is to promote a positive image for miniature, card, board…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bat scientists will be at Sodalis Nature Preserve on Tuesday, April 11, capturing bats for two studies on the behavior and health of different types of bats. Anyone interested in observing the bat netting and study is welcome to gather at Sodalis Nature Preserve near the top of the paved trail at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Calftown Café is under new ownership with Bill Burns, the former manager of the café, and it also has a name change. Calftown Coffee House, 432 S. Eighth, opened its doors to the public for the first time on Monday, April 3. Customers will see a refreshed menu featuring new coffee blends and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department is once again the host of the annual citizen fire academy, an opportunity for people to get an inside look at the fire department and learn about the multitude of services provided to the community through live demonstrations and hands-on experiences alongside Quincy firefighters. The academy starts Tuesday, April…
Read Full Article Terea Jarrett, 64, of Fowler for Failure to Reduce Speed. PTC 168 Scott Harvey, 26, of Quincy for Improper Backing. PTC 104 Jesus Johnson,19, for Vandalism at 1415 South 7th on 4/7/23. NTA 136 Kirk Johnson,34, Macon MO, for Criminal Damage to Property at 1005 Broadway on 4/3/2023. NTA 112 William A. Cotton (41) for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — No-cost diabetes-related blood tests and blood pressure screenings will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 10, at Horizons, 224 S. Eighth, in partnership with Blessing Health. Registration and fasting are not required. The A1C test helps to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. Its results also help patients and their healthcare…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will hold a Discovery Night for its upcoming production of ‘Rent’ from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. There is no cost to attend. Registration is not required. Based loosely on Puccini’s “La Boheme,” Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young…
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