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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis will be the host of the 27th annual Bids for Kids charity auction at noon on Thursday, March 30. The entire auction takes place online and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Bidders can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and be participating in minutes after a quick…
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Christin Dillion,50, Quincy, for FTA Poss. Of Meth. Lodged 178 Ciara Cole,22, Quincy, for FTA Fighting X2. Lodged 112 Alysia Chestnut,38, Quincy, for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 112 Mohamed Belhajjam (45) Beardstown Il for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at Expressway & Jefferson NTA 161 Gretchen D Goewey (29) 1243 Vermont for DUI, Aggravated Battery, Resisting a Peace…
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2023-005077, 03/25/2023 @ 01:46:35, 30 Shawnee Trl , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 03/25/2023Adult Female Involve Domestic (No Crime) 03/25/2023 Public Narrative Disturbance in progress repoted at 30 Shawnee Trl. 2023-005078, 03/25/2023 @ 02:28:39, 2112 Spruce St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist EMS Officer Assigned 022 Benn,…
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A Mount Sterling, Ill., man has been charged with attempted murder after authorities in Florida claim he almost drowned a security guard in a swimming pool at a condominium. Seth Beavers, 33, of Mount Sterling is charged with attempted murder. Deputies with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department in Crestview, Fla.,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An event for the gals and their pals, the Great Girlfriend Getaway dedicates an entire weekend to fun on April 28-30 in downtown Hannibal. Activities and events include: Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 29 Sunday, April 30 Stop by the GGG headquarters at Java Jive for totes, tickets, swag and the schedule…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra VFW Post 11041 is selling tickets for a raffle to be held in conjunction with a fish fry at the VFW hall on July 7. First prize is a Henry Golden Boy .22 lever-action rifle. Second prize is a small cedar chest by Max Schaefer, and third prize is a framed…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a paper marbling workshop with John Bielik of Period Paper Artisan on Saturday, April 8 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Sessions will be offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The paper marbling workshop is intended to be an introduction to Middle Eastern…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will be the host of an annual Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1. The “Hop on the Hill” event will take place at Ellison Poulton Stadium. Hop on the Hill is open to children up to age 10 with categories for 3 and under, ages 4-6 and…
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On 3/18/2023 Josie F. Clayton of Winchester was operating a motor vehicle on IL 99/750E Street when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. On 03/13/2023 at 8:28 PM Charles W.M. Mitchell of Bluffs received a citation for Operating uninsured Vehicle on US 24…
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Tony Christ, 43, of Quincy for FTA x 2 Failure to Abate a Nuisance. Lodged 112 Jesse L Deming (38) of Liberty IL, citations for Failure to Wear Seatbelt and No Valid Registration at 18th and Broadway. NTA 155 Christopher Brewer (35) of Quincy, citation for No Valid Driver’s License at 4th and Chestnut. NTA…
Read Full Article 2023-004983, 03/24/2023 @ 00:10:46, 3845 Highway MM , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Fire Officer Assigned 041 Borgmeyer, J R Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Compl. Assist Other Agency 03/24/2023Adult Involve Assist Other Agency 03/24/2023 Public Narrative A fire was reported at 3845 Hwy MM. 2023-004984, 03/24/2023 @ 00:52:43, 112 S 7Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Intoxicated Subject Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C62 Potter,…
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Video from WIU. MACOMB, IL — The Macomb Police Department (MPD) is investigating the report of a shooting that occurred off campus in the early morning hours on Saturday, March 25. A caller reported to MPD that a shooting occurred in the 500 Block of North Johnson Street. The Macomb Police Department has confirmed one…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An unknown electrical malfunction of a refrigerator and extension cord has been determined as the cause of a Thursday night fire. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at 8:41 p.m. Thursday, March 23 for a report of a structure fire located at 2221 Chestnut. HFD responded with eight personnel. An additional 6 off-duty…
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QUINCY — The Quincy High School production of “New Faces” will come to life at 7 p.m. on March 30 and April 1 and at 2 p.m. on April 2 in the QHS Theatre, 3322 Maine. Started in 1955 by band director Dan Perrino, the 68th edition of this annual variety show will feature the…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center will offer an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) 10-hour general industry training class on Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. The class is open to the public. No application is…
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QUINCY — Frese Ornamental Nursery will hold a series of “Celebration of Spring” open house events each weekend during the month of May featuring local artisans. The first event, “In the Garden,” will be a make-and-take craft night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 11. Local woodworker Hen Den Creations will lead those attending in designing…
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Ken and Pat Dopheide were married March 24, 1973 by Father Don Knuffman at St. Peter Catholic Church in Quincy. They have two children – Laura (Scott) Bergman from Quincy and Mike (Jeannette) Dopheide from Champaign. They also have two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren – Haley Dotson and Lucas Dotson from Quincy, and Cade (Rayme) Bergman…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on March 15 to welcome new Shelter Insurance agent and new chamber member Devon Raleigh. Raleigh’s office is located at 137 S. Randolph. Shelter Insurance focuses on auto, property, business and life insurance. For information, call 309-836-3000 or…
Read Full Article Holly Tate, 46, of Quincy for Trespassing. PTC 121 Jacob Long, 19, Carthage. Purchase Alcohol-False ID at 1708 Broadway NTA 144 Brock Bollin, 20, Bowen. Purchase Alcohol-False ID at 1708 Broadway. NTA 144 Trayton Anders, 19, Quincy. Purchase Alcohol-False ID at 1708 Broadway NTA 144 Raulin Zanger, 19, Quincy. Purchase Alcohol-False ID at 1708 Broadway…
Read Full Article 2023-004896, 03/23/2023 @ 00:28:37, 2919 Starlight Ridge , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 03/23/2023Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 03/23/2023Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 03/23/2023Adult Involve Assist Ambulance 03/23/2023Adult Involve Warrant-In State 03/23/2023 Public Narrative Domestic Delayed at 2919 Starlight Ridge. 2023-004897, 03/23/2023 @ 00:29:14, US 61 James Rd,…
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PERRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched at 11:59 p.m. March 21 to a residence in the 100 block of East Highway Street in Perry in reference to a burglary in progress. After an investigation, Landon K. Miller, 25, of Perry was arrested on the following charges: Miller was lodged in the…
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QUINCY — Area high school students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair at Quincy University from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 28, in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Representatives from more than 50 in-state and out-of-state public and private colleges and universities will provide information to high school students…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Three people and one couple in Marion County who live out the mission and vision of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area within their own lives will be honored April 21 at the United Way’s Evening of Philanthropy, sponsored by Hannibal Regional Healthcare System and Benson Financial. The event will be at the…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for a no-cost cardiac ultrasound screening for teens ages 13 to 18 to assess for rare, but potentially life-threatening, cardiac conditions. The screening will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, at the Blessing Health Center West building, Suite 230, 927 Broadway. The conditions, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a live video talk titled “Exploring the Invisible Universe with Chandra Space Telescope.” The talk will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Room D022/023 at John Wood Community College. According to NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Space Telescope is designed to detect X-ray emission from very…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Willie Hedden, 43, a former sergeant at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, was sentenced on March 22 to six years’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for civil rights deprivation resulting in bodily injury and death and obstruction of justice offenses in connection with the…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on March 16 on Jefferson Street near Memorial Street in Pittsfield on a gray 1990 Ford truck. After an investigation, the driver, Douglas M. Bolk, 38, of Pittsfield was arrested on a charge of driving while license revoked and two counts of unlawful possession of…
Read Full Article Felicia Dominquez, 23, of Quincy for DWLS. PTC 170 Jason M Lugena 1-17-1988 Quincy, IL TOF for Domestic Battery at 5th and Cherry. Lodged. 109 Aaron Beaston (33) 620 Cedar ST Quincy, IL on a City OV for FTA – improper traffic lane usage. Lodged. 152 Cody Bence, 26, Quincy. DWLR NTA 144 Anthony Sassen,…
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