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QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, said he’s making no apologies for being “tight-lipped” about the investigation into last week’s fatal shooting of Rebecca Bliefnick. He wants Quincyans to know that “homicide investigations are complex, difficult and take time,” and his department has “only one chance to get it right.” Yates…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center is offering two ukulele classes this spring. The Ukulele Class will take place from noon-1 p.m. on Thursdays, March 9-30. The Ukulele Jam will take place from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. The facility’s own Jonathon Weller, arts and education specialist, will instruct both opportunities. In a press release,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day for the Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park is March 4. The park will be open on weekends in March from 1-6 p.m., weather permitting. In a press release, Paula Epker, manager of the Ramp Park, said, “We’re providing space for athletes to hone their skills and stay active. The…
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QUINCY — A man on a motorcycle was killed Sunday night when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a pickup truck. Quincy Police, Quincy Fire and Adams County Ambulance were dispatched to 12th and Park Place at 5:23 p.m. Sunday in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle. …
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training is offering social media and Excel classes this spring. Classes are open to the public. No application is necessary. Reservations are required. The classes will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Digital Marketing for Local Business will be held Tuesday, March…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is seeking applicants for seasonal employment. The following positions are available: Online applications are due March 3. They are available at https://www.hannibalparks.org/application-for-employment/.
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MACOMB, Ill. — The League of Women Voters of McDonough County will host a candidates forum at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 1 in the Macomb High School library. The event will have candidates for Macomb mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, alderman at large and city council wards 1, 3 and 4, Macomb school board, Macomb…
Read Full Article Taylor A Klocke (22) of Springfield, citation for Speeding at 36th and Melodie. PTC 145 Audra P Frericks (40) of Payson, citation for Expired Registration at 36th and Harrison. PTC Amya R Palmer (19) of Quincy, reports her 2015 Chevrolet was burglarized while parked outside 1310 Washington on 2/14 or 2/15. 112 Ayden L Dietrich,…
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2023-003438, 02/25/2023 @ 02:26:32, 401 N 3Rd 231, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Noise Complaint Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Female Compl. Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023Adult Involve Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023Adult Male Contact Unnecessary Noise 02/25/2023 Public Narrative Noise Complaint reported at 401 N 3rd St 2023-003439, 02/25/2023 @ 02:49:47, 12 Chloe Place , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic – Delayed Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C…
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QUINCY — The city’s curbside recycling program will end Friday, March 3. Current recycling customers can keep their orange recycling bins for personal use. If you want to return your bin to the city, set the empty bin at the curb during the week of March 5, and city crews will pick it up. Recycling…
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QUINCY — Maverick Messmer Management LLC invites the community to an evening of rock with an appearance of The Damned Torpedoes, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, happening Saturday, March 4, at State Street Theater. The evening will open with southern rockers Nick Dittmeier and the Sawdusters from 5-7 p.m. followed by the…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — Plans are underway for a livestock judging clinic for youth on Saturday, March 4, at the John Wood Community College Agricultural Education Center, 37803 IL-104, in Baylis. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with the clinic to be held from 9:30 a.m.-noon. University of Illinois Extension in Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Community Foundation and FosterAdoptConnect will recognize area graduating seniors with a dinner at First Methodist Church, Tuesday, April 18. Graduating students from Hannibal, Mark Twain, Monroe City, Palmyra, Bowling Green, Highland and Louisiana high schools and their caregivers will attend the dinner. In addition to recognizing the graduating seniors, the program…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s Community-Based Outreach offers a variety of classes this spring. All classes are offered at JWCC’s Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison unless otherwise noted). Learn through courses like: Community-Based Outreach offers noncredit personal enrichment and professional development classes. The classes promote lifelong learning through courses aimed at skill development…
Read Full Article Michael Towbridge, 27, of Quincy for a Department of Corrections Parole Violation warrant. Lodged 178 Ashten E Dietrich (29) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Trespassing at 513 Hampshire. Lodged 178 Nicolas M Dearwester (33) of Golden, IL, citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and Chestnut. PTC 145 Thomas C…
Read Full Article 2023-003387, 02/24/2023 @ 00:20:03, Grand Ave Bird St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Compl. Peace Disturbance 02/24/2023 Public Narrative Disturbance reported on Grand Ave. 2023-003388, 02/24/2023 @ 01:51:38, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Involve 02/24/2023Adult Female Suspect Poss…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A federal jury returned guilty verdicts on Thursday, Feb. 23 against Kelsey Hickman, 31, of Quincy, Ill. for distributing more than five grams of methamphetamine, possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. She was acquitted of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.…
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QUINCY — The Dorothy Quincy Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the winners of the DAR Good Citizen Awards from six area high schools. Administrators at each school choose the senior in their school who best demonstrates the qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism and submit a packet…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced 68 high school seniors have been honored in this year’s Pillars For Excellence Program scholarship competition. Of the 68 participants, four incoming freshmen have been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to the college through the program, which rewards academic excellence and demonstrated abilities to flourish in the curriculum at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A program that helps children aging out of the foster care system has started offering services in Hannibal with the help of a matching grant from the Riedel Foundation. Volunteers with Faith Bridge of Moberly began a program in 2021 called Carry On which serves former foster youths who have transitioned out…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin and Jean Oenning of Ursa at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 14.A boy was born to Zachary and Rebecca Sharpe of LaBelle, Mo., at 10:23 a.m. Feb. 14.A girl was born to Wade and Leslie Carter of LaGrange, Mo., at 2:29 p.m. Feb. 14.A girl was born to Richard…
Read Full Article Alicia Taylor, 24, of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 251 Elizabeth Hernandez-Alvarez (38) 500 N 7th for Domestic Battery at 16th to 17th on Cedar Lodged 144 Vanessa R Lucas (25) for FTA No Valid Registration at 500 N 7th Lodged 144 Karen S Hetzler (44) 3306 Cabot Rd for Speeding at 41st & Broadway PTC…
Read Full Article 2023-003335, 02/23/2023 @ 00:03:50, 2300 Chestnut St BLK N Alley, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Suspect Driving W/O Lights Verbal Warning 02/23/2023 Public Narrative Citizen contact in the 2300 block of Chestnut St. 2023-003336, 02/23/2023 @ 00:44:17, Munger Ln Stardust Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 016 Fredrick, J…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Kush 21, one of Washington State’s longest operating cannabis dispensary retailers, celebrated on Feb. 17 the official grand opening of the company’s first dispensary retail location in Illinois. The store featuring 4,300 square feet of retail space and more than 1,000 products. The Jacksonville Kush 21 recreational cannabis dispensary is at 1112…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois on Sunday, Feb. 26 at QU Stadium. The Polar Plunge supports more than 21,000 Special Olympics athletes across Illinois, helping to provide them with life-changing programming. Polar Plunge is sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Plunge…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health recently received a Blue Distinction® Center for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that meet quality standards and have proven to deliver quality care with safe practices that lead to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Two healthcare teams in Carthage are moving to new locations. Dr. Christopher Jones, Lila Brooks Fritz and their women’s health team will move to the 630 Locust clinic location, while Krista Carle and her dermatology team will move to the Memorial Medical Clinic on the hospital campus at 1450 N. County Road…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp will hold its second annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 1, at the camp, 1498 275 East, five miles north of Timewell. A breakfast of pancakes, sausage, cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy and beverages will be served from 9-11:30 a.m. An Easter egg hunt will be held following the…
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QUINCY — Penny Power grants totaling $8,403 recentlywere awarded to 17 area groups courtesy of the Adams Electric Cooperative Penny Power program. The Penny Power program is funded by members of Adams Electric Cooperative who have their bills rounded up to the nearest dollar each month. The extra pennies are used to support community betterment…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Joe Bonansinga “Mr. Quincy” Community Service Award, named after its first recipient in 1998, is presented annually by United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy to an individual who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. The award will be presented at the Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday,…
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