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QUINCY — John Wood Community College and the Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois will offer an accelerated welding certificate program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. This spring accelerated welding program is two weeks shorter than the normal time frame. Individuals can earn their welding certificate in just 14 weeks and be job…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University Craigmiles School of Nursing is starting a 1 + 1 program as an option available to its nursing students. The 1 + 1 program gives nursing students flexibility in their nursing education path at HLGU. Following a student’s first year in the curriculum, they will be qualified to take…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a grant of $33,455 to the Hannibal Nutrition Center to supplement rising food costs for the Meals on Wheels and in-house meal program for senior citizens. In a press release, HNC executive director Margee Tucker said, “A significant number of seniors in the Hannibal area are suffering…
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Jason M Zwick, 42, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 2500 block of Oak. Lodged. 135 James E Burt, 39, Quincy, for violation of order of protection in the 1600 block of Oak. Lodged. 161 Ryanna L Kelley, 25, Quincy, was arrested on a warrant for F.T.A. shoplifting in the 1100 block of South 23rd.…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pittsfield Police Department recently requested charges against two people as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal sale of methamphetamine and controlled substances in Pittsfield. Pike County State’s Attorney Zack Boren charged two subjects on Dec. 6 with felonies because of the investigation. Boren charged Taylor Hicks, 26, with two…
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2022-023674, 12/25/2022 @ 00:04:27, US 36 US 61, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Fail to Yield Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Suspect Fail To Yield Emx Vehicle Pending Investigation 12/25/2022 Public Narrative Fail to yield on US 36 and US 61. The vehicle failed to yield and the driver was not contacted. 2022-023675, 12/25/2022 @ 02:51:39,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Funders Collaborative has graduated the first cohort of the NonprofitExcellence Initiative. Five participating nonprofit organizations in Adams County — Bella Ease, Cheerful Home, Horizons Social Services, Quincy Community Theatre and the Quincy Family YMCA — have completed a two-year pilot program focusing on leadership development and strategic planning to help…
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QUINCY — The following students graduated in December from the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Master of Science in Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Blessing-Rieman offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree, a bachelor of science in radiologic science, and a bachelor of science in respiratory care. Blessing-Rieman also offers an associate…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group urologist Matthew Knudson recently announced the addition of Axonics therapy — a long-lasting and clinically proven solution that provides symptom relief for patients suffering with overactive bladder, bowel incontinence and urinary retention. Knudson will be the host a virtual community health talk titled “Regain Bladder and Bowel Control” at 6…
Read Full Article Gage Schroder (24) 2540 Prentiss Ave Quincy, IL for domestic battery and criminal damage to government supported property at 619 Harrison Drive. Lodged. 178 / 122 / 147 Isaac Valentin (30) 300 Cedar Apt. 2 Quincy, IL for criminal trespass to state supported property, resisting a peace officer and on an Adams County warrant for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal resident Francesca Swayze graduated Oct. 22 from WGU Missouri with a bachelor of science in nursing. The commencement ceremony, which recognized 301 undergraduate students and 356 graduate students, was held at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. Established in 2013 through a partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — At its December board meeting, the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary presented a check for $112,712 to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. The funds will go towards to the Building Better Tomorrows campaign. With more than 250 volunteers, Hannibal Regional Auxiliary gives many hours of service to Hannibal Regional every year. The Hannibal Regional Auxiliary has…
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QUINCY — Three Quincy-area businesses — Legacy Martial Arts, Smith Brothers PowerSports and Twaddle Plumbing — recently were named recipients of a Better Business Bureau TORCH Award winner for BBB Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois. TORCH Awards honor businesses and charities exemplifying high ethics in their treatment of customers, employees and suppliers. “BBB TORCH…
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QUINCY — Did the weather change your plans for your Christmas meal? Cancelled flights? Unsafe road conditions? Maybe you celebrated earlier or are waiting until another time. If so, the following establishments will be open Christmas Day, ready to welcome you and your family members. Thanks go to seequincy.com for this list.
Read Full Article Taylor Mayfield,31, Quincy, for Too Fast for Conditions at 18th and Jefferson on 12/23/22. PTC 147 Shelly Holtman,59, Quincy, for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 48th and Broadway on 12/23/22. PTC 145 Christopher Weber,18, Quincy, for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 27th Maine until 12/23/22. PTC 145…
Read Full Article 2022-023622, 12/23/2022 @ 00:59:17, 2 Bier Ln , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suicidal Subject Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Female Involve Mental Cases-Other 12/23/2022Adult Male Compl. Mental Cases-Other 12/23/2022 Public Narrative Suicidal Subject 2 Bier Ln. 2022-023623, 12/23/2022 @ 01:29:14, 200 S Maple Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Leave the Scene Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J …
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QUINCY — Hollis (Steve) Swink retired from The Men’s Group on Dec. 18. He has provided partner abuse and domestic violence intervention services for men since 2003. As a result of his retirement, The Men’s Group is being discontinued. At its fullest, Men’s Groups were located in Springfield, Beardstown, Jacksonville, Pittsfield, Hannibal and its home…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Deakon Charles Holtsclaw, son of Jesse and Darcy Holtsclaw, was the last baby born at Memorial Hospital’s Stork Stopp at 1 p.m. Nov. 29. Deakon weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Jesse and Darcy said they chose Memorial Hospital because of the convenience of being close to home…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health and its employees concluded 2022 fundraising activities for United Way of Adams County on Dec. 14, with Tim Moore, Blessing’s chief accounting officer, presenting Jenna Hull of the United Way with a ceremonial check for $110,000. The actual check – consisting of employee pledges, financial support of an annual gift basket…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library will offer a Kwanzaa puppet show at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. Presented by Marsha Mayfield’s We Stand United Puppetry Group, this special holiday show features puppeteers from Hannibal ages 9-12 and a teenage stage crew. Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African-American culture, is observed annually and celebrated…
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QUINCY — Knapheide employees continued the tradition of spreading holiday cheer at the Illinois Veterans Home on Tuesday, Dec. 20, when they donated presents for 140 residents. This tradition of giving through the Knapheide Veterans Tree started six years ago. In a press release, Sara Colgrove, Vets Home director of volunteer services and activities, said,…
Read Full Article Muarice A Simon, 44, Keokuk, TOF for Aggravated Battery and Criminal Damage at 1000 Broadway St. Lodged 146/104 Jason T Washington, 42, Barry, Expired Registration at N 12th St and Broadway St. PTC 146 Sara J Jenkins, 45, 1523 Center Granview Dr, Failure to Reduce Speed at 100 Broadway St. PTC 146 Tanner M Williams,…
Read Full Article 2022-023585, 12/22/2022 @ 01:46:35, 13 Starlight Ridge , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Intoxicated Subject Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Compl. Drunkenness/Certain Place 12/22/2022Adult Male Suspect Drunkenness/Certain Place Unfounded 12/22/2022Adult Victim- Drunkenness/Certain Place 12/22/2022 Public Narrative Intoxicated subject 13 Starlight Ridge. 2022-023586, 12/22/2022 @ 04:17:06, Broadway S Hayden, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C75 Hunt,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center and the West Central Illinois Agency on Aging, with funding from the Illinois Department on Aging, have partnered to offer a free 12-week Fit and Strong healthy aging series. The series will begin Jan. 9 and is free. Participants can registering for classes on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 9-10:30…
Read Full Article Jakiyah K Scott, 21, 300 Cedar St, Unlawful Use of Debit Card 1201 Broadway St. NTA 122 Brandon E Baker, 38, 834 N 8th St, TOF Forgery at 834 N 8th St. Lodged 109 Jessica L Flachs, 44, 1732 N 16th St, reports on 12/13/2022 her 2004 Jeep was entered and a laptop and text…
Read Full Article 2022-023494, 12/21/2022 @ 00:49:26, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 048 Grimes, S M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Suspect 12/21/2022 Public Narrative Traffic Stop initiated on US 61 near James Rd for speed. Driver released with a citation. 2022-023495, 12/21/2022 @ 01:40:57, 1 Meridith Dr 1N, Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer,…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will be operating under the following hours during winter break: QU Administrative Offices Mass Schedule Health and Fitness Center December schedule Dec. 19-22 Dec. 23 Dec. 24–26 Dec. 27-29 Dec. 30 Dec. 31 Health and Fitness Center January Schedule Brenner Library Hours Library hours will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the…
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QUINCY — United Community Credit Union recently appointed Sarah Distin as president and CEO. Distin had been serving as interim CEO following the resignation of Mark Dietrich earlier this year. Distin joined the credit union in 2008 as operations manager. From 2013 up to her recent appointment, she has served as vice president of operations.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe presented a Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award to Janet Taylor of Palmyra for her dedicated years of volunteer service to the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Janet worked for more than 40 years at Hannibal Regional and now focuses her time to giving back to the…
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Ashley Conrad and Maureen Klues announce our holiday memories contest winner and Ron Kinscherf gives us a completely inaccurate (or inarticulate?) weather forecast. Our holiday memories winner is Sid Buckman. Here is his submission: Christmas trees have always been a special part of my past holiday seasons. It is not possible to reminisce about Christmas,…
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