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More than 100 people gathered in Quincy’s Washington Park Sunday afternoon for a reproductive rights rally organized by a coalition of people in northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois. Signs made by those in attendance conveyed their unified concern and outrage that reproductive and personal health care decisions are now being legislated by the government, instead…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 55th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin Friday, Aug. 5 near Hamilton and continue with three days of demonstrations and activities through Aug. 7. This year’s show highlights Allis Chalmers tractors, with this year’s button featuring an WD45 Allis Chalmers tractor owned by Ron Briscoe. The raffle…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 2022 Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids 3 to 12 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, August 6 in Hannibal’s Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Candy Land.” The Hannibal Arts Council will be partnering with many Hannibal…
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Andrew L Campbell, 26, 418 Chestnut St, FTA Too Fast For Conditions and No Insurance at N 5th St and Chestnut St. Lodged 130 Marie A Schotten, 37, 2515 State St, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 36th St and Maine St. PTC 177 David M Spurgeon, 38, Emden, MO, Imporper Driving…
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QUINCY — U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual rankings and consumer advice, has named Blessing Hospital as a 2022-23 High Performing hospital in the following care areas: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Colon cancer surgery Heart attack Heart failure Kidney failure Stroke The announcement was made Tuesday, July 26. The recognition reflects the delivery…
Read Full Article Aldo E Vahle, 49, 1809 N 5th St, DUI and Operating Uninsured at N 20th St and Broadway St on 07/09/2022. Cash 182 Pamela J Mester, 63, 706 Jefferson St, Retail Theft at 1400 Harrison St. NTA 168 Samantha J Durst, 51, 818 N 8th St, Apt 108, DUI and DWLR at 100 Broadway St…
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QUINCY — The YWCA of Quincy will honor three people Friday, Aug. 26 during its “A Voice for All Women” gala at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. LaTonya Brock will receive the Woman of Achievement award, Dallas Duncan-Klauser will receive the Phoenix award, and Kaitlyn Smith will receive the Young Woman of Achievement award. Doors will open…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is among the first providers in the country to use a new device to detect lung cancer. Monarch, by Auris Health, allows doctors to conduct robotic bronchoscopy. This advanced lung examination can lead to earlier and more-accurate diagnoses of small and hard-to-reach tumors near the edges of the lungs. The U.S.…
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QUINCY — The Gold Star Mission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that honors and supports Gold Star families by preserving the memory of our fallen heroes through service to others in need. The mission strives to preserve the memories and ensure the names of nearly 300 fallen Illinois service men and women since Sept. 11,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation is teaming up to help educate and train future leaders in business by awarding a $17,500 grant to help establish a Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Chapter at the Hannibal Career and Technical Center. The Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council applied for the grant. It is partnering with the Hannibal Public…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born at 3:03 p.m. July 8 to Dustin T. Dean and Breeanna M. Whitten of Kahoka, Mo.A boy was born at 8:49 p.m. July 8 to Dallas and Rebecca Haerr of Taylor, Mo.A girl was born at 3:48 a.m. July 17 to Andrew Gosney and Lexie Alexander of Ursa.A boy…
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Ron Kinscherf chats with Cody and Kayla Hageman of Vervocity about the world of the World Wide Web (does anyone call it that anymore?) and balancing running their business and family. Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital has achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest national honor awarded for nursing excellence. Of the more than 6,300 hospitals in the country, only 591 (9.4%) achieve Magnet recognition. The announcement of Blessing’s achievement was made Monday, July 25. Research demonstrates Magnet recognition provides specific benefits to…
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QUINCY — Artwork from Quincy Artists Guild members will be on display Aug. 6-12 at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th. Regular viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The artists have produced a wide variety of art, working…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — If you are a string player and have had at least one year of playing or lessons, you are encouraged to check out the Hannibal Area String Orchestra. Potential new members are invited to join current orchestra members at Huckleberry Park at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, for an evening filled with…
Read Full Article Shanice Crider, 30, Jeayna Crider, 24, and Dayonna Tyler, 29, all of Quincy, for Trespassing at 701 North 8th Lincoln Jackson Pool. Tyler was also charged with Vandalism. All were released on NTA. 131 Brenda French, 53, Quincy, for Failure to Yield at 17th Harrison on 7/28/22. PTC 121 Somiouth Sihom, 53, Quincy, for FTA…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Heart Failure Society of America estimates nearly 6.5 million Americans over the age of 20 have heart failure. Hannibal Regional now offers a heart failure clinic that will operate under a collaborative practice model, utilizing a clinical pharmacist and registered nurse. Components of this program include individualized care for each patient…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal teen was arrested Friday and is in the Marion County Jail on $100,000 bond. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued an arrest warrant Friday for Kevin B. Walker, 19, charging him with second degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and property damage. The charges stem from an…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Hospice provides end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and support to their loved ones who provide the patient’s in-home care. Volunteers visit with patients for an hour, once a week, so their loved ones can leave the home to run errands. Volunteers may also serve on the Bedside Emotional Support Team. Those…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Detectives with the Hannibal Police Department took a juvenile into custody on Thursday for burglarizing two area businesses over a two-day period. The first incident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. Friday, July 22. The juvenile located an unsecured door at a closed business in the 3600 block of Stardust. While inside the…
Read Full Article Anthony Logsdon,41, Quincy, reports the theft of a GT Pro Agressor bicycle grey in color valued at $717 from 1601 South 24th between 7/22/22 and 7/24/22. 160 John Fitzgerald,23, Quincy, for Speeding at 16th Maine on 7/28/22. NTA 147 Erik Longbrake,41, Quincy, for FTA- Interfering and Pedestrian Along Roadway. Lodged 147 Galen M. Richardson (49)…
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QUINCY — Two airlines have submitted bids to the United States Department of Transportation for the Essential Air Service program serving Quincy and its surrounding communities. The DOT has asked the city to submit a recommendation for the bid that best fits the community’s needs by August 19. The city’s Aeronautics Committee will be the…
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QUINCY — CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) International recently awarded Blessing Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation program a three-year accreditation. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives…
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QUINCY — On July 22, the 25th anniversary of Blues in the District, officials with The District recognized and thanked the four founders responsible for bringing this free music concert series to Quincy — Karol Ehmen, Fran Cook, Bret Austin and Sandy Austin. This group had a vision for family-friendly free public concerts. With the…
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ST. LOUIS — Ameren Missouri has agreed to buy the 200 megawatt Huck Finn solar project in Central Missouri under a build-transfer agreement with EDF Renewables. Planned to be built on the border of Missouri’s Audrain and Ralls counties, Huck Finn will have the capacity to power nearly 40,000 homes in the region. The financial details of the deal have not been…
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MENDON, Ill. — Twenty-five children between the ages of 3 and 6 competed Wednesday night in the Little Miss and Mister Pageant at the 80th annual Adams County Fair. Children were judged in private interview with judges, onstage presence and onstage interview. Braxley Ferguson, 4, was named Little Mister Adams County 2022. He is a son of…
Read Full Article Jason Priest, 48, Quincy, for Improper Left Turn on a Bicycle. PTC 145 Susanna Williams,30, Quincy, for Failure to Abate a Nuisancea at 2621 Cedar. NTA 147 Holly Barnett,40, Quincy, for FTA PO Review. Lodged. 131 Nathaniel Fortney, 46, Quincy, for DWLS at 8th and Chestnut on 7/27/22. NTA 131 Joseph M. Klompien, 29, Quincy,…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently named Timothy Williams as the assistant dean of student life. Williams began his responsibilities on July 1, 2022, as a central member of the student life team with primary strategic direction for the areas of residence life and student conduct. Williams has experience managing policy, student affairs programming and…
Read Full Article 2022-013842, 07/27/2022 @ 00:09:30, Wauneta Pl , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Compl. 911 Hang Up 07/27/2022Adult Involve 911 Hang Up 07/27/2022 Public Narrative 911 Hang up reported near Wauneta Pl. 2022-013843, 07/27/2022 @ 00:22:12, 1909 Gordon St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C82 Perkins,…
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