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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility and the Workforce Development Center Expansion Project during a meeting Wednesday at the Southeast Education Center. The Orr Multipurpose Agriculture Facility is in the final stages of fundraising and construction and will open for classes…
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PEORIA — A Payson man was one of five Illinois residents a federal grand jury indicted on various charges on March 15. According to a news release issued by the United States Attorney’s office, two men were charged during a Project Safe Childhood investigation: Michael Kamphaus, 33, of Payson, and Jason Musselman, 34, of Toulon.…
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BARRY, Ill. — James A., Kurtz, 41, of Barry was sentenced March 8 to nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after a methamphetamine-related investigation. The investigation began on January 10 when Chief Deputy Zack Orr, while working for the Village of Hull, conducted a traffic stop on McCraney Creek Road near Ill. 106.…
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Shane O Mountain, 24, Quincy for DUI drugs, operation of uninsured vehicle, improper lane usage and expired registration at 11th and Chestnut on 03/02/22. N.T.A. 125 Craig D Cottingham, 49, Quincy for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident 18th to 20th on Chestnut on 03/13/22. P.T.C. 152 Luke E Wollam, 19, FTA Possession…
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SUTTER, Ill. — A Basco man was found dead in a grain bin on Wednesday afternoon. The Hamilton and Warsaw fire departments, Hancock County EMS and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched by Hancock/Henderson County 911 for a report of a person trapped in a grain bin at 1076 E. County Road 650 in…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Autism Support Group’s annual event and awareness walk is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 in Upper Moorman Park, 1610 Moorman Park. The Autism Acceptance and Awareness Walk is set to start at 11 a.m. with activities to follow. Food and refreshments will be provided. This event/awareness walk…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A Missouri agency is seeking homeowners for a do-it-yourself renovation program called Self-Help Housing. NECAC administers the USDA program in Lincoln, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Shelby and Warren counties. Participants must meet income guidelines and work with a NECAC construction supervisor, who will provide one-on-one instruction. Supplies and tools will…
Read Full Article Richard E Bias (43) 523 1/2 for Trespassing at 511 Grant NTA 126 Richelle L Bias (45) 511 Grant for Interfering at 511 Grant NTA 126 Mario T Moore (46) 233 Locust for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine,and Criminal Damage to Property at 1005 Broadway Lodged 128 Christopher J Beaver (29) Hammond In for FTA Interfering…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail facing multiple charges after stealing a truck and livestock trailer on Tuesday. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a stolen truck and livestock trailer in rural Adams County. Upon arrival at the scene, the deputies located a vehicle that…
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PEARL, Ill. — A Nebo man was killed in a vehicle crash last week along Ill. 100. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department, along with the East Pike Fire Department, the Spring Creek Fire Department and Pike County EMS, were dispatched at 7:21 p.m. March 9 to a single unit vehicle crash on Ill. 100, south…
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BARRY, Ill. — A man and a woman from Barry are lodged in the Pike County Jail and face multiple drug charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department and West Central Illinois Drug Task Force executed a court-authorized search warrant at 7:35 p.m. March 5 a residence in the 600 block of Tremont Street in Barry.…
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BARRY, Ill. — Julie Plattner recently was hired by Great Rivers Bank to be a vice president/loan officer in the Hannibal, Mo., and Pittsfield markets. Plattner has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Illinois State University. She has more than 27 years of banking experience with human resources, funds management, compliance, lending and loan administration.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The grand opening for the new playground equipment at Ann Dorsey Hodgdon Park will be 5 p.m. April 11. Mayor Jim Hark and Central Services Director Andy Dorian will each say a few words welcoming the crowd. Joel Booth from Farmers & Merchants Bank and Trust will share the historic contribution that…
Read Full Article Ricky W. Morrison (63) 1448 Wormans Rd, Quincy for suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA 140 Andrew J. Williams (34) 1527 Locust, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA 147 Paula L. Meyer (38) Quincy, Illinois for FTA Trespassing, lodged, 106. Adrienne H. Friedhoff (31) 4011 Halfpap Ln, Quincy for retail theft over…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company teamed up with St. John’s Parish in August to brew an easy drinking cream ale named “Red Door.” Proceeds of $2,000 were recently donated to My Brothas My Sistas Keepers, which mentors and trains youth while encouraging them to become leaders themselves and give back to our community. To find…
Read Full Article Jason A Priest (49) of Quincy, citations for No Valid Driver’s License and Operate Uninsured Vehicle at 2721 Broadway. NTA 153 Elizabeth A Jones, 60, Quincy for F.T.A. driving while license suspended in the 300 block of Lind. Cash Bond. 153 Jeremy E Johnson, 37, Pittsfield IL was arrested on F.T.A. warrants for possession of…
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2022-004121, 03/13/2022 @ 00:11:22, 101 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 024 Mulheron, R M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Victim Unnecessary Noise 03/13/2022 Adult Male Suspect Unnecessary Noise Verbal Warning 03/13/2022 Contact Community Contacts 03/13/2022 Public Narrative Citizen contact conducted at 101 Broadway. 2022-004122, 03/13/2022 @ 00:50:08, 4413 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Children in grades 1-12 are invited to enjoy outdoor activities during a variety of camps this summer on Jensen Woods’ beautiful 550-acre campground. Younger children are invited to Day Camp (grades 1-6) or 48-hour/72-hour/6-day Treehouse Camp (grades 2-6). Participants will enjoy crafts, swimming, boating, hiking, creeking, group games, and a pony ride. Horse lovers can sign…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — A Hamilton man has been charged with attempted first degree murder after threatening to shoot people at a Hamilton residence. At approximately 12:37 a.m. Saturday, the Hamilton Police Department was dispatched to 331 N. Seventh for a report of a man at the house with a gun. The initial report indicated the…
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QUINCY — Tristian L. Johnson of Quincy was sentenced on Feb. 18 to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by Judge Amy Lannerd in Adams County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to home invasion while armed with a deadly weapon. Quincy Police department Officers responded on Sept. 21, 2020, to a residence on…
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QUINCY — Daniel Schild was crowned the winner of the Mr. QHS competition on March 4 at Quincy High School. Mr. QHS, which had been on a hiatus for two years because of the pandemic, is a Quincy High School Student Council community fundraiser that pits senior males against each other in competitions consisting of…
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QUINCY — A commercial interior design company, Miles Design Co., recently started business in Quincy. Miles Design Co., owned by Morgan Miles, is a full-service interior design firm serving the Quincy community and surrounding area. It specializes in a variety of commercial projects. Its mission is to create highly functional and aesthetically engaging spaces while…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Picture Pittsfield, Illini Community Hospital and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce are the hosts of a drive-thru Community Wellness Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 at Lake Pittsfield. Participants will start their journey at the north end of the lake (near the baseball diamond and tennis courts) and…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health System continued its long-time support of Quincy Catholic Charities MedAssist program with a $10,000 donation on March 3. As many as 18 million American cannot afford their prescription medications. The MedAssist advocate works with patients, their healthcare providers and the financial assistance programs of pharmaceutical companies to secure prescription medication for…
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QUINCY — Cullan Duke of Klingner & Associates, P.C., recently earned his professional landscape architect license from the Kentucky Board of Landscape Architects. Duke, the firm’s site development department manager, has 29 years of experience designing for parks, educational facilities and industrial clients. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and…
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QUINCY — The St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall, 715 Chestnut, will be the site of the annual St. Patrick’s Day drive-thru only dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 17. Corned beef and cabbage or German sausage and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and apple or cherry pie will be served. Meals with half beef and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will be the host of the 91st annual Beaux Arts Ball from 6-10 p.m. March 26 at the Oakley Lindsay Center. Nine local teens who have been volunteering and fundraising for the center will be recognized. Doors open at 6 p.m. A cash bar will be offered. The awards…
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