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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Spectrum recently announced the launch of Spectrum Internet, mobile, TV and voice services to more than 320 homes and small businesses in areas east of Bowling Green. Spectrum’s newly constructed fiber-optic network buildout in Pike County is part of the company’s approximately $5 billion investment in unserved rural communities, which includes…
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QUINCY — Mandar and Laura Dighe, chairs for the Salvation Army of Quincy Christmas Campaign, recently announced the campaign goal of $435,000 was exceeded with a total raised of $470,420. The Tree of Lights Christmas Campaign is The Salvation Army’s major fundraising effort each year. Money raised during the campaign provides Christmas assistance and funds…
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QUINCY — Children in pre-school through fifth grade are invited to attend the Fairy Tale Tea and mingle with royal princesses and princes (your favorite Disney characters) on Feb. 26 at Spring Lake Country Club. Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character and enjoy delicious treats, crafts, photo opportunities and dancing with the many…
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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Clarksville Eagle Days are set for Saturday and Sunday in Clarksville. Times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Hourly live eagle demonstrations by Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, viewing scopes, food, vendors, an art show and tours of Lock and Dam 24 are available. Venues…
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QUINCY — The winners of the 48th annual High School Student Art Competition at the Quincy Art Center recently were announced. Submission for the competition was open to high school artists in grades 9-12 from 20 counties. One hundred works of art were selected from those submitted for the Art Center’s latest exhibit. The juror…
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Transitions reports that a catalytic converter was stolen off of one of their buses and a second bus had one partially cut off sometime between 1/15/22 and 1/18/22 while parked at 631 North 48th. 148 Kenneth Hughes,75, Clayton, for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an accident at 54th and Broadway on 1/26/22. PTC 145…
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BARRY, Ill. — During the early morning of January 24, a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on the eastbound onramp of I-72 in Barry. Subsequent to the stop, Kirk M. Beumer, 26, of Sheridan, Indiana was arrested for: Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession With the Intent to Deliver a…
Read Full Article Jammie Conners,28, Quincy, for Fighting at 832 North 11th on 1/11/22. NTA 107 Criminal Damage to Vehicle Angela Zwarycz, Quincy, reports her 1994 Ford Ranger was damagedon 1/12/22. while parked at 1261 Maine. Rocky Altgilbers,71, Quincy, reports his information was used to open multiple accounts on 12/7/21. 107 Hit and Run Traver Allen,29, Quincy, reports…
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METRO EAST — Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that $111.4 million has been awarded to transit providers downstate as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program. The governor also announced an additional $108.3 million for public ports in Illinois. The two announcements, combined with earlier commitments of $40 million…
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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced that for the next two months, additional larger downstate and central Illinois Driver Services facilities will require appointments for behind-the-wheel road tests, REAL IDs, standard driver’s licenses and ID cards. Vehicle services, such as renewing a license plate sticker or applying for a vehicle title, do not…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s 2021-22 concert season continues on Jan. 30 with a group paying tribute to the Everly Brothers at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Without a season or patron membership, tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students.…
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QUINCY — The volunteer chaplain program at Blessing Hospital is celebrating 50 years of service to patients and staff during 2022. The Quincy Ministerial Association gave the program life when it formed a volunteer corps of clergy to minister to Blessing Hospital patients without a church affiliation. It was one of the first such programs…
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2022-001277, 01/25/2022 @ 00:21:03, US 61 Fair Oaks, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Public Narrative Traffic stop for equipment at US-61 and Fair Oaks. Driver issued a warning and released 2022-001278, 01/25/2022 @ 00:23:09, 1500 Montana St BLK, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Loud Music Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered…
Read Full Article Cody L Gower (27) 923 1/2 Jefferson for Malicious Mischief at 632 N 6th NTA 109 Donal Stathem (37) 1327 S 6th Quincy, IL was arrested on 1-19-22 for stealing and trespassing on 12-24-2021 and for felony retail theft on 11- 20-2021. NTA. 104 / 142 Wesley Hicks reported his television antenae stolen from his…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Toys for Tots in Northeast Missouri provided Christmas assistance to 1,221 children in Northeast Missouri in 2021. For the safety of clients and volunteers, all gift requests were pre-boxed again this year. “While in-person shopping might be the ideal, we have to the keep safety of families and our volunteers at the forefront,” said…
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QUINCY, Ill. – Justin Coffey, professor of history, recently received a five-year appointment to the Father Aaron Pembleton Endowed Chair in History at Quincy University. The appointment begins in the spring semester of 2022. A donor will sometimes establish an “endowed chair” to allow a university to honor and retain highly accomplished professors. The Father Aaron Pembleton Endowed Chair…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently gave a $140,000 grant to the Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois. The grant will be allocated over three years — $70,000 in year one, $40,000 in year two and $30,000 in year three. The grant will serve the mental/behavioral health needs of…
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MACON, Mo. — Capt. Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recently announced two promotions and one transfer effective Feb. 1, 2022. Cpl. Terrance B. Ritter will be promoted to sergeant and designated the zone supervisor of Zone 2, serving Macon and Shelby counties. Ritter was appointed to…
Read Full Article Harley D Foster (28) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Trespassing X2 at 1123 N 6th. NTA 153 Amanda J Evans (36) of Edwards MO, arrested for Driving Under the Influence at Operate Uninsured Vehicle at 2731 Broadway. NTA 125 Jamie R Millner (40) of Quincy, reports 738 S 13th St was burglarized sometime between 12/28…
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‘Colorful Quincy: Quincy, Illinois Coloring Book’ by Robert Turek combines historical elements along with hand-drawn illustrations of Quincy’s iconic buildings. Single sheet coloring pages featuring well-known places, together with famous people from Quincy, are perfect for coloring enthusiasts and Quincy history lovers. Quincy, Illinois, January 5, 2022/ Robert Turek with History in the Heartland, announces the release…
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The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County recently announced a $7,500 grant to the Access Food project as part of its Healthy Community Grant competitive grant program, which annually selected projects that most effectively demonstrate the ability to impact Pike County’s most pressing physical, emotional and social health needs. Grant funds will be used…
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QUINCY — Appointments are being accepted for a no-cost cholesterol screening at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th, from 7-9 a.m. Feb. 25. Cholesterol screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose levels. To make an appointment, go online at events.blessinghealth.org, or call 877.411.2468. Participants are required to wear…
Read Full Article Gregory Massey (32) 904 April Ave. for Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting a Peace Officer, FTA-Meth possession, FTA- unlawful use of debit card, and FTA – DWLR @9th-10th Lind. Lodged – 131 Madelyn Quincy (23) Homeless for resisting a peace officer at 18th and Spring. NTA – 174 Denise Raines (41) 817 N. 8th for Driving…
Read Full Article 2022-001173, 01/22/2022 @ 00:40:15, Broadway Dowling, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Female Suspect Equipment Violation Written Warning 01/22/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Broadway and Dowling. Driver was issued a written warning for an equipment violation. 2022-001174, 01/22/2022 @ 01:22:55, 425 Edwards St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stealing Officer Assigned 030 Mathews,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Local artist and educator Stephen Schisler recently completed a mural, titled “Native Spirits,” on the north-facing wall at the back of 113 S. Main, which offers a Broadway-facing view in the 200 block of Broadway. The project was a partnership between the Hannibal Arts Council and the Rotary Club of Hannibal. “I wanted to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University President Anthony W. Allen submitted his resignation after nine years of service. His resignation is effective Jan. 31. In his resignation, announced Friday on the Hannibal-LaGrange website, he indicated his decision is a combination of needing to recover from lingering health issues, spending more time with his family, and giving…
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QUINCY — The 10th annual Pins For Patriots bowling fundraiser will happen March 6 at the Tangerine Bowl and Spare Time Sports Bar. Spots are available for 20 teams of six bowlers. For a $25 fee, bowlers will get three games of 9-pin bowling (knock down nine pins on your first shot and it counts…
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