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Eight couples to compete for mirror ball trophy at Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser on Feb. 4
QUINCY — Eight couples of local “celebrities” will perform before hundreds of spectators while trying to impress judges at the 12th annual Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane, on Feb. 4. The event benefits Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, a nonprofit mental health counseling agency. The event starts with a…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell 0.4 of a percentage point to 5.3 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by 22,800 in December, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and released by IDES. The preliminary report for November monthly payrolls was revised from 19,500…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended its 2021 Dream Big Annual Campaign by raising a record-breaking $310,551, surpassing the goal by $100,000. “We are incredibly grateful to be supported by so many past and present community members and QHS alumni,” Executive Director Kent Embree said. “We were blown away by their generosity this…
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QUINCY — For more than 150 years, Quincy Notre Dame, as a Catholic co-educational school, seeks to build a community of learners among its faculty, staff, students and parents. Founded on faith in God and trust among its members, this community strives to make Catholic values an integral part of its existence. Quincy Notre Dame…
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QUINCY — A cheer camp for kids ages 3 years to eighth grade will be held Feb. 12 in the multipurpose room at Quincy Notre Dame, 10th and Jackson. Campers will perform Valentine’s Day-themed routines at halftime of the varsity boys basketball game between Quincy Notre Dame and Rushville-Industry at the Pit. Participants should wear…
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QUINCY — The Franciscan friars will be the recipients of the 2022 Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation’s Friends of Catholic Education Award for their impact on Catholic education dating back to the 1860s. Established in 2009, the award recognizes an individual, couple or organization whose contributions have significantly fostered and strengthened Catholic education in the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — When determining what mulch is best for your vegetable garden, you may encounter all manner of solutions online and suggestions from fellow gardeners. But what mulch works the best for growing big tasty veggies while keeping the weeds down? Following are some of the most common mulches used in the vegetable garden…
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John M. Dunn (27) Homeless for driving while license suspended and improper use of registration. NTA 111 Lawrence B. Toolate (36) 3412 Crestview dr for figthing. NTA Phillip J. Mills (20) 1728 N. 12th, Quincy for fighting. NTA 139 Cruz M. English (22) 1522 Kentucky, Quincy for FTA expired registration. Lodged 111 John M. Dunn…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra is looking for new members. The orchestra will begin rehearsing Feb. 5 for its spring 2022 concert. The theme this year is nature. Practices are on Saturday mornings at the Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. Beginning string orchestra, under the direction of Katie…
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2022-001024, 01/20/2022 @ 02:19:33, Prince Ave Market St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C67 Chavez, M BG Adult Male Contact Suspicious Person 01/20/2022 Adult Male Compl. Suspicious Person 01/20/2022 Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at Market St. near Prince Ave. 2022-001025, 01/20/2022 @ 02:29:33, 3003 Orchard Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 040 Hoebing, J M …
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Teegan Rex Hickey was born on Jan. 4, becoming the first baby delivered at Memorial Hospital in 2022. Teegan, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measuring 19 inches tall, is a son of Victoria Moore and Dylan Hickey of Macomb. When deciding where to deliver their first baby, Moore…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone will honor Ann Boland as its Humanitarian of the Year at this year’s edition of Dancing with Local Stars. Boland has worked as a drug and alcohol prevention specialist, bus driver and served on committees for the Quincy School Board and the Quincy Public School Foundation. She is a past Board Member…
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Briana G. Foutes (27) 805 Payson, Quincy for operating a vehicle with suspended registration mandatory insurance. NTA 111 Craig Schwalb (26) 2527 Jenny Ln, Quincy for possession of meth and resisting a peace officer. 174 Timothy R. Kraft Jr. (32) 6127 Old Columbus Rd, Quincy for FTA Improper turn, no insurance, and failure to reduce…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. – Quincy Medical Group started welcoming patients into its new facility, the QMG Mount Sterling Clinic, on Monday. QMG has provided care for Brown County and the surrounding region since 1996. Dr. Jennifer Schroeder said she hopes the clinic’s new home at 216 Pittsfield Road will further enhance care for local patients. …
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QUINCY — A Quincy teen is lodged in the Adams County Jail after he attempted to flee from a deputy with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday night. The deputy was northbound on Ill. 57, north of Eighth Street, at approximately 5:47 p.m. when a 2005 Ford Explorer came up behind the squad car at…
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EDINA, Mo. – Women in agriculture can learn the latest about carbon credits and carbon sequestration during a free “Inspired by Annie’s Project” two-hour interactive online course set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 8 via Zoom. University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Ray Massey will define agricultural carbon credits and answer questions about how to measure…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Miss Adams County Fair Jersey Hesse was honored as one of 15 finalists during the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield this past weekend. She competed against more than 70 county fair queens from across the state. The pageant is the highlight of the weekend-long Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs…
Read Full Article Ricky W. Morrison,63, Quincy, for FTA- Violation of Stalking Order X2, Improper Lane Usage, and Fighting and an outstanding NOV for Parking too far from the curb. Lodged 145 Marcus K. Tapscott (31) 1012 State Apt. 2, Quincy for FTA no insurance, suspended DL. Lodged 157 Jacob S. Hughes (26) 815 S. 13th, Quincy for…
Read Full Article 2022-000870, 01/18/2022 @ 00:32:15, Palmyra Rd Rosewood Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Hazard Officer Assigned 016 Fredrick, J A Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Compl. Traffic Hazard 01/18/2022 Public Narrative A traffic hazard was reported on Palmyra Rd. near Rosewood Dr. 2022-000871, 01/18/2022 @ 03:13:05, Lovers Leap , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C62 Potter, L…
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Nearly $50,000 distributed to support local programs for youth opportunities Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations received grants in Samantha Otte’s memory that will benefit hundreds of area youth for artistic, leadership, and humanitarian efforts. The grants, totaling an annual fund record of nearly $50,000, were distributed from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund with the Community…
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QUINCY — Preston Trinh, violin, and Ashlan Tullock, xylophone, are the winners of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association’s 67th annual Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition. The competition, open to 10th through 12th graders, was held Dec. 18 at First Union Congregational Church in Quincy. The winning musicians will receive a cash prize and perform as…
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The Quincy Service League Appropriations Committee now is accepting applications for grants that are funded with proceeds from the annual Holiday Gift Show. Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organizations located in Adams County to help fund organization projects or specific items. The Quincy Service League awarded grant money to nine area not-for-profit organizations. The maximum…
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PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the west edge of Hull at 11 a.m. Saturday regarding a jack-knifed truck and trailer as well as a male and female arguing with each other. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Jennifer P. Lundell, 37, of Staples, Minn., and the passenger,…
Read Full Article Jade Malcolmson (18) for Fighting and Vandalism. Arrest at Adams County Jail. NTA – 131 Ernest Douglas (24) 627 Oak for Operating Uninsured motor vehicle and a warrant for FTA- Burglary. Arrested at 18th and Broadway. Lodged – 135 Sarah Gutierrez (28) 532 York for Aggravated Domestic Battery at 1704 N. 24th Street. Lodged. –…
Read Full Article 2022-000836, 01/17/2022 @ 00:09:22, 404 Center St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Trespass Officer Assigned 024 Mulheron, R M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Suspect Trespass Solved But No Arrest 01/17/2022 Adult Male Compl. Trespass 01/17/2022 Adult Victim Trespass 01/17/2022 Public Narrative Trespass reported at 404 Center. 2022-000837, 01/17/2022 @ 01:22:35, 271 Munger Ln 39, Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Open Line Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C61…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently expanded the rehabilitative services offered to inpatients by staffing a full-time physical and occupational therapy team. Physical therapist Tonya Dooley, occupational therapist Chevie Lay, physical therapist assistant Rachael Woodside and certified occupational therapy assistant Mary Lou Sadler have joined the team to provide therapy services at Memorial Hospital. This…
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QUINCY — Dr. Arshad Muzaffar, board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, now is seeing patients at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. The son of a surgeon, and a track and cross country athlete in college, Muzaffar thought he would be an orthopedic surgeon as a way to combine his interests in sports and surgery.…
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