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QUINCY — Red kettles and bells will soon return as The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command begins its first days of fundraising for the 2022 Christmas campaign in Quincy on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. Kettles will resume full-time for the season on Nov. 18 in Quincy and Nov. 19 for Hannibal, continuing through Dec.…
Read Full Article Missouri House Democrats had their best election night in years Tuesday, flipping six seats while losing only one. Democrats went into this year’s election knowing they had no realistic chance of regaining legislative majorities the party lost 20 years ago. They targeted, and obtained, gains from new district maps. According to unofficial results, Republicans will…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched Tuesday by Northeast Missouri Emergency Communications (911) for a report of a structure fire at 3612 Iowa. All stations responded with 12 firefighters. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found smoke coming out of the structure. Firefighters found no one home and had the fire extinguished…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Created by Music Lingua Quincy with the help of area German students and Frau Daily, the community is invited to the first St. Martin lantern parade on Friday, Nov. 11. This family-friendly event will offer story time and a lantern parade with the opportunity to create your own lantern for a $10 fee.…
Read Full Article Jaimie L Wright (30) 224 N 8th for FTA Driving While License Suspended & Failure to Reduce Speed at 5th & Chestnut 162/131 Sarah M. Mason (30) Quincy, Illinois for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, NTA 186 135 Shannek M Laster (22) Quincy, Illinois for Operating Uninsured and No Valid DL, NTA, 186 135 Isiah G.…
Read Full Article 2022-020595, 11/07/2022 @ 06:25:30, US 36 Veterans Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-Injury Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C84 Davenport, K J Adult Contact Accident Non-Injury 11/07/2022Adult Male Driver Accident Non-Injury 11/07/2022 Public Narrative Non-injury traffic crash on US-36 near Veterans Rd. 2022-020596, 11/07/2022 @ 06:50:47, 2226 Chestnut St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Civil Dispute Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered…
Read Full Article On 10/31/2022 at 07:30 AM Stephen W. Perry of Timewell struck a deer on US 24 @ Cr 100E. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500. On 11/02/2022 at 08:30 AM Russell E. Richard of Baylis struck a deer on US 24 one mile west of Ripley. No injuries were reported…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Foundation recently received a $500,000 gift from the estate of Charlie Lugo. This estate gift is one of the largest gifts the foundation has received. In a press release, Kurt Stuckman, executive director of the QND Foundation, said, “Charlie was a humble, kindhearted and compassionate man who deeply loved…
Read Full Article Clare Edlund (30) Naples, FL for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 30th and Broadway. PTC. 108 Christopher Bickhaus (57) 513 N. 2923rd Lane Ursa, IL for improper use of registration. NTA. 146 William Starkey (75) 16010 S. 24th Quincy, IL for expired registration at 8th and Maine St. PTC. 161 Brandy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man and a Hannibal woman are in the Marion County Jail after a domestic assault incident on Saturday. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded to the 3600 block of McMasters for a domestic disturbance at approximately 9:11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Officers located Julia A. Bowen, 55, in the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any recovered property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489. Item Recovered Date Recovered Red boys bike 6/3/22 Blue BMX bike 7/23/22 Black and red bike 8/28/22 Blue and white girls bike 8/28/22 Red boys bike 9/18/22 Blue and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation announced the winners of the Pumpkins in the Park contest on Saturday, Oct. 29, in Central Park. Winners in the children’s division were: Creative: Avery Coffey Scary: Dallas Jurado Traditional: Macie Juarez Tom and Becky’s Choice: River Hirner Adult division winners were: Creative: Sara Lubecke Scary: Josephine Crane…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University President Robert Matz recently announced the appointment of Julie Albee as the school’s interim vice president of academic administration. Albee started in her new role on Nov. 1. Albee recently celebrated her 19th year of service to Hannibal-LaGrange. She has served as chair of the division of education chair, director…
Read Full Article 2022-020556, 11/06/2022 @ 01:42:43, Munger Ln Stardust Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Male Involve Community Contacts 11/06/2022Adult Female Involve Community Contacts 11/06/2022 Public Narrative Citizen contact at Munger and Stardust. 2022-020557, 11/06/2022 @ 02:01:44, 1700 Booker St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Threats Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 20 to welcome The Western Connection to the Macomb train station, 120 East Calhoun. The shop, organized and maintained by WIU Outreach Programs director Sally Adams, opened Oct. 21 as part of WIU’s homecoming weekend. The Western…
Read Full Article 10/29/2022 POLLOCK,WESTON J (21 of LaHarpe, IL) Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid AccidentSTOUT,SHELBY L (16 of Augusta, IL) SpeedingMCKINNEY,TEENA M (64 of Biggsville, IL) SpeedingCONOVER,HUNTER JR (19 of Plymouth, IL) SpeedingVOELKER,ABRAHAM P (19 of Rockford, IL) SpeedingTENHOUSE,JACKSON D (18 of Liberty, IL) Illegal Consumption of AlcoholKNUFFMAN,REESE T (18…
Read Full Article Teri Gibbons (40) 700 S. 14th St Quincy, IL for shoplifting, driving while license suspended, and failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash. NTA. 161 / 122 Danielle Gray – Davis (27) Homeless on a Adams County warrant for FTA – theft and City warrants for FTA stealing and interfering. Lodged. 109 / 146…
Read Full Article Charles P Friesen, 43, Wright City, MO, Disobeying Traffic Control Device at N 25th St and Oak St. PTC 145 Britney M Kramer, 31, 502 1/2 S 8th St, Operating Uninsured and Disobeying Traffic Control Device at N 10th St and Broadway St. NTA 128 Demetrius J. Like, 44, Homeless, Quincy for US District Court…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy man is in custody after he allegedly crashed a car into a utility pole and a residence at 843 S. Fifth last week. Diabolique Benton, 24, of 625 Harrison was arrested by Quincy Police Department officers at 12:59 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 on outstanding warrants. He also was arrested for disobeying…
Read Full Article 2022-020436, 11/04/2022 @ 00:18:54, Warren Barrett Dr Lilly St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Suspect 11/04/2022 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Warren Barrett Dr and Lilly St for speed. The driver was issued citations for speed and no license. 2022-020437, 11/04/2022 @ 00:32:44, 1222 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of…
Read Full Article LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. — “Finding God at the City Dump: The George LeMaster Story” from Christian Faith Publishing by author Dan Steinbeck is the true story of one man’s unexpected intervention that would change a life’s course forever. “Finding God at the City Dump” tells LeMaster’s story of: Growing up in tiny Wayland in Clark…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Police District 20 Commander Capt. Jody Huffman recently released the results of a roadside safety check in Adams County from late night Wednesday, Oct. 26, to early morning Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. The check was conducted at intersection of 30th and State in Quincy by District 20 officers. Violations Enforcement…
Read Full Article BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation is taking applications for the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program in 12 Missouri counties. In a press release, NECAC’s Angela Kattenbraker said, “Apply if you think you’ll need assistance. The cost of utilities is going up. We can…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The sky at Riverview Park should provide the perfect background for the wonders of the night sky during Astronomy Night on Saturday, Nov. 12. The viewing and learning experience will begin at 7 p.m. in Riverview Park, in the big grassy area between the four-way stop and the first overlook, often known…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Service League will hold its 54th annual Holiday Gift Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. This year’s Holiday Gift Show will have more than 75 booths and vendors offering a variety of gifts. Items available include ornaments,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Professional and non-professional artists 18 and older and youths 8 to 17 who live within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal were invited to submit images of original works for the eighth annual Art in the Open billboard art competition. A total of 143 entries were submitted, with 108 in the adult division. …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation will provide a match of up to $10,000 for an upcoming fundraiser for the Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation in Hannibal. The proceeds will be used to replace audio and video equipment at the Mark Twain Museum and Gallery. In a press release, Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation CEO…
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