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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Heath Center art gallery will be the site of artwork by Amanda Brown-DeClue through March 25. Brown-DeClue is originally from Camdenton, Mo., and now lives in Quincy and works for the Quincy Art Center as the administrative assistant and the Beaux Arts Ball and volunteer coordinator. She has…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Auditions for Quincy Community Theatre’s “On the Road” touring production, “Miss Electricity,” will be held March 7-8. This production is QCT’s first touring production since 2019. “Miss Electricity” by Kathryn Walat tells the hilarious and heartwarming adventure of a young girl whose newfound superpowers cause her to lose sight of what’s important in life…
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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. — On February 28 at 4:43 P.M., the West Central Illinois Task Force, Pike County Sheriff’s Department, and Pleasant Hill Police Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence located in the 300 block of Mound Street, Pleasant Hill. Following the execution of the warrant the following suspects were arrested and…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Board of Trustees has elected Ralph Oakley ’80 as its newest member. He began his board service in February. Oakley became the president and CEO of Quincy Media Inc., formerly Quincy Newspapers Inc., in 2009 after working for the company in various operational and management positions since 1970. He retired when the company was sold…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Twenty Western High School students competed in several different business-related testing categories against 10 other schools in a Future Business Leaders of America Western Area Conference at Western Illinois University. Twelve Western students placed first or second in their category, and another seven students placed in the top ten for their competitive…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s final concert of its 2021-22 concert season is at 7:30 p.m. March 5 in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. The concert will feature the jazz, fusion and swing stylings of Dawn Weber’s Jazz Garden. They will perfo Without a season…
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Haley E Young (21) for Expired Registration at 8th & Oak PTC 128 Donnie M Sapp (37) 8122 Dawn Rd for Violation of Order Protection on 2/15/22 and 2/16/22 Lodged 112 Teri Gibbons,39, Quincy, for DWLS at 8th RJ Peters on 2/26/22. NTA 107 Christy Edwards,35, Quincy, for Improper Lane Usage at 8th RJ Peters…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after he was arrested Thursday on drug-related charges. A warrant was issued in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on Friday charging Alexander D. Sherman, 39, of Hannibal with distribution of a controlled substance with bond set at $25,000. Sherman was…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Exchange Club is giving people an opportunity to recognize someone who has been a selfless volunteer or has worked tirelessly on behalf of the community. The club will present its 70th annual Golden Deeds award during a May 20 luncheon at the Elks Club. The club is accepting nominations through April…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Quincy, Ill., author Robert Turek announces the release of “Colorful Hannibal,” available on Amazon. Colorful Hannibal: Coloring & Activity Book combines hand-drawn illustrations of Hannibal’s most iconic places along with Hannibal-themed activity pages. Single-sheet coloring pages featuring well-known places and famous people from Hannibal are perfect for coloring enthusiasts and Hannibal history…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – A “Watercolor Wash” Arty Party is set for 7 p.m. March 11 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will create a watery meadow/floral composition with splashes of color using transparent watercolor over a permanent marker line drawing on a 16-inch by 20-inch cotton canvas panel. The project will be led by…
Read Full Article Zarious D Smith-Palmer (19) of Quincy, arrested for Armed Violence, Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Possession of Methamphetamine, and FTA Leaving the Scene at 5th and Maine. Lodged 175/131/124 Sean A Robertson (26) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Resisting a Peace Officer, Driving While License Revoked x3, Possession of Methamphetamine, Battery, Theft, and Violation…
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QUINCY – Quincy University has rescheduled its fourth annual QU Alumni Day for Tuesday, March 1 in remembrance of the university’s first day of classes on Feb. 6, 1860. QU alumni are encouraged to wear a QU Alumni button and QU gear to work and attend the day’s events. “Alumni day has become a tradition at QU, and we…
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PETERSBURG, IL – Republican candidate for governor Jesse Sullivan announced Adams County State’s Attorney Gary Farha as a member of his Safe Streets Leadership Council, a bipartisan group of more than 20 Illinois leaders who support Sullivan’s plan law enforcement initiative. “I’ve experienced firsthand the denigration and destruction of law and order as a result of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council include an invitational group exhibit, an open exhibit of area artists’ recent work and two digital photography exhibits, including the first-ever featured youth photographer. Five artists will be featured in the “A Curious Collection” invitational group exhibit — painter David Awbrey of Pittsfield, Ill., painter…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A job fair is scheduled from 5-6 p.m. March 3 the Hannibal City Council chambers at City Hall, 320 Broadway. The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department hires about 25 lifeguards during the summer to work at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Individuals must have strong swimming abilities but will be trained to be…
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CANTON, Mo. — Online registration now is open for Culver-Stockton College’s inaugural collaborative conference at the Great River Research Center in Canton. The river conference, themed “Changing Currents,” will take place April 7-9. It aims to facilitate communication that fosters innovative and collaborative solutions to the various challenges facing the river and the communities it…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Forty-eight Missouri 4-H members competed Feb. 19 in the 4-H state meats judging contest on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Held in partnership with the MU Meat Science Program, the contest gave competitors the opportunity to develop their judging skills and explore career and educational opportunities. Results – Junior division…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre presents the classic Broadway musical “Mame” April 1-3 and 7-10. When young Patrick is plucked from his rural upbringing in Iowa to live with his wildly enthusiastic New York socialite Auntie Mame, he swiftly learns “life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.” Mame’s optimism and…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department is now servicing Medicare Part D recipients for all their vaccination needs. Individuals with Medicare Part D can now receive the following vaccines through their insurance at the Adams County Health Department: Shingrex – Shingles vaccine Boostrix – TDAP (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) vaccine HBV – Hepatitis B vaccine HAV – Hepatitis A vaccine Tenivac – Tetanus and Diptheria…
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QUINCY — Applications for the Frances L. Snyder Memorial Scholarship are being accepted at the Two Rivers Regional Council through June 30. A $1,250 scholarship is available in each of Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. Scholarships are for income-eligible residents accepted at an accredited Illinois educational institution. They may be applied toward tuition, fees,…
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QUINCY — Registration for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the Quincy University football field, with the plunge taking place at noon. The Polar Plunge is for any person or team who would like to support Special Olympics athletes. Join members of the Quincy Police Department…
Read Full Article Nicholas Strieker (24) 730 E. Brennan Drive for Possession of a Controlled Substance, an original Adams County warrant for Burglary, and a IDOC Parole warrant. Lodged – 131,175,182,124. At approximately 0128 hours, Officers were sent to a shots fired call in the area of 5th and Oak. About 20 minutes later, an ambulance call came…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Kroc Center encourages anyone planning to have a garage sale this spring to consider being a part of the Upscale Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2. Local vendors also are encouraged to participate. Companies such as Thirty-One, Pink Zebra, Tupperware and others have rented booths in…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation announced Thursday that Executive Director Kent Embree has resigned, effective March 4. Embree, who has served the foundation since 2017, has accepted a position as program officer at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. “I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to…
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QUINCY — Scout Troop 1 and Pack 1 will be the host of an Ash Wednesday fish fry on March 2 at Blessed Sacrament School. The Ash Wednesday fish fry has been a tradition for more than 40 years and is one of the larger fundraisers for Scout Troop 1. Serving hours are from 4-7 p.m.…
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2022-003071, 02/23/2022 @ 03:59:07, 1219 Center St A, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 036 Uppinghouse, D M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S MAdult FemaleCompl. Suspicious Person 02/23/2022AdultInvolve Suspicious Person 02/23/2022 Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at 1219 Center St. 2022-003072, 02/23/2022 @ 07:35:06, US 61 NB Just south of 36, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Motorist Assist Officer Assigned 045 Bergman, C M Entered…
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