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HANCOCK COUNTY, Ill. — A late Sunday night traffic stop led to the drug arrest of a Macomb woman. A Hancock County sheriff’s deputy on patrol observed a 2006 Nissan Altima traveling east on U.S. 136 between Hamilton and Elvaston at 11:55 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation. The sheriff’s office…
Read Full Article Dozens of lawn chairs dotted the lawn of the John Wood Mansion at 12th and State as the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams Countycelebrated 125th anniversary year with a Calftown Cookout and picnic on Sunday. President Abraham Lincoln (or Max Daniels of Wheaton, Ill. portraying the late president) was in attendance to enjoy live…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Men who have never had prostate cancer and meet the age requirements are eligible for a free prostate cancer screening between 1-5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Blessing Cancer Center. The screening age is over age 40 for Black men and over age 45 year for men of all other races.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, is recommending an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. Flu vaccine is available at the Adams County Health Department. Immunizations are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on…
Read Full Article Three Blessing Health System rural health clinics have been granted reaccreditation with exemplary provider status by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ partner organization, The Compliance Team, the authorized national healthcare accreditation organization for rural clinics. The clinics earning the honor are the Palmyra (Mo.) Clinic, the East Adams County Clinic in Golden, Ill.,…
Read Full Article After a long COVID-induced pause in its 90-plus-year history, the Quincy Civic Music Association is presenting a full five-concert season to Quincy and the region. The season launches with TAKE3, a classical-pop smash-up of glittering musicians, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the John Wood Community College campus. Violinist Lindsay…
Read Full Article 2021-019079, 09/19/2021 @ 08:22:00, Bear Creek Trail S Main, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Male Involve Community Contacts 09/19/2021 Public Narrative Citizen contact on S Main at the Bear Creek Trail. 2021-019080, 09/19/2021 @ 09:58:32, Riverview Park Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Park Patrol- Riverview Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College recently received 2,500 clear masks from Down Country to ensure no child is left behind due to not being able to see lips. The mask donations are part of Down Country’s #Smile4EveryChild Campaign. “This story is what community is all about,” JWCC President Michael Elbe said. “We are strongest…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — Quincy University Student Development will host QU Serves at The Abbey from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The Abbey is partnering with QU to raise funds to support of student leadership programs and organization. A limited lunch menu will be offered. QU student-leaders will serve as wait staff. Tickets are $15…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association opens its concert season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 with a tribute to one of America’s most cherished artists. Under the direction of Bruce Briney, the orchestra will perform “Ansel Adams: America” at Quincy Junior High School. Composed by Chris and Dave Brubeck, “Ansel Adams: America” integrates sweeping…
Read Full Article 2021-019028, 09/18/2021 @ 02:00:08, 112 S 7Th , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 016 Fredrick, J A Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Male Involve 09/18/2021 Adult Female Compl. 09/18/2021 Public Narrative Information was reported 112 S. 7th St. 2021-019029, 09/18/2021 @ 03:03:30, 3517 W Ely , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Disturbance – In Progress Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C74 Harp, A L Adult Female Involve Trespass…
Read Full Article 2021-018875, 09/17/2021 @ 00:21:01, I-72 Mark Twain Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Stalled Vehicle Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Male Compl. Motorist Assist 09/17/2021 Public Narrative Stalled vehicle on I72 Westbound. 2021-018876, 09/17/2021 @ 00:54:01, 4417 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 044 Logsdon, C A Entered By C46 Reynolds, S M Adult Compl. False Alarm 09/17/2021 Adult Suspect False…
Read Full Article Dennis Scott (23) for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 8th and Jersey. – PTC – 135 Gaye A Richmiller (53) 3309 N 18th for Speeding in a School Zone in the 3300 block of Maine NTA 145 Kenneth L Jensen (78) Hannibal Mo for Trespassing at 1400 Harrison NTA 122 Heather M Osborne…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department will be conducting rope rescue training on the top of Lover’s Leap at 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Firefighters will simulate rescue operations over the side of the cliff. This exercise will include firefighters using their technical rope rescue rappelling skills to descend over the edge of Lover’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Matthew Bates, associate professor of theology and award-winning author at Quincy University, recently penned a book titled “The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King.” It is a guidebook on defining, sharing and obeying the gospel. “This book is for any reader, but especially churches and small-group studies,” Bates said. “It…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The “Art For The Health Of It” exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic, which features works by Connie Stephens, is available through the end of September. A native of Hannibal, Stephens enjoys taking family and vacation pictures, creating memories. Her interest in photography began to grow a few…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Christopher Lobo has joined the Hannibal Clinic Family Medicine Department. Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Lobo completed his residency at Summa Health System in Barberton, Ohio, after earning his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica. Within his family medicine practice, Lobo’s areas of interest…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has added certified registered nurse anesthetists Steven Knight and Bryon Sobczak to the surgical and obstetrics team. Knight received his master of science degree in nursing and nurse anesthesia from Bradley University in Peoria in 1992. “I am thrilled to join a team that is so thoroughly committed to providing…
Read Full Article Andrea N Austin (38) 409 Lind for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged Hannah M. Camp (20) Palmyra, MO for disobeying a stop sign. PTC Antoine J. Hoskins (39) Hannibal, MO for FTA interfering. NTA Bradley W. Voepel (46) Palmyra, MO for driving on revoked license and operating an uninsured vehicle. NTA Brianne L. Higgins (25) Griggsville, IL for FTA…
Read Full Article 2021-018769, 09/16/2021 @ 00:07:23, 777 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By 035 Tripp, A M Adult Female Compl. Information 09/16/2021 Adult Involve Information 09/16/2021 Public Narrative Information was 777 Broadway. 2021-018770, 09/16/2021 @ 00:43:39, 617 Church St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Assist Agency Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Compl. Assist Other Agency 09/16/2021 Adult Involve Assist Other Agency 09/16/2021 Adult…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its annual patient experience ratings for hospitals nationwide in July. Of the 3,478 hospitals rated, Memorial Hospital is one of only 263 hospitals to have achieved a five-star rating in patient experience. Memorial Hospital ranks in the top 10 percent of hospitals in Illinois and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Tickets now are on sale for the upcoming “Purple Xperience with special guest Micki Free” concert on Friday, Oct. 29 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace of Minneapolis. Front-man Marshall Charloff of Purple Xperience has been bringing the most authentic production of Prince and the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is offering a “Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention” program at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, 301 Warren Barrett Drive. Meeting dates are September 29, October 6, 13, 20 and 27, and November 3, 10 and 17. The meeting time is 1-3 p.m. Register by calling the Marion County Extension…
Read Full Article John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard an update on Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID executive order requiring employees and students in higher education to get vaccinated or test weekly at Wednesday’s board meeting. JWCC is working with SHIELD Illinois from the University of Illinois to implement a testing program for all JWCC sites, plus…
Read Full Article Dr. Michael Hart has joined Blessing Health System in Quincy as a cardiothoracic surgeon and will perform surgeries of the heart and chest. Hart completed a heart failure/transplant fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He earned his medical degree from and completed a general surgery residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Artists living within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal are encouraged to submit original works of art to the Hannibal Art Club’s 57th annual area artist exhibit and competition, ORiGINALE. Any 2-D and 3-D media are acceptable (except photography or computer-generated art). All works submitted must be original. Entry and fees are limited to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Explore the arts in a whole new way with an art experience with no art experience required. “Blooming Bouquet” Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will paint an acrylic painting of a fall-ish mixed flower bouquet on a 12”x12” gallery-wrapped canvas.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chip sealing and cape sealing road preservation work will start Monday andwill be completed during the course of the next two to three weeks at five locations in Adams County, covering approximately 12 miles of roads. The five locations are: East 1700th Street from Ill. 336 north to the Hancock County line. East 500th Street…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sunday is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and the Hannibal Free Public Library is digging up a sweet treasure for its patrons. The youngest buccaneers will enjoy Babies and Books at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The craft-loving child will have a swashbuckling good time at Read and Glue at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, where a…
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