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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant for John M.R. Kurth , 24, New London, charging him with Second Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action. Kurth’s bond was set at $1,000,000.00 cash only. Kurth remains in the Marion County Jail. The Hannibal Police Department reported officers were…
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Brittany Boll shows you the biggest walk-in beer cooler in Quincy and gets a tour of whiskey, wine, seltzers, rums and tequilas, including her beloved Jose, as the city’s newest liquor store opens its doors today.
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The “Soup in the Woods” fundraiser for Jensen Woods Camp, 1498 275 E. Street in Timewell, is set for 3-6 p.m. Oct. 30 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 31. Kids will enjoy games, crafts, and pumpkin decorating. Live music and wagon rides will be available. Vendors will sell kettle corn, cotton…
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CANTON, Mo. — The National Society for Experiential Education has named Dell Ann Janney, dean of graduate and professional studies and professor of accounting at Culver-Stockton College, the 2021 NSEE Outstanding Leader in Experiential Education: Higher Education award. Janney received the award last week at the 50th annual NSEE Conference in Orlando, Fla. The award recognizes…
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The “Art For The Health Of It” exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within the Hannibal Clinic will feature works by Martha Mudd Adrian through the end of November. An award-winning local artist, Mudd Adrian paints in oils and acrylics and enjoys a variety of subjects with many of them evoking memories of family and…
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SPRINGFIELD — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal announced Wednesday the recipients of the one-time Illinois Fire Department COVID-19 Relief Grant, and four fire departments in Adams and Pike counties were among those selected. In Adams County, the Clayton Fire Protection District received $7,952; the Ursa Fire Protection District received $1,939; and the…
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2021-020219, 10/05/2021 @ 04:22:26, US 61 Fair Oaks Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C62 Potter, L M Public Narrative Traffic Stop for speed on US 61 and Fair Oaks. Driver was issued a citation and released. 2021-020220, 10/05/2021 @ 07:24:39, 715 Center St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Found/Lost Item Officer Assigned 072 Ledbetter,…
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Gary M Toolate (39) of Quincy, arrested for Criminal Damage at 624 N 6th. NTA 175 Henry E Speirs (57) of Quincy, of Centerville IA, arrested for Possession of Weapon by a Felon at 21st and Jackson. Lodged 139 Marcus L McGruder (45) of Quincy, arrested for a Parole Violation warrant at 1613 N 2nd.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — A man was arrested Monday after a domestic violence incident and later charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. Hancock County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to assist the Carthage Police Department at 420 N. Marion at approximately 7:55 p.m. Upon arrival, officers completed an investigation into a domestic…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University is asking the community to participate in its annual food drive Wednesday in conjunction with QU’s Day of Service. Students will be outside local grocery stores collecting nonperishable food items to support local food pantries in Quincy. Nonperishable food items will be collected outside Hy-Vee, County Market, Save-A-Lot and Walmart locations. Nonperishable items…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center be closed to the public at 3 p.m. Wednesday, all day on Thursday and closed at noon Friday. “Project Community Connect: Marion & Ralls” is a one-stop service day where families and individuals have access to free quality of life services. It is set for 10 a.m.…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s music department will be the host a fall choir concert featuring the university’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Clara Voce at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at the QU Chapel in Francis Hall, 1800 College. The concert is free and open to the public. Under the baton of Kristin Ramseyer, director of choirs, and accompanied…
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QUINCY — The Class of 2020 graduates of the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Technology program delivered a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification exam, with an average exam score more than 50 points higher than the national average. The ASCP Board…
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Friends of the Trails conducted a ribbon cutting and check presentation on Oct. 5 to celebrate the opening of a sidewalk on North 24th Street. This connection links residential neighborhoods on Northbrook Road, Southbrook Road and Wismann Lane to the Bill Klingner Trail. The project was funded by a grant from the Marion Gardner Jackson…
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James R Milsap, 26, 720 College Ave, Resisting a Peace Officer, Possession of Controlled Substance and Motion to Revoke Bond. S 7th St and Washington St. Lodged 174,177, 145 Gerad L Epperson (45) of Quincy, arrested for Petition to Revoke Probation at 9th and York. Lodged 111 Shawn Z McKenzie (40) of Quincy, arrested for…
Read Full Article 2021-020096, 10/04/2021 @ 06:11:56, 3107 Rendlen Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal Complaint Officer Assigned 074 Stout, R L Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Involve Animal Surrendered 10/04/2021 Adult Female Compl. Animal Surrendered 10/04/2021 Compl. Sick/Injured Animal 10/04/2021 Public Narrative Animal Complaint. 2021-020097, 10/04/2021 @ 06:40:24, 1019 Fulton Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Male Involve Check…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently acquired a tent from MABAS, the state emergency management group. It is located outside of the Emergency Department entrance. MABAS is an acronym for Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. MABAS of Illinois offers a statewide mutual aid response system for fire, EMS and specialized incident operational teams. MABAS has…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Business Centre of Quincy and the Golden Ruler, locally owned office and sign supplies stores, will have their third annual “Rule Out Cancer Copier Bash” event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at 4500C Paris Gravel Road in Hannibal in coordination with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Food and beverage will be available,…
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Christian Padilla, 32, Quincy for domestic battery in the 1800 block of Klauser Drive. Lodged. 148 Adam L Metz, 36, Quincy for F.T.A. aggravated battery and F.T.A. resisting in the 300 block of Elm. Lodged. 131 Logan J Venvertloh, 18, Quincy, for improper driving at 20th and Oak. P.T.C. 148 Henry L Morris, 65, Quincy…
Read Full Article 2021-020060, 10/03/2021 @ 06:36:24, 721 Center St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C69 Helton, C B Adult Female Involve Information 10/03/2021 Adult Male Compl. Information 10/03/2021 Adult Male Involve Information 10/03/2021 Adult Male Involve Information 10/03/2021 Public Narrative Information reported in the 700 block of Center. 2021-020061, 10/03/2021 @ 06:54:14, Market St US 61, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Check Well Being Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J …
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TONKAWA, Okla. — A former theater professor at Culver-Stockton College and Western Illinois University faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being charged May 5 with first-degree rape and other felony sex-related charges. Anthony Lee Luetkenhaus, 37, made his first appearance in Kay County District Court on May 7. He…
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QUINCY – Quincy University is celebrating Franciscan Heritage Week through Friday. The public is encouraged to join faculty, staff and students at the events hosted by QU Campus Ministry. Masks are required at all events. The week-long celebration began Sunday night with the Transitus Service in the QU Chapel. Transitus, Latin for passage, interactively depicts and commemorates the…
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QUINCY — Prolific author and Lincoln historian Brian R. Dirck, who recently returned from Japan where he was a Fulbright lecturer, will deliver the second Samuel C. Rinella Jr. Memorial Lincoln Lecture at the McHugh Theatre on the campus of Quincy University at 7 p.m. Oct. 29. A professor of history at Anderson University in…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are finally getting cooler, meaning fall has arrived. While many of our gardening activities are starting to wind down, it’s time to start thinking about planting our spring-blooming bulbs. Bulbs such as crocus, tulips, daffodils, as well as a host of others, can provide…
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QUINCY — A Mastering Microsoft Teams class is being offered from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday by John Wood Community College Business and Industry Training. The class is open to the public. No application is necessary. Reservations are required. The class will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 4220 Koch’s Lane. This hands-on workshop…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Find Your Spark” is the theme of this year’s National 4-H Week, observed Oct. 3-9. The theme celebrates the resilience of young people who have brought about significant innovations in agriculture and technology, says Lupita Fabregas, director of the University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development. “In Missouri 4-H, we…
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