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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) and Quincy Notre Dame (QND) Foundations have kicked off the 14th annual Everybody Wins Mega Raffle. Since its inception, the Mega Raffle has raised nearly $3 million to support tuition assistance, technology updates and more to Quincy’s five Catholic schools. “The ongoing success of the Everybody Wins…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC) recently was awarded Best of Illinois History awards from the Illinois State Historical Society for public programming, publication and non-book material (periodical and newsletter) categories. The award-winning entries were: HSQAC will be recognized for its contributions to Illinois history on April 26 at the…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Double Hearts Ranch, 42451 Oakland Road, will present “The Legend of the Donkey” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, followed by an Easter egg hunt. The event features a unique, interactive experience including live donkeys. Pastor Larry Hinds will share The Legend of the Donkey, a story that…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Robert Vincent and Rachael Starner of Barry at 8:57 p.m. Mar. 17, 2025.A girl was born to Reagan and Katelin Robertson of Quincy at 5:50 p.m. Mar. 31, 2025.A boy was born to Tristan and Kobie Wheelan of Kinderhook at 9:22 p.m. Mar. 31, 2025.A girl was born…
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Dejavon Willis, 20, of Quincy for DUI, Resisting a Peace Officer, Leaving the Scene and Improper Lane Usage at 6th and Kentucky. 181/186/182/145Christopher Elbus, 35, of Quincy for Failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 25th and Broadway. 178Ignacio Anguiano Reyes, 83, of Quincy for failure to yield – private drive at 36th…
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Ernest (Ernie/Lee) Leroy Slater, was born in Quincy, IL on October 1, 1942, to Mary Laura Ellen and Wilford Slater. He passed on to his heavenly home on April 7, 2025. He farmed his parents Payson farm as a teenager while going to school in Payson, graduating from Seymour High School. He played baseball and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center’s “Meals with Memorial,” a freezer meal pickup service providing the community with a convenient way to enjoy delicious, dietitian-approved meals at home, will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, in the Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen. Each meal kit…
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QUINCY — The Herman Masonic Lodge Number 39 of Quincy will have available the Illinois Masonic Family Identification program Saturday at the Oakley-Lindsay Center’s Food Truck Fun Fest. The program is free of charge and only takes a few minutes to complete. Lodge volunteers will start with a photo, height, weight and fingerprints for a…
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Gloria J. Mead, age 84, of Quincy, IL died on April 9, 2025, at The Arbors Nursing Home. Gloria was born on June 26, 1940, in Quincy, IL the daughter of Wilbur and Florence (Lammers) Schmidt. Gloria married Gerald Mead on August 1, 1959 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He survives. She was…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Living Water, a local worship band, invites area residents to join in singing favorite hymns of Holy Week and Easter beginning at 2 p.m. on Palm Sunday, April 13, at the historic Nauvoo Theatre. The event will include performances by the band and a back-up choir of local singers, along with scripture…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The schedule of events for National Tom Sawyer Days was recently released. Tom Sawyer Days is an annual festival held in Hannibal, Missouri, in celebration of the beloved character Tom Sawyer, created by author Mark Twain. The event typically takes place over the 4th of July weekend and includes a variety of…
Read Full Article Diana L. Taute, 27, of Camp Point reports her 2018 Ford was struck while driving in the area of N. 36th St. and Broadway St. The other vehicle fled the area. 122Joseph E. Mefford, 30, of Quincy for FTA-Theft, FTA-Probation Review, FTA-Revoked License, FTA Trespassing and Shelby County Probation Violation. Lodged 176Taylor M. Freeman, 29,…
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QUINCY — The Student Athlete Advisory Committee at Quincy University will hold an Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12. The hunt will be held on Friars’ Field in the southeast section of Quincy University. The morning will also offer prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Sponsors for the event are…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Three people are dead after a head-on fatal crash on Thursday in Brown County. The crash happened just after 2 p.m. on U.S. Route 24 at the intersection of Timewell Road, about five miles west of Mount Sterling. Brown County Sheriff Justin Oliver reports that two males were killed in one vehicle,…
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Rushville man gets 30 months probation, has two Class X felonies dismissed as part of plea agreement
VERSAILLES, Ill. — A Rushville man facing two Class X felonies for the manufacture and delivery of more than 5,000 grams of cannabis pled guilty this week to lesser charges. Jack O. Flachs, 23, appeared in Brown County Circuit Court with attorney Drew Schnack before Judge Jerry Hooker on April 7. He pled guilty to…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman arrested in June 2024 and facing an armed violence charge, a Class X felony, recently agreed to plead guilty to lesser charges. Dakota R. Morrill, 26, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Thursday, March 27, with Public Defender Mark Taylor before Circuit Judge Holly Henze. She pled guilty to…
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UPDATE: Adams County Coroner Scott Graham issued a press release at 1:15 p.m. Thursday identifying John R. Kincaid III of Quincy as the person who was pronounced dead at scene of the accident on Wednesday. QUINCY — A person died in a traffic accident on Interstate 172 at Mile Marker 12 in Adams County on…
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QUINCY — Quincy Rotary After Dark (RAD) will hold its second annual adult Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, at The Dock, 1021 Bonansinga Drive. Check-in will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Participants can enjoy a lively Easter egg hunt with the chance to win fantastic prizes. The event will feature a party…
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QUINCY — Dr. Patrick Hotle will present a program on artist John Quidor at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. Quidor, an artist best known for his unique literary-themed paintings based on works like Don Quixote, Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Pioneers, lived in Quincy during the…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel invites families to its Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, at the church, 3600 Payson Road. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The hunt times will be divided by age groups: The event also will offer face painting, games, cookie decorating and a scavenger hunt.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A daytime hike will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Interested participants should meet at the shelter to explore the forested trails at Sodalis with some of the people who have spent the last eight to nine years establishing and maintaining the unpaved trails…
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Georgann “Jan” Eaton, age 99, of Quincy, died on Monday, April 1, 2025, at 5:15 pm in her home. She was born Georgann Mary Morsell, on September 19, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a daughter of Curtis Benedict and Elizabeth Castle Morsell. Jan was married to, Harry C. “Bo” Eaton, the love of her life for…
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Caitlin R. Dietiker, 25, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant FTA Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon at 2nd/Locust. Lodged 112Victor L. Armstrong, 50, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Possession of Meth at 7th & Lind. Lodged 112/255
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Robert Lee “Bob” Elliott, age 92, of Quincy, died on April 9, 2025 at 12:01 pm in Blessing Hospital. He was born July 6, 1932 in Marion, Illinois the son of Guy A. and Thetis I. Sinks Elliott. On May 20, 2000 he married Nancy G. Parke in Quincy, IL. She survives. A graduate of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a structure fire that killed two people at 9:33 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at 5488 County Road 409 in Hannibal. The Hannibal Fire Department, Hannibal Rural Fire Department, Palmyra Fire Department and New London Fire Department responded to help extinguish the fire. One occupant of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation and O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite are teaming up to raise funds for the Pediatric Speech Therapy Department at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The fifth annual Casino Royale event will take place on Friday, April 11, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, bringing blackjack, roulette and other fun casino games to the…
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