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Original paintings from 'Hannibal at the Door' to be displayed at Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum will kick off a new series, “Marking a Mark,” at 2 p.m. Friday, March 7. The first in the series will be Richard and Patricia Garey. They moved to Hannibal in 2003 and opened The Planter’s Barn Theater to host Richard’s one-man show, “Mark Twain…
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2025-000591, 02/23/2025 @ 01:00:56, 44390 Panhead Pl, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Disturbance Officer Assigned S23 Berry, T M Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male Involve Domestic (No Crime) 02/23/2025 Adult Female Compl. Domestic (No Crime) 02/23/2025Public Narrative Deputy responded to a Disturbance at Panhead Place. 2025-000592, 02/23/2025 @ 03:00:51, 58674 Ridgeview Est.,…
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QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County will hold a mayoral candidate forum beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the First Christian Church, 1415 Maine. Both Linda Moore and current mayor Mike Troup will participate. The public is invited to attend. The event will follow LWVAC forum standards with questions…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Feb. 1-28, 2025. Stephen Michael Crowder, 42, of Quincy and Jamie Nicole Trenter, 40, of Quincy filed Feb. 3, 2025.Grand Paul Carper, 26, of Quincy and Bailey Ann Unmisig, 24, of Quincy filed Feb. 14, 2025.Dustin Robert Russell, 32, of Quincy and Autumn…
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Corey R. Decker, 29, last known address of 1800 block of North Granview in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for delivery of meth. Decker is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if…
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Byron Holliday, 51, Quincy on a warrant for Agg DUI.Anthony Baker, 54, Quincy for No Valid DL and Uninsured.Benjamin Murphy, 63, Quincy for DWLR.Debra Clawson, 67, Quincy for Speeding.Peter D. Lynch, 63, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 12th and Cherry. NTA 120
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Gary Wiesemann, 59, of La Grange, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Gary was born January 25, 1966, in Quincy, IL to Harold Eugene and Peggy (Shoop) Wiesemann. Survivors include his two children, Michael Wiesemann of Harvard, IL, and Megan (Wiesemann) Kush (Ryan) of Fox River Grove, IL; two…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The March Art Adventure is for students in grades K-5. Participation includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students will craft one-of-a-kind woodland creatures…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A vendors meeting for anyone interested in participating in the Central Park Farmers Market this summer will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Anyone who has been a past vendor or is interested in being a vendor is welcome to attend. The local health inspector…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of Career Technical: Find Your Path Day, an interactive event designed to introduce students and parents to career and technical education opportunities that prepare graduates for in-demand careers. The event will take place at the JWCC Workforce Development Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa has announced the addition of Jennifer Myers to its team of providers. With a strong background in patient care and a passion for wellness, Myers will assist patients with a focus on weight loss management, hormone replacement therapy and IV hydration therapy to optimize their health and well-being. Myers has…
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Kaiser D. Rost, 18, 526 S. 10th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th and Broadway. NTA 128Stephanie D. Gaither, 36, Homeless for FTA-Possession of Meth, FTA-Criminal Trespass and FTA Trespassing at 7th and Kentucky. Lodged 128Archer J. Harris, 19, Quincy for Stealing and Possession of Liquor by Minor at 1723 Broadway. NTA 108Andrew P.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Police Department is warning citizens of recent scam calls, messages or emails from people impersonating police officers or federal employees. These scammers will tell victims they have warrants in their name for failure to appear at a court date or jury duty and demand payment. These calls may appear to be coming…
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PALOMA, Ill. — Two women were injured in a car crash on U.S. 24 on Sunday afternoon in Adams County. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, to U.S. 24 at E. 1625th Street for a motor vehicle crash. Yessica Johnson, 51, of Coatsburg was driving a…
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QUINCY — GRM Wilco at 4801 State, a convenience store owned and operated by local businessman Gabe McClean, celebrated its grand opening with a special breakfast on March 1-2. Friends and neighbors were invited to enjoy food and check out the newly renovated space. Customers will find freshly cooked breakfast and lunch options, hand-scooped Ashby’s…
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QUINCY — Tickets are available for the Quincy Medical Group Foundation’s Cancer Crush event on Friday, April 4, at The Ambiance. Tickets are $60 each or a table of eight for $470. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds will directly benefit local cancer patients, helping cover daily living expenses so they can focus on…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is offering community health screenings on Wednesday, March 12, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. Screenings offered are A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision tests at the affordable price of $25. These screenings are available to the public, but participants must register and pay in advance. Participants should also…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025, marking a historic milestone in its commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to the residents of Hancock County and beyond. Memorial Hospital invites the community to join in commemorating this milestone through a series of special events and activities in 2025. 75th Anniversary Celebration…
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Allysa Rose Maue Weise, age 31, of Quincy, died Friday, February 28, 2025, at 11:11 pm in Blessing Hospital. Allysa was born July 28, 1993, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Sandra Horn Maue. She was able to wed the love of her life, Edward Weise, in a special ceremony on the day…
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David Lee Terwelp, age 79 passed away on February 18, 2025. David was born Dec. 3. 1945 in Quincy, IL. The son of Kenneth A. and Ruth A. (Schmidt) Terwelp. David attended St. Rose of Lima parish grade school and graduated from Christian Brothers High School. David was a 1966 graduate of Quincy College. After…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society, 7135 Veterans Road, will hold a low-cost vaccine clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 8. Two types of vaccines will be offered: rabies and HCP for cats and rabies and DAPPv for dogs. Cost for the vaccine will be $15 per animal vaccinated. The…
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QUINCY — The “Friends of Justice,” a local non-profit organization, is offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the death of Nancy Streitmatter. The Quincy Fire Department responded to a fire at 219 Oak on Oct. 7, 2012. After the fire was extinguished, the…
Read Full Article Alena Raines reports her 2016 Kia was hit and run while parked in the 300 block of S. 11th on 2/24 to 2/25. 128Britney C. Boernson, 34, Quincy for Aggravated Battery at 1000 Maine St. (Parker’s Pub). Lodged 134Kendra L. Collins, 26, Hannibal, Mo., for No Valid Registration at 5th and Vermont. NTA 227Colita J.…
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Mary Suzanne “Sue” Merkel, age 97 of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 12:28 am at Good Samaritan Home. She was born on February 8, 1928 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Hunter B. and Sadie L. Clark Smith. On August 2, 1947 she married John E. Merkel at St. Rose of Lima…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kyle Moore and his House Republican colleagues recently unveiled a package of bills they will champion this spring to provide financial relief for Illinois’ working families. “This package is called Relief for Working Families because that’s what it will provide, from furthering your education to starting a new business or…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Mabee Art Gallery has announced the opening of its exhibition, “Organized Chaos,” featuring the works of two dynamic contemporary artists, Lisa Walker and Nikki Ponce, both visiting professors from Carl Sandburg College. The exhibition is on view through March 28. Organized Chaos delves into the complexities of modern life, offering…
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