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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department needed approximately 15 minutes to control a structure fire Wednesday morning that a fire investigator said was accidental and caused by multiple space heaters overloading an electrical circuit. Firefighters were dispatched at 2:51 a.m. Wednesday by 911 to respond to a fire at 721 Ben Lomond. The initial…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri provided toys for 600 children on Tuesday during Distribution Day in Hannibal at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. About 285 low-income families qualified for Toys for Tots assistance in Marion, Ralls, Pike, Shelby, Monroe and Lewis Counties. During the distribution, Salvation Army also provide food baskets. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department, in conjunction with Stifel and Hy-Vee, is participating in Project Christmas Cheer. Between Tuesday and Christmas Day, officers with the Quincy Police Department will take to the streets armed with Hy-Vee gift cards donated by Stifel and Hy-Vee. Officers will be on the lookout for people who need…
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Caitlin R. Dietiker (22) was arrested on warrants for FTA O.V. Shoplifting, FTA O.V. Peace Disturbance X 2, FTA O.V. Improper Passing,Adams County warrants for FTA Operating Uninsured Vehicle, FTA Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident, FTA Possession of Controlled Substance X 2, and FTA Retail Theft and Missouri warrantsfor Probation Violation, Delivery of…
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2021-025659, 12/21/2021 @ 00:45:08, Broadway N 10Th, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 023 Wilt, L N Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Male POI Warrant-In State 12/21/2021 Public Narrative Information at Broadway and 10th. 2021-025660, 12/21/2021 @ 01:30:55, 2069 Industrial Valley Park Rd , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Property Damage Officer…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is launching a Master of Arts in Counseling degree program designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a professional advocate in the field of mental and behavioral health counseling and child advocacy networks. The program, beginning in the fall of 2022, features specialty tracks in clinical mental…
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QUINCY — Dr. Namratha Ramavaram, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, has joined Blessing Health System and is seeing patients at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. After earning her medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem, N.Y., Ramavaram completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at the University of Arkansas…
Read Full Article Troy Bakalyar (42) was arrested for Improper Backing. PTC -145 Kimra McGraw (29) was arrested on a warrant for FTA Criminal Trespass. Lodged -121 Criminal Damage to Vehicle On 11/12/21, Lapatrick Durking, 1012 Maine, Apt. 1 reported that his2010 Cadillac was damaged overnight. Unknown suspects. Report -185 Recovered Bike On 11/30/21, A white Mongoose mountain…
Read Full Article 2021-025630, 12/20/2021 @ 07:14:48, Huck Finn Shopping Center , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C52 Holley, B P Adult Female Driver 12/20/2021 Adult Male Suspect Interfere /Resist Arrest Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/20/2021 Suspect Warrant FTA State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/20/2021 Suspect Warrant FTA State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/20/2021 Suspect Warrant FTA State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/20/2021 Suspect Warrant FTA State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/20/2021 Adult Victim- Interfere /Resist…
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QUINCY – Farm & Home Supply has announced the company has acquired three Big R Stores located in Lincoln, Springfield, and Taylorville, Illinois. Plans are to turn the Lincoln and Taylorville locations into Farm & Home Supply stores. The Springfield Big R at 2804 N Dirksen Parkway will be temporarily closed and will eventually be…
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More than $253,000 was distributed today to 56 local nonprofit organizations that benefit from an endowment fund at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. These year-end grants bring the Community Foundation’s 2021 total to more than $1.6 million. The nonprofits were celebrated and recognized during an open house hosted at the…
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DALLAS CITY, Ill. — A Burlington, Iowa man was arrested Saturday after a lengthy pursuit that ended in Keokuk, Iowa. An officer with the Dallas City Police Department tried to make a traffic stop at 6:15 p.m. on West Fifth Street in Dallas City. A dark blue 2006 BMW with an Iowa registration and a…
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QUINCY — Clinical and support positions are available to job seekers at Blessing Health System’s Holiday Hiring Blitz job fair from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine, in the coffee shop area. Complimentary cookies and coffee will be available to job seekers. Blessing also is hiring for jobs in patient registration,…
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PLEASANT HILL, ILL. — On December 18 at 2:40 p.m., the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Pleasant Hill Police Department and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant in the 100 block of Thomas Street in Pleasant Hill. Following the execution of the search warrant, methamphetamine, controlled substances, and methamphetamine-related drug paraphernalia were…
Read Full Article 2021-025462, 12/17/2021 @ 00:41:10, 203 Huck Finn Shopping , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Citizen Contact Officer Assigned 030 Mathews, V W Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Female Involve Community Contacts 12/17/2021 Public Narrative Citizen contact at 203 Huck Finn Shopping Center 2021-025463, 12/17/2021 @ 00:42:03, Spruce St S Hayden, Hannibal Nature of…
Read Full Article Lloyd L. Lane (59) 1510 Park Ave, Quincy for domestic battery and possession of meth. Lodged 169/175 Jermaine Hughey, 27, for a PC Ticket on File for Domestic Battery, a Probation Violation Warrant out of Mississippi and new charges of Aggravated Battery and Criminal Damage. Lodged 153/175 Michael Horn, 42 ,Coatsburg, for FTA – Burglary,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will induct two members into the Business Hall of Fame at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Oakley Lindsey Center. “This year’s honorees exemplify excellence and have made remarkable contributions to our community on so many levels,” said Bruce Guthrie, President/CEO of Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce. “The…
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QUINCY — Chicago-based Hesco, Inc. has sold its assets to Area Distributors of Quincy. Hesco has been in business since 1929, specializing in the sales of janitorial supplies and equipment with a national reputation for being an expert vacuum parts supplier. Hesco’s inventory and equipment has been relocated to Quincy and eventually will lead to…
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MACON, Mo. — Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop B in Macon, recently announced Trooper Jonathan M. Conrad will be promoted to the rank of corporal and designated the assistant zone supervisor of Zone 6, which covers Clark and Scotland counties. The appointment is effective on Jan. 1.…
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Quincy City Hall will be closed on Friday, December 24 and Monday, December 27 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. City Hall will reopen Tuesday, December 28, 2021 for regular business hours. Quincy City Hall will also be closed on Friday, December 31 in observance of the New Year Holiday. City Hall will reopen Monday,…
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QUINCY – Raymond “Skip” Vahlkamp, who served 28 years on the Quincy City Council, passed away Friday. He was 81. Vahlkamp was employed for 36.5 years at the Illinois Veterans Home, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Mississippi Valley Hunter’s and Fishermen’s Club and South Side Boat Club, among…
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The Pleasant Hill Police Department and the Gibson City Police Department, have arrested Spencer A. Miller, age 22, of Gibson City, Illinois on the following charges: Pike County, Illinois, Warrant for failure to appear at sentencing for the offenses of criminal sexual abuse and failure to register as a sex offender. Pike County, Illinois, Warrant…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club recently spread Christmas cheer with all first-grade students in Quincy’s public schools. Each student at Lincoln-Douglas, Iles, Denman, Baldwin and Rooney received a Christmas gift from the Kiwanis. Club members also shared a video with a Christmas message from Santa Claus, and Mrs. Claus read a story to…
Read Full Article Herman L Osborne, 59, Quincy for F.T.A. vandalism in the 1000 block of North 6th. N.T.A. 147, 131 Ashley N Stratman, 33, Quincy for violation of bail bond in the 300 block of Milliner’s alley. Lodged. 106 Kyle D Stephenson, 18, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 30th and Broadway. N.T.A. 128 Alyssa L…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will participate in a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign from Dec. 17 through Jan. 3. “Driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can have catastrophic consequences and is illegal in every state,” Deputy Chief Shannon Pilkington said. “Not only do you put yourself at risk but…
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.3 percentage point to 5.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +19,500 in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The preliminary report for October monthly payrolls was revised from…
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The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees voted to approve a flat rate, keeping the 2021 tax rate the same as 2020 during its regular meeting Wednesday, December 15. The total tax rate for 2021 will remain the same as 2020 at $0.42400 per $100 Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) and result in a $8,210,760…
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