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PAYSON, Ill. — The Men’s Fellowship group at Bluff Hall Church will hold an ice cream social from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the church, 951 N. 400th Ave. The menu will offer maid-rites, hot dogs, chili dogs, chips, carrots, celery, desserts, tea, coffee or pink lemonade. Toppings available for the ice…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area professional and non-professional artists were invited to submit images of original works for the 10th annual Art in the Open billboard art competition, with 47 entries in the youth division and 95 entries in the adult division. The annual contest is sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council in partnership with Robinson…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army recently dedicated Mary’s Garden, a new outdoor space created in tribute to Mary Oakley, whose steadfast leadership and service for 40 years made an impact on the organization and the community. A public dedication ceremony was held on May 23. Located just outside the front entrance of the Kroc Center at 405 Vermont,…
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Nancy B. Garner, 94, of Quincy, passed away at 10:35 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Blessing Hospital, surrounded by her family and entered the gates of heaven. She left us with tears in our eyes and a broken heart, but we rest easy knowing that she met her family and our dad. Nancy was…
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C. Ruth Disselhorst, known to her friends and family as Ruth, 107 years of age, of Quincy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 29, 2025. She was born August 6, 1917, in Adams County, Illinois, to the late Oscar and Ada (Graff) Oitker. She graduated from Quincy High School in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ronny Ferrel Aquatic Center, off U.S. 36 at 1700 Pleasant, will open Saturday. Hours for the summer will be 1 to 6 p.m. every day, with eight lifeguards and two slide attendants on duty at all times when the pool is open. Emily Hultgren is serving her second year as aquatics…
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David Ray, 27, of Quincy for FTA Stealing. LodgedJoanna Burton, 41, of Quincy for Credit Card Fraud. LodgedJennifer Quenon, 30, of Quincy for Illegal Dumping.Lee D. Caldwell of Quincy for FTA Agg battery. NTA 120Dennis Amsler, 59, of Liberty for Following too Closely.Shane Harrison, 50, of Quincy for Reg Expired, Suspended Reg, and Uninsured Vehicle.Aive…
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MARBLEHEAD, Ill. — One person was flown to a local hospital with injuries after a one-vehicle crash Thursday late morning. The Illinois State Police reported that troopers with Troop 6 are investigating a crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 57 and Interstate 172 that happened at approximately 11:51 a.m. Thursday, May 29. A press…
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SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says concerns by city officials and complaints by consumers emphasize the need to restore local control in solar and wind energy construction, as well as protect consumers from a few bad actors in the business. “Renewable energy projects are an important part of a comprehensive energy plan; however, it’s…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department provided more information Thursday afternoon about how a Perry man who had been reported as missing was found Thursday morning. Sheriff David Greenwood said more information about ping notifications was received. The location of Ronald Boston, 82, indicated an area between Griggsville and Perry along Illinois Route…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre is cranking up the volume on July 10-13 and July 17-20 with “Jersey Boys,” the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical that tells the real-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the gritty streets of New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease, 707 Broadway, will hold a summer kickoff from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, featuring food, art, music, face painting, games and the opportunity to learn how Bella Ease is partnering with various Quincy organizations. People attending can sign up their children in grades 4-12 for a variety of…
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QUINCY — The LWV of Adams County will hear from Carrie Bross and Adrienne Abright during its Tuesday, June 3, meeting at 6 p.m. at the Quincy Public Library. Bross and Abright are the founders of Voices for Choice, which works to maintain, protect and ensure human rights for bodily autonomy. The group is primarily…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County real estate tax bills were mailed on May 27. They are green bills with first and second installment pay stubs from the Adams County Collector in a standard business envelope. Due dates are June 27 for the first installment, and Sept. 2 for the second. Payments can be made:…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society will be holding a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31, at Lucky’s Lane, offering everything from pet treats to toys to hand-made yarn. The Munchbox and Kind Coffee will be on site offering food for sale with a percentage of their…
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Linda Forbes, 50, of Quincy for Theft under $500.Dustin R. Jenkins, 42, of Liberty for Speeding at N. 36th St and Locust St. 111Aaliyah R. French, 18, of Bowen for Improper Left Turn at 24th St. and Maine St. 111Jerad J. Hynek, 44, of Quincy for Fail to Notify Damage Unattended Vehicle. 144Melissa F. Slee,…
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Florence “Flo” Ann Schraer age 49 of Quincy Illinois formally of Camp point Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM at Barry nursing home where she had been residing surrounded by her family. Flo was born October 10, 1975 the daughter of Wayne and Kathleen…
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PLYMOUTH, Ill. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a train hitting a pedestrian near Plymouth at approximately 6:18 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. A preliminary investigation revealed that a northbound Amtrak train struck a male subject identified as Aaron R. Atkins, 42, of Plymouth. The incident occurred just north of…
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Marjorie Idell McMullen (née Ward), a lifelong resident of Quincy, Ill., passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in Frederick, Md., at the age of 102. She was born in Pike County, Ill., on October 23, 1922, and attended Gilgal Grade School before graduating from Pleasant Hill High School. She married William I. McMullen on…
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Regina M. Blickhan, age 95, of Quincy, died on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 3:15 am in Blessing Hospital. Regina was born November 28, 1929 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Albert J. and Catherine J. Schulte Wavering. She married Donald E. Blickhan on September 1, 1962 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. He preceded…
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LORAINE, Ill. — The drivers of two vehicles were injured in a crash Wednesday morning near Loraine. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Adams County EMS and Loraine Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Illinois Route 336 and Illinois Route 61. A 2016 Kia Forte driven by Amy Bottorff, 45, of…
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QUINCY — Quincy teens will soon have the opportunity to experience philanthropy first-hand through a new program offered by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri and supported by the Tracy Family Foundation. Through Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG), high school students will learn about their community, the issues that impact their…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently announced a partnership with Life Scout Dylan Harmon of Hannibal’s Scouting America Troop 100 to bring a community garden to 711 Grand. As part of his Eagle Scout service project, Harmon, 14, has led the planning and development of a garden space designed to provide fresh produce and…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College’s JDub Academy is back this summer with an exciting lineup of hands-on, educational courses for students in grades K-12. The program offers opportunities for kids to explore interests, build skills and discover future career pathways — all in a fun, engaging environment with more than 50 classes to choose…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, continues Art Adventures, its creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. The June Art Adventure is a creative project for grades K-5. Participation registration includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students will unleash their creativity and craft their designs using a…
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