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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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QUINCY — Members of the Blessing Health System Medical Staff Services department were selected to make presentations at two recent national conferences. Their selection was based on the strength of prospective presentation summaries they submitted to conference organizers in a competitive process. The Blessing representatives made two presentations at the 48th educational conference of the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation’s $6,500 grant will help NorthEast Independent Living Services (NEILS) supply medical equipment at no cost to the elderly or people with disabilities who cannot afford it on their own. NEILS expects to buy 90 pieces of durable medical equipment. NEILS executive director Brooke Kendrick says the organization has seen…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The agency opened its doors in January 1990 as CASA of Adams County. Its mission was to serve abused and neglected children in Adams County. The CASA program uses trained community volunteers who then become the voice for a child in the…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 04/03/2025:A juvenile from Mt. Sterling rear ended a vehicle in front of Dot Foods, Inc. driven by Emma E. Hendricks of Versailles. Two passengers were transported to local hospitals with…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Mar. 1-31, 2025. Brock Adam Thornton, 38, of Quincy and Derrick Eugene Rickerson, 32, of Quincy filed Mar. 14, 2025.Michael Joseph Weed, 59, of Quincy and Denise Joanne Hinch, 53, of Quincy filed Mar. 14, 2025.Meagan Karen Weaver Blaesing, 32, of Quincy and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Nearly 60 community members were present at a community pinwheel ceremony organized by United Way of the Mark Twain Area on Monday, April 7 at the Hannibal riverfront in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Leaders of local nonprofits supported by United Way that prevent child abuse, respond to child abuse and…
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QUINCY — The deadline to enter Arts Quincy’s Dogwood Royalty video contest has been extended by one week. Parents now have until Monday, April 14, to submit their child’s video and give them a chance to be crowned Little King, Queen Prince or Princess of Dogwood. Arts Quincy, America’s First Arts Council, has once again…
Read Full Article Isaiah Decker-Collazo, 27, of Quincy for Alley After Dark and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 132Kristy L. Shaw, 38, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Forgery. Lodged 161Alyssa L. Marquis, 20, of Godfrey for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th and Broadway. NTA 134Whitney R. Bedford, 26, of Liberty for Improper Lane Usage at…
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QUINCY — No charges are being filed against a homeless person who admitted to starting a Tuesday morning fire on Quincy’s northwest side. The Quincy Police Department and Quincy Fire Department were dispatched to a house fire at 828 N. Sixth just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, April 8. Detectives were called at 4:30 a.m. to assist…
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Raymond Rokusek, of Quincy, IL died on February 13, 2025. Raymond (Ray) Rokusek was born June 10, 1935, in Yankton, South Dakota, the son of Robert and Clara Rokusek. Ray’s early life included growing up in Yankton, (where reportedly, children walked back and forth to school, uphill both ways and always in 10 feet of…
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QUINCY — Patient safety at Blessing Health System attained another level of national recognition after its Sterile Processing Department (SPD) met the requirements, passed an onsite inspection and earned Advanced Sterile Processing Certification from the international accrediting organization, DNV (Det Norske Veritas). According to DNV’s website, Blessing’s SPD is the 21st to earn this certification…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, presents “American Horizons” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. “American Horizons” is a salute to American composers, including regional composers Jeremy Beck, James Romig, Randall Faust and Aaron Copland. Music by Copland includes selections from The Tender Land…
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BARRY, Ill. —The Barry Community Chorus will perform its annual Easter cantata, “The Easter Story,” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Barry United Methodist Church, 720 Perry. The cantata presents the story of Holy Week through Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection via new and familiar songs as well as narration. It is under the direction…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will host its annual Arbor Day Celebration at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 11, behind Pulliam Hall. The event is open to the public. This year’s celebration will honor the life and legacy of Larry Craig, a devoted alumnus. A tree will be planted in his memory to recognize his…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Mar. 1-31, 2025. Carol E. Clay Mann from Michael L. Mann on Mar. 6, 2025.Rhea J. Griffin from Matthew S. Griffin on Mar. 6, 2025.Joleen M. Patton from Thomas E. Patton on Mar. 6, 2025.Javier Skwara from Alisha Skwara on Mar.…
Read Full Article Shamgod A. Gay, 20, was arrested on a warrant for resisting a peace officer in the 600 block of Oak. Lodged 120Justin W. Hyer, 43, of Liberty for driving while license revoked, suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle at 7th and Ohio. NTA 113Robert Derry, 51, of Quincy for failure to reduce speed to…
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