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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will hold its History Happy Hour on Thursday, June 19. Steven Belko from John Wood Community College will present “The Inauguration of the Imperial Presidency: Lincoln’s Abuse of the War Powers, a constitutional and legal assessment of the Civil War from the Union perspective.” The Civil…
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Brayden Gabel, 19, of Quincy for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Aggravated Fleeing, Driving While License Revoked, Criminal Damage to Property and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 120/176Alexa Luteru, 27, of Quincy for Speeding at 11th and Broadway. 181Kale Eckhoff, 18, of Quincy for Speeding at Bonansinga and Kesler Park.…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s “Hospital from Home” program was featured at the recent Hospital at Home World Congress in Vienna, Austria. Through a combination of home visits, telemedicine and sophisticated monitoring technology, Blessing’s program provides hospital-level care in the homes of Medicare patients with select conditions who live within 60 minutes of Blessing Hospital. The…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — David L. Allen, 52, of rural Pittsfield was sentenced on May 27 by Pike County Judge Frank McCartney to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on two counts of failure to register as a sex offender. Two more counts of failing to register as a sex offender were dismissed nolle…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Tree Board’s Tree of the Month for June is an oak tree at 3285 Palmyra Road at the home of Brian Osborn, who planted the tree 35 years ago after buying it in Shelbina. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urban forest…
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QUINCY — Amanda Wetzel, an information technology support associate at the SIU Center for Family Medicine – Quincy, recently was named the June Employee of the Month. Wetzel has been with SIU Medicine for a little more than a year and has made an impression through her dedication, positive attitude and technical expertise. She assists…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at Memorial Medical Clinic, 951 Broadway in Hamilton. This come-and-go event will provide a look at Memorial’s mobile healthcare unit, which expands access and serves rural communities. Attendees can tour the clinic, meet…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Matthew and Lacey Bunch of Quincy at 1:46 p.m. May 29, 2025.A boy was born to Thomas and Brittany Weise of Quincy at 8:27 a.m. June 2, 2025.A boy was born to Lester Collier and Hailey Soebbing of Quincy at 5:58 p.m. June 3, 2025.A boy was born…
Read Full Article Brenda J. Bigham, 60, of Quincy for Failure to Yield at N. 36th St. and Broadway St. 111Judy K. Barnett, 81, of Palmyra, Mo., for Disobey Stop Light at 3rd St. and Maine St. 181Christopher C. Johnson, 33, of Quincy for Driving on Suspended License. NTA 126Abbey R. Bloyd, 30, of Quincy for FTA-Use of…
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A $1.5 billion stadium funding plan aimed at convincing the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to stay in Missouri was signed into law Saturday afternoon by Gov. Mike Kehoe shortly before his trip to France on a trade mission. Kehoe signed two other bills on Saturday: one providing $125 million in aid for communities hit…
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Robert “Bob” Milton Lubbert, age 89, of Quincy, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Bob was born on August 22, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois the son of Walter C. and Marion E. Summers Lubbert. He married Betty E. Alger on June 29, 1957 in Ellington Presbyterian Church in Quincy,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — American Legion riders will be participating in a pre-registered American Legion members ride, The American Legion Legacy Run, beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28. American Legion Post 55 of Hannibal, is seeking sidewalk supporters to wave flags along the route to show support for the 100-150 riders who will be…
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QUINCY — Community members are invited to gather at either St. Dominic School or at Transitions for the third leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in West Central Illinois on Tuesday, June 17. Officers from the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Police will carry the torch…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) has appointed Michael Seale as its next provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1. Seale currently serves as assistant vice president of academic affairs at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Ky. “I am particularly interested in Culver’s commitment to the liberal arts,” Seale said in a…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented quilts to 12 Dot Foods and Dot Transportation, Inc. employees during a ceremony held this spring in Mount Sterling. The event honored their service in the U.S. military. Dot’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) organized the ceremony and recognized the following veteran employees: The Quilts…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently announced its latest round of grant funding, approving more than $110,000 to educators that will elevate student experiences and ignite creativity across the Quincy Public School District. The foundation’s grants committee approved 22 grant applications totaling $72,671.70 to be distributed to schools this fall. An additional $42,120…
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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. 06/03/2025:Wyatt B. Johnson, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on Rt. 99/CR 1300N.Jenna E. Wilson, Macomb struck a deer Rt. 99/Schuyler County Line. 06/06/2025:Delawar Delawar, St Ann Missouri was traveling northbound…
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Teresa Huner of Picture This Photo captured some of the action at the 21st annual Quincy Derby on Saturday afternoon on the 18th Street Hill near Bob Mays Park.
Read Full Article Timothy L. Roberts, 23, of Quincy for FTA-Carry/Possess Firearm. Lodged 144John J. Shy, 40, of Shelbina, Mo., for Operate Uninsured Vehicle. NTA 106Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for FTA-Speeding. Lodged 181Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for Driving on Suspended License. NTA 181Patrick J. Derverger, 35, of Quincy for TOF-Criminal trespass. NTA 148Larissa Vonburg,…
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Funeral services for Robert Arthur “Bob” Palmer, 93, of Center, will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Center with pastor Dan Peters officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Palmer…
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CLAYTON, Ill. — The Adams Brown County Old Settlers Pageant Program will hold a biscuits and gravy breakfast and antique tractor games on Saturday, June 21. The breakfast, which also will offer a 50/50 raffle, will be held from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Clayton Legion Hall, 111 S. Park. A free-will offering will…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa will be the host of “Confidence Hour: A Beauty and Wellness Evening” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Memorial Hospital Health Wellness Conference Rooms, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This event allows people to: Five lucky guests will receive Botox services at $7 per unit.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Great River Honor Flight board of directors recently announced that the 76th mission will be its first all-women veterans honor flight on June 18–19, leaving from Hannibal. Thirty-seven veterans will participate. Five served during the Vietnam era, 18 during the Gulf War and the remaining 14 served between those conflicts. They…
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QUINCY — In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Adams County, the Quincy Art Center recently announced the opening of three exhibitions that honor the area’s deep-rooted history through art. The exhibits — “Quincy Architecture,” “Neysa McMein – An American Illustrator” and “The Lost Art of Edward Everett” — will be on display from June…
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Stephen “Steve” Kennedy, age 64, of Quincy, died on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12:50 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Steve was born on July 29, 1960 in Paris, IL, a son of Dorothy Cusick. He was raised by his parents, Frank and Dorothy Cusick Felgenhauer. On November16, 1999 he married Deborah Catlett in Las Vegas,…
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Cheri Dunham, 62, of Quincy for FTA Shoplifting.Sierra Thomas, 21, of Quincy for DWLS.Shawn P. La Land, 34, of Quincy for FTA-Stealing. Lodged 108Wesley D. Bowen, 64, of Quincy for Meth Delivery, Possession of controlled substance, Possession of ammo without a FOID and Possession with intent to deliver Cannibis. Lodged 161Johathan M. Sultzman, 40, of…
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