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QUINCY — Quincy Public Schools is reaching out to the community to seek volunteer mentors for its Child Family Mentor Program. With the program celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer, the district aims to commemorate this milestone by recruiting 30 new mentors to support the academic and personal growth of students. The Child Family Mentor…
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QUINCY — In response to the recent tragic events at a local retail store, Chaddock has announced a free and open-to-the-public event, “When Trauma Happens: Expert Guidance for Our Hometown,” which will be held from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. This event will be held at The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, 204…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists will give updates on timely topics in agriculture from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, in Palmyra. MU Extension field agronomist Nick Wesslak said topics at the free event will include diseases such as tar spot and red crown rot, drying and storage of late-planted…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for national and international art exhibitions and for publications. Mejer’s watercolors “Lifeline” and “Take PC Open Book #2” were featured in the seventh COLOR International Juried Art competition with artists from 36 countries. Mejer received the Honorable Mention Award. His…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Campers and other users of Jensen Woods Camp are enjoying a new feature at the camp this summer – a new playground. The new playground currently includes a four-seater swing set and monkey bars. The playground is centrally located near Dixon Lodge and the RV camping sites for children to enjoy while…
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QUINCY — A few spots remain for foursomes for the Quincy Children’s Museum second annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 12. The tournament will be played a Spring Lake Country Club and follow a scramble format. Beginning tee time is 11 a.m. To register, secure a tee sponsorship or do both, visit https://linktr.ee/Quincychildrensmuseum. The charity golf…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kelley Ann Bliven, 35, of Clayton and Kyle James Smith, 37, of Clayton filed July 3, 2024.Daron Brett Cannell, 43, of Mendon and Jodi Marie Stodgel, 38, of Mendon filed July 5, 2024.Sheldon Robert Niekamp, 30, of Quincy and Brooke…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kristen A. Vahle Buerstatte from Craig T. Buerstatte on July 2, 2024.Hilary E. Morriss from Robert L. Morriss on July 9, 2024.Virgil Ohnemus from Darla Ohnemus on July 10, 2024.Lisa A. Aubart from Mike E. Aubart on July…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is stepping up to support students amidst national issues with FAFSA filing by offering free FAFSA filing services to JWCC students and all college students. Two events have been scheduled to assist students in navigating the financial aid process. The first event will take place at the JWCC…
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Russell W. Moody, 43, 535 Adams St., reports his 2006 Honda had a passenger window damaged while parked at 535 Adams St. 151Randy L. Boyer, 69, 1601 S. 24th St., reports his 2016 Kia rear window was damaged while parked at 1601 S. 24th St. 182Jeffrey L. Kinne, 51, 721 1/2 N. 4th St. for…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Devon McBride and Freedom Long of Quincy at 8:39 a.m. July 25, 2024.A boy was born to Andrew and Faith Stille of Barry at 7:31 p.m. July 25, 2024.A boy was born to Zachary and Madeline Wolter of Quincy at 10:31 p.m. July 25, 2024.A girl was born…
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QUINCY — Peggy Tarr of Blessing Hospital in Quincy has been named John Wood Community College Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) of the Year for 2024. Peggy received the award during a luncheon held July 26 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. CNAs provide personal assistance with a wide array of daily activities and…
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MENDON, Ill. — Gathering eggs, and stacking bales seems like some standard chores around the farm, but it was all part of an agricultural obstacle course Sunday, July 25, at the Adams County Fair. More than 100 people turned out to watch the fair’s seventh annual 4-H Fight to the Finish. Local 4-H clubs put…
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QUINCY — Sgt. Brent Holtman recently returned to Quincy after spending a week in Milwaukee, Wis., working as a Mobile Field Force member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm Systems team for the Republican National Convention. Sgt. Holtman joined 200 other ILEAS team members along with over 100 law enforcement agencies for a total of…
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QUINCY — The American Heart Association has recognized Blessing Hospital among the nation’s leading providers of stroke care. For the fourth consecutive year, the hospital earned the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines Gold level recognition. Specifically, Blessing received a 2024 Gold Plus Award for meeting or exceeding national core standard levels of care in the…
Read Full Article Jennifer C. Baker, 47, Quincy for Stop Sign. NTA 178Lacee J. Blevins, 41, Quincy for Meth Delivery, FTA Possession of Controlled Substance and FTA Operate Uninsured. Lodged 147 135Thomas L. Kealen, 39, Quincy for IDOC Warrant, FTA DWLR, Poss Controlled Substance and Unlawful Poss Stolen Vehicle. Lodged 147 135Edwin D. W. Rogers, 58, for FTA…
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Larry Dean Sparks, age 77, of Payson, IL, died on Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:15 a.m. in his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on July 14, 1947 in Quincy, the son of Clifford “Tip” and Betty Wilson Sparks. On February 14, 1970, he married Carol Lynn Hadfield…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — David and Alicia Weiman have announced that Ethan’s Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, at Flower City Park. Ethan’s Rodeo is named in memory of Ethan Weiman, a young cowboy who fought neuroblastoma – a childhood cancer responsible for 15% of all childhood cancer deaths – from 2007-2009. Ethan’s…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy will begin accepting applications for the position of firefighter starting Thursday, Aug. 1. The application can be found on the City of Quincy website at www.quincyil.gov. The application can be completed online and emailed for submission or can printed out, and mailed to City Hall. Online submissions should be…
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Pastor Jerald “Jerry” F. Jenkins, 89, of Liberty, passed on to Heaven to be with his Heavenly Father and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Barry Healthcare and Senior Living Center in Barry, IL. Jerry was born March 20, 1935, in Warsaw, IL to Jimmy Jenkins and Rita (McVeigh)…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Preservation Commission recognized 1636 Hampshire St. as a local landmark during a special presentation on Wednesday, July 17. Mayor Mike Troup joined members of the commission in presenting a commemorative plaque to the owners of the property, David and Lynette Roll. Troup congratulated the Roll’s on this designation and said preservation…
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Joshua N. Stotts, 20, of 635 State for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 28th and Broadway. NTA 140Harley D. Foster, 31, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Criminal Damage Over $500 at 405 Vermont. NTA 128Teri M. Gibbons, 41, of 1125 S. 5th for Violation of Stalking No Contact Order at 1625 Spring.…
Read Full Article Kenneth Blanchett, 621 N. 5th reports the theft of a package from the front doorstep of his address between 12:49 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 7-23-24. 148Amber Lemon, 38, 715 S. 10th for operating uninsured vehicle at 12th and Monroe. 148Belinda Whitson, 37, 339 Scenic Drive on a warrant Possession of Meth. Lodged 151Jerrod W.…
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Caleb W. Gottman, 39, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth at 18th and Maine. Lodged 132Austin J. Embry, 29, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth in the 900 block of N. 24th. Lodged 120Brayden M. Shannon, 20, Quincy for speeding at 20th and Broadway. NTA 111Gary L.…
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