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Arlene B. Goehl, age 84, of Fowler, IL, died on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 20, 1940 in Quincy, the daughter of Arthur and Freda (Maas) Westhaus. She married Lloyd Goehl on June 18, 1960 in St. Joseph Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on January 20,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its Spring Jazz Showcase Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th & Seminary Road. The concert is free and open to the public. The Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform an array…
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QUINCY — The Bicentennial Speaker Series, sponsored by the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and John Wood Community College, will feature Dr. George Crickard speaking on “The Medical Maladies of Abraham Lincoln” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, in the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on the John Wood Community College campus, 1301…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Kiwanis of Quincy foundation is now accepting applications for 2025 grants. The foundation provides grant money to benefit youths and/or youths and adults working together for the betterment of the community. Grant money is to provide enrichment of educational values, creative activities, cultural awareness and physical wellness and/or community service.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its third annual Marion County Walk for Life and pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, April 26, at the Flower City Park. Registration for the walk and a special warm up session will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. Breakfast will be provided by the Hannibal…
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Blessing Hospital Twin boys were born to John Edward and Kristen Carlene Shelton of Quincy at 7:21 p.m. and 7:22 p.m. Mar. 22, 2025.A boy was born to Roy Parker and Amber Lynn of Canton, Mo., at 4:53 p.m. Mar. 25, 2025.A girl was born to Joe Fogle and Dottie Franklin of Hannibal, Mo., at…
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Suzanne E. Frey, 57, of Liberty for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 48th and State. NTA 104Kara Gower, 27, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance.Henry Cann, 20, of Quincy for Fail to Yield Private Drive. Larry W. Alderton, 79, of Quincy for Trespassing at 2050 Sycamore. NTA 124Darold B. Hiland, 62, of…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department made zero DUI arrests and issued three seat belt citations during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. Other citations were: “We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason – to save lives,” Sgt. Jake McMahon said in a press release. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office joined…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton Fine Arts Department will present its annual student honors exhibit from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 in the Mabee Art Gallery with an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. The exhibit features works selected through a jury process, highlighting the creativity, dedication and skill of Culver-Stockton’s art majors.…
Read Full Article Helen Barber of Quincy for operate uninsured motor vehicle and suspended registration. NTA 120Patsy R. Bassett of Quincy for agg battery. NTA 120Kaziah J. Cole, 43, of Quincy for FTA OV Illegal Dumping and FTA OV Stealing at 530 Broadway St. Lodged 186Shane T. Harrison, 50, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Possession of…
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Kenneth P. Sparrow, Sr., age 72, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in his home. He was born on April 13, 1952 in Quincy, the son of Elmer and Florine (Altgilbers) Sparrow. He married Bonnie Klinner on January 24, 1981. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2025. Together, Ken and Bonnie…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will offer a free waste pesticide collection event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5, at MFA Agri Services, 215 W. Maple. The collection is open to Missouri farmers and households. Accepted (limited to 8,000 pounds total weight per farm or household): Not Accepted: Pesticide…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Montessori School will hold a pancake breakfast and a raffle from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Quincy Country Club. Price for the breakfast is $15 for adults and $8 for children with a menu featuring pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. Each advanced RSVP will receive a…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery is the site of the annual QU Faculty Juried Student Art Show through April 18. The student art exhibition features artwork produced during the current academic year by students enrolled in the various studios offered in the QU art program. Faculty members in the art program select the best…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently welcomed adult psychiatrist Dr. John Flo to its team. Dr. Flo earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Saint Louis University Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Flo blends science and empathy to help people navigate their mental health journeys. Psychiatrists…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 annual awards event on March 20 at Park Place to acknowledge the efforts of several members, citizens and community leaders who played a vital part in the 2024 business community. Awards were presented to: The chamber also recognized outgoing board member Mike Woodrum…
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QUINCY — Devin Bradfield, a junior at Quincy Notre Dame, is organizing a 5K run/walk beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, to meet requirements for his Eagle Scout project. The entry fee is a donation of canned/nonperishable food items, which will be donated directly to Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry. The race…
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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. 03/24/2025:Michaele R. Hedden, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on CR 275N. 03/25/2024:Rhonda L. Roberts, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on CR 900E St.Etienne Mervil, Columbus OH: was backing out of…
Read Full Article Demarlon A. Morris, 31, of Chicago for Unlawful Restraint, Resisting and Battery. Lodged 107Cynthia M. Rosebud, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 182Norman C. Hall, 63, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Possession of Meth at 1000 S. 8th St. Lodged 124
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ol’ Blue Gallery is presenting “Little Things,” a group exhibition that brings nationally and internationally celebrated artists to Missouri from April 18 through May 24. The show will feature more than 100 artists, each delivering original works no larger than 12 inches. Opening night from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday,…
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QUINCY — Bryan Renfro, John Wood Community College (JWCC) president, has been selected to assume the role of chancellor at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC). His last day at JWCC is planned for June 30. Renfro began his tenure as JWCC’s seventh president on Jan. 4, 2023. He succeeded Michael Elbe, who retired on Dec.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Community members are invited to attend a community pinwheel ceremony at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 7, at the Hannibal Riverfront in Rotary Pavillion in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least one in seven children have experienced child abuse or neglect…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s history department will be the host of a presentation by Justin Coffey, professor of history, and Father Aaron Pembleton, endowed chair in history, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, in the QU Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 1901 Oak. In his presentation, “U.S. Presidents Who…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library will hold its annual spring used book sale Thursday and Friday, April 3-4 at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. The sale is held in the large conference room. It will offer books, DVDs and CDs for purchase. With a few exceptions, everything is 50 cents…
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Thomas R. Edlemon, 19, of Quincy for Trespassing at 3809 Broadway. NTA 130Kara M. Gower, 27, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance at 807 Southern Lane. NTA 178Bobby J. Husted, 48. of Warsaw for Failure to Obey Stop Sign at 3rd and Cedar. NTA 178Alec M. Kline, 23, of Quincy for DUI Alcohol and taillights required…
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