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Hilda Elizabeth Spidle, 80, of Quincy, passed away at 6:33 am Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Born May 31, 1944, in Quincy, IL, Hilda was the daughter of William M. and Loney Belle (Jackson) Shaffer. She was one of nineteen children. She was married to Jack L. Spidle on September…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Corey Bennett, principal at Stowell Elementary and vice president of the Hannibal Alliance for Youth Success (HAYS) program, knows the need for food security within the Hannibal Public School District. Bennett is often the person handing Buddy Packs to some of the 400 Hannibal children who might otherwise go without food on…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently released its Pursuit of Learning in Society (POLIS) fall semester class schedule. POLIS is an opportunity for lifelong learning for seniors. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. POLIS Fall 2024 class schedule: All classes meet from 2-4 p.m. at North Campus, North 18th Street and Seminary Road, with signs to…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) will hold its inaugural Student Support Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the cafeteria and courtyard. This event is designed to provide students with essential resources and information to enhance their academic journey and personal well-being. This event is organized by…
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MENDON, Ill. — Members of Adams Electric Cooperative are invited to the 84th annual meeting to be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Sept. 4. This year’s meeting will be a drive-thru event, with registration beginning at 4 p.m. A carry-out grilled pork chop sandwich dinner will be served until 7:30 p.m. Members…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Langhorne Meats and Provisions, the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce and Ignite will have a ribbon cutting followed by a networking event on Thursday, Sept. 5. The ribbon cutting will begin at 4:30 p.m., with networking and refreshments continuing until 6 p.m. Langhorne Meats and Provisions, which opened in May, offers beef, pork…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — The second annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots four-person scramble charity golf tournament will be held Sunday, Sept. 8, at Arrowhead Heights Golf Course. The golf outing will have three flights and offer two tee times. The first group will check-in at 7:15 a.m. and tee off at 8 a.m.…
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RIPLEY, Ill. — The Ripley Cemetery, located eight miles east of Mount Sterling on Route 24, will be the site for a cemetery walk from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. The Brown County Historical Society will be the host. Visitors are asked to dress appropriately and wear comfortable walking shoes. Arrive any time…
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Damieon Nichols, 23, of Quincy for Unlawful Occupation of an Unsafe Structure at 823 N. 12th St. NTA 186Niya Harper, 27, of Quincy for Unlawful Occupation of an Unsafe Structure at 823 N. 12th St. NTA 186Patricia R. Baker, 29, of 704 Country Club Hts. for Peace Disturbance in the 700 block of Country Club…
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Services for Kenneth Gene McDonald, 91, of Vandalia, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Bienhoff Funeral Home in Vandalia with pastor Rick Watson and Harold Williams officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery with his son pastor Randy McDonald leading the committal service. Visitation will be Friday September…
Read Full Article Johnna S. Bradford, 63, of Hamilton for Improper Lane Usage at 1300 N. 3rd. NTA 126Ray E. Golden, 32, of 529 N. 5th for Sex Offender in Public Park at 101 N. 5th. NTA 128Theresa R. Many, 73, of 1802 Melview Rd. for Improper Backing at 18th and Melview Rd. NTA 104Harley D. Foster, 31,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation will be the host of its 10th annual Paws for a Cause event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. The walk, held on the Hannibal Regional Healthy Way Fitness Trail, provides cancer survivors, friends and family an opportunity to join together in a walk of hope. Participants are…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first black police officer. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Western Illinois Museum. This…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of lactation counseling services with Julie Shoemaker. These services are designed for pregnant women and mothers interested in learning about breastfeeding, those who are struggling with breastfeeding or those simply looking for support in their breastfeeding journey. These counseling services are designed to provide the necessary…
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QUINCY — The Modern Portrait will be the host of a promotional photography session at its photo booth at Greenhaus Cafe, 212 N. Sixth, on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Modern Portrait will have all of its props and a variety of backdrops to use for its upstart business. The event starts at 6 p.m. and will…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — A former Hannibal man charged with 12 felonies for rape, sodomy and incest was sentenced to 40 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections last week. Terence L. Higgins, 46, pled guilty on May 28 in Ralls County Circuit Court before Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd. He was facing five counts of…
Read Full Article Michael D. Graff, 34, of 1827 N. 30th for Retail Theft X2 at 5211 Broadway. NTA 178Levi C. Cain, 31, of 317 Ohio for Driving While License Revoked at 9th and Broadway. NTA 122Jacob L. Valencia, 39, Homeless for Trespassing at 405 Vermont. NTA 151Matthew C. Schroder, 38, of 3728 N. 12th for FTA-Stealing. Lodged…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy will officially recognize the contributions of Chaddock by proclaiming the week of Sept. 3–8 as “Chaddock Appreciation Week.” The announcement will be made at the Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting of the Quincy City Council. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup will issue an official proclamation at the beginning of the meeting.…
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BROWN COUNTY, Ill. — Following the success of the inaugural Brown County Start-Up Competition in 2022, Action Brown County, with the support of the Tracy Family Foundation, has announced the second edition of this initiative aimed at fostering local entrepreneurship. This competition seeks to empower aspiring business owners who have explored various ideas but have…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — This year’s campaign for the United Way of the Mark Twain Area focuses on the concept that “Everyone Can Help Someone.” Though the campaign is held to raise dollars to be invested in local nonprofit organizations, leadership with United Way wants to look beyond just money as something people can give. In…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Mount Sterling Park District recently had a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction of upgrades to the Joel Oliver Memorial Pool. The Park District received a $400,000 state grant through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. OSLAD grants can provide up…
Read Full Article Devik Dailing, 30, 606 N. 7th for Aggravated Battery and Disorderly Conduct at 1005 Broadway St. Lodged. 148Rocky Pryor, 25, of Bowen for Operate Uninsured Vehicle. 151Taylor Stewart, 21, of Hannibal, Mo., for Fail to Reduce Speed and No Valid DL. 122Jason A. Priest, 52, 2309 State for disobeying traffic laws on a bicycle. 181Zavier…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A free class for anyone interested in learning about pickleball will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Huckleberry Park courts. Hannibal pickleball enthusiasts Bill Baker and Tom Batenhorst are offering this class to teach people how to play what is often called America’s fastest-growing sport.…
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Jesse “Jay” Lee Downey Jr., 68, of Quincy, passed away at 8:30 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home in Quincy, IL. Jay was born July 16, 1956, in Hamilton, IL to Jesse Lee Downey Sr. and Violet Jerean (Roberts) Downey. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn Hollander, whom he married with joy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The CHART Teen Task Force is the latest Hannibal non-profit organization to receive a grant from the Riedel Foundation. CHART will use the $7,500 Riedel grant to put on a teen health fair and to fund sexuality education in the Hannibal school district. CHART has been the host of 27 teen health…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Institute of Health and Healing is now offering the Transition Phase of the Optifast Program, designed to support patients in their journey toward sustainable weight loss and improved health. The Optifast Program is a doctor-supervised meal plan that has been helping patients achieve their weight loss goals for more than 40…
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