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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society recently received a $10,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to save the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. The grant was awarded after the Northeast Missouri Humane Society completed Best Friends Animal Society’s ‘Return to Home’ Challenge,…
Read Full Article Michael “Mike” G. Vilsick age 75, of Quincy, IL died on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Mike was born in Quincy on March 29, 1949, a son of George R. and Patricia M. “Patsy” (Kipping) Vilsick. He married Rita Burton on September 25, 1975 at Quincy College Chapel. and she survives. Mike graduated…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, call 217-277-5000 or stop…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, swore in its newest CASA volunteer on Oct. 8. Emily Gittings was sworn in by Judge John Wooleyhan at the Adams County Courthouse. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Twenty students from the Quincy Notre Dame and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands were recently named Illinois All-District musicians after individual auditions. The selected students performed Nov. 2 in Western Hall at Western Illinois University. Two students also were selected to participate in the All-District Jazz Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16, in…
Read Full Article Clancy Peters, 50, 2320 York St. for disobey traffic control light at 33rd and Broadway. 151Robert Carl, 59, 605 S. 12th St. for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 36th and Broadway. 151Wynter Jackson, 26, 704 N. 6th for operating uninsured vehicle at 4th and Spring. 148Brian Lister, 30, 25198 295th Ave.,…
Read Full Article Esther Darlene Clow Stark, age 84, of Ewing, MO left this world on November 3, 2024, to join her Lord and Savior. Darlene was born October 26, 1940, to parents Woodrow Lee Clow and Opal Fern Alderton Clow. She attended Ewing School and graduated in the spring of 1958. While in high school, she accompanied…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The golden age musical hit “Hello, Dolly!” will soon take the stage at Quincy High School at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6-9 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10. Originating at first as a play in 1954, Thorton Wilder created the storyline and characters in a comedy entitled “The Matchmaker.” The play opened…
Read Full Article Leo L. Bauer, age 92, formerly of Fowler passed away on Sunday morning , November 3, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Center. Leo was born Feb 4, 1932, the son of Albert and Irene (Hummel) Bauer. He married the love of his life, Mary Costigan, on Oct 12, 1957, at St. Francis Church in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its third annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser at 5 p.m. on Dec. 14. Ticket price for admission to the cookoff is $5 and includes tasting all the entries, a hot dog and a bottle of water. A kid’s meal will be available for $3, including a hot dog, chips…
Read Full Article QUINCY — State Street Bank recently announced the appointment of William “Will” Spear to its board of directors. Spear is a Quincy native and longtime resident. As a fourth-generation funeral director, he brings experience and commitment to Quincy. He is a graduate of Quincy High School, Illinois Wesleyan University and Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Spear…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be open Tuesday, Nov. 5, during general election day. However, the water utility clerk office inside City Hall will be closed. Central Services will be open on Tuesday but with limited services available. Garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, and city buses will operate on their regular schedule.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has an outside judge select special award winners for artists and food during its annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Awards are decided based upon the quality and uniqueness of the exhibitor’s work, adherence to the theme and overall presentation. Winning Best of Show in the artist category was fiber…
Read Full Article Many of you have had a frost or freeze in the past few weeks, but it didn’t do much damage. All of your root-type vegetables, even some above-ground vegetables, survived. To keep them growing, water them so the roots aren’t exposed to the cold air. Draw on paper your garden plan where all your vegetables…
Read Full Article Kimberly A, Brown, 19, Quincy for possession of liquor by a minor in the 200 block of N. 5th. NTA 111Summer L. Schlueter, 27, La Belle, Mo., on a warrant for FTA small claims at 14th and Oak. Lodged 120James D. Johnson, 33, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle and unlawful use of cannabis at…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — Bomgaars will be the host of its annual Ladies Night event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will be directed to Hannibal Regional Foundation to support women’s healthcare at Hannibal Regional’s Monroe City Family Practice Clinic. The retail chain offers this night of fun and fall shopping…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army is calling on volunteers and offering paid positions to ring bells at red kettle locations across Quincy, Hannibal and nearby areas. Kettles staffed by bell ringers consistently collect more donations than unmanned silent kettles, making these roles essential in supporting the organization’s mission to help those in need. People, families…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Health and Wellness Conference Room on the Memorial Hospital campus. These screenings will provide an opportunity for residents to check in on aspects of their health. A1C, lipid panel, hearing and vision screening are available for $25. Participants must…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF) recently announced a $10,000 endowment donation from McDonough County Special Recreation Association (MCSRA) Supervisor Pat Coker to support “Matthew’s Special Recreation Fund.” In a press release, MCCF chair Scott Coker said “The foundation is very glad to be a part of a gift that will help…
Read Full Article Danny J. Shaffer, 48, last known address of 700 block of Jackson in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth. Shaffer is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 305 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474 if you…
Read Full Article Courtney P. Cookson, 34, Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth and FTA (Pike County) Obstruction of Justice at 200 N. 36th St. 140Jessica R. Blankenship, 35, Hannibal, Mo., for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jackson St. on 10/31/2024. 113Carrie L. Saxberry, 53, 828 N. 4th for FTA Driving While License Suspended. Lodged 135/112Amanda L. Jones,…
Read Full Article Abaigail M. Brown, 18, 1020 Jefferson for Leaving the Scene and Improper Lane Usage. 102Brandon K. Gore, 35, of 439 N 8th. ,Apt A for Trespassing at 221 N. 36th. NTA 145Josue J. Lozano, 20, Hannibal, Mo., for No Valid Driver’s License. 147Teri M. Gibbons, 42, 1125 S. 5th for FTA Fighting. Lodged 130Trina L.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – One in four women have experienced sexual assault and domestic abuse. Ja’Nae Weathers is one of them. In a press release, Weathers said, “I grew up with great parents and lived in a stable environment, but some of the choices I made weren’t so great, and they led me down the wrong…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering scavenger hunts in local parks designed to spark adventure among children. Mary Lynne Richards, marketing director of Hannibal Parks and Recreation, said the activities are aimed to encourage exploration and a love for nature. The scavenger hunts are posted on www.hannibalparks.org website under each park’s page.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The dates for filing nominating petitions for a seat on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees are Nov. 12 through Nov. 18. Petitions must be filed in the office of the president on the second floor of the JWCC Student/Administrative Center on the campus at 48th and Harrison in Quincy. Hours…
Read Full Article Lisa Schuckman, age 59, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lisa was born on June 8, 1965, in Quincy, Illinois, a daughter of Robert Junior and Betty Ann Baker Hickerson. She married Gregory Schuckman on July 11, 1981 in Parkview Church, in Quincy. He survives.…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., is launching its second year of its Focus on STEM program, aimed at providing West Central Illinois school districts with the tools and education necessary to develop science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Dot employees, in collaboration with representatives from the Learning…
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