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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol and wellness screening on Thursday, April 10, at Blessing Health Hannibal in the MJB Conference Room on the second floor at 100 Medical Drive. Use the West entrance. The event will include a blood pressure reading, body composition screening and an A1C screening for…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command’s annual fundraiser, “Unmasking the Singer,” a head-to-head singing competition between local celebrities and community members from Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., will take place April 25 at Town and Country Inn and Suites. Each contestant will take the stage in a mascot costume, performing in disguise as they compete for votes while raising…
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QUINCY — The mayor’s office has announced the following schedule in observance of election day on Tuesday, April 1:
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Jeremy Johnson, 40, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth.Colton Kersey, 26, of Quincy for FTA Domestic Battery and a new charge of Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer. 181/122Gwendolyn Brooks, 36, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Vehicle and Vehicle Suspended Reg.Madelyn Palmer, 19, of Blandisville for Fail to Yield Right of Way.Madalynn Yates, 24, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — A Pittsfield man arrested in December for stealing a FedEx box truck pled guilty to two felonies on Thursday and will spend five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Devon L. Wagner, 26, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with Public Defender Jonathan Hoover before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. He pled guilty…
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RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. – Sarah Graff, a longtime Republican activist from Moberly, announced her candidacy on Thursday to replace term-limited Cindy O’Laughlin in District 18 of the Missouri Senate. The district is comprised of 14 counties — Adair, Audrain, Clark, Knox, Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, and Shelby — in Northeast…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The cause of a Wednesday night fire in Hannibal remains under investigation. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at 5:46 p.m. Wednesday to a structure fire at 510 Willow. Nine personnel responded initially, with four additional personnel later called in for support. Upon arrival, crews found flames and smoke coming from the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A man who allegedly kidnapped a child from Macomb is being sought by law enforcement, but the child has safely been returned home. The Macomb Police Department responded on March 26 to a report of a kidnapping from the 400 block of N. Charles. During the investigation, it was determined a mother’s…
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QUINCY — Quincy Junior High School Principal Brenda J. Fleer recently was selected as an honored member of the Nationwide Registries Women of Distinction for demonstrating exceptional dedication, leadership and overall outstanding performance in her field. This recognition reflects her commitment to her profession and her contributions to the community. Only one woman may represent…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization focusing on providing needed resources to kids in care, will hold its annual Birthday Bash donor match event from Friday, March 28 through Tuesday, April 1. An anonymous business will match up to $5,000 in donations during this event. In a press release, Shannon VonAllmen, executive director…
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QUINCY — A bingo night being held Friday, March 28, at the Machinists Lodge, 2929 N. Fifth, will benefit the Josie Basket Project. The event was originally scheduled for March 15 but canceled due to weather. A basket auction also will be held during the evening. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo beginning…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The April Art Adventure is a creative project for grades K-5 students. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. This one-hour event…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Scott Jones and Teresa Wilhite of Quincy at 2:40 p.m. Mar. 12, 2025.A girl was born to Thomas Edlemon of Chicago and DaNesha Weldon of Quincy at 3:57 a.m. Mar. 17, 2025.A girl was born to Drew and Alexis Burwinkel of Plainville at 12:41 p.m. Mar. 18, 2025.A…
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Colleen Mary Connell, 83, of Davenport, IA passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House Bettendorf, IA. Cremation will take place with a private burial at Calvary Cemetery in Quincy, IL. Memorials in her name may be made to your favorite children’s charity. Please share condolences with the family at www.rungemortuary.com.…
Read Full Article Jamie L. Conners, 41, Quincy for Fighting at 11th and Chestnut. NTA 128Carl G. Echternkamp, 74, of Liberty for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Disregard Traffic Control Light at 4th and Broadway. NTA 130Travis Lefever, 50, of Quincy for FTA Agg Batt. 128William J. Anderson, 52, of Quincy for FTA-Possession of Meth. Lodged 124Evelyn J.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal woman who left a child unattended in a house deemed “uninhabitable” by Hannibal police officers has been sentenced to five years of state-supervised probation. Leranie M. Norris, 29, appeared in Marion County Circuit Court on March 17 with Public Defender Christopher Terrell before Judge John Jackson. She pled guilty to…
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CANTON, Mo. — A Canton man, a registered sex offender, was arrested March 20 after he was seen in the pickup line at a school in the Canton R-V School District. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department received a tip on March 20. Sgt. Devon Willis then began an investigation and verified Charles William Hanley, 34,…
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CANTON, Mo. — Hooper Photography and Painted Threads are the hosts of a painting party and photo shoot Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, at Gather Event Venue, 507 Clark, and is open to all area school districts and Class of 2025 seniors. Painting being will be completed on Friday, and photo shoots will be held…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a lecture by Quincy resident John Baird at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, on the topic “Artificial Intelligence’s Future: For Better or Worse.” Wikipedia says Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the capability of computational systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception and…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College is set to be the host the Illinois Tri-State Regional College Fair from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 27, in the Student Activity Center, 1301 S. 48th. This highly anticipated event provides students, parents and the public with an invaluable opportunity to explore higher education options, connect with…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) will welcome acclaimed author J.E. Stamper as the keynote speaker at its upcoming education mini conference at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 27 in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. Stamper, the author of “Ugly Me,” will address C-SC students and visiting students from area schools during the event. The description…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Pavement improvements are scheduled to begin Wednesday on 18 miles of westbound U.S. Route 36 in Marion and Ralls counties, from seven-tenths of a mile west of U.S. Route 61 at Hannibal to a half-mile west of Route Z near Monroe City. This work includes pavement repairs, shoulder improvements, resurfacing and diamond…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: RAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 03/17/2025:Steven R. Grim, Astoria: Struck a deer on US 24/Hazel Dell Road. 03/18/2025:James K. Butler, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on US 24/Rest Area. 03/19/2025:Harold S. Comiskey, Versailles was attempting…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre announced Tuesday the selection of Ethan Nienaber, a director, producer and educator who hails from Minneapolis, as its artistic director after a nationwide search. Nienaber grew up performing for the Children’s Theatre Company and History Theatre. He went on to study acting and receive a bachelor’s degree at the University…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Members of the Hannibal Parks and Recreation staff, the Tree Board, Missouri Department of Conservation, employees from DHL Shipping and fourth-graders from Stowell Elementary School will participate in tree plantings beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the South Main Recreation Area, starting at South Main and Fulton Streets. Fifty trees will be…
Read Full Article Jacques R. Garrett, 45, of Quincy for Possession of Meth, Meth Delivery and Felon Possession of a Weapon. Lodged 161Alexandria M. Clifton, 29, of Quincy for Expired Registration, Suspended Driver’s License and Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 161Selena A. Stead, 51, of Quincy for Driving on suspended license. NTA 108Jason Phillips, 46, of Quincy for Sex…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Workforce Center, 107 N. Third, in partnership with Two Rivers Regional Council and the Illinois Department of Employment Security, is the site of a walk-in event from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 26, and from 1 to 4 p.m on Friday, March 28, to assist people looking for a…
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