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QUINCY — Melissa Shriver, former morning show anchor, is returning as a temporary anchor on weekday mornings on “KHQA This Morning” on KHQA Channel 7. Shriver is filling in for Paula McKenna, who has temporarily moved to anchoring the evening newscast. Shriver previously was the co-host of “KHQA This Morning” with Tegan Orpet in Quincy.…
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The fall weather is here, and we are dealing with it in many ways. Hopefully, you got much-needed rain. With the cooler temperatures, you know it is fall. I have noticed that people, when they mow, are mowing dirt, weeds and not much else. I have talked about mowing based on the height of the…
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I read and enjoy Steve Eighinger’s column daily and often pass on many to family and friends, as I am doing with his item on the film, “Necessary Roughness.” Brought back many grand memories! It was filmed during the summer in our town of Denton, Texas (since 1973). The whole family was “in” the film.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd, presiding judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, recently announced she has appointed Joseph Meidl as the new chief juvenile officer for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, which includes Marion, Monroe and Ralls counties. Shepherd administered the oath of office to Meidl on Oct. 7. Meidl, a Hannibal High School…
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Thongsamouth NMI Sihom, 73, Quincy for Improper Turn. NTA 104Vincent V. Vahle, 41, Payson for Improper Driving. NTA 128Kayla C. Fletcher, 36, Hannibal, Mo., for Speeding. NTA 113Blake N. Hunter, 25, Quincy for Speeding and Operate Uninsured. NTA 113Austin R. Robinson, 22, Quincy for No Valid DL. NTA 126Alfonzo E. Jackson, 45, Quincy for Trespassing.…
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QUINCY — As Adams County prepares to commemorate its 200th anniversary in 2025, the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has announced an initiative to recognize businesses that have stood the test of time. During Memorial Day weekend in 2025, businesses operating in Adams County for 150 years or more will be honored with commemorative signs, celebrating…
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QUINCY — The Together with Tri-State Veterans support organization will hold its fifth annual Veterans Resource Fair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Kroc Center. National, state and local veterans organization, local community organizations and businesses and veteran support groups will be onsite to discuss services they offer. The fair will allow veterans and…
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EWING, Mo. — Staff and volunteers at Heartland Resources are now preparing daily meals in an upgraded kitchen. Thanks to a federal grant promoting food security, which they were made aware of through the Lewis County Health Department, Heartland has replaced two outdated appliances with more to come. Heartland Resources, a community impact partner of…
Read Full Article Mia N. Monroe, 31, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 134iveShawn L. Jones, 48, 1326 N. 6th for Driving While License Suspended. 173Michael A. Taylor, 48, Homeless for Methamphetamine Delivery and Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 112James M. Meredith, 31, for FTA Open Container in Public. Lodged 162Braden R. Barnes, 30, for Aggravated Battery and FTA Possession…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Admissions Department will offer a how-to session for parents of high school students (not just those who will attend QU) at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus. College 101: A How-To for Parents features sessions to explain and add clarity to the college…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced that Melissa Brewer, a nurse practitioner specializing in emergency care, has been appointed as the state representative of Illinois for the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP). The AAENP is a leading professional organization that promotes high-quality, evidence-based practice for nurse practitioners providing emergency care to patients…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for October is a Sweetgum tree at 14 Cardiff Lane, the home of Alan Atkins. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urbanforest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example proper planting and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation’s latest grant will help the Hannibal Arts Council provide a host of programs for Hannibal youth. These programs reach more than 500 children ages 3-17. The $10,000 award will help expand the IMPACT youth summer art camps for ages 9-11 and 12-14. It will also fund monthly…
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Shirley Ann Scheiner, 89, of Quincy, passed away at 8:35 am Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Shirley was born November 30, 1934, in Hannibal, MO to Howard John and Margaret Adeleen (Griffin) Hirner. She was married to Harold L. Scheiner on March 8, 1974, in St. Charles, MO. He preceded…
Read Full Article Russell A. Liebig, 65, 3618 N. 5th St. for TOF for Theft Over $500 at 3909 Broadway St. 182/185Louise Peters, 46, Quincy for Fail to Yield Private Drive. 182Brady Stoneking, 22, Quincy for Fail to Yield Stop Sign. 140Tristan A. Fletcher, 29, 916 April Ave. for Expired Registration. 124Stephen A. Plesant, 59, for FTA Aggravated…
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QUINCY — The first of nine open-house-style informational sessions on Medicare Advantage plan changes at Blessing Health System will take place Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. Seniors and their caregivers are invited to stop between 3 and 6 p.m. to talk with certified staff to help understand the benefits…
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Mary Ann (Lieb) Kuh, 76, of Quincy, IL passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, in Peoria, IL surrounded by family and friends. During her life Mary Ann displayed her strength and stubbornness by successfully beating breast cancer, uterine cancer and managing heart and major back issues. Up until the end she continued to fight…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail after allegedly threatening someone with a knife. Officers with the Quincy Police Department responded at 4:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, to a disturbance at Eighth and Lind. During the investigation, it was learned that Alfonzo Jackson, 44, had pulled a knife and threatened another…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Sept. 1-30, 2024. Terra Renne Agans, 32, of Quincy and Tony Joshua Gene Roberts, 39, of Quincy filed Sept. 3, 2024.Amanda Jade Dedert, 39, of Clayton and Darin Randall Dieterle, 31, of Clayton filed Sept. 5, 2024.Michelle Elizabeth Terwelp, 40, of Quincy and…
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CARTHGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen’s fall edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Health and Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Led by Kayce Fuhrman, registered nurse,…
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QUINCY — In observance of Columbus Day, the following will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14: The following will run their normal schedule on Monday, Oct. 14: The Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in City Hall Council Chambers.
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Coleman Drew Harman and Alivea Kary Oenning of Quincy at 2:02 a.m. Oct. 1, 2024.A boy was born to Jonathan Newlon and Erika Church of Hamilton at 8:41 p.m. Oct. 1, 2024.A boy was born to Nathan and Anna Keller of Quincy at 8:43 p.m. Oct. 1, 2024.A…
Read Full Article Jeanette L. Vowels, 43, 2225 N. 12th for Fighting. 111Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, 501 Broadway for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 112/147Tyler J. Stroh, 19, Homeless for Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon & Unlawful Possession of Firearm. Lodged 112/147Cass D. Tasco, 34, homeless for FTA trespassing. Lodged 124Michelle Berry, Kahoka, Mo., reports her White 2021…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) celebrated its students and staff in the surgical technology program during National Surgical Tech Week, observed from Sept. 16-20. The week highlighted the essential role certified surgical technologists play in healthcare and recognized the dedication of students working toward becoming vital members of surgical teams. Certified surgical technologists…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A bird walk will be held beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Sodalis Nature Preserve, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter guide with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor education, will lead the walk along with members of the Mississippi Hills Master…
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Luca Jameson Reardon, age 10 months, peacefully went to be with Jesus while in his mother’s arms and surrounded by his loving family on Monday, October 7, 2024 in St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Luca gave his family a beautiful short ten months. His mother truly believes that he was sent to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Exhibitors will fill the streets of Hannibal’s Main Street on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, for the Hannibal Arts Council’s 48th annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The two-day festival features artists, artisans,…
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