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QUINCY — Peggy Tarr of Blessing Hospital in Quincy has been named John Wood Community College Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) of the Year for 2024. Peggy received the award during a luncheon held July 26 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. CNAs provide personal assistance with a wide array of daily activities and…
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MENDON, Ill. — Gathering eggs, and stacking bales seems like some standard chores around the farm, but it was all part of an agricultural obstacle course Sunday, July 25, at the Adams County Fair. More than 100 people turned out to watch the fair’s seventh annual 4-H Fight to the Finish. Local 4-H clubs put…
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QUINCY — Sgt. Brent Holtman recently returned to Quincy after spending a week in Milwaukee, Wis., working as a Mobile Field Force member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm Systems team for the Republican National Convention. Sgt. Holtman joined 200 other ILEAS team members along with over 100 law enforcement agencies for a total of…
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QUINCY — The American Heart Association has recognized Blessing Hospital among the nation’s leading providers of stroke care. For the fourth consecutive year, the hospital earned the AHA’s Get With the Guidelines Gold level recognition. Specifically, Blessing received a 2024 Gold Plus Award for meeting or exceeding national core standard levels of care in the…
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Jennifer C. Baker, 47, Quincy for Stop Sign. NTA 178Lacee J. Blevins, 41, Quincy for Meth Delivery, FTA Possession of Controlled Substance and FTA Operate Uninsured. Lodged 147 135Thomas L. Kealen, 39, Quincy for IDOC Warrant, FTA DWLR, Poss Controlled Substance and Unlawful Poss Stolen Vehicle. Lodged 147 135Edwin D. W. Rogers, 58, for FTA…
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Larry Dean Sparks, age 77, of Payson, IL, died on Tuesday, July 30 2024 at 9:15 a.m. in his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on July 14, 1947 in Quincy, the son of Clifford “Tip” and Betty Wilson Sparks. On February 14, 1970, he married Carol Lynn Hadfield…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — David and Alicia Weiman have announced that Ethan’s Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, at Flower City Park. Ethan’s Rodeo is named in memory of Ethan Weiman, a young cowboy who fought neuroblastoma – a childhood cancer responsible for 15% of all childhood cancer deaths – from 2007-2009. Ethan’s…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy will begin accepting applications for the position of firefighter starting Thursday, Aug. 1. The application can be found on the City of Quincy website at www.quincyil.gov. The application can be completed online and emailed for submission or can printed out, and mailed to City Hall. Online submissions should be…
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Pastor Jerald “Jerry” F. Jenkins, 89, of Liberty, passed on to Heaven to be with his Heavenly Father and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Barry Healthcare and Senior Living Center in Barry, IL. Jerry was born March 20, 1935, in Warsaw, IL to Jimmy Jenkins and Rita (McVeigh)…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Preservation Commission recognized 1636 Hampshire St. as a local landmark during a special presentation on Wednesday, July 17. Mayor Mike Troup joined members of the commission in presenting a commemorative plaque to the owners of the property, David and Lynette Roll. Troup congratulated the Roll’s on this designation and said preservation…
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Joshua N. Stotts, 20, of 635 State for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 28th and Broadway. NTA 140Harley D. Foster, 31, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Criminal Damage Over $500 at 405 Vermont. NTA 128Teri M. Gibbons, 41, of 1125 S. 5th for Violation of Stalking No Contact Order at 1625 Spring.…
Read Full Article Kenneth Blanchett, 621 N. 5th reports the theft of a package from the front doorstep of his address between 12:49 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. on 7-23-24. 148Amber Lemon, 38, 715 S. 10th for operating uninsured vehicle at 12th and Monroe. 148Belinda Whitson, 37, 339 Scenic Drive on a warrant Possession of Meth. Lodged 151Jerrod W.…
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Caleb W. Gottman, 39, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth at 18th and Maine. Lodged 132Austin J. Embry, 29, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth in the 900 block of N. 24th. Lodged 120Brayden M. Shannon, 20, Quincy for speeding at 20th and Broadway. NTA 111Gary L.…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Michael and Abby Dodd of Hannibal, Mo., at 5:33 p.m. July 16, 2024.A girl was born to Charlie and Danelle Larner of Quincy at 8:48 a.m. July 17, 2024.A girl was born to Connor and Hannah Cramsey of Quincy at 6:04 a.m. July 18, 2024.A boy was born…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 57th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin on Friday, Aug. 2, near Hamilton and offers three days of demonstrations and activities. Throughout each day, demonstrations and exhibits are planned. Steam engines are used to power threshing machines and the large and small sawmills. A large collection of…
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QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, will have their annual Lemon-Aid Stand for Good to benefit The Salvation Army on Saturday, Aug. 31. The girls invite children across the community to join them in making a difference. “We’re excited to invite other families, church groups, sports teams…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently announced the appointment of Michelle Kirkham as its director of development. A 2010 graduate of Culver-Stockton College with a degree in business administration, Kirkham earned a certificate in fundraising and development foundations from the University of California-Davis in 2023. She joins Culver-Stockton College after a successful tenure at Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Wild & Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids ages 3 to 10 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Canvas!” The Hannibal Arts Council is partnering with many…
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Aaron J. Davis, age 72, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:29 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Aaron was born on December 12, 1951 in Quincy, a son of Albert and Virginia Brooks Davis. On November 13, 1971 he married Geneva Dade in Quincy. She survives. Aaron was a 1969 graduate of Quincy…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County fairgoers can learn how to improve safety on the family farm during the annual fair at Flower City Park in Palmyra, says University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy Nick Wesslak. Safety Day runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, with demonstrations on grain bin safety from…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Illini West High School’s International Club recently embarked on a culinary journey at Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen under the guidance of certified exercise physiologist and registered dietitian Kara Andrew and head chef Amber Clark. The club’s culinary journey spanned three global cuisines from: In a press release, Andrew…
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PAYSON, Ill. — The 130th annual Payson Old Settlers Picnic will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-4 in Payson South Park. Bob and Rose Bunte and Jerry and Audrie Bunte, this year’s parade marshals, are members of the Bunte Trucking family. The event kicks off on Friday night at 5 p.m. with an…
Read Full Article Blake L. Hagerbaumer, 23, Quincy for Suspended Registration. NTA 113Dawsyn L. Pratt, 18, Quincy for Vandalism. NTA 101Briana L. Stanislaw, 22, Quincy for FTA DWLS. Lodged 134Gregory A. Russell, 62, 1429 Ohio for Warrant-Domestic Battery. Lodged 255Matthew A. Miller, 41, 1034 Turtle Lake Rd. for Warrant-Felon Possession/Use of Weapon/Firearm. Lodged 112Sears T. Williams, 61, 5513…
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QUINCY — Round Room, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is having its 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Hundreds of families can receive a free backpack. With 42 percent of U.S. parents saying they will go into debt to pay for their child(ren)’s back-to-school items, there has never been…
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