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MACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois State Police continues its investigation into a Macomb Police Officer involved shooting that occurred Saturday at approximately 10 p.m. when officers responded to a call of an active domestic disturbance in the 900 block of N. Charles. The Macomb Police Department requested ISP investigate the incident. After reviewing body…
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Jada G. McClain, 18, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 1833 Broadway. Lodged 180Mark R. Brinkmeyer, 68, of Quincy for Disregard Traffic Control Light at 10th and Broadway. NTA 113Cordero Robinson, 33, 1123 N. 6th for Agg. Domestic Battery and for a TOF for Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage. Lodged 113/145Heather Dewitt and Aspen Pryor,…
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QUINCY – On Sunday, Quincy Police officers were dispatched to a check the wellbeing of a man at South Park 1498 South 12th. Upon arrival Officers found three dogs circling a male subject who was lying on the ground severely injured. An ambulance was summoned to the scene. The officers along with animal control were…
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Gail Eugene Henderson, 86, of Quincy, passed away at 8:41 PM Friday, March 15, 2024, at Good Samaritan Home in Quincy, IL. Born November 22, 1937, in Quincy, IL, Mr. Henderson was the son of Floyd F. and Verna H. (Taylor) Henderson. He was married to Janice L. Hurdle on November 24, 1962. She died…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will offer outdoor family fun from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the museum, 1601 Maine. The “Egg-stravaganza” activities include an egg hunt, lawn games and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and special guests. Special guests include Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse, Miss Quincy Nicole Taylor,…
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QUINCY — On March 14, in a joint effort with the West Central Illinois Task Force, Adams County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police, The Quincy Police Department conducted a one-day narcotics operation with one primary focus — to target individuals who distribute and possess narcotics in the Quincy and Adams County area. During…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County Economic Development was awarded $3,000 from the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) for the “Taste of Hancock County” event which will highlight local companies within Hancock County and give them a chance to promote what they have to offer. Taste of Hancock County is one of 10 projects from across the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be present a live Zoom lecture titled “How Big is Our Solar System” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at John Wood Community College, Room D022, on the lower rear north end of Building D. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the Prague meeting in 2006 kicked “poor Pluto”…
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MILAN, Ill. — We live in a fast-paced world. From food to information to travel, what took our grandparents hours, days, or weeks to obtain, we can have in seconds and minutes. Fresh produce and plant material are no different. Carrots, berries, melons and bananas are available year-round in the local grocery store. Not far…
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Funeral Services for Harold Glen White, Sr., 90, of New London, will be 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Emmette J. Shields American Legion post 55 in Hannibal with pastor Neil Gottman and pastor Dan Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at 1:30 P.M. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will be the hosts of WestFest on Wednesday, May 1, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s entertainment is headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana…
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QUINCY — Ameren Illinois crews will begin work near Harrison Street on Monday, March 18 as they remove a natural gas steel pipeline over Curtis Creek and relocate it under the creek with new eight-inch corrosion-resistant polyethylene material. Crews will bore under the creek to install nearly 700 feet of pipeline. Once the new system…
Read Full Article Xavier Colon, 27, 927 N. 4th for speeding at Gardner Expressway and State. NTA 128Brian Bandy, 62, 1507 Cedar for driving while license revoked. NTA 113Shane Starman, 52, 2525 Chestnut St. for operating uninsured vehicle at 12th and Broadway. NTA 101Alexa Gray, 19, 997 E. County Road 1050, Warsaw, for failure to yield – private…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its 10th annual Walk For Life and BBQ on Saturday, May 11, at the Bowling Green City Park. Check-in and registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the actual walk beginning at 11 a.m. The BBQ will also be held at the park with eat-in or carry-out available from 11…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery will be the host of its annual QU faculty juried student art show from March 18 to April 12. The student art exhibition will feature artwork produced during the current academic year by students enrolled in the various studios offered in the QU art program. Faculty members in the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Kiwanis pancake day will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 30, in the Hannibal High School cafeteria, 4500 McMasters Avenue. The cost for the “all you can eat” breakfast of pancakes and sausage is $10 with children 8 and under eating free of charge. Proceeds from the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Free Clinic held its annual volunteer appreciation luncheon March 1 in the Hannibal Regional Conference Center. In a press release, Sharon Webster, director of the Hannibal Free Clinic, said, “This is a way to say thank you to our volunteers and donors and to show them how much we appreciate…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two people were killed when officers with the Macomb Police Department arrived at an active domestic violence incident Saturday night. At approximately 10:03 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, officers responded to the 900 block of N. Charles for an active domestic violence incident. One female had been stabbed multiple times. The female…
Read Full Article Nicole M. Lewis, 35, 1926 Adams for FTA Suspended License, FTA Operating Uninsured Vehicle and FTA Suspended Registration at 11th & Spruce. Lodged 120Robin Wilson, 39, Homeless for FTA DUI, FTA Forgery and Adams Co. warrant for Possession of Meth. Lodged 108Howard Turner reported his 2013 Honda was struck by another vehicle while parked at…
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Funeral services for Francis Eugene “Gene” Peak, 85, of Laddonia, will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Laddonia Christian Church, with Pastor Bill Maupin officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Laddonia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 18, 2024, at Bienhoff…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, with Fluorescent Friday at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The April Art Adventure is a creative project for K-5th grade students. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League program had approximately 35 youngsters finish the season. An awards banquet held at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center recognized the shooters. Program coordinator Jason Moore stated that the two main goals of the program are firearm safety and individual accomplishments. Trinity Tutor served as…
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QUINCY — The youths of Luther Memorial Church will sponsor a trivia night fundraiser in the church fellowship hall, 1210 Jersey, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, to support their journey to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America’s (ELCA) youth gathering in New Orleans. A variety of snacks and soft drinks will be available for…
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QUINCY — Muddy River Riders Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, will hold its ninth annual Blessing of the Bikes from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Knights of Columbus grounds. This event is a fundraiser for the book bag program the club does every fall. The group distributes book bags full…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A Kansas man has been charged with child pornography and indecent solicitation of a child in Pike County. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department received on Feb. 29 a complaint of indecent solicitation of a child, sexual exploitation of a child, grooming and child pornography. A couple discovered their child under the age…
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