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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Douglass Community Services CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program celebrated a significant milestone on May 14 as Katie Neff was officially sworn in as the new CASA volunteer director, and Patty Voeple was sworn in as the newest CASA volunteer. The ceremony was held at the Marion County Courthouse and officiated…
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Willa Ann (Merrell) Wheeler, age 81 of Quincy, IL died on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at 12:08 pm in Bickford of Quincy Assisted Living and Memory Care, Quincy, IL. She was born on October 26, 1943, in Keokuk, IA, the only child of Latham and Mary Margaret (Riney) Merrell. She attended school in Keokuk and…
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QUINCY — Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will once again offer free lunches to all children up to age 18 beginning Wednesday, June 11, and continuing through Friday, Aug 8. Lunches will be available Monday thru Friday from the school entrance in the alley off Eighth Street between the school and the church. Serving time will…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to help the Macomb Farmers Market celebrate its 50th anniversary as the oldest continuous downstate farmers market in Illinois. It operates on Thursdays and Saturdays from May through October in Chandler Park, offering a variety of local…
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Tela J. Trumbo, 24, of East Moline for Pedestrian Use of Roadway at 9th/York. NTA 227James B. Mosley, 52, of Quincy for Adams County FTA Improper Use of Registration/Title at 8th and York. Lodged 124Brandy M. Bibb Hagaman, 43, of Pittsfield for Adams County FTA Body Attachment at Gardner Expy/State. Lodged 124Ellie E. Mann, 18,…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A domestic violence arrest was made Friday in the 200 block of E. Wheeler. Macomb Police Department officers were dispatched at 6:44 a.m. Friday, June 6, to the 200 block of E. Wheeler for a report of a stabbing. A male victim was taken to McDonough District Hospital for treatment. He has…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — A man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday in Adams County. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a single-vehicle rollover crash near 2084 U.S. 24 east of Coatsburg. Steven Barry, 35, was driving a 1995 Jeep westbound on U.S. 24 when he tried to avoid an…
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QUINCY — The annual St. Francis Solanus Parish picnic will be from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 21, at 1720 College. The picnic will offer food and beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, bingo, basket raffle, dunk tank, kids’ games, face painting, train ride, obstacle course and bounce houses. The Heidelberg Band…
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QUINCY — The Together with Tri-State Veterans Support (TWTSVS) organization recently recognized Quincy Medical Group as part of its Veterans Choice Award Appreciation program, which was created to honor the many businesses, companies or industries within the region who have made a difference in the lives of military members and veterans and their families. Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course will be held July 10-11 and July 17-19 at the Marion County Ambulance Training Center. CERT, a national program sponsored by FEMA, is designed to help provide basic disaster preparedness and response training to people and their communities across the country. A typical CERT…
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QUINCY — For more than four decades, Quincy Area Network Against Domestic Abuse (QUANADA) of Quincy has provided the emotional, physical and crisis “comfort blanket” to all who have been assaulted or abused. That healing process often begins by listening to the victim’s story. It seems fitting that at the annual author retreat, sponsored by…
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QUINCY — State Street Bank recently announced that Matt Bergman has joined the bank’s trust department as assistant vice president and trust officer. Bergman brings a diverse background in relationship management, fundraising and community engagement. He graduated from Quincy University with a bachelor of science degree and a master’s degree business administration. Most recently, he…
Read Full Article Antoine J. Hoskins, 43, of Quincy for Arson. Lodged 101Mary E. Knuffman, 23, of Quincy for Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 180Arthur T. Yoe, 61, of Keokuk, Iowa for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 180Quintez J. Cissna, 24, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 184/173Audra L. Davidson, 32, of Quincy for Disregard Stop Sign and Operating…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation will be the host of its annual Shoeless Joe’s Celebrity Golf Classic on Wednesday, June 11, at Norwoods Golf Course. The foundation partners with the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame to put on the tournament, and Raymond James Financial Services is the official sponsor for this year’s event. The…
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QUINCY — To enhance its ability to meet the need for chronic wound care locally, Blessing Hospital has replaced the two hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy chambers in its Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center with the latest technology. HBO therapy works by surrounding a patient with 100 percent oxygen at two-and-a-half times greater than normal air…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation has awarded $10,000 through its inaugural round of Teacher Grants, funding 16 creative and inspiring projects submitted by educators across Quincy’s four Catholic elementary schools – Blessed Sacrament, St. Dominic, St. Francis and St. Peter. The funded projects include the development of a new art program,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently announced its continued participation in the Hannibal Farmers Market, where the organization will operate a booth each week to support food access through the Missouri SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks programs. The Hannibal Farmers Market will be held at Central Park through June 28, then will move…
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QUINCY — WCIL Gives, a four-day online giving event sponsored by the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF), will be held from Monday through Thursday, June 9-12. This initiative will provide a platform for community members to explore and donate to causes that inspire them, supporting the vital work of more than 80 nonprofits, churches, and schools…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Juneteenth community celebration returns for the fourth year at various locations throughout the city from June 13-15 and is organized by the Quincy Juneteenth Organization. The event kicks off on Friday, June 13, with the Juneteenth community celebration, themed “Celebrating Freedom.” This semi-formal event at the Oakley-Lindsay Center features a condensed…
Read Full Article Creedyn P. Bruening, 18, of Quincy for Criminal Sexual Abuse at 521 Vermont St. 172Carter W. Stephenson, 18, of Quincy for Criminal Sexual Abuse at 521 Vermont St. 172Milina C. Talton, 21, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 1707 N. 12th St. Lodged 124Shawn P. Lalond, 34, of Quincy for FTA Stealing at N. 6th…
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Dena Kay Weyand, age 62, of Ursa, died on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 9:28 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Dena was born on January 13, 1963, a daughter of Willard and Nancy Miller Schuttler. In 1983 she married Robert Logsdon. The couple raised their two children in Mt. Sterling. On September 8, 2018 she married…
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Brian C. Kelty, age 47, of Golden, died on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Hancock County, Illinois. He was born on June 7, 1977 in Quincy, Illinois a son of Curtis and Julie Bartelt Kelty. He married Jennifer Ebbing on June 16, 2001 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Quincy. She survives. Brian was a…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra recently received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety, which recognizes Missouri communities demonstrating a commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Gov. Mike Kehoe in January 2025, recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime,…
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QUINCY — Off the Record, the newest self-guided driving tour offered by SeeQuincy, is now available to the public. The Off the Record Guide launches with the release of a second edition of this piece that reveals former Quincy area residents and places of intrigue. True crime stories, fascinating characters and legendary tales of Silver…
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QUINCY — Chuck Scholz, former Quincy mayor now service as chairman of the Adams County Bicentennial Commission, will welcome the Buffalo Soldiers to Quincy at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, in front of First Baptist Church, 739 N. Eighth. The visit will take place relatively close to the future site of a monument commemorating…
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Mary Elizabeth Heintz, age 85, died on December 23, 2024, in her home in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on March 11, 1939, in Quincy IL, a daughter of Frederick W. and Lousie H. Spindler Koch. Like all of the Koch siblings, Mary worked at their father’s business, the Illinois School Supply when…
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LAGRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino raised $3,378 during its recent fundraising initiative in support of Fishing For Freedom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and aiding the nation’s veterans through therapeutic outdoor experiences. The initiative encouraged guests to donate cash toward the cause, with the casino matching every dollar up to $100 in free…
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