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George Newbanks, 40, of Quincy for Theft Over $500.Timothy Woodvine, 50 of Quincy for Idenity Theft.Sara E. Hoverdon, 42, address unknown for Cass County warrant – Domestic Battery. Lodged 186Kelly Ginster, 59, of Quincy for Fail to Yeild Right of Way.Brianna A. Ketchum, 25, 1711 Spring for Domestic Battery. 148Michiel J. Inness, 54, Quincy for…
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SHELBY COUNTY, Mo. — Local food pantries will receive a boost this fall thanks to a grant from the Shelby County Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation Serving West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missorui. The Shelby County Endowment Fund was established in 2023 as a permanent source of charitable support for needs and opportunities in Shelby…
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QUINCY — Hollister-Whitney (HWI), a leading provider of elevator components and solutions, recently announced the launch of its annual scholarship program offering two scholarships of $1,500 each to support local residents pursuing further education in vocational or technical fields. The Hollister-Whitney Scholarship aims to empower students who demonstrate community service, educational merit and financial need.…
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QUINCY — Author and former University of Iowa sociology professor, Mark Chaffee, will be facilitating open community forums on issues facing the electorate in Burlington and Keokuk, Iowa, Quincy and Macomb. The forums are focused on “Better Informing Our ‘Consent’: Some Problems Confronting ‘We, The People.'” Chaffee’s work has focused on what pulls humans apart…
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QUINCY — A book, “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022,” written by Quincy native Tim Scherrer has been selected as a finalist in the Show Me Your Best Award category by the Missouri Writers Guild. The award will be presented at the Missouri Writers Guild conference in late September The Show…
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I am sharing important news regarding Lissencephaly Awareness Day on Sept. 8. The City Council in Quincy is scheduled to sign a proclamation to honor this day during its Sept. 3 meeting. Additionally, the Memorial Bridge will be illuminated in purple on Sept. 1 to raise awareness for lissencephaly. Elijah’s Baby Bucket List is a…
Read Full Article Betty M. Wolfe, 53, of 411 S. 36th for Expired Registration at 14th and Maine. NTA 113Karen M. Smith, 52, of Wentzville, Mo., for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jefferson. NTA 113Brooke E. Sohn, 20, of Palmyra, Mo., for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jefferson. NTA 113Craig Nokes of 2509 Herrli Drive reports his unlocked…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, is the host of its 11th annual art history luncheon at noon on Friday, Sept. 6. The art history luncheon is a special event designed to fit into a workday lunch hour. The time is used to educate, enrich and engage through focusing on a…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Veterans Homes at LaSalle, Manteno and Quincy are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff, and the majority of cases have presented mild symptoms. A Tuesday press release said that of Aug. 27, a combined 36 people in three homes had tested positive with COVID-19. “Illinois’…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire in Hannibal has been ruled as electrical and determined to be accidental. The Hannibal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1904 Broadway at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters reported flames and smoke coming from a second-story window. All occupants were…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional is offering an “ABCs of Medicare 2025” event, presented by Managed Care Partners, designed to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate the complexities of Medicare and Medicare Advantage information. This free in-person educational session will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Hannibal Regional Conference Center inside the Hannibal…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation approved 22 grant applications totaling $89,219.98 in its fall grant cycle. An additional $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding was released from the Foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-2025 school year. The funds for this grant cycle were made available after July 1 and will be for use in…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy has announced closures for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 2. Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, and reopen with regular hours on Tuesday. Central Services will be closed on Monday. The Quincy City Council meeting will be held beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Garbage…
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Hannah Young, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery (TOF). Lodged 113Janice R. Gupton, 72, of 1506 DeWees Ave. for Failure to Yield at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Akira C. Talton, 21, of 506 Wisherd Ave. for No Valid DL at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Troy M. Aschemann, 41, of 2546 College for Operating Uninsured Motor…
Read Full Article Hannah Young, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery (TOF). Lodged 113Janice R. Gupton, 72, of 1506 DeWees Ave. for Failure to Yield at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Akira C. Talton, 21, of 506 Wisherd Ave. for No Valid DL at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Troy M. Aschemann, 41, of 2546 College for Operating Uninsured Motor…
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Charilyn A. Stalder of rural Ewing, Missouri passed away Monday morning August 26, 2024 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. She was born at home during one of the hottest summers on record on July 20, 1936, the daughter of Hobart and Elizabeth Shults. She married Joe Jack Stalder on June 16, 1956. He preceded her…
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William Franklin “Frank” McMullen, 95, of Quincy, passed away at 4:03 am Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. Frank was born July 23, 1929, in Quincy, IL to William Franklin McMullen Sr. and Bertha (Shanahan) McMullen. He was married to Mary M. Robinson on October 27, 1945, in Shelbina,…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Tanner Bowen and Cayley Butler Durban of Quincy at 2:27 p.m. Aug. 14, 2024.A girl was born to Brian McClellan and Rachel Stama of Carthage at 9:24 a.m. Aug. 19, 2024.A girl was born to Andrew and Nicole Gengenbacher of Fowler at 1:15 a.m. Aug. 20, 2024.A girl…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The approval of a budget amendment and the setting of the tax rate for 2025 were among the topics of discussion at the Marion County Ambulance District board of directors meeting on Aug. 15. The board added a line item to the budget for the pension fund as requested by the recent…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at inside Health and Wellness Conference Rooms at 1454 N. County Road 2050. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with…
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Ruthie P. Foster, age 85, of Quincy, died on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 9:11 a.m. in Good Samaritan Home. Ruthie was born on May 17, 1939 in Rockport, IL, a daughter of Frank J. and Frances E. Myers Smith. On July 3, 1957 she married Herbert Foster in Pittsfield, IL. He survives. Ruthie had…
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QUINCY — Community members are invited to join 200 District friends on Sunday, Sept. 15, for Feast in the Heart of Quincy, held at one long table down the middle of Maine Street near The Maine Course, 626 Maine. The event will offer a cocktail hour beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Maine Street and inside…
Read Full Article Joseph M. Klompien, Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Burglary. Lodged 136Willie H. McNair, 38, Quincy for OV Warrant for FTA Stealing and Adams County Warrant for FTA Criminal Trespass. Lodged 161Andrew Hustead, 35, Quincy for Seatbelt Required. 161Madison Mason, 20, Quincy for Expired Registration. 161Alexia Taylor, 20, Quincy for Seatbelt Required. 147Serena Stott, 41,…
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