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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council showcase a range of media. They will be on display from Feb. 28 through March 22 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The exhibit opens from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, featuring an artist talk at 6 p.m. The…
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QUINCY — The Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Schools conference at Chaddock’s Dr. Debbie Reed Center for Excellence on March 5-6 promises to deliver impactful sessions for educators, administrators and professionals committed to creating trauma-informed and resilient schools. This year’s keynote speakers are: Leslie Hansen Vigor, director of social-emotional learning at ROE1, will present on “Proactive Use of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $1,500 grant that will pay for a live eagle show from the World Bird Sanctuary as part of the Eagle Day celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22. The day provides an opportunity to connect with nature, raise awareness about the importance of eagle conservation and…
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QUINCY — Kyle Venvertloh recently joined the Blessing Foundation board of trustees, assuming the seat of John Flynn, who retired after 24 years of service. A Quincy resident, Venvertloh is general manager of Quincy Recycle. He has a master of business administration degree from Quincy University and a bachelor of science degree from Illinois Wesleyan…
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QUINCY — Three men with little or no political experience hope to unseat incumbent Ken Hultz to win the Republican primary for 3rd Ward alderman and earn a seat on the Quincy City Council. The primary election is set for Feb. 25. With no Democrats filing to run in the 3rd Ward, the Feb. 25…
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Bushnell-Prairie City CUSD 170Canton R-V School DistrictCarthage ElementaryClark County R-1 School DistrictDallas ESD 327Hamilton CCSD 328Hannibal Head StartHannibal School District 60Illini West High School District 307-Virtual LearningKnox County R-I School DistrictLaHarpe Community District 347Lewis County C-1 School DistrictMacomb School District 185-Opening Late 2 HoursMarion County R-II School DistrictPikeland CUSD 10Pleasant Hill CUSD 3Ralls County Head…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested on Monday after an investigation by the Macomb Police Department determined he was involved in a series of fraudulent online transactions. Following a few reports of online rip-offs last week, officers from the Macomb Police Department began an investigation. The suspect utilized social media platforms to locate…
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Cass D. Tasco, 34, Homeless for Criminal trespass at 200 N. 8th. NTA 161Cass D. Tasco, 34, Homeless for Criminal trespass to state supported property (Lampe). NTA 108James A. Cook, 52, 2201 Elm for Expired Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 10th and Broadway. NTA 130Logan M. Dean, 23, 1719 Jackson for Failure to…
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Heather M. Osborne, 26, last known address in the 900 block of North Seventh in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for home invasion and driving on a suspended license. Osborne is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage has announced that Mollie Sanchez, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, has adjusted clinic hours. She is working three 12-hour days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sanchez specializes in medication management for patients seeking behavioral health services at Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage on the Memorial Hospital campus.…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) continues its Pathway Days initiative with Transfer Pathway Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. This event is designed for students planning to attend JWCC before transferring to a four-year university, as well as any high school students who are undecided about their academic…
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CANTON, Mo. — Radazaih “Cookie” Whittington, an entrepreneur, TV and film producer and educator, will serve as the spring 2024 Konneker Leader in Residence at Culver-Stockton College. Whittington, a 2017 graduate, has experience in media production, having worked on shows such as “Sesame Street” and at organizations like Tyler Perry Studios. Her career includes roles…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — January, an up-and-coming band from Quincy, Ill., will perform Friday, Feb. 21, at Halls Hall and Chuckwagon, 220 S. Main. January brings a fresh and vibrant sound to the music scene. Comprised of young musicians, January blends various genres to create a captivating experience for audiences. Their music, characterized by heartfelt lyrics…
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HANNIBAL — The City of Hannibal is encouraging residents of the 5th Ward to throw their name in the hat to replace former council member Colin Welch on the Hannibal City Council following his resignation last month. Potential candidates must be: People should submit a letter explaining their qualifications and interest for serving on the…
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CHICAGO — The attorney for Michael McClain said he and his client were “pleased and relieved” after Wednesday’s decision by a federal jury not to convict the longtime statehouse lobbyist from Quincy. Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on public corruption charges after a federal jury found him guilty on…
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CHICAGO — A veteran Illinois statehouse reporter said he believed former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s decision to testify in the federal case against him “backfired.” Ray Long, who has covered Illinois state government for the Chicago Tribune since 1998 and wrote the 2022 book “The House That Madigan Built,” was in court for much…
Read Full Article Sharon K. Lord, 62, Clayton for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 18th and Broadway. NTA 181Kyra J. Jacoby, 23, 1519 S. 38th for Improper Turn at 48th and Harrison. NTA 104Erma J. Wright, 74, for Pedestrian Use of the Roadway in the 500 block of Chestnut. NTA 145Phillip M. Barnd, 28, 1436 Wormans Road for…
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QUINCY — Firefighters with the Quincy Fire Department battled through the bitter cold to extinguish a fire in a mobile home on the city’s northeast side on Sunday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, to a structure fire at 2412 Penthouse Drive near 24th and Locust. Engine companies…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, recently announced the History Happy Hour program at the museum for February. Rob Mellon, local historian and executive director of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, will present “Mission Impossible: The Washington Peace Conference of 1861,” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. A…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Masonic Lodge Hannibal No. 188 held a poker run in July to raise funds for Judevine Center for Autism and raised $1,200, then sent that amount to the Grand Lodge to be tripled. Members of Masonic Lodge Hannibal No. 188 went to Judevine Center for Autism on Jan. 27 to present a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal Fire Department crews spent nearly six hours responding to a fire in an apartment building in downtown Hannibal. At approximately 11:18 p.m., crews were dispatched to 206 S. 4th for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded with eight on duty crew members. An additional four off duty firefighters…
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