Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Billiard Congress of America and Greater Midwest Pool Players Association (GMPA) has announced the Masters USA National Men and Masters USA National Women Pool Championships July 6-12. The National Juniors Championships and the North American Wheelchair Championships will take place July 7-12. These prestigious championships are presented by SeeQuincy and will be…
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QUINCY — Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) recently announced the addition of Eric Basinger to its board of directors. Basinger will serve a two-year term. Basinger is a professional land surveyor for Klinger & Associates, bringing expertise to GSCI and its eight properties throughout central Illinois. Basinger’s passion for Girl Scouting was inspired by…
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QUINCY — Sara Reuschel is leaving her position as executive director of the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation later this month. Reuschel, who took the job in Nov 2021, was the foundation’s second executive director. She replaced Paul Rittof, who filled the position when it was first created in 2009. Erin Frazier, vice president of…
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QUINCY — Blessed Sacrament Parish has announced the successful completion of a critical safety and security wall and gate surrounding the school of its Sister Parish, Saint Antoine, in Lavanneau, Haiti. The $30,000 project, raised over the course of one year, was essential to ensuring the safety of the more than 200 children currently attending…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Democratic Party will hold a summer cookout from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at the Machinists Lodge 822, 2929 N. Fifth. Jess Piper, executive director of Blue Missouri, will be the featured speaker. Known as the “Dirt Road Democrat,” Piper is a former educator and an advocate…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club recently announced new officers for the organization. They are: Board members: Also recognized were lifetime award winners Barb Tripp, widow of John Tripp accepting for John; Jeff Dorsey; Skip Reuter; Dennis Koch; and Butch Hageman accepting for his father, Bill. Lifetime membership is based our board approval and is…
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QUINCY — American Legion Post 37, has made a $1,000 contribution to the Jackson-Lincoln Pool, located on Quincy’s northwest side. This donation was in an effort to supplement matching donations from an anonymous philanthropist. The pool has been financially struggling, and was in danger of not opening for the season. Thanks to overwhelming community support,…
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Tadarryl Washington, 41, of Quincy for FTA Peace Disturbance.Damion Borne, 26, for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121Virginia Kamphaus, 91, of Quincy for Fail to Yield-Right of Way.Wilbert B. Koehler III, 48, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Expired Registration and Improper Use of Registration and FTA Expired Registration. Lodged 113Kaleb A. Ulrich, 26, for…
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QUINCY — Quincy Children’s Museum, located at 11 N. Fourth St., invites families to a special “Story Time with the Author” event at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, featuring Brittany Musholt, a speech therapist and children’s book author. Musholt will share her heartwarming book, A Tail of Empathy: Rocky Gains a Brother, which uses…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — In a nod to Adams County’s agricultural roots, volunteers will gather at the Adams County Fairgrounds, to help “raise” the Heritage Farms Pavilion, a new permanent landmark honoring the county’s farming legacy. The effort began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, as community volunteers joined Maas Construction to erect the…
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QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will be the site an open house at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. Representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to federal regulations regarding obtaining a CDL, admission requirements, funding…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army invites the community to a free workshop, Estate Planning Made Easy!, designed to help people and families plan for the future with confidence and peace of mind, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Attendees will gain insights on securing their family’s future, discovering…
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QUINCY — Area Catholics and others devoted to the Venerable Servant of God Father Augustine Tolton who grew up in Quincy, ministered in Quincy and is buried in Quincy will commemorate the 128th anniversary of his death with a pilgrimage procession on Wednesday, July 9 in Quincy. Father Tolton is recognized as the first black…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospice is bringing back Butterfly Moments at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Moorman Park large shelter house. It is open to all area residents to honor the memory of a deceased loved one by buying and releasing a butterfly. The person being honored does not have to have received hospice…
Read Full Article Nichole L. Bradley, 49, of La Grange, Mo., for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Display False Insurance Card at 12th and Harrison. NTA 181Joseph R. J. Lagemann, 18, of Maywood, Mo., for Failure to Yield- Left Turn at 30th and Broadway. NTA 124Curtis Thompson, 33, of Quincy for Trespassing.Madison Reardon,…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Ben and Chloe Morelock of Quincy at 4:12 p.m. June 24, 2025.A boy was born to Rogelio Hernandez and Jordan S. Brunk of Kahoka, Mo., at 2:37 a.m. June 25, 2025.A boy was born to Robert and Sidney Anderson of Kahoka, Mo., at 12:30 p.m. June 25, 2025.A…
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Quincy – State Representative Kyle Moore announced Wednesday he is running for re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the 99th District. Moore said he pledges to continue his fight for transparency, conservative values, and the hardworking families of West Central Illinois. “As your representative, it is a privilege to work for you,” said…
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QUINCY — One man was airlifted to Springfield Tuesday after being hit on his moped by an SUV. At about 4:00 pm. on Tuesday, the Quincy Police Department, along with the Quincy Fire Department and Adams County EMS, responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of 18th and Chestnut Street. The initial investigation determined…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — As part of Adams County’s 200th birthday celebration, the Village of Camp Point will step back in time with a special Chautauqua-style program on Friday, July 4, at historic Bailey Park. The daylong event will feature dynamic speakers, live music, historical reenactments and traditional family activities reminiscent of the original Chautauqua assemblies that…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Tickets for the highly anticipated Beach Boys in concert, headlining the Adams County Bicentennial finale celebration on Saturday, Sept. 6 became available July 1 and may be purchased online at www.adamsco200.org. A full seating chart is available to help individuals choose a preferred section. The concert will close out an extraordinary,…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court June 1-30, 2025. Daniel Andrew Kramer, 60, of Liberty and Shannon Brooke McGee, 49, of Liberty filed June 3, 2025.Mary Elizabeth Mackenzie, 52, of Quincy and Richard Dale Craven, 47, of Quincy filed June 3, 2025.Candi Morgan Erwin, 41, of Fowler and Trevor…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court June 1-30, 2025. Paul Padavic from Whitney Padavic on June 5, 2025.Darla Butler from David M. Sr. Butler on June 5, 2025.Regina A. McGee from Troy C. McGee on June 5, 2025.Terrance R. Shaw from Amanda D. Shaw on June 11,…
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QUINCY — Brandon Pratt found out he couldn’t keep the lid on the news of what he plans to bring to Quincy. Pratt, who is the founder of Lion Development Group and owner of Gravy Train Restaurant Management, will open a Pizza Ranch franchise at 48th and Broadway, at the site of the former County…
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QUINCY — The Watercolor USA Honor Society (WHS) recently selected Robert Lee Mejer, Quincy University distinguished professor of art, as its Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2025. Mejer is a signature charter member of the National Watercolor Society, a distinguished master of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and a master fellowship member of the…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors recently announced that Jackie Weisenburger, one of their top listing agents, has achieved her AI certification, expanding her expertise in the real estate market. Weisenburger’s latest certification in artificial intelligence will allow her to integrate technology into her services, enhancing the buying and selling process for her clients. Weisenberger’s expertise…
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