Adams County, Illinois
Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Levi and Debie Cochenour of Hannibal, Mo., at 7:06 p.m. June 28, 2025.A girl was born to Jessica Bezely of Quincy at 4:45 p.m. July 1, 2025.A boy was born to Chace and Alexis Shaffer of Ursa at 9:07 p.m. July 1, 2025.A girl was born to Colton…
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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Todd Hastings with Hope House of Quincy as he tries to find a home for expectant mothers who need assistance. The issue, which was not supported by the Quincy Plan Commission, goes before the full Quincy City Council Monday night. Below is the letter Hastings sent to Quincy aldermen…
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Kelsey A. Hickman, 33, of Quincy for Fireworks at 500 block of N. 8th St. NTA 108Jermaine D. Walker, 46, of Quincy for Fireworks at 10th/Lind. NTA 161Jodawn M. Seiz, 29, of Quincy for Retail Theft at Menards. NTA 130Amy J. Huls, 50, of Carthage for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 161Makena Ash reports her…
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QUINCY — Several streets in Quincy will be closed in the upcoming days for various repairs. Streets to be closed include: Motorists are advised to use an alternative travel route and drive with extreme caution.
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QUINCY — Quincyan Steven Peters will be competing on American Ninja Warrior airing from Las Vegas on Monday, July 7. Peters is a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School and is employed as a firefighter with the city of Quincy. He is also a drill sergeant in the US Army Reserve. Peters will have…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 617 College at about 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Engine Companies #2, #4, #6, and Incident Command were initially called and Engine #5 was requested immediately due to high temperatures and heat index. On arrival, crews observed heavy smoke and fire coming from windows…
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QUINCY — The patriotic spirit was waving in full force no matter where you went Friday in the Gem City. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman got in his Shottenkirk Toyota Shuck Truck and went on an adventure through Quincy and captured images celebrating the Fourth of July for this photo gallery:
Read Full Article Brook K. Bonar, 35, of Quincy for Failure to Yield at 11th St. and Maine St. 107Ashten E. Dietrich, 31, of Quincy for Trespassing at 1329 N. 6th St. 178Madison M. Mcentee, 21, of Quincy for No Valid DL, Suspended Registration, Operating Uninsured and FTA DWLS at S. 8th St. and State St. Lodged 161Jacob…
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QUINCY — Have you gotten a text message about a traffic ticket recently? Don’t click the link – it could be a scam. BBB has received several reports about phishing texts that appear to be from your state’s Department of Revenue, Department of Motor Vehicles or Department of Transportation. The fake texts will say you…
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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,…
Read Full Article 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,…
Read Full Article 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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