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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is launching its inaugural Leadership Institute, a program aimed at educating and inspiring emerging leaders to actively participate in the Quincy and Adams County community. Designed to cultivate leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute will empower participants to make a positive impact on the Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Second Tuesday of the Month program at the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries, 522 S. Eighth, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 11. The July program will offer the opportunity to create a wreath with presenter Kristie Strieker. For more information or to make reservations, call 217-440-8200. Tri-State Area Center…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial will be the host of the Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. July 10-13 at the church for children ages 4 to entering fifth grade in the fall. Kids will discover through life’s ups and downs that Jesus’ power pulls us through. Children will participate in Bible-learning activities, sing…
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QUINCY, Ill. — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for international and national art exhibitions. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC#18-Revisited” was selected for exhibition in the Rhode Island Watercolor Society National Watermedia Show. The exhibition runs through June 23. The curator at Wave Hill, a cultural center in the…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Trails is having its annual fundraising bicycle ride, the Terry Anastas Ultimate Ride, on Saturday, July 8 at The Dock. This is family-friendly recreational bike ride is named after the late Terry Anastas, a longtime Friends of the Trails board member and supporter of trail development. Help the Friends of…
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QUINCY — Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom has new resources available for schools, thanks to funding from Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America. In a press release, Kinsey Tiemann, the agricultural literacy coordinator for Adams County, said, “Keeping resources available at no cost to schools is a critical element of our mission so partners like…
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QUINCY — Reservations are being taken for people to get no-cost cholesterol screenings on Thursday, July 13 at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and are available from 7-9 a.m. An appointment can be made…
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QUINCY — In observance of Independence Day, Quincy City Hall and Central Services will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. City Hall will reopen with regular hours on Wednesday, July 5. Garbage and yard waste will still be picked up on Tuesday, July 4. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its holiday/weekend schedule on Tuesday,…
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QUINCY — The following JWCC students have earned Manufacturing Skill Standards Council nationally recognized certificates during the spring 2023 semester. MSSC is an industry-led training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling technicians. MSSC Safety Credential: MSSC Certified Logistics Associate Credential: MSSC Certified…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Adams County, recently received the firm’s exclusive Soar to Success Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships within his first five years as a financial advisor. Drebes was one of only 1,122 financial advisors firmwide to receive this award. In a press release, Drebes…
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CAMP POINT — Tickets are available for the first Birth Trauma Awareness dinner from 5-11 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at the Village Vineyard and Winery. Proceeds from the dinner will be donated to the Blessing Foundation and benefit the Blessing Hospital Blessed Beginnings birth center to support birth trauma survivors. According to the March of…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods recently launched Focus on STEM, a program designed to give west-central Illinois school districts the tools and education needed to create science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. STEM occupations include computer programming, architecture and engineering, life and physical science occupations, as well as the related managerial, sales, and…
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QUINCY — Jan Smith at Happel Inc., Realtors, recently was awarded the At Home with Diversity certification from the National Association of Realtors. Smith joins 20,000 other real estate professionals in North America who have earned the certification after completing an eight-hour course addressing topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development. The program…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Kevin M. and Alexis N. Alte of Quincy at 12:38 a.m. June 20, 2023.A boy was born to Tod and Deide Genenbacher of Quincy at 12:56 p.m. June 21, 2023.A girl was born to Zach and Kristen Rasche of Quincy at 7:40 p.m. June 22, 2023.A girl was…
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Dear MRN: I saw the pothole truck wrecked the other day on Locust in Quincy. Do you know how long it will be down for? Kevin McClean, director of Central Services, said the city’s pothole truck was rear ended in early June. “Pretty much ruined the whole back end of it,” he said. “The assembly…
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QUINCY – Quincy University announced Thursday it has surpassed its annual QU Fund goal of $1.3 million for the 2022-23 year. The annual QU Fund brought in $1,318,880, the largest amount in university history. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted giving and gifts for academic departments, student clubs and organizations, and the athletic department. …
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QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., recently announced changes to its leadership team. Dave Rakers will assume the position of executive vice president of Growth Initiatives, while Nathan Frese has accepted the role of market president for the Adams County market. The targeted change date…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Kristopher Tharp of Hannibal, Mo., and Kameryn Utterback of Hannibal, Mo., at 2:05 p.m. June 15, 2023.A girl was born to Jacob Owsley of Quincy and Micah Davis of Quincy at 9:22 p.m. June 15, 2023.A girl was born to Taylor Hankins of Quincy at 8:39 a.m. June…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced Delaney Ringenberg as this year’s Bishop’s Scholarship recipient. She graduated from Quincy High School this spring and will begin at QU this fall. In a press release, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield said, “What strikes me about Delaney is her total commitment to service, one…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Area Command Food Pantries in Quincy and Hannibal are in immediate need of meat donations. Servings of meat are used for the food boxes given to families in need. The organization requests donations of one-pound meat packages such as ground beef or pork, brown and serve sausage, hot dogs, pork…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club distributed more than $40,000 to 47 youth-centered organizations during a Monday, June 26 meeting at the Holiday Inn banquet room. The funding for the recipients stems from the success of the Bids for Kids online auction. Applications were reviewed for programs that benefit youths in Adams County. An…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The topic for the meeting is Tools of the Trade. The lecturers will be Bob Weirather and John Baird. The meeting will give the public the opportunity to learn more about the tools…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club and The Salvation Army have partnered to offer the Ken Bigelow Kids’ Day at Camp Saukenauk for a free afternoon of summer fun. The kids’ day, for children ages 5-12, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22. A refundable $5 deposit is due at…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department invites people to take part in the city’s voluntary camera registration program. “Many privately owned surveillance cameras were instrumental in the resolution of the (Becky) Bliefnick murder trial,” said a press release from the Quincy Police Department. “We encourage all residents with any type of camera system to help…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will be the host of a blood drive from 10 a.m-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, in the conference room at United Way of Adams County, at 936 Broadway, Suite F. In a press release, Jenna Hull, director of development and communication for United Way, said,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League recently donated a total of $23,085 to The Salvation Army, Iles Elementary and Young Life. The Salvation Army received $13,935 for its “Youth Outreach and Opportunity through SA Gaming” project. This program would exist to create a safe and positive environment for gamers to come together and build community…
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QUINCY — A series of five tenant workshops will beginning with the first session on Wednesday, June 28, at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Seventh and Adams. The remaining four workshops will be held on four consecutive Wednesday evenings through July 26. The workshops will begin with a lunchbox dinner at 5 p.m., and programs begin at…
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QUINCY — Pvt. William Prater, the last Civil War soldier to be buried in Adams County, will be recognized in a memorial dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, presented by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Gen. George A. McClernand Camp No. 4 of Springfield. The ceremony will be in…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, a mental health services provider, has announced the appointment of Dr. Melissa McKelvie as its new executive and clinical director effective July 10. McKelvie, a clinical psychologist, brings with her more than 24 years of experience in serving people and communities. She has worked with hundreds of clients in…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Daniel John Miller of Quincy and Wynter Rose Knight Wild of Quincy at 10:11 p.m. June 5, 2023.A girl was born to Ben and Lyric Wingerter of Quincy at 5:30 a.m. June 6, 2023.A boy was born to Angelique McGriff of Quincy at 1:33 p.m. June 7, 2023.A…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy’s seeking applicants for the position of police officer with the Quincy Police Department. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The Quincy Police Department has lateral entry for active full-time law enforcement officers. Starting salary for lateral entry officers will be based on the officer’s level of experience up…
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Aldermen table proposal to enter contract for consulting services for new TIF district for two weeks
QUINCY — A request for a contract with a St. Louis firm for consulting services related to the proposed German Village Tax Increment Finance District was tabled for two weeks during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. The city administration has proposed the establishment of the TIF district for the German Village area, which encompasses 14…
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Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, PayPal, Zelle or CashApp are a convenient way to split checks, pay rent or purchase from small businesses. However, scammers are finding creative ways to get money from users. Unlike more traditional banking services, P2P payment apps are less likely to provide reimbursement for fraud – making the risk…
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QUINCY — Veterans may survive their military service but are never out of danger. National statistics show that veterans die by suicide at a rate 1.5 times higher than that of non-veteran adults. The 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report showed 6,145 veteran suicide deaths, an average of 16.8 per day. To create better…
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QUINCY — Adam Tallcott is one of only 1,377 Edward Jones financial advisors to receive an Edward Jones Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships. The award is named after Ed Armstrong, who built a successful branch office beginning in 1977 and contributed to the well-being of his clients, colleagues and community in Grand…
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QUINCY — To help residents stay cool and safe this summer, Ameren Illinois is donating 500 Energy Star-rated window air conditioners to community action agencies across the state. The agencies will distribute the units to their local client families and people who meet Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program guidelines, including veterans and those with…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department recently started plans for stepped-up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign started June 16 and runs through the early-morning hours of July 5 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. In a press release, Sgt.…
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QUINCY — Eighteen area students pursuing higher education and a local teacher have been awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships and recognition awards from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Recipients of the scholarships, most of which come from permanently endowed funds at the Community Foundation, will receive financial support towards…
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QUINCY — The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Quincy Park District for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the…
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QUINCY — SIU Center for Family Medicine has named Journey Richie the June 2023 Employee of the Month. Journey works in reception at SIU. Her nomination proves her support of SIU’s mission and vision by being a team player, putting patients first and having the initiative to learn new things. In a press release, a…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will hold its annual meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The agenda will consist of the election of officers and directors; approval of the annual financial report; approval of the budget for the upcoming…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans began June 1 from its Family Services facilities in both Quincy and Hannibal. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and Marion,…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy, in partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Underground Railroad Museum at Dr. Richard Eells House, will present a program by Connie Martin, one of Illinois Humanities Council’s Roads scholars, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, during the Juneteenth commemoration festivities. Juneteenth has been celebrated for 157…
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QUINCY — Melinda Thompson with Blessing Hospice has earned Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse status by meeting the requirements of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, including passing an examination. While licensure as a registered nurse assures minimal competency to practice in a field, certification indicates mastery of a defined body of knowledge and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Whether you’ve attended an epic party at the PlayPlace or swapped the fancy dinner for what you were really craving (hello, McNuggets), we know birthdays with McDonald’s hold a special place. Now, McDonald’s is celebrating Grimace’s birthday. Starting June 12, fans can get in on the festivities with the Grimace Birthday Meal…
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QUINCY — As a result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology, Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that uses magnetic fields, instead of radiation, to produce images of internal body parts to help…
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QUINCY — Four local nonprofits were selected to participate in the second cohort of the Nonprofit Excellence Initiative, a collaborative program of the Quincy Area Funders Collaborative which seeks to strengthen the effectiveness of not-for-profit organizations in Adams County. The second cohort of the Nonprofit Excellence Initiative consists of Good Samaritan Home, Quincy Humane Society,…
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MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 1,024 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the spring 2023 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 578 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This includes: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.0…
Read Full Article Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in June is a good time for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud. Older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, can be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it’s harder for those who have a condition that…
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QUINCY — Patients undergoing a lung biopsy for possible cancer at Blessing Hospital are having their procedure done using the latest technological advancement. Blessing offers the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system. Blessing is the only hospital in the region offering this technology, made by the same company that developed the renowned da Vinci robotic surgery system.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The June Second Tuesday of the Month program at the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries program will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 13. The program includes, crafts, speakers and fellowship. Seating is limited so reservations are appreciated. All events are held at the CWM location, 522 S. Eighth. For more information…
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QUINCY — Miss Quincy Shelby Rose won two competitions on Friday at the Miss Illinois pageant in Marion, Ill. Rose, 19, a daughter of Mark and Melissa Rose of Quincy, won a $500 Women in Business scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to candidate who has declared a business major or is actively involved in the field of…
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QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club is sponsoring its 55th annual car show from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, on the grounds of the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The show is open to the public. There is no charge for admission to the car show. The Quincy Museum will have lunch available and…
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QUINCY — Join Arts Quincy at Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, to kick off summer with a celebration featuring art activities, a meal, health information and a showing of the Disney movie “Encanto.” The evening will open at 6 p.m. Blessing Heath System will begin to serve “walking tacos” for…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins will have a work day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10, in the Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island. Plans are to install a gravel border around the 1828 Fraser Log Cabin. Water and snacks will be provided to volunteers mid-morning. All volunteers are welcome, even…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court May 3-30, 2023. Andrea Danielle Lewis from Sarah Elizabeth Lewis on May 3, 2023.Hope E. England from Thomas England on May 3, 2023.Andriana Lynn Nutt from Marcellus Shy Heim Weldon on May 4, 2023.Jeffrey S. Rose from Christine M. Rose on…
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QUINCY — The truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will have an open house at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 12, at the Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. During this open house, representatives will share how the program has revised its training in response to the new federal regulations regarding obtaining…
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QUINCY — Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will offer free lunches to all children up to age 18 living on the south side of Quincy beginning Monday, June 12, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 4. Serving time will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No registration is required. Lunches will be available Monday thru Friday…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Lucas Dooley and Racheal Swartz of Pittsfield at 9:31 a.m. May 31, 2023.A girl was born to Chad Ellefritz and Elexis Carpenter of Quincy at 3:18 a.m. June 1, 2023.A girl was born to Jake and Melissa Bliven of Quincy at 5:00 a.m. June 1, 2023.A boy was…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently distributed grant award notices for 21 applications, totaling $58,749.60 in approved funding for use in the Quincy Public School District 172. The funds for this grant cycle will be made available after July 1 and will be for use in the 2023-24 school year. In a press…
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QUINCY — The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 12. Several special events are scheduled for the first week. These events are: Hours of operation and capacity for the pool will be limited as more lifeguards are needed before the pool can operate at full capacity. Current hours of operation…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in the Adams County Circuit Court May 1-31, 2023. Tiffany Audrain Scranton, 30, of Barry and Ryan Joseph Harter, 25, of Pittsfield filed May 4, 2023.Aaron Wayne Lentz, 47, of Walshville and Karissa Jane Craven, 46, of Quincy filed May 5, 2023.Albert Johnson Finney Jr., 42, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command will offer its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., as cooling centers during the summer when heat advisories are issued. The cooling centers will have varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center- 405 Vermont. Quincy Water…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Library is offering a thought-provoking evening at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the large meeting room with renowned Illinois Humanities Road Scholar Ted Williams III. The event, titled “Change our Language, Change our Politics,” aims to delve into the profound impact language has on shaping our political landscape. Williams, an…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast for its upcoming summer production of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.” “The Music Man” follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite…
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QUINCY — ENCORE!, the volunteer council of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, recently announced this year’s recipients of music camp scholarships. The 10 scholarship recipients attending music camps this summer are: This is the 67th year these music camp scholarships have been awarded to students throughout the local area. These scholarships are funded by the…
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QUINCY — Lisa (Ihnen) Surratt, a registered nurse in the intensive care use at Blessing Hospital, retired June 1 after 44 years of service. Losing her mother when Surratt was 8 years old motivated her to become a nurse. Her career began at St. Mary Hospital in Quincy in 1978 after graduating from John Wood…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is announcing its participation in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, which offers nutritious meals free of charge to children 18 years and under. The meals will be served at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Meals will be available Monday through Friday…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Meagan Marie Kramer of Quincy at 12:05 p.m. May 18, 2023.A girl was born to Blake and Amy Ruebush of Pittsfield at 3:28 p.m. May 20, 2023.A boy was born to Randall Moore of Maywood, Mo., and Shilbie Coole of Maywood, Mo., at 9:40 p.m. on May 28,…
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Miss Quincy Shelby Rose heads to the Miss Illinois Pageant in Marion this week. She talks about pageant life, her platform “Fostering Hope” and college life as a student at the University of Alabama. She also discusses her participation in a documentary on sorority recruitment on campus called “Bama Rush”. Muddy River News is furnished…
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QUINCY — A job fair will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on Friday, June 9, at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Experienced workers ages 50 and over, veterans and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to attend. All people seeking employment are welcome. There is no cost to attend. The job…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will hold an interactive Discovery Night event for its upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, at Quincy Community Theatre. Discovery Night is open to the public. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. Attendees may optionally RSVP to…
Read Full Article As more people search for remote work opportunities, scammers are looking to cash in. Job fraud is the most common type of scam for people ages 18-34, and it’s on the rise this year. In the first three months of 2023, consumers reported job scam losses of nearly $840,000 to Better Business Bureau’s Scam Tracker,…
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QUINCY – United Way of Adams County will invest $690,000 in 26 local partner agency programs aimed at improving education, health and financial stability in Adams County. The grants were announced as part of the United Way Partner Award Breakfast held Friday at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Meadows Room. Nancy Bluhm, executive director of United Way…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Todd W. Alexander of Quincy sold a residence at 1010 Adams in Quincy to Thomas L.…
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QUINCY — You never know what you may come across when cleaning out your parents’ home after they have died. “There was a box full stuff from the 19th century,” Quincy native Jim Magner says. “My parents when they died … my brother and I cleaned up the house. We found old photos and stuff that they…
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QUINCY — To celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 2, The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command will host its third annual donut hole eating competition at The Kroc Center at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, between members of The Salvation Army and Kroc Center staff. The funds raised from this event will benefit…
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QUINCY — Ameren Illinois’ adjusted electric supply rate for residential customers was posted Tuesday at 8.04 cents per kilowatthour, 4.025 cents less than the City of Quincy’s electric aggregation rate of 12.065 cents per kilowatthour. Consumers can opt out to get the lower rate. Reg Ankrom, president of SIMEC Energy, spoke to the Quincy City…
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QUINCY — Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to Blessing Hospital for a party on Friday, June 2. The Blessing Cancer Center team will host a National Cancer Survivors Day 2023 celebration from 1-3 p.m. in the parking lot at 11th and College. Each cancer survivor attending will receive a Cancer Survivors Day…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Legal Partnership will hold a Quincy Legal Partnership open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at 926 Broadway, Suite C. The open house will include a program at 5:30 p.m. Interested people should RSVP by calling 217-617-4298, ext. 3071 or by emailing kglasgow@lincolnlegal.org. Anyone unable to attend who would like…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at about 5 p.m. Tuesday for a fire on the second floor of a mixed-use building in the 1100 block of Vermont. The building at 1131 ½ Vermont was commercial with a residential apartment on the second floor and built with block walls and wood…
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QUINCY — After hearing the general managers of two Quincy hotels and a Quincy restaurant laud the benefits of the Bring Entertainment to Quincy (BET on Q) program, the Quincy City Council voted 8-4 during its Tuesday night meeting to give the program $100,000 for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Aldermen also approved by a 7-5…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council recommended approval Tuesday night to go into a contract with Banner Fire Equipment from Roxana to spend $1.182 million on two 2025 E-One fire trucks that the department won’t receive for two years. The Quincy Fire Department operates five trucks in “front line” status. However, Engine No. 7 is…
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QUINCY — Reservations are now being taken for a no-cost men’s health screening at Blessing Hospital between 7-9 a.m. on Thursday, June 22. The screening will require a 12-hour fast for a cholesterol test that will measure LDL, HDL and total cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting glucose. The appointment will also include a prostate screening and…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Ryan and Becca Humphreys of Hannibal, Mo., at 9:22 a.m. May 19, 2023.A girl was born to Mitchell and Chalee Ballard of Quincy at 11:02 a.m. May 19, 2023.A girl was born to Carson and Afton Frye of Quincy at 12:43 p.m. May 19, 2023.A boy was born…
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QUINCY — The Great River Film Festival committee has released the names of three more celebrities who have agreed to take part in its second annual event. Joining the lineup will be Jon Provost, Ruta Lee and Caryn Richman. They will be joining Patrick Wayne, Kim Lankford, Rebecca Holden, Nancy Stafford and Trina Parks. Event director…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle roll-over traffic crash on Illinois 104, west of E1800th, at approximately 4 p.m. Monday. A male juvenile was driving a red 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt eastbound on Illinois 104 when he lost control of the vehicle, which left the road and overturned several times.…
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QUINCY — National Cancer Survivors Day, observed the first Sunday in June each year, is a day to recognize those who have faced a life-altering diagnosis, were inspired by hope and emerged stronger on the other side. To celebrate people impacted by cancer, Quincy Medical Group and the Quincy Medical Group Foundation will be the…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will be the host of vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 10-13 at the church, 1210 Jersey. Children age four through those entering fifth grade are eligible to attend. The theme this summer is “Join us on the Rocky Railway, where Jesus’ power pulls us through!” To register,…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County real estate tax bills for 2022 will be mailed on Tuesday, May 30. Property owners should look for an orange bill with first and second installment pay stubs from the Adams County Collector in a standard business envelope. Due dates are June 30 for the first installment and Sept.…
Read Full Article Memorial Day is an emotional time for many who want to honor the sacrifices made by America’s armed forces. Unfortunately, scammers know this, and some use this time of year to take advantage of well-meaning donors. If you plan to donate this Memorial Day, BBB recommends keeping an eye out for lookalike scammers who adopt…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will be the host of its 148th annual strawberry festival from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 3. The event is the church’s largest fundraiser. The strawberry festival features an array of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme — a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observation of Memorial Day and will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 30. The Quincy City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, in City Hall Council Chambers. Central Services will be closed on Monday, May 29,…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center invites all girls and boys to show off their dance moves during the Pom Pon and Dance Camp being held from Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, June 9. The camp is open to ages 3-14 and will be instructed by the Quincy Notre Dame pom pon team and coaches. Campers…
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QUINCY — The annual St. Francis Solanus Parish Picnic will be from 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, June 10 at 1720 College. The picnic will offer food and beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, basket raffle, dunk tank, kids’ games, train ride, bounce houses and more. The Heidelberg Band will play from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and The…
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QUINCY — There are very few opportunities in our fast-paced lives when we slow down and connect with those around us. Sharing a meal together is one of them. Get Talking! is a new initiative in Quincy to help people have more meaningful conversations while dining out. Eating together is the most reliable way for…
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QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present its 30th annual spring dance concerts at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and 1 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets are available at the door. The concert will feature more than 200 students ages 3 and up in the styles…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will operate under the following summer schedule: Administrative Offices – effective through July 28 All university facilities and services will be closed on the following dates: Health and Fitness Center – effective through August 19 Pool Hours Check the QU Health & Fitness Center Facebook page for changes to these regular…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As part of the annual Academic Symposium, Quincy recognized the first graduates of the cybersecurity and business analytics programs created through funding by the U.S. Dept. of Education Title III program. Assistant professor Lavanya Mandava, founding coordinator of the cybersecurity program, announced the following graduates — Grant Wolfe, Ashley Bell, Kamou Harris, Wade…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a lecture on “Exoplanets: Worlds Beyond Our Solar System” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The lecturer, will be Randy Wolfmeyer, astronomy professor at John Wood. Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars in other solar systems. First…
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