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QUINCY — Step back in time to explore the roots of local agriculture at the 1930s Ag Museum this summer. Guests can learn firsthand what farming looked like in the early 20th century through authentic displays, demonstrations and historical context. These special events are hosted through a partnership between the Don McKinley Family, owners of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed with the Plan Committee’s recommendation to reject a request for a special permit to allow the development of a solar farm at 3622 Ellington Road. The Plan Commission’s meeting was busy last week with 14 speakers sharing their enthusiasm for and against the project. The Plan Commission unanimously…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Mayor Linda Moore’s request to establish a strategic task force on housing and the Quincy Sports Commission. Moore said after Monday’s City Council meeting that she hopes to name about 20 people to each committee, and she hopes to have a list of names for aldermen to approve…
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QUINCY — Did you do a double-take when you opened your property tax bill sometime in the past few days? Alderman Jeff Bergman (R-2) did too, and he said he feels your pain. He took a few moments to talk about that at the end of Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting. However, he also wanted…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court May 1-31, 2025. Jacob Paul Laughlin, 45, of Quincy and Nicole Lorean Andrews, 45, of Quincy filed May 1, 2025.Paula Kay Stoneking, 40, of Quincy and Chantal Dean Simonds, 35, of Quincy filed May 5, 2025.Jolene Elizabeth Liston, 39, of Quincy and Jerry…
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Lisa Deming of Quincy for operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and operate uninsured motor vehicle. NTA 120Shanon Jones , 52, of Quincy for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th and Cherry. 181Corina Hartley, 25, of Quincy for Disobey Traffic Light at 12th and Chestnut. 181William Primm, 23, of…
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Derrick L. Farris, 45, last known address in the 2700 block of Joyce Road in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery to a police officer. Farris is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers…
Read Full Article Valen Hill, 27, of Quincy for Driving While License Suspended and Threatening a Public Official. Lodged 147Savannah Stephens, 19, of Quincy for Violation of Stalking No Contact Order. Lodged 181Kentarreus Mulls, of Hannibal, Mo., for driving while revoked NTA and lodged on a Pike County warrant for harassment. Lodged 126Joseph Baker, 44, of Quincy for…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will hold its 150th annual Strawberry Festival from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. The festival features a variety of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme, a combination of a shortcake and a sundae. Sandwiches, chips,…
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QUINCY — Local author Robert Turek recently officially released his latest work, “Haunted Quincy,” a captivating dive into 25 true stories of eerie encounters, local legends and ghostly lore that haunt the river town’s history. Turek, a lifelong Quincy resident whose family roots stretch back to the early 1800s, brings to light the haunted past…
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QUINCY — Tena Awerkamp, director of Primary Care Services at Blessing Hospital, retired May 23, having completed 38 years of service. After graduating from the Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, Awerkamp worked as a technologist in the hospital’s radiology department for 10 years before beginning her leadership career. She then served in the following…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health is offering a free educational webinar to ease the stigma of seeking help for erectile dysfunction (ED) and the significant impact it can have on the quality of life for men and their partners. Presented by board certified urologist Dr. Bradley Holland at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, the webinar…
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Mr. Peaches is back to let you know he is still looking for his forever home! Peaches just celebrated his 5th birthday, and his birthday wish was to find his forever family. Peaches is a gorgeous Orange Tabby with a heart as sweet as his name! Peaches is a very laid-back and affectionate kitty who…
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QUINCY — The premiere of the film “Tolton Speaks” will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2600 Maine. “Tolton Speaks: The Life and Letters of Fr. Augustus Tolton” is a documentary about Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton’s journey to the priesthood. Born into slavery and prohibited from…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce (QACC) is accepting applications for the third year of its Leadership Institute, a program designed to educate and inspire emerging leaders to actively engage in the Quincy and Adams County community. Focused on cultivating leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute empowers participants to make a…
Read Full Article Logan Schmitt, 30, of Quincy for Improper Left Turn and Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 24th and Locust. 111Casandra Simms, 24, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 2nd and Hampshire. 108Parker Putnam, 24, of Fowler for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 8th and Chestnut.…
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QUINCY — Jeff Rakers is treating his South End Plants business like he treats his flowers. “I’ve always been taught, do it right the first time,” he said. “Quality, quality, quality. Keep them looking good. When (the flowers) don’t look good, get rid of them.” So when thousands of dollars are needed to renovate his…
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When planning a vacation, it can be difficult to know where to start with travel agents, booking lodging and finding businesses. Scammers are ready to take advantage of this, especially as we enter the summer travel season. They often go after people looking for deals online by offering tempting travel packages at extra-low prices. Travel…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries will hold its quarterly “Ladies Night Out” program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, with Brenda Langan as the scheduled presenter. Langan will lead attendees in making an embroidery hoop pocket wreath. There is no charge for this event, which will be held at 525…
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QUINCY — The driver of a vehicle that crashed into the side of a Quincy business was treated and released from Blessing Hospital on Friday night. Quincy Police Department officers responded at 8:02 p.m. Friday, May 30, to 24th and Lind for a traffic accident. The investigation showed that a vehicle traveling westbound on Lind…
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Brittany Boll and Annie Reller try Niemann’s Sushi. Annie, being from Seattle, is picky about her sushi, but she loved it! Watch it being made at Niemann’s 24th and Spring.
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Matt Anderson with Sunmed about his company’s expanding product line, new location and grand opening this weekend. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — It’s been roughly eight years since a complaint of joint pain triggered an entire summer’s worth of doctor’s appointments and lab tests. By August 2017, I’d finally gotten a diagnosis that was completely unexpected but a welcome relief, especially considering leukemia was briefly on the table. Celiac disease. An estimated 83 percent of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is reminding the public that the 20 mph school speed zone will remain in effect from during the four weeks of summer school, June 2-27. Enforcement hours for the 20 mph speed limit are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. when children are present at the following four schools: Summer…
Read Full Article Nichole M. Hardesty, 54, of Quincy for Retail Theft. NTA 101William Venvertloh, 21, of Quincy for Stalking and Burglary to Motor Vehicle.Kaya M. Rushin, 23, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 181Alexandra R. Greenwood, 30, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Fail to Reduce Speed. NTA 178Marina R. Hornke, 24, of Quincy for…
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