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QUINCY — The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 29 to deny a petition by Tim Bliefnick, a Quincy man convicted of murdering his estranged wife in February 2023, for leave to appeal the Nov. 8 judgment of the Appellate Court, Fourth Judicial District. Bliefnick’s appeal was one of 153 cases that were on the…
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QUINCY — Three Quincy Fire Department engines were called to a structure fire in a single-family residence at 607 N. Eighth at 4:27 p.m. Sunday. Engine Companies No. 2, No. 4 and No. 6 and the Incident Commander responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found a large amount of smoke coming from the second floor and attic…
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Michael L. Widmer, 59, Loda for Max Vehicle Height at N. 12th St. and Seminary Rd. 145John F. Koetters, 55, Quincy for Failure to Report Accident at Bill Klingner Trail. 145James D. Stapp, 31, Quincy for DWLR at N. 18th St. and Locust St. 145Brandon Hamilton, 24, Liberty for Operating Uninsured and Expired Registration at…
Read Full Article Marie Sprinkle, 53, Mendon for Expired Reg. 186Braydon Bier, 21, Quincy for Speeding. 181Adam Gun, 38, Quincy for DWLS and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle.Laterrica Cole, 21, 531 Lind for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 148Georgie I. Harris, 23, 632 Spruce for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 120Quinton A. Bradshaw, 23, 520 Locust for Suspended Registration & Operating…
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QUINCY — Gem City Lodge 357 Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed its elected officers for 2025 at its Jan. 19 meeting. Installed as elected officers were Wesley Simmons, Noble Grand; Levi Schmitt, Vice Grand; Evan Roush, treasurer; Adam Reed, secretary; and Sonny Little, financial secretary. Installing officers were Steve Pigg, District Deputy Grand Master,…
Read Full Article Kirrah R. Vanzile, 19, 1840 Locust for Wireless Phone in a School Zone at 3300 block of Maine. NTA 104Harold W. Anderson, 83, Jacksonville for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 14th and Vermont. NTA 128Stephen McCune, 41, Quincy for FTA Traffic Laws Apply to Bicycles. 130Diann Childress, 63, Quincy for Fail to Yield-Right…
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QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock recently announced a new, grant-funded program designed to help nonprofit organizations, government agencies and schools develop or expand their trauma-informed and attachment-based practices. Thanks to the Tracy Family Foundation, 10 organizations can participate in a year-long, customized consultation and training program valued at $7,500 – for just a…
Read Full Article Briana L. N. Kyle, 37, St. Louis, Mo., for Stealing at 5100 Broadway. NTA 104Stephanie Gaither, 35, Quincy for Criminal Trespass to a Building. 128David R. Wilson, 60, 814 S. 7th for Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 178Barbara Monroe, 71, Quincy for Yield-Left Turn. 104Jordan R. Marthaler, 32, 2232 Payson for Operating Uninsured Vehicle…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) instructor of communication and English H.K. Giltner contributed to the most recent edition of “The Norton Field Guide to Public Speaking,” a textbook widely used in college speech courses — including those offered at JWCC. Giltner’s expertise in understanding and relieving speech anxiety, analyzing rhetorical situations and engaging…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the honorees for its annual ag banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, at Town & Country Inn and Suites. This event celebrates the contributions of the agricultural community and honors leaders who make a difference in the field. Bastert Farm Equipment has been named the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation recently announced the conclusion of its Faith in Our Future annual campaign, raising more than $55,000. The campaign supports the foundation’s mission to enhance Catholic education. The foundation’s main focus is tuition assistance. Since the 2012-13 school year, the QCES Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, directed by Bruce Briney, will present Adventures and Explorations, a concert that intertwines innovative, contemporary melodies and story-telling classics, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Quincy Junior High School. Acclaimed cimbalom master Alex Udvary joins the orchestra for Kodaly’s “Háry János Suite.” An enthralling swashbuckling tale of…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Brad and Emily Robertson of Lewistown, Mo., at 2:33 p.m. Jan. 24, 2025.A boy was born to Jonathan and Nicole Minnis of Macomb at 8:32 a.m. Jan. 26, 2025.A boy was born to Zachary Lord and Kathleen Reveal of Griggsville at 4:03 a.m. Jan. 27, 2025.A girl was…
Read Full Article Cass D. Tasco, 34, Quincy for FTA OV Trespassing X 10 at 639 York St. 131/186Todd A. Rost, 59, 3320 State for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 144Toni M. Hastings, 46, 706 Locust for Expired DL and Expired Registration. 148Anthony C. Eaton, 45, Quincy for violation of order of protection in the 1700 block of N. 17th.…
Read Full Article Devon K. Hawkins, 30, Quincy for criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of N. 5th. NTA 146Angela D. Smith, 53, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 33rd and Broadway. NTA 151Linda M. Baker, 66, Quincy for operating an uninsured vehicle at 12th and Spruce. NTA 146
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Mart Heinen Athletic Booster Club will be the host of its 35th annual John Funke Memorial Chili Cook-Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, at the QU Health and Fitness Center, 18th and Oak. The event is open to the public and features all-you-can-eat chili and soup tasting.…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College has named 225 students to the President’s List for the 2024 fall term. The list recognizes the highest achieving students for each major term. To be named to the President’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a perfect grade…
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QUINCY — Quincy area organizations that direct projects toward literacy will benefit from the Altrusa Club trivia night to be held Saturday, March 1, at Knights of Columbus in Father McGivney Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with trivia beginning at 7 p.m. The cost to enter is $100 per team of up to…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health will hold a free screening to detect heart valve disease from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the community room of Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. No registration is required. The screening involves a healthcare provider listening to the heart with a stethoscope of people ages 15 and up…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned on Monday night that the net taxable value on the property at 3601-3701 Broadway, which once housed the former Kmart building that was transformed into Target in August 2023, has more than tripled in two years. Director of Planning and Development Jason Parrott reported to aldermen on Monday…
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QUINCY — The Finance Committee voted Monday night to send to the Quincy City Council a proposal — with no recommendation — to implement a locally-imposed 1 percent grocery sales tax by ordinance. The state of Illinois passed Public Act 103-0781, which repeals the statewide tax on groceries beginning Jan. 1, 2026. If municipalities want…
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QUINCY — Hollister-Whitney (HWI), a leading provider of elevator components and solutions, recently launched its annual scholarship program, offering two scholarships of $1,500 each to support local residents pursuing further education in vocational or technical fields. The Hollister-Whitney Scholarship aims to empower students who demonstrate outstanding community service, educational merit and financial need. It is…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Jan. 1-31, 2025. Andrew Jeremiah Carlson, 40, of Quincy and Aprilly Catiggay Vallesteros, 39, of Quincy filed Jan. 6, 2025.Randy Stan Day, 72, of Quincy and Mary Christine Day, 75, of Quincy filed Jan. 7, 2025.Scott Lee Prince, 37, of Quincy and Brittney…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A total of 227 students at John Wood Community College have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2024 fall term. To be named to the Dean’s List, a full-time student must be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for…
Read Full Article Ryanna L. Kelly, 27, 1119 S. 23rd for FTA-Possession of Meth at her residence. Lodged 101Ethan E. Moulton, 26, 1417 N. 3rd for McDonough Co. warrant FTA-Body Attachment at 22nd at 27th and Locust. Lodged 101Jevante L. Cannon, 27, 1030 N. 2nd for Aggravated Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 128Ryanna L. Kelly, 27, Quincy…
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