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QUINCY — May is National Moving Month and the kickoff point for the busiest moving season of the year. Half of all household moves happen in the summer. Movers are among the top categories of companies searched on BBB.org, and they’re in high demand right now. The stakes are high when movers handle your belongings.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Bodley Lodge has presented four bikes and protective helmets to the Quincy Public Library for its summer youth reading program. At the end of the summer, the four youths who read the most books will receive the bikes purchased from Madison & Davis Bicycles of Quincy. This past year, the Bodley Lodge also…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House, in conjunction with the Women’s City Club, will offer its annual gala, Dine and Dance with the Bulls, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Quincy Country Club. This year’s dinner party features entertainment by Jazmin, a live auction and a raffle for a $2,800…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Elton and Adrianna Walker of Quincy at 12:59 p.m. May 15, 2025.A girl was born to Tyler and Bridgette Paul of Quincy at 10:00 p.m. May 15, 2025.A boy was born to Donavin Ruths and Alesi Cobb of Quincy at 6:06 a.m. May 16, 2025.A boy was born…
Read Full Article Thomas R. Edlemon, 19, of Quincy for FTA-Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at his residence. Lodged 130Danielle L. Davis, 29, of Quincy for FTA-Fighting at 537 Vermont. Lodged 266Cody M. Felker, 35, of Quincy for Alley After Dark at 20th to 21st, Ohio and Payson. NTA 132Evelyn E.L. Bloyd, 36, of Quincy for Criminal Trespass to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission will host a special commemoration event on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, to recognize and celebrate legacy businesses and organizations that have served Adams County for 150 years or more. The ceremony will take place during a brief break in the Quincy Park Band concert at Madison Park,…
Read Full Article Robert Hornsby, 26, of Quincy for FTA Seat and a new charge of DWLS.Tebben Grafelman, 67, of Hanna City for Speeding.Tad Watson, 37, of Quincy for Speeding.Robert Lewis, 43, of Quincy for Speeding.Haley Patterson, 24, of Quincy for Speeding and Uninsured Vehicle.Collin Harvey, 20, of Quincy for Speeding.Reagen Thomas, 79, of Quincy for Seat Belt…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Encore!, the volunteer council of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association, recently announced this year’s recipients of music camp scholarships. The 10 recipients attending music camps this summer are: Iysis Biggs, daughter of Sheila and Anthony Biggs, is a sophomore at Quincy Notre Dame High School. She plays violin with the Quincy Area Youth…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking volunteers for the Summer Food Service Program, providing free nutritious meals to children aged 18 and under. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Responsibilities are serving meals, maintaining clean tables, and distributing milk and snacks.…
Read Full Article Elijah Neese, 38, of Quincy for FTA Body Attachment. LodgedNathan Post, 18, of Golden for Fail to Reduce Speed.Elizabeth Nunn, 26, of New London, Mo., for Improper Turn.Owen House, 21, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle Suspended Reg and Uninsured Vehicle.Dustin Crawford, 36, of Quincy for Speeding.Lachrista Cole, 26, of Quincy for Operate Vhicle Suspended Reg.Corin…
Read Full Article QUINCY — An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the spring 2025 national survey period. Blessing was among 32 percent of hospitals nationwide and one of only 35 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade. Grades…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College held its 50th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16, in the Student Activity Center on the Quincy campus. The college conferred 312 associate degrees, 160 certificates and two College for Life certificates. JWCC President Bryan Renfro conferred degrees and certificates, and chair Bob Rhea accepted candidates as graduates…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jen’s Dance Academy will present its 25th anniversary recital “Impossible Comes True” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The recital will feature more than 100 students ages 2 and up in the styles of ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical,…
Read Full Article CHATHAM, Ill. — United Community Bancorp, Inc. (UCB) recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kincaid-based Midland Community Bank, a full-service community bank established in 1968 with locations in the Christian County communities of Kincaid and Taylorville and with $66.9 million in assets as of March 31. “Midland is an excellent and…
Read Full Article Erin McGlaughlin, 47, of Baylis for FTA Poss of Meth and DUI and a new charge of Poss of Meth. LodgedStephanie Gather, 36, of Quincy for Stealing.Nicole Lewis, 36, of Quincy for DWLS and Speeding.Braxton C. Wittler, 19, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 523 Lind St. Lodged 181Charlie Fischer, 16, of Quincy for Failure…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to join the Blessing Hospital Cancer Center team in Quincy on Friday, May 30, to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day from 1 to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at 11th and College. There is no cost to attend the event. Cancer survivors – no…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, Quincy Medical Group (QMG) and the QMG Foundation invite the community to Hope Grows Here, a special event honoring people who have faced or are facing a cancer diagnosis, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at the QMG Cancer Institute, 3301 Broadway. “Every…
Read Full Article The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees received a report Wednesday detailing how JWCC graduates are filling high-demand jobs across the region. JWCC recognized 466 associate degrees and certificates at its 50th Commencement. Of those, 212 graduates plan to transfer to four-year universities, while the remaining credentials were earned in applied degree and certificate…
Read Full Article Reece N. Harvey, 22, of Quincy for Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 132Cleola Sigle, 63, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 124Adam Y. Fox, 34, of Quincy for FTA-Driving on suspended Driver’s License. Lodged 124Caleb W. Gottman, 39, of Quincy for FTA-Retail Theft. Lodged 124Emily N.…
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