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QUINCY — Marsha Cox McGee, JD, LLM, an adjunct professor at Quincy University, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at the Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. Marsha McGee’s appointment at Mercy College began on July 1. At Quincy University, Marsha McGee serves in a volunteer role as adjunct professor…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County (UWAC) will officially begin the 2024 “Leading The Way”Campaign on Thursday, Aug. 8, at ONE Special Event Venue located at 600 Hampshire in Quincy. The Kick-Off will unite UWAC partners, board members, sponsors, donors and volunteers to unveil ambitious plans for the upcoming campaign, all centered…
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Isaac J. Tournear, 22, DWLS. NTA 134Robert L. Mckim, 47, La Grange, Mo. DWLR. NTA 113Breon M. Hawkins, 28, Quincy for Stop Sign. NTA 128Kia A. Barnes, 18, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident. NTA 104Benjamin L. Hull, 51, Quincy for Violation of Bail Bond. Lodged 128Scott L. Humphrey, 38, Quincy for…
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QUINCY — It’s almost time to go back to school, and families are stocking up on everything their kids need to have a great year. School supplies can add up, so it makes sense to search for the best deals. Make sure you’re not falling for a too-good-to-be-true price from an untrustworthy vendor. Plenty of…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre has announced the cast of Horton Foote’s “The Trip to Bountiful.” What is home? A place? A feeling? A memory? “The Trip to Bountiful” tells the story of Carrie Watts returning to her beloved hometown of Bountiful, Texas. Although her overprotective son, her bossy daughter-in-law, her lost pension check and…
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QUINCY – At about 11:15 p.m. Saturday, the Quincy Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1711 Ohio Street following reports of visible smoke and fire. The first crew arrived on scene at 11:18 p.m. and reported smoke in the area but no flames visible. They deployed a hand line, believing the fire was…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Schools has set 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 for the auction of a building at 121 N. 20th, formerly known “The Bus Barn.” The QPS maintenance department will hold open houses for prospective buyers to tour the 13,612-square-foot building from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, and from…
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QUINCY — A locally owned company has reopened with a new name. Ellington Gift Company, 3616 Maine, and formerly known as Gifts by Grawe, held a ribbon cutting with the Quincy Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Aug. 2. The grand re-opening was held on Saturday, Aug. 3. Ellington Gift Company seeks to offer gifts for…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will sponsor a two-day John Anderson Film Festival in August. Anderson, one of the finest character actors of his generation, was born in Clayton in 1922 and grew up in Quincy. The festival will cover two aspects of the actor’s career. “From Gunsmoke to MacGyver”…
Read Full Article Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 178Rodney C. Harvey, 34, of Quincy for Retail Theft. NTA 186Lisa A. Birchfield, 58, of Quincy for DUI-Alcohol, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Driving on Suspended License, Expired Registration and Improper Left Turn. NTA 181Brooklyn Crowder, 21, of Quincy for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery. Lodged 162Christina…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has been selected as one of 62 organizations nationwide to receive a 2024-2025 Big Read grant. The $20,000 grant will support a community reading program centered on The Bear by Andrew Krivak, exploring this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership…
Read Full Article Yoshi Riggins, 46, 1023 Jersey St. for Peace Disturbance at 936 N. 54th St. on 7-31-2024. 122Jonathan Sultzman, 39, homeless for trespassing at 617 Elm on 7-27-24. 151/107Anna Sutton, 37, homeless for trespassing at 617 Elm on 7-27-24. 151/107Xavier Colon, 927 N. 4th, reports his residence was entered between 7-27 and 7-28 and property was…
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QUINCY – On Wednesday, the Quincy Police Department in a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, and West Central Illinois Task Force conducted a narcotics detail. The narcotics detail was aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy and Adams County. The detail provided an increased number…
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QUINCY — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham has identified the man found dead Wednesday in a yard in the 1400 block of Oak Street. The deceased has been identified as Jordan Matthew Story, 37, of 2428 College in Quincy. Graham said the cause of death appears to be natural causes. Around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Quincy…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Schools is reaching out to the community to seek volunteer mentors for its Child Family Mentor Program. With the program celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer, the district aims to commemorate this milestone by recruiting 30 new mentors to support the academic and personal growth of students. The Child Family Mentor…
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QUINCY — In response to the recent tragic events at a local retail store, Chaddock has announced a free and open-to-the-public event, “When Trauma Happens: Expert Guidance for Our Hometown,” which will be held from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. This event will be held at The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, 204…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for national and international art exhibitions and for publications. Mejer’s watercolors “Lifeline” and “Take PC Open Book #2” were featured in the seventh COLOR International Juried Art competition with artists from 36 countries. Mejer received the Honorable Mention Award. His…
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QUINCY — A few spots remain for foursomes for the Quincy Children’s Museum second annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 12. The tournament will be played a Spring Lake Country Club and follow a scramble format. Beginning tee time is 11 a.m. To register, secure a tee sponsorship or do both, visit https://linktr.ee/Quincychildrensmuseum. The charity golf…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kelley Ann Bliven, 35, of Clayton and Kyle James Smith, 37, of Clayton filed July 3, 2024.Daron Brett Cannell, 43, of Mendon and Jodi Marie Stodgel, 38, of Mendon filed July 5, 2024.Sheldon Robert Niekamp, 30, of Quincy and Brooke…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kristen A. Vahle Buerstatte from Craig T. Buerstatte on July 2, 2024.Hilary E. Morriss from Robert L. Morriss on July 9, 2024.Virgil Ohnemus from Darla Ohnemus on July 10, 2024.Lisa A. Aubart from Mike E. Aubart on July…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is stepping up to support students amidst national issues with FAFSA filing by offering free FAFSA filing services to JWCC students and all college students. Two events have been scheduled to assist students in navigating the financial aid process. The first event will take place at the JWCC…
Read Full Article Russell W. Moody, 43, 535 Adams St., reports his 2006 Honda had a passenger window damaged while parked at 535 Adams St. 151Randy L. Boyer, 69, 1601 S. 24th St., reports his 2016 Kia rear window was damaged while parked at 1601 S. 24th St. 182Jeffrey L. Kinne, 51, 721 1/2 N. 4th St. for…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips look at the journey of Fr. Augustus Tolton and the quest of those who support his beatification and canonization. Dot Foods sponsors Muddy River Gems.
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QUINCY — The third and final brief in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick was filed Thursday, July 25 in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District. The 19-page brief was filed by Catherine Hart, deputy defender with the Office of the State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, and James H. Waller, assistant…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Devon McBride and Freedom Long of Quincy at 8:39 a.m. July 25, 2024.A boy was born to Andrew and Faith Stille of Barry at 7:31 p.m. July 25, 2024.A boy was born to Zachary and Madeline Wolter of Quincy at 10:31 p.m. July 25, 2024.A girl was born…
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