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QUINCY — At Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, a woman came up during public comment and asked if the city was in a “financial crisis.” Carol Mayfield said she had been watching mayoral debates and that former alderman Dan Brink had used that term in describing city finances. While Quincy Mayor Mike Troup didn’t publicly…
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QUINCY — The man who was hospitalized on Jan. 18 after he was shot by an Adams County Sheriff’s Department deputy during an altercation on the city’s south side now is in the Adams County Jail and is facing four charges. Roger E. Stupavsky III, 22, has been charged with aggravated assault to a police…
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QUINCY — The inaugural Tri-State Speed Puzzling and Cubing Competition will be held from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Proceeds from the event will benefit Connect Child and Family Solutions, a community-based, non-profit organization providing support to foster children and families. Hosted by the Optimist Club of…
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Step inside 166 N. 18th Street here in Quincy. You know the one…with the stone lions and grand stone arch in the front. See Quincy and Muddy RIver TV presents Muddy TV Cribs where we get an inside look into peoples’ houses. In this episode, we tour the home of William J Maier and Michael A…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Catholic elementary schools are gearing up to celebrate Catholic Schools Week this week. This annual tradition, established in 1974, highlights the value of Catholic education in nurturing minds, fostering faith and contributing to the church, community and nation. The week will begin when students and faculty gather virtually to say the rosary…
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Cassandra K. Bower, 33, Paloma for retail theft at 5211 Broadway. NTA 151John S. Chenoweth, 49, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for domestic battery in the 600 block of VanBuren. Lodged.113Melissa L. Mangham, 49, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA nuisance abatement in the 600 block of VanBuren. Lodged 113Lee D. Caldwell,…
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QUINCY — People interested in improving their careers and themselves are invited to attend the Blessing Health Career and Support Fair on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Blessing Hospital Auditorium in the main lobby between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. The event is free to attend. No registration is required. The Blessing Career and Support Fair…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting an in-person lecture by Mike Nobis at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, at John Wood Community College in room D022/D023 on the lower north-end of Building D in the rear. The public is invited. The presentation will focus on constellations and how to identify them.…
Read Full Article John W. Francis, 26, 633 Jefferson St. for FTA Theft at 1000 S. 8th St. Lodged 145Christopher M. Robinson, 35, 506 S. 8th for Pike Co. FTA Violation of Court Order. Lodged 113James M. Merdith Jr., 31, Homeless for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 120Crayton M. Rost, 37, 808 N. 8th for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 147Kelvin A.…
Read Full Article Carlos Albarran Paredes, 29, Quincy for DUI and No Valid DL.Amy N. Miller, 27, 2314 N. 12th for FTA- Fighting. Lodged 136Jonathan L Probasco, 38, 1110 Jersey for FTA Driving While License Revoked. Lodged 108Patricia R. Baker, 29, 704 Country Club Heights for Suspended Registration. 124Brandyn P. Baker, 35, 1639 1/2 Locust for FTA Fighting.…
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QUINCY — It may feel hard to believe, but the 2025 tax season is just around the corner. Taxes can be complicated, and laws change every year. If you’ve experienced major life changes, own a business, or just want to feel sure that your taxes are done properly, it might make sense to work with…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing five felonies involving drugs and weapons in connection with a June 2024 incident received seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Austin M. Schneider, 21, appeared with Public Defender John Citro on Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Holly Henze. Schneider agreed to plead…
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QUINCY — The case against one of the former owners of a Quincy business facing two theft charges has been dismissed, but a trial for the other owner is on the February jury docket in Adams County. Assistant State’s Attorney Brett Jansen filed a nolle prosequi — a formal entry of record by the prosecuting…
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QUINCY — The Fabulous Fur Ball, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraisers of the year, will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Armory Event Center, 416 Jersey. The Fur Ball is a Las Vegas-themed cocktail event where guests can enjoy a night of casino-themed entertainment with professional…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation has 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 and its 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 Salvation Army of Quincy recently announced the successful completion of its 2024 Christmas campaign, led by chairs Mike and Jean Buckley and their daughters Sara Terwelp and Megan Costigan. A total of $460,756 was raised, exceeding the goal by more than $20,000. These funds helped provide more than 600 hot meals during our…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. — A Quincy man who was shot to death during a confrontation with law enforcement officers on Dec. 20 reportedly had planned to kill as many law enforcement officers as he could. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reported Thursday that the body of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly was found at approximately 4 p.m.…
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QUINCY — A Hannibal man charged with attempted first-degree murder in August 2022 was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Jayshon A. Levy, 22, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor before Judge Holly Henze. He has been charged with one count of attempted…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced Thursday morning to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after agreeing to a negotiated plea. Zion Byrd-White, 25, appeared with public defender Kevin Bross in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. Byrd-White had been charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse…
Read Full Article James A. Long, 74, 2910 Bluff Ridge Dr. for Improper Lane Usage at 8th and Broadway. NTA 102Danielle R. Waterkotte, 29, Homeless for Trespassing at 1308 N. 11th. NTA 136Joshua T. Knuffman, 39, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Business and Resisting a Peace Officer at 1005 Broadway. Lodged 162Jakiere A. C. Edwards, 19, 301 Elm…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the body of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly was found Thursday in rural Marion County. Hoffman-Kelly was reported missing on Dec. 19, 2024 after last being seen in St. Charles with her husband, Chadwick Kelly, on Dec. 14. Chadwick Kelly had been released from the…
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QUINCY — The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners announced Thursday that it has selected two finalists for the position of chief of the Quincy Fire Department. Barry Cheyne, chairman of the board, said in a press release that Steve Salrin, deputy chief of operations for the Quincy Fire Department, and Shawn Smith, assistant chief…
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QUINCY — More than 100 people attended The District’s annual meeting Wednesday night at State Street Theater to hear about plans for 2025, congratulate award winners and celebrate milestones. Board President Jason Traeder ended his term and gave a recap on the organization’s year and presented a slideshow to attendees, highlighting partnerships with GREDF, The…
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At Wednesday night’s Quincy Public Schools School Board meeting, Karla Hildebrand, a mother of an eighth grader at Quincy Junior High School, delivered a speech calling attention to ongoing issues of accessibility and inclusion for disabled students in the district’s music program. Hildebrand’s daughter, Maddie, has faced numerous health challenges and disabilities, including muscle problems…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board approved a series of measures aimed at improving education, safety and resources for the district during its Wednesday night meeting. Among the approved items were new business initiatives related to student success, funding and the ongoing effort to enhance school safety. QHS was the spotlight of the meeting, with…
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