Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Quincy University’s music department choirs will present their fall concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. QU’s Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and a cappella group Hawks of Harmony will present a variety of musical selections such as “Festival Sanctus”…
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QUINCY — In recognition of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12, the Quincy fire department will hold a kickoff event Sunday, Oct. 6, in the parking lot of the HyVee grocery store on Broadway. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Scheduled activities include a rappelling station from 1 to 4 p.m., a vehicle…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors’ Tracy Whicker recently earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, highlighting her dedication to providing homebuyers with top-level service and expert guidance. Whicker joins a group of real estate professionals who have demonstrated superior knowledge and skills in serving the needs of homebuyers. In…
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QUINCY – Just before 11 p.m. Friday, Quincy Police responded to the 500 block of North 18th to a report of gunfire. Officers interviewed witnesses, who said a man had fired a handgun several times, then left the scene in a white pickup. No one was injured and no property was damaged. Quincy University issued…
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QUINCY — Home solar panels can help some households save money on energy – but be careful if a solar panel salesperson knocks on your door or calls without warning. There are plenty of reputable companies who can install solar panels or help you make other clean energy improvements to your home. Unfortunately, some scammers…
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‘We’re all that somebody’: Two local people collecting items for hurricane victims in North Carolina
QUINCY — Two local people are collecting items this weekend to benefit the victims of widespread flooding in North Carolina after last week’s Hurricane Helene, with plans to deliver them next week. Realtor Sherry Hills saw images and videos of people trapped in attics and on rooftops and thought somebody ought to do something about…
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QUINCY — A motion for a substitution of judge was filed with the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s office on Thursday after a Quincy man facing two Class X felonies was given pretrial release on Wednesday. Matthew Steinkamp, 40, was in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with Public Defender Kevin Bross for a…
Read Full Article Aaliyah L Hills, 23, 607 N. 24th for Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Criminal Trespass to Vehicle. 108Barnell J. Trass, 42, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 186
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Science Center has been renamed the Ryan Center for Science after a dedication on Thursday at QU’s North Campus, 18th and Seminary Road. The Ryan Center for Science was made possible by a gift from Dr. Richard O. Ryan, Class of 1964, in honor of his parents, Orville and Rose Ryan…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Damon Young and Angel Cantwell of Nebo at 9:41 p.m. Sept. 22, 2024.A girl was born to Gage and Marley Hagen of Quincy at 8:42 a.m. Sept. 23, 2024.A girl was born to Nikki Campbell of LaGrange, Mo., at 2:25 p.m. Sept. 23, 2024.A boy was born to…
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BRANSON, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man who had been granted pretrial release last week was arrested Friday in Branson after he had allegedly cut off a GPS ankle monitor two hours after being released from the Adams County Jail. William Whidbee Jr., 39, of Quincy was arrested on Sept. 24 after a domestic-related incident…
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Dear MRN: A convicted murderer recently was paroled and is living in Quincy. He served only 27 years in prison for the brutal murder of a woman in Quincy. He originally was sentenced to 60 years without parole. How does this happen? First, let’s review the case. Marvin Lawrence Betts was sentenced in Adams County…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains brief descriptions of graphic imagery that may be triggering for some readers. Please read at your discretion. QUINCY — All of the action in Liam Neeson’s “Taken” begins when his teenage daughter informs him – from under a bed across the globe in Paris – that strange men speaking another…
Read Full Article Elizabeth A. Jones, 63, 906 N. 10th for Registration light. NTA 186Stephanie D. Gaither, 35, Homeless for Trespassing. 110Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, 1030 Kentucky for Possession of Meth. 108Nicholas Iverson reported his Sun Brand bicycle stolen from the 2000 block of Chestnut. 108Zachary J.S. Colvin, 32, 812 S. 17th for Driving Under the Influence. 161Paige…
Read Full Article Dimeer T. Oliver, 27, 318 Maiden Ln. for no insurance and suspended registration. NTA 120John H. Gebhardt, 78, 502 N. 28th St. for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. PTC 169Benjamin A. Mowen, 38, homeless for aggravated battery, burglary and criminal damage. Lodged 124Willie H. McNair, 38, 438 N. 6th St. for TOF…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two juveniles were arrested Thursday morning in connection with the Quincy Police Department’s and Adams County Sheriff’s Department’s investigation into a recent slew of vehicle thefts and burglaries. Officers with the Quincy Police Department and deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department tried to find a wanted juvenile in the 1100 block of…
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QUINCY — Birthright of Quincy, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to serving pregnant women and new mothers, recently moved to 1200 Broadway. An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, giving the public an opportunity to tour the space, learn more about Birthright’s mission and meet the…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Line personnel from Adams Electric Cooperative participated in the annual Lineworker’s Safety Rodeo coordinated by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC) on Thursday, Sept. 19. Fifteen teams from 12 electric co-ops and one municipal electric utility participated, along with seven others competing individually. The rodeo highlights the skills lineworkers use…
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QUINCY — “With great power, comes great … wine!” No … “With great wine, comes great responsibility!” Wait, it’s … “With great whiskey, comes great power! With great wine, comes great whiskey?” For the love of Peter Parker, it’s something like that … (Hat tip to Spider-Man and his creator Stan Lee for the intro.)…
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QUINCY — It’s that time of the year. Familiar autumnal colors will soon be coming to a tree near you, and football will be available to watch seven nights in the not-too-distant future. And the Kohl Wholesale Fall Food Show, a true rite of caloric passage each fall, filled the Oakley-Lindsay Center on Wednesday. The…
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CANTON, Mo. — An Indianapolis man was arrested last week and charged with unlawful use of a weapon after an April incident on the Culver-Stockton College campus. At the request of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department, officers with the Quincy (Ill.) Police Department took Travon J. Hegler-Wright, 20, into custody on Sept. 27 and transported…
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QUINCY — The Range at KC will be the host of the first “Fore The Children” fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 5, in honor of the Chaddock Children’s Foundation. This event will offer participants the chance to experience the new facility, with proceeds benefiting the programs and services of Chaddock. Teams of four will enjoy…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Reservations are required and available by calling the Advocacy Network for Children office at 217-223-2272 or by registering at www.eventbrite.com. Cost is $50 per person. The event…
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QUINCY — Kay Califf sat in the entryway of the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center on Monday afternoon with a metallic pink walker at her side and a soft, sweet smile across her face. “It’s my birthday!” she gushed. “93 years old today.” It’s the fifth year she’s celebrated her birthday at the senior…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation will be the host of the 12th annual Night to Dream Big gala at the Oakley Lindsay Center from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. A Night to Dream Big is the largest fundraising event in the foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched on Aug. 1 and…
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