Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group is offering a new treatment option for thyroid gland nodules called thyroid radiofrequency ablation. This non-surgical procedure shrinks the nodules, often without compromising thyroid function, and helps patients avoid long recovery times. Thyroid gland nodules are growths or lumps that develop in the thyroid gland. Although relatively common, nodules in…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to William and Rachel Steinbreher of Quincy at 3:24 p.m. April 14.A boy was born to Domonic and Makenzie Miles of Quincy at 3:41 p.m. April 14.A boy was born to Zach and Samantha Dooley-Case of Elvaston at 5:15 p.m April 14.A boy was born to Austin Sheely and…
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QUINCY — Eleven educators will be inducted into the first class of the Quincy High School Educator Hall of Fame, which will honor staff members who made a positive impact on students, the school and the community of Quincy. This includes teachers, counselors, deans and administrators as well as clerical staff, custodial staff, kitchen staff…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Log Cabins are having a spring clean-up in the Log Cabin Village from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 22 on Quinsippi Island. Plans are to prepare the village structures and grounds for the upcoming season. Debris will be removed, structures swept out and items will be set up for…
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QUINCY — Quincy Country Club will be the site for the annual Hope for Horizons Artists Against Hunger fundraiser from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21. Proceeds will go towards Horizons’ soup kitchen and food pantry. People can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and light appetizers with viewing items in the silent auction.…
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The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice-Recovered property Visa card for Larry Evans 2-21-23 03974 Blake bicycle 3-24-23 06457 Camera, keys, coin purse 3-30-23 06972 Backpack w/phone,…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly School Silver Designation, exhibiting leading practices in recruiting and supporting post-military students. Military Friendly is the military rating division of VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business. Military Friendly is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunity for…
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QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., recently announced Joel Oschwald has joined First Bankers as market president in Springfield. Oschwald will be responsible for all staff, operations, growth and profitability of First Bankers in Springfield and surrounding area. He will office at the Springfield branch, 2201…
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Warmer temperatures might motivate you to do spring cleaning around the house this month, but did you know April is Digital Spring-Cleaning Month? Taking a few minutes this month to keep your devices clean, organized and free of unnecessary data can help keep you safe from viruses, spyware and identity theft. BBB ScamTracker℠ received more…
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QUINCY — Area high school juniors can explore the Quincy campus of John Wood Community College during the school’s JDUB Day from 9 a.m.-noon on Friday, April 21. Students will explore hands-on careers and JWCC programs, take part in a scavenger hunt tour of campus with prizes and get a taste of the John Wood…
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QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County will honor the Safe and Livable Housing Committee at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the Lorenzo Bull House, 1550 Maine. Representatives from the Safe and Livable Housing Committee will receive the Evelyn Sacadat Community Service Award. Sacadat, a 50-year member of the LWV, was…
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QUINCY — First Baptist Church will host the Juneteenth June 16-18 with an electrifying “trichotomy of celebrations.” Part one of the trichotomy is the “Making a Difference” gala on Friday, June 16 at the Oakley-Lindsey Center. A meet and greet will start the evening at 5 p.m., with a catered dinner served at 6 p.m.…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday the issuance of $85,956,802 in water infrastructure loans to local governments and water districts for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 (January through March). The village of Lima in Adams County is receiving $678,867.95 to connect to a new water source. The project includes…
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QUNCY — Quincy Knights of Columbus Council 583 will sponsor a prayer breakfast beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 29, for fathers, sons and young men. A Mass will be held at 8 a.m. at St. Anthony Church and Hall followed by a complete buffet breakfast. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations and registration fees…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl to Kris Bridgewater and Larissa Goodwin of Lewistown, Mo., at 11:57 a.m. April 6.A girl to Bryan Lee Ames and Shelby Martin of Palmyra, Mo., at 12:14 p.m. April 6.A boy to Raymond and Brianna Rivera of Quincy at 4:25 p.m. April 7.A boy to Jerrod and Brittany Dodds of Ewing…
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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Patricia A. Lawrence of Quincy sold a residence at 1009 S. 22nd in Quincy to James M.…
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QUINCY — Dick Brothers Brewery and Quincy Brewing Company are the hosts of the first MayFest on Saturday, May 13 at the historic Dick Brothers Brewery, 929 York. The event is free and open to the public. MayFest is a celebration of Quincy’s German heritage and pays homage to the brewery’s history, which dates back…
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QUINCY — St. Joseph Catholic Church will hold a spaghetti supper Sunday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church, 1435 E. 1500th. A free will offering will be taken for the meal consisting of spaghetti, bread, salad, dessert and drink. Carryouts will be available after the 9 a.m. mass.
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QUINCY — Quincy Conference, an event where thousands of educators descended into Quincy for two days of workshops for professional development off-and-on for the last 40 years, won’t be returning this year. But it could return in the future. “The door isn’t completely closed on Quincy Conference,” said Michaela Fray-Tappe, director of LEAD Projects for…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will induct four people into its Legal Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, April 15, in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. A cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m., with dinner and the ceremony to follow. The 2023 inductees are: Bickhaus…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sophia Marcolla of Quincy is representing Illinois as part of the Cherry Blossom Princess Program, which takes place annually during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Marcolla, a 2018 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, now is a student at the University of Missouri School of Law. She is one of…
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QUINCY — GREDF President Kyle Moore addressed the Adams County Board Wednesday night to push for the need of improved housing in Quincy and Adams County. GREDF has been commissioned by the County and the City of Quincy to put together a housing study that is being funded primarily by the State of Illinois. Moore…
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QUINCY — The primary series monovalent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals ages six years and older is no longer available at the Adams County Health Department. This vaccine has expired per the manufacturer, and Moderna is currently in the process of updating its formulation. People who started the primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with Moderna…
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QUINCY — The Safe and Livable Housing Committee is the host of a series of five spring tenant workshops will be offered this spring, with the first set for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry, 224 S. Eighth. The workshop will begin with lunch, followed by the program at…
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QUINCY — Blessing Breast Center nationally certified patient navigator Jessica Nuebel will be the host of a free breast self-exam class from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. Registration is required. Participation is limited to 10 women. Those attending will practice on life-like breast models to encourage breast awareness through increased recognition of the difference…
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