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QUINCY — You never know what you may come across when cleaning out your parents’ home after they have died. “There was a box full stuff from the 19th century,” Quincy native Jim Magner says. “My parents when they died … my brother and I cleaned up the house. We found old photos and stuff that they…
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QUINCY — To celebrate National Donut Day on Friday, June 2, The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command will host its third annual donut hole eating competition at The Kroc Center at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, between members of The Salvation Army and Kroc Center staff. The funds raised from this event will benefit…
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QUINCY — Ameren Illinois’ adjusted electric supply rate for residential customers was posted Tuesday at 8.04 cents per kilowatthour, 4.025 cents less than the City of Quincy’s electric aggregation rate of 12.065 cents per kilowatthour. Consumers can opt out to get the lower rate. Reg Ankrom, president of SIMEC Energy, spoke to the Quincy City…
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QUINCY — Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to Blessing Hospital for a party on Friday, June 2. The Blessing Cancer Center team will host a National Cancer Survivors Day 2023 celebration from 1-3 p.m. in the parking lot at 11th and College. Each cancer survivor attending will receive a Cancer Survivors Day…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Legal Partnership will hold a Quincy Legal Partnership open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at 926 Broadway, Suite C. The open house will include a program at 5:30 p.m. Interested people should RSVP by calling 217-617-4298, ext. 3071 or by emailing kglasgow@lincolnlegal.org. Anyone unable to attend who would like…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a call at about 5 p.m. Tuesday for a fire on the second floor of a mixed-use building in the 1100 block of Vermont. The building at 1131 ½ Vermont was commercial with a residential apartment on the second floor and built with block walls and wood…
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QUINCY — After hearing the general managers of two Quincy hotels and a Quincy restaurant laud the benefits of the Bring Entertainment to Quincy (BET on Q) program, the Quincy City Council voted 8-4 during its Tuesday night meeting to give the program $100,000 for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Aldermen also approved by a 7-5…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council recommended approval Tuesday night to go into a contract with Banner Fire Equipment from Roxana to spend $1.182 million on two 2025 E-One fire trucks that the department won’t receive for two years. The Quincy Fire Department operates five trucks in “front line” status. However, Engine No. 7 is…
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QUINCY — Reservations are now being taken for a no-cost men’s health screening at Blessing Hospital between 7-9 a.m. on Thursday, June 22. The screening will require a 12-hour fast for a cholesterol test that will measure LDL, HDL and total cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting glucose. The appointment will also include a prostate screening and…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Ryan and Becca Humphreys of Hannibal, Mo., at 9:22 a.m. May 19, 2023.A girl was born to Mitchell and Chalee Ballard of Quincy at 11:02 a.m. May 19, 2023.A girl was born to Carson and Afton Frye of Quincy at 12:43 p.m. May 19, 2023.A boy was born…
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QUINCY — The Great River Film Festival committee has released the names of three more celebrities who have agreed to take part in its second annual event. Joining the lineup will be Jon Provost, Ruta Lee and Caryn Richman. They will be joining Patrick Wayne, Kim Lankford, Rebecca Holden, Nancy Stafford and Trina Parks. Event director…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle roll-over traffic crash on Illinois 104, west of E1800th, at approximately 4 p.m. Monday. A male juvenile was driving a red 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt eastbound on Illinois 104 when he lost control of the vehicle, which left the road and overturned several times.…
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QUINCY — National Cancer Survivors Day, observed the first Sunday in June each year, is a day to recognize those who have faced a life-altering diagnosis, were inspired by hope and emerged stronger on the other side. To celebrate people impacted by cancer, Quincy Medical Group and the Quincy Medical Group Foundation will be the…
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QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will be the host of vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 10-13 at the church, 1210 Jersey. Children age four through those entering fifth grade are eligible to attend. The theme this summer is “Join us on the Rocky Railway, where Jesus’ power pulls us through!” To register,…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County real estate tax bills for 2022 will be mailed on Tuesday, May 30. Property owners should look for an orange bill with first and second installment pay stubs from the Adams County Collector in a standard business envelope. Due dates are June 30 for the first installment and Sept.…
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Memorial Day is an emotional time for many who want to honor the sacrifices made by America’s armed forces. Unfortunately, scammers know this, and some use this time of year to take advantage of well-meaning donors. If you plan to donate this Memorial Day, BBB recommends keeping an eye out for lookalike scammers who adopt…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, 3600 Payson Road, will be the host of its 148th annual strawberry festival from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 3. The event is the church’s largest fundraiser. The strawberry festival features an array of strawberry desserts: a cup of strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, strawberry sundaes and strawberry supreme — a…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observation of Memorial Day and will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 30. The Quincy City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, in City Hall Council Chambers. Central Services will be closed on Monday, May 29,…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center invites all girls and boys to show off their dance moves during the Pom Pon and Dance Camp being held from Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, June 9. The camp is open to ages 3-14 and will be instructed by the Quincy Notre Dame pom pon team and coaches. Campers…
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QUINCY — The annual St. Francis Solanus Parish Picnic will be from 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, June 10 at 1720 College. The picnic will offer food and beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, basket raffle, dunk tank, kids’ games, train ride, bounce houses and more. The Heidelberg Band will play from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and The…
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QUINCY — There are very few opportunities in our fast-paced lives when we slow down and connect with those around us. Sharing a meal together is one of them. Get Talking! is a new initiative in Quincy to help people have more meaningful conversations while dining out. Eating together is the most reliable way for…
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QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present its 30th annual spring dance concerts at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and 1 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Tickets are available at the door. The concert will feature more than 200 students ages 3 and up in the styles…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will operate under the following summer schedule: Administrative Offices – effective through July 28 All university facilities and services will be closed on the following dates: Health and Fitness Center – effective through August 19 Pool Hours Check the QU Health & Fitness Center Facebook page for changes to these regular…
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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. Mike E. Weisenburger and Ronnett Buckner of Quincy sold a residence at 1102 Hutmacher Road in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As part of the annual Academic Symposium, Quincy recognized the first graduates of the cybersecurity and business analytics programs created through funding by the U.S. Dept. of Education Title III program. Assistant professor Lavanya Mandava, founding coordinator of the cybersecurity program, announced the following graduates — Grant Wolfe, Ashley Bell, Kamou Harris, Wade…
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