Adams County, Illinois
QUINCY — The Salvation Army will serve a free community Christmas dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. No reservations are required. For people who are homebound, The Salvation Army will offer meal deliveries to shut-ins in Quincy, with a limited number of…
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LaBELLE, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man, released from the Illinois Department of Corrections in July after serving nine-and-a-half years of a 23-year sentence for home invasion with a firearm, is dead following a confrontation with law enforcement officers on Friday in Lewis County. At approximately 2:54 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, the Lewis County…
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Brodie J. Bell, 39, Quincy for Trespassing at 2739 Chesnut St. on 12/16/2024. 101Robin J. Burwinkle, 52, Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. on 12/17/2024. 101Katelyn N. Koch, 25, Clayton for Failure to Yield at N. 6th St and Maple St. 151 Alyssa A. Osborne, 23, Quincy for DWLS at N. 6th St. and…
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QUINCY — A little more than 24 hours after being sanctioned by the Quincy Park Board, Commissioner John Frankenhoff announced late Friday afternoon he is stepping down. “Hello. Effective immediately, I am resigning as a commissioner on the Quincy Park Board,” Frankenhoff wrote in a one-sentence email sent to Park Board President Mark Philpot, Executive…
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QUINCY — Defense attorney Matt Wayman argued Friday morning in Adams County Circuit Court that Victor Weems, who had agreed to plead guilty to first-degree murder with a 30-year sentencing cap, was unlikely to re-offend and a “man committed to change, deeply remorseful for his mistakes.” Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler had a much…
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QUINCY — With the holiday season just around the corner, Quincy Police Department has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” enforcement campaign to ensure that holiday gatherings don’t end in tragedy. Law enforcement agencies across Illinois have adopted a…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Monica Alexis Cheney of Quincy at 4:39 p.m. Dec. 10, 2024.A girl was born to Josh Cain and Cassi Story of Clayton at 10:20 p.m. Dec. 11, 2024.A boy was born to Tyler and Miranda Haerr of Taylor, Mo., at 7:52 a.m. Dec. 12, 2024.A girl was born…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board approved a resolution during a special meeting Thursday afternoon that censured long-time Commissioner John Frankenhoff for conduct that President Mark Philpot described as “unbecoming of a commissioner.” However, the employee who formally lodged a complaint against Frankenhoff wants more. Marketing Operations Director Marcelo Beroiza said during a six-minute statement…
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QUINCY — Commissioner John Frankenhoff said he considered resigning in the wake of the Quincy Park Board passing a resolution that prevents him from speaking to Executive Director Rome Frericks or entering the Park Board’s administrative offices except for monthly meetings. “I have not ruled it out,” he said after Thursday’s special meeting. “I need…
Read Full Article Brandon J. Cain, 28, 1501 N. 8th St. for Trespassing at 635 Broadway St. 178Mark A. Ell, 62, St. Charles, Mo., for Stealing at 5100 Broadway St. 182Bellamie L. Frasier, 41, 1400 State St. for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. on 12/15/2024. 169Phillip L. Begley, 70, 1440 Kentucky for Failure to Yield Private Dr. 181Katherine…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command, along with partnering agencies, recently distributed Christmas food baskets and toys. The Salvation Army of Hannibal and Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri, DCS, distributed baskets and toys at the Pike County Fairgrounds in Bowling Green on Monday, Dec. 16. The Salvation Army of Quincy completed its…
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QUINCY — The Tri-Township Fire Department will officially welcome the addition of a new Truck No. 5, a 2024 Ford F-550 crew cab with a custom flatbed manufactured locally by Knapheide Manufacturing, during a ceremony on Monday, Dec. 23. The truck is equipped with a CET Fire Equipment 250-gallon per minute pump and 300-gallon tank.…
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Adams County Old Tyme Association awarded $5,000 grant for roof repairs at historic Lewis Round Barn
CHICAGO – A nationally recognized round barn in Mendon is among nine historic places Landmarks Illinois is helping people preserve through grant funding. Landmarks Illinois recently awarded $29,000 in matching grants to seven preservation projects across the state through its Preservation Heritage Fund, and it awarded $5,000 for two projects through the Barbara C. and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board received some bad news regarding the HVAC system at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School. The new HVAC piping replacement at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School was approved, but the building’s aluminum piping must be switched to copper. Board members expressed concern the school would not be able to stay open if the…
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QUINCY — A status hearing for a Quincy man, believed to have set fire to the apartment complex in which he was living in December 2023, has been set for Jan. 22, and a motion for a change of venue has been denied. Joseph Lindsay, 26, appeared briefly with Public Defender John Citro on Wednesday…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy will utilize its drive-thru building beginning Thursday, Dec. 19, for the payment of water and sewer utility bills, purchase of garbage stickers and payment of invoices that are issued by the treasurer’s pffice. The drive-thru building, south of the City Hall building, is accessible from Eighth Street. Drive-thru hours will…
Read Full Article Alicia R. White, 47, 717 S 14th for Operating Motor Vehicle with suspended registration, NTA 161Kyle D. Passmore, 34, 2508 Lind for Failure to yield right of way-intersection at 20th and Grove. NTA 102Jazmin L. Thomas, 29, 2829 College for Expired Registration, Operating Uninsured Vehicle and Improper Left Turn. 161Kathy L. Roland, 53, Fowler for…
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The wait is over, and the doors are opening tomorrow at 11 am for Clean Eatz located at 4490 Broadway in Quincy. Owners Todd and Jenna Hendrickson are proud to invite you to their grand opening celebration Thursday, Dec. 19 where there will be door prizes and giveaways galore from many local businesses who have…
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URSA, Ill. – Adams County 4-H members and volunteers were recognized for their yearlong project achievements at the annual Achievement Day event. For 4-H members, the annual achievement program brings to close a full year of work in a project area. Records are typically completed in the fall, which allows youths to detail and summarize…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board has scheduled a special meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday to consider action against Commissioner John Frankenhoff, who told Muddy River News he will agree to the terms of a proposed resolution made public on Tuesday. Park Board members will meet Thursday in closed session to discuss the resolution prepared…
Read Full Article Darryl A. Voth, 77, for Disobey Stop Light at 8th and Broadway. NTA 134George L. Leonard, 52, Payson for Improper Driving at 23rd and Harrison. NTA 140Linda C. Coplan, 71, 3423 Lindell Ave. for FTA-DWLR at 25th and Broadway. Lodged 122Emily A. Roegge, 30, Quincy for Expired Registration. NTAAmber Haantz, 22, Quincy for Speeding. NTADestiny…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on two child pornography charges and one drug charge. Bryant Melton, 27, appeared with Public Defender Betsy Bier in Adams County Circuit Court on Monday morning before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. Melton pled guilty to two counts of child…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County broke ground on the addition to the History Museum on the Square Tuesday morning. The project calls for a ground-level entrance, elevator, accessible restrooms on the second floor, increased gathering space, new egress stairs and general ADA upgrades. It is funded by a $1.5 million grant…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army is partnering with Emerald City Jewelers to present the Ring for Bling Challenge. This promotion offers volunteer bell ringers a chance to win a stunning piece of jewelry donated by Emerald City Jewelers. Each time a volunteer (ages 16 and up) rings bells for The Salvation Army, they will earn an entry into…
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When Bill Veeck owned baseball teams and sat in the bleachers or Harry Caray broadcast baseball games from the cheap seats, it was funny. But when Alderman Mike Farha (R-4th Ward) sat in the audience during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, it was not funny. When roll was called, he said he was just going…
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