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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department will be the host of a recruitment open house for potential new police applicants at the Quincy Police Sub-Post in the Quincy Town Center from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19. Pizza and drinks will be available. Officers will be available to answer questions regarding the hiring process, training,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A staged reading of “The Angels of the Imperial Hotel,” an original musical by Logan Mulch, will take place Saturday, July 15, at Quincy University’s MacHugh Theatre. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “The Angels of the Imperial Hotel” tells the story of the unfortunate lives and deaths of Ivy Johnson,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — QuinCon 36, a tabletop gaming convention, is coming to the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, on July 14-16. Hours for the gaming convention are 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, July 16. Categories of competition will include: Steve Guziec, owner and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The first group of Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students have completed a first-of-its-kind nursing education opportunity. The LPN Ladder Option allows students in the college’s bachelor of science in nursing degree program to be eligible to take the practical nursing licensure exam after completion of their junior year and an…
Read Full Article The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court June 1-30, 2023. Zachary Michael Fuhrman I, 36, of Quincy and Krystal Lynette Johnson, 37, of Quincy filed June 1, 2023.Rabecca Marie Zeiger, 30, of Golden and Brandon Thomas Schmidt, 24, of Golden filed June 2, 2023.Bethany Ann Taylor, 33, of White Hall…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, has awarded 42 new and renewal scholarships to local college students totaling over $86,300. Statewide, 449 scholarships were awarded totaling over $705,000. The students were selected based on their…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Arts Quincy invites the community to a free family arts event at Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex on from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11. The headline entertainment is Okra Dance Company from Chicago. A free barbeque dinner will be provided by Big Bros BBQ through a sponsorship by Blessing Health System. Families can visit…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Austin O’Brien and Hattie Abbott of Palmyra, Mo., at 8:21 a.m. June 28, 2023.A girl was born to Dustin Peters of and Mckenzie Decker of Quincy at 2:37 a.m. June 29, 2023.A girl was born to Zack and Ashley Burling of Carthage at 8:26 a.m. June 29, 2023.A…
Read Full Article The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court June 1-30, 2023. Mohamed S. Ali from Shelley M. Ali on June 1, 2023.Robyn M. Jacobs from David C. Jacobs on June 1, 2023.Elizabeth A. Powell from Chad C. Powell on June 5, 2023.Brent D. McNay from Jennifer McNay on June…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A campaign kick-off for Judge Amy Lannerd, who is running for a position on the Illinois Appellate Court, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Quincy Holiday Inn, 4821 Oak. Special guests for the kickoff will be State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese. Cost is $30 per…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University recently released its Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 359 students received the honor during the spring 2023 semester. Students named to the list from…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is launching its inaugural Leadership Institute, a program aimed at educating and inspiring emerging leaders to actively participate in the Quincy and Adams County community. Designed to cultivate leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute will empower participants to make a positive impact on the Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Second Tuesday of the Month program at the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries, 522 S. Eighth, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 11. The July program will offer the opportunity to create a wreath with presenter Kristie Strieker. For more information or to make reservations, call 217-440-8200. Tri-State Area Center…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Luther Memorial will be the host of the Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. July 10-13 at the church for children ages 4 to entering fifth grade in the fall. Kids will discover through life’s ups and downs that Jesus’ power pulls us through. Children will participate in Bible-learning activities, sing…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for international and national art exhibitions. Mejer’s watercolor “Take PC#18-Revisited” was selected for exhibition in the Rhode Island Watercolor Society National Watermedia Show. The exhibition runs through June 23. The curator at Wave Hill, a cultural center in the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Friends of the Trails is having its annual fundraising bicycle ride, the Terry Anastas Ultimate Ride, on Saturday, July 8 at The Dock. This is family-friendly recreational bike ride is named after the late Terry Anastas, a longtime Friends of the Trails board member and supporter of trail development. Help the Friends of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom has new resources available for schools, thanks to funding from Compeer Financial’s Fund for Rural America. In a press release, Kinsey Tiemann, the agricultural literacy coordinator for Adams County, said, “Keeping resources available at no cost to schools is a critical element of our mission so partners like…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Reservations are being taken for people to get no-cost cholesterol screenings on Thursday, July 13 at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. The screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. Appointments are required and are available from 7-9 a.m. An appointment can be made…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In observance of Independence Day, Quincy City Hall and Central Services will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. City Hall will reopen with regular hours on Wednesday, July 5. Garbage and yard waste will still be picked up on Tuesday, July 4. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its holiday/weekend schedule on Tuesday,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following JWCC students have earned Manufacturing Skill Standards Council nationally recognized certificates during the spring 2023 semester. MSSC is an industry-led training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling technicians. MSSC Safety Credential: MSSC Certified Logistics Associate Credential: MSSC Certified…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Adams County, recently received the firm’s exclusive Soar to Success Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships within his first five years as a financial advisor. Drebes was one of only 1,122 financial advisors firmwide to receive this award. In a press release, Drebes…
Read Full Article CAMP POINT — Tickets are available for the first Birth Trauma Awareness dinner from 5-11 p.m. Saturday, July 22 at the Village Vineyard and Winery. Proceeds from the dinner will be donated to the Blessing Foundation and benefit the Blessing Hospital Blessed Beginnings birth center to support birth trauma survivors. According to the March of…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods recently launched Focus on STEM, a program designed to give west-central Illinois school districts the tools and education needed to create science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. STEM occupations include computer programming, architecture and engineering, life and physical science occupations, as well as the related managerial, sales, and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jan Smith at Happel Inc., Realtors, recently was awarded the At Home with Diversity certification from the National Association of Realtors. Smith joins 20,000 other real estate professionals in North America who have earned the certification after completing an eight-hour course addressing topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development. The program…
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