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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis will be the host of the 27th annual Bids for Kids charity auction at noon on Thursday, March 30. The entire auction takes place online and runs through 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. Bidders can register for free at bidsforkids.auction and be participating in minutes after a quick…
Read Full Article While there’s still a slight chill in the air, many families are already planning what their children will do over the summer. Summer camp is a great way for your kids to have new experiences and make friends in a safe environment. Choosing a summer camp can be a source of anxiety for parents. After…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center will offer an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) 10-hour general industry training class on Wednesday, March 29, and Thursday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 N. 42nd. The class is open to the public. No application is…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Frese Ornamental Nursery will hold a series of “Celebration of Spring” open house events each weekend during the month of May featuring local artisans. The first event, “In the Garden,” will be a make-and-take craft night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 11. Local woodworker Hen Den Creations will lead those attending in designing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Department of Health and Human services reports an estimated 90 percent of all foster children are exposed to trauma, and one in four foster children shows symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Three foster agencies are coming together to educate foster parents and anyone who works with foster children about trauma through the annual…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Area high school students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair at Quincy University from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, March 28, in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Representatives from more than 50 in-state and out-of-state public and private colleges and universities will provide information to high school students…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registration is underway for a no-cost cardiac ultrasound screening for teens ages 13 to 18 to assess for rare, but potentially life-threatening, cardiac conditions. The screening will be held from 1-4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7, at the Blessing Health Center West building, Suite 230, 927 Broadway. The conditions, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a live video talk titled “Exploring the Invisible Universe with Chandra Space Telescope.” The talk will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Room D022/023 at John Wood Community College. According to NASA, the Chandra X-Ray Space Telescope is designed to detect X-ray emission from very…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mary Ann Epley is the SIU Center for Family Medicine Quincy’s March Employee of the Month. Epley is SIU Quincy’s residency coordinator. She spends the majority of her time working with the recruitment of family medicine residents and medical students to the Quincy campus. In a press release, Epley’s nominator said, “Mary Ann…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The West Central Illinois School Leadership Initiative recently completed its fifth leadership training cohort. Wayne Krus, a teacher at Baldwin School in the Quincy School District, was among the graduates. School administrators and teachers from districts and schools in a 10-county region in west-central Illinois have been involved in this leadership training for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mississippi Valley Boy Scouts of America will hold a sporting clays fundraiser Wednesday, May 10, at Saukenauk Scout Reservation. Check-in will start at 10 a.m. followed by a bag lunch at noon. A safety talk will be given at 12:45 with a shotgun start immediately following the talk. The day will end with…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Pierre Lamont Parrish II of Westminster, Calif., and Tyrica Shamone Humphrey of Quincy at 6:22 a.m. March 14.A boy was born to Dwyer and Breanne Kelly of Mendon at 9:26 p.m. March 14.A girl and a boy were born to Reid and Emily Pulliam of Barry at 8:22…
Read Full Article Jury hears 16 more recorded calls; Rep. says Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation’ CHICAGO – Facing a perceived betrayal during a make-or-break election season in 2018, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan called the person he often sought counsel from: longtime friend and confidant Mike McClain. Several Democratic candidates running for the state Senate…
Read Full Article QUINCY — To celebrate Women’s History Month, Quincy University is hosting a special event called Making History Happen in the QU Hall of Fame Room, 20th and Oak, on Wednesday, March 22. The event features a panel of accomplished women in a variety of career fields who will share their stories and challenges. The panel…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Deborah Lee of Four Winds Farm is offering a nine-week course about medicinal herbs beginning this week. Participants can attend either on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m., March 22-May 17, or on Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon, March 23-May 18. The class is limited to 12 participants. It will be held at Four Winds Farm,…
Read Full Article Deciding on a child care provider can be daunting. It’s a big change for a family to make — and a costly one. Rising child care rates and a shortage of providers have made finding quality care more difficult. When you’re looking for someone to care for something so precious as children, trust is critical.…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Pedro Carbajal and Nereida Ramirez of Quincy at 4:04 p.m. March 11.A boy was born to J.J. Miller of Pittsfield and Destinee Stauffer of Griggsville at 12:01 a.m. March 12.A girl was born to Ryan and Katie Parker of Quincy at 8:18 a.m. March 13.A girl was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University is starting electrical engineering and mechanical engineering major degree programs in the fall 2024 semester. The programs will prepare students to become engineers in such fields as automation, autonomous systems, computer assisted design, electronics testing and manufacturing and artificial intelligence. In a press release, QU president Brian McGee said, “As student…
Read Full Article QUINCY — City Treasurer Linda Moore and First Bankers Trust Company are presenting a workshop about securing public gatherings at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23 at City Council chambers, 730 Maine. Non-profit organizations and community event planners will get information, education and instruction to improve security at area community events and training needed to increase…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation and Quincy Notre Dame Foundation kicked off the 12th annual Everybody Wins Mega Raffle on Thursday, March 16. The Mega Raffle has raised more than $2.1 million since its inception to support tuition assistance, technology updates and more to Quincy’s five Catholic schools. In a press release,…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy to Dustin and Leslee Kurfman of Fishhook of 1:42 a.m. March 5.A girl to Jermale Gavin and Sky Floyd of Hannibal, Mo., at 4:52 p.m. March 7.A boy to Kendrick Hill and Kelsey Whitaker of Pleasant Hill at 3:56 p.m. March 8.A girl to Benjamin and Chloe Morelock of Quincy at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation and Quincy High School leadership class have partnered to host the 10th annual Dream Big in Color 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 22, beginning at 9 a.m. The race begins and ends at Quincy High School. All proceeds raised benefits the Quincy School District. The Dream Big…
Read Full Article St. Patrick's Day enforcement campaign calls for checks for seat belts, speeding, distracted driving
QUINCY — All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly because of impaired driving. If you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17 by remembering this advice: If you will be drinking alcohol, using cannabis or any other impairing substance, remember “Drive Sober or Get…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items recently were recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any recovered property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489. Callers should refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID Number Bank card for Clinton Emery 2-2-23 02386 Victoria Secret purse 2-4-23 02559…
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