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QUINCY — Rotary’s Oktoberfest returns to The District and QUBA (Quincy Brewery Arts) with more to do, more to see and three high-energy bands. Admission is free on Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon until 10 p.m. in the German Historic District outside of QUBA’s Dick Brothers Brewery on York Street between Ninth and 10th Streets.…
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QUINCY — City of Quincy Engineering Director Steve Bange gave aldermen hope that some roads through Quincy might be a bit less bumpy in the not-too-distant future. Those roads that are in the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), anyway. Bange gave the Quincy City Council a look at IDOT’s long-term project plans…
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QUINCY — Treasurer Linda Moore and Comptroller Sheri Ray have been working on tracking down money paid to the city’s third party administrator and money that had previously been unaccounted for. Moore and Ray went before the Quincy City Council Monday night ad reported the city has spent nearly $1.98 with Coalition Health since since…
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Kendra S. Spegal, 22, of Hannibal, Mo., for Improper Turn at 4th & Lind St. NTA 178Aimee J. Glasbie, 23, of Quincy for No Valid DL & Operating Uninsured at 12th & Chestnut St. NTA 124/130Nicholas E. Dellar, 26, of 817 North 9th for PTR-Retail Theft at 7th and Harrison. Lodged 176Randy NMI Smith, 55,…
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QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson called Bradley Yohn “the most reprehensible person ever before me” during his career in law before sentencing him on Monday afternoon to 130 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. A 10-man, two-woman jury determined on July 17 that Yohn was guilty of the crimes he committed on Nov. 9,…
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QUINCY — A second Quincy man involved in the Feb. 17, 2022, death of a 67-year-old man in his home was sentenced Monday morning to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Devere Gholston, 28, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Jen Kusmer with the St. Louis firm of Frank, Juengel and Radefeld before…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. This evening offers a live and silent auction, games, raffles and more. Local businesses and volunteers donate their time and merchandise for the event. The dollars raised will…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Golden K Kiwanis Club is taking orders for Claxton fruitcakes for the holiday season. Order for yourself or your business. Other options include participating in the “Sponsor a Vet” program to say thank you to a veteran or sponsoring a senior citizen program to give seniors a holiday treat. Fruitcakes are priced…
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QUINCY — The Northern Lights will come alive with a Quincy Symphony Orchestra performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. Taking as inspiration a Canadian children’s story, “The Legend of the Northern Lights” is a fusion of science and fantasy that captures the imaginations of all ages, seamlessly…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Housing Authority recently received $4 million in grants to address lead-based paint in Indian Hills apartments and asbestos flooring in units throughout the city. Jerry Gille, director of the Quincy Housing Authority, learned last week the QHA is receiving $1.75 million through the Capital Fund Lead-Based Paint program and $2.25 million through the…
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DECATUR, Ill. — Millikin University recently received a gift from the estate of Charles Lugo, Class of 1950, which will support several projects and scholarship funds across campus. In a press release, Millikin Alumni and Development senior development director Dan Baker said, “Mr. Lugo’s six-figure gift will support the Campus Renovation Fund, the Student Retention…
Read Full Article Amanda N. Wyckoff, 44, of 629 Woodbridge Dr. for Criminal Damage to Property (Less than $500) at 1030 Diana Dr. NTA 124/130Landon V. Miller, 20, of 931 State Street for Aggravated Battery to Peace Officer and Resisting a Peace Officer at 9th and York. Lodged 120/161Brandon M. J. Schutte, 26, of Springfield for Fighting at…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Javier Verduzio and Vanessa Lucas of Quincy at 2:32 p.m. Sept. 14, 2023.A boy was born to Dalton Halloway and Taylor Lung of Quincy at 11:50 p.m. Sept. 14, 2023.A girl was born to Jerad Sanders and Cori Moore of Mendon at 2:11 p.m. Sept. 15, 2023.A girl…
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QUINCY — Illinois residents with oil-based paint, old household cleaning supplies, lawn and garden chemicals and other types of household hazardous waste who are looking to clear them out of their basements and garages can dispose of these materials from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Adams County Highway Department, 101…
Read Full Article Jacie D. Wilson, 22, of Quincy for FTA – Truancy at 3rd & College Ave. Lodged. 147/139Keith A. Durran, 34, of Quincy for TOF – Theft (Felony) and Resisting Arrest at 1005 Broadway St. Lodged 178Vickie Mims, 73, of Quincy reported on 09/13/23 that her storage unit at Quincy Mini-Storage, 2925 Wisman Ln., was entered…
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is recognized every September by organizations around the world to raise funds for children affected by cancer. If you’re planning to donate to the cause this month, do your research first. That way, you can be confident your donation is being put to good use. Major charitable movements can sometimes attract…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County’s annual Woodland Cemetery ghost tours will be held beginning Saturday, Oct. 7 and continue every Saturday in October. The tour also will be offered on Halloween night. Daily tour times available are 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The walking event at…
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QUINCY — Quincy University alumna Jarja Phillips, Class of 1998, will be the featured speaker at the President’s Leadership Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 in the QU Cafeteria, 18th and Lind. Phillips is the vice president and head of human resources for Kohl’s Department Stores Division. She is responsible for…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company will host the hippest handmade outdoor market in the area on Sixth Street from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23rd. Sixth Street will close between Maine and Hampshire and down Jail Alley as QBCo hosts its eighth Makers Market. Shop more than 60 different vendors selling skillfully crafted products…
Read Full Article Donald W. Miller, 30, 627 Oak St, FTA Possession of Meth at 627 Oak St. Lodged 112Robert E. Miller, 49, 508 N. 2nd St, FTA Domestic Battery at 627 Oak St. Lodged 112Shianna S. Reddick, 1016 Diana Dr., reports on 09/16/2023 her unlocked 2010 Ford was entered and her wallet with assorted cards was taken.…
Read Full Article Gary Raleigh, 36, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth. Lodged 107Kevin Billingsley, 32, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 145Jason Stille, 48, 1704 Seminary Road, Quincy, for domestic battery at that address. Lodged 130Thania Cabanas-Rivera, 25, 1624 Melrose Dr., Quincy, for speeding at 30th and Harrison.Brian Patterson, 37, 1325 South 24th, Quincy, for speeding…
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QUINCY — Adam Tallcott of the financial services firm Edward Jones invites the public to join him at a grand opening celebration beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, at his office at 3600 Broadway, Suite B. While the location is new, Edward Jones has been helping individual investors reach their long-term financial goals…
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QUINCY — All area female cancer survivors are invited to a special event designed to enhance their quality of life. Blessing Health will be the host of “Evolve” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 Marx Drive. At this free event, women cancer survivors…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will once again light up Friars’ Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, Sept. 28. This free, family-friendly event will start at 5 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Food and beverages will be sold from 5 to 8:30 p.m.…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested during a burglary attempt and was charged with several other offenses Friday morning. Quincy Police Department officers were dispatched at 5:52 a.m. Friday to a burglary in progress at a residence in the 1100 block of Madison. Officers located and arrested Terron Saltzman, 25, of 1628 Broadway for…
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