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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council defeated by a 7-6 vote on Monday night a resolution that would have used money from the city’s water fund to pay for razing an inoperative sludge pump station south of Clat Adams Bicentennial Park and returned a $350,000 grant to the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation. Aldermen approved a low…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Express Clinic and the Blessing Resource Center, 34th and Broadway, will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 26, to accommodate parking lot resurfacing. Both services will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. During the two-day closure of the Express Clinic, members of the public with urgent care needs…
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Alfred Lewis, 27, 729 Ohio St. for Agg. Domestic Battery. Lodged 181Harold Vahle, 84, 2011 Hilltop Dr. for too fast for conditions at 12th and RJ Peters. 151Jacob Luster, 20, of Hannibal, Mo., for Expired Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 7th and Maine. NTA 186Marjorie Knipmeyer, 79, Quincy for Improper Driving at Breckenridge/Bedford…
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James S. Wilson, 57, last known address of 5000 Lake Ridge Drive in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license. Wilson is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy…
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Quincy – After five years of having its doors shut, Rocky Point Club is reopening, rebranding, and rebuilding from the Flood of 2019 that destroyed everything. Located at 3603 Bonansinga Drive, right on the bay of the Mississippi river, Rocky Point has seen its share of flooding, but the President of the club, Roy Riddle…
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QUINCY — Mutt Strut: Red, White and Paws, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at South Park. Registration is open online at https://givebutter.com/MuttStrut. Pre-registration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Quincy Humane Society…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for the Bar Olympics at The Dock on Saturday, Sept. 28. Proceeds go towards the Teresa Adams House, which offers a temporary, affordable place to stay for people accessing healthcare from any provider in the Quincy area — or people visiting relatives at any Quincy area healthcare or long-term care…
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QUINCY — Dan Pflibsen, owner of Dan’s Auto Care at 2600 N. 24th for 32 years, had been looking to get out of the business for a couple of years but wasn’t having any luck finding a buyer. Then he tossed out what he called “a BS question” to Colby Kuhlmeier, owner of Kuhly’s Import Specialist.…
Read Full Article Chase A. Summers, 20, 2845 College for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged 132Linda M. Forbes, 50, 505 Locust for FTA Seat Belt. Lodged 147/135Samuel D. Schuckman, 18, 2637 Hillside for Aggravated Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Driving while License Suspended, Improper Lane Usage & Disregard Traffic Control Device. Lodged 147/135Zane R. Miller, 19, 2500 Northbrook for Vandalism. 144Kaetlyn D.…
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QUINCY — Finding a mechanic can be intimidating, especially for people unfamiliar with the inner workings of their car – but it’s a necessary part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly for years to come. Auto service is often costly, so working with a business you can trust is important. BBB received more than 9,600…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older. The Adams County Health Department is offering six public flu clinics throughout the community. A preregistration option for all community flu clinics…
Read Full Article Jessica R. Page, 39, Quincy for Fighting. NTA 181Shyonna J. Martin, 21, Quincy for No Valid DL. NTA 113Kristen R. Irwin, 38, Quincy for DWLS and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 113Samuel B. Smith, 74, Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. NTA 126Jessica L. Martin, 21, Quincy for Stealing. 101 NTAKierra D. Butler, 36, Quincy for…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Christopher Harris, 44, of Goodyear, Ariz., was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 19, to 180 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in central Illinois. At the sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, the government presented evidence that Harris recruited two women in Quincy in January 2017 to serve as drug…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Hyper Havoc Bike 8-18-24 20024 Case with earbuds found at Kroc Center 8-19-24…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County’s Woodland Cemetery ghost tours allow participants to take a trip into Quincy’s historic past. This walking event is scheduled on Saturdays in October plus Halloween night in Woodland Cemetery, 1020 S. Fifth. The tours will feature experienced guides who will lead the groups on paths…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Glenn Wooden, 39, of Quincy was sentenced on Sept. 19 to 25 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine. A press release from the United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of Illinois, said Wooden was indicted in February 2019 and convicted after a jury trial in February 2024. He has remained in custody…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is marking the 30th anniversary of its truck driver training program. Since its establishment in September 1994, the program has trained thousands of professional truck drivers, making an impact on the regional and national transportation industry. The program will hold an open house from 4 to 6 p.m.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will light up Friars’ Field, 20th and College, with 10 hot air balloons on Thursday, Sept. 26. This free event will start at 5 p.m. The balloons will light up from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from 5 to 8:30 p.m. from vendors: The…
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QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition will hold its fourth annual Pride in the Park, called by organizers “a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion,” from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Clat Adams Park. Douglas Peterson, president of the TriState Diversity Coalition, expressed her enthusiasm for this year’s event in…
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“There’s too many people.” “I can’t handle it.” “I need a smaller space to work.” The Quincy High School counseling department heard all of those comments from their students, similar to when adults in office settings feel the itch to “get out of the office” in moments of frustration or overwhelm. A special room was…
Read Full Article James R. Love, 39, of Carthage for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 35th and Broadway. NTA 104Taylor J. Freeman, 29, Homeless for Trespassing at 310 Elm. NTA 140Patricia R. Baker, 29, of 704 Country Club Hts. for Violation of Civil No Contact Order. 104Adam L. Barnes, 41, of 1612 Curtis Creek…
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QUINCY — The Quincy’s Golden K Kiwanis Club recently presented the Chaddock Children’s Foundation with a $2,000 check for its capital campaign, which includes the renovations of residential buildings. Money was raised through the Golden K Golf Scramble held in the spring. Golden K meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of each…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Quincy, recently received the firm’s exclusive Century Award for outstanding performance during his first five years as a financial advisor with the firm. He was one of only 930 financial advisors firm-wide to receive this award. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for the…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the collaborative efforts to further support students’ mental health during its regular meeting Wednesday. Trustees accepted a $50,000 grant appropriation from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) as part of the State’s Mental Health Action on Campus Act. Funds will be…
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QUINCY — Although Quincy Mayor Mike Troup confirmed he was running for re-election back in March at the weekly Monday morning meeting with members of the Quincy/Adams County GOP, he officially launched his bid Wednesday night at Dick Bros. Brewery. Before many of the same supporters who back his winning campaign run in 2021, Troup…
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