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QUINCY — The Quincy University Music Department will host its Hawk Express Jazz Band Christmas Concert at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Quincy University cafeteria, 18th and Lind. The band will perform holiday music with a jazz twist including “This Christmas,” “Santa Rocks the House,” “My Favorite Things,” “Sleigh Full of Saxes”…
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Ernest A. Douglas Jr., 27, 318 Locust on a Pike County warrant-FTA Burglary. Lodged 108Ernest A. Douglas Jr., 27, 318 Locust for Operating motor vehicle with suspended registration, Operating uninsured vehicle and Driving on suspended license. NTA 108Sebastian K. Dyer, 24, 1639 1/2 Harrison for Operating uninsured motor vehicle. NTA 151Sebastian K. Dyer, 24, 1639…
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QUINCY — More than 150 students from Quincy Public Schools Music Department participated in the Illinois Music Education Association All-District Concert and Jazz Festivals in November. Students were selected either by audition or nomination for each event. The following students participated in the ILMEA Concert Festival held Nov. 2, at Western Illinois University: Elementary Choir:…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Salvation Army has announced the return of the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge, inviting the community to showcase their school spirit while supporting a worthy cause. Join us in spreading holiday cheer, supporting local teams and making a difference. This friendly competition features local mascots — the Quincy High School Blue Devil, Quincy…
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QUINCY — Miracle on Maine Street is a collaboration between the Quincy Art Center, the Quincy Museum and Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The night will be filled with live music, crafts and treats for the family. There will be a wreath raffle, made by local artists.…
Read Full Article Joshua L. Tenk, 33, 1909 Melview Rd. reports on 11/21/2024 a package was taken from his business at 520 Spring St. 148Heather M. Brown, 52, 822 N. 8th St. reports on 11/26/24 her bicycle was taken from 425 Broadway St. 148Eric Bervid, 33, Quincy for domestic battery. Lodged 124James Meredith, 31, Quincy for FTA trespassing…
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QUINCY— December will be a busy month for travel – and travel is stressful at the best of times. Unfortunately, for some travelers, scams can make holiday travel even more overwhelming. BBB often receives reports about scams that target travelers during their trip, whether it be during booking, during their hotel stay or through social…
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Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries to participate in global generosity movement on Tuesday
QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries (CWM) will celebrate GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement, on Tuesday, Dec. 3. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy kicked off the holiday season with its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign Kick-Off event on Nov. 21 at The Kroc Center. This event introduced the campaign chairs and revealed this year’s fundraising goal. The honorary chairs for the Christmas Campaign are Mike and Jean Buckley, along with their daughters…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Youth Chorus will join for a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Quincy Junior High School. This family event includes a variety of songs and carols to set the holiday mood. Orchestra selections are Mannheim Steamroller’s popular versions of “Deck the Halls” and “Silent…
Read Full Article Jason R. Bostic, 47, Augusta for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 24th and State. NTA 113Joseph N. Smith, 56, 631 Lind for Domestic Battery and FTA Stealing at 11th and Ohio. Lodged 128Andre L. Anderson, 56, 702 Washington for Domestic Battery. Lodged 108
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QUINCY – MRN’s Emma Dalke bundled up before 5 a.m. Friday to brave the cold in search of those seeking Black Friday doorbuster deals.
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QUINCY — Two Quincy residences have been declared a total loss after an early Friday morning four-alarm fire in the 300 block of Elm. The Quincy Fire Department was alerted at 2:43 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, to a house on fire across the street from 309 Elm. The first two crews and the incident commander…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has unveiled the award winners of the 30th annual Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase. This year’s exhibition featured 99 juried pieces from artists across a 20-county region, celebrating depth and diversity of artistic expression. The Best of Show award went to Debra K. Scoggin-Myers of…
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QUINCY — When asked what jumped out at him when looking at the annual report for the Quincy Police Department for 2023, Chief Adam Yates didn’t hesitate. Of the nearly 30,000 calls for service made last year, Yates pointed to three in particular — the murder of Becky Bliefnick on Feb. 24, the shooting death of Dana…
Read Full Article Kristina Pepper, 43, Quincy for Theft Under $500.Derrell McDore, 25, Quincy for FTA Speeding. 130Imade A. Seputra, 29, Quincy for leaving the scene and no valid DL. NTA 176Jacob Jobe, 27, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Cystal Gilbert, 39, Quincy for Seatbelt Required.Kent Brotherton, 52, Camp Point for Speeding.Emma Ozbelent, 21, Quincy for Speeding.Apen Pryor,…
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QUINCY — Xavier Richardson, a 14-year old freshman at Quincy High School, along with several of his friends, adopted a Salvation Army kettle on Saturday, Nov. 23, in front of Sam’s Club and took turns ringing the bell for 10 hours. The students also brought musical instruments to play Christmas music. Through the efforts of…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Shane Senoski of Gallup, New Mex., and Ashleigh Davis of Hannibal, Mo., at 8:44 a.m. Nov. 3, 2024.A girl was born to Aaron and Krystal Conrad of Hannibal, Mo., at 2:02 a.m. Nov. 15, 2024.A girl was born to Ross and Kacie Knight of Mendon at 2:21 p.m.…
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QUINCY- Small Business Saturday is this weekend, Nov. 30 in The District with exclusive deals, holiday treats and festive activities at many downtown retailers. “It’s important for The District to keep this as a holiday, because most, if not all, downtown businesses are small,” Executive Director of The District, Brianna Rivera said. “They’re locally owned,…
Read Full Article Mckenna K. Livengood, 29, 619 S. 14th St. for Leaving the Scene of an Accident at 619 S. 14th St. Lodged 107Jones H. Petty, 20, 2439 Bradmoor Ave. for Operating Uninsured at 3rd St. and Maine St. 151Chree D. Bolin, 33, Barry for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jackson St. 147Tosha M. Weir, 50, New…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The cause of a fire on Wednesday afternoon at a structure fire in a home at 1631 N. Fifth was labeled as undetermined pending further investigation. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday. The home was believed to be vacant. Engine companies No. 4, No. 2 and No. 6 and…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who was just days away from a trial for an attempted first-degree murder charge for ramming his vehicle into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife has pled guilty to a lesser charge and has been sentenced to two years of probation. Carl E. Douglas II, 48, appeared Wednesday morning with…
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QUINCY — Rick and Trish Rettke of Quincy are the new owners of Winner’s Wash and The Liquor Booth, having purchased the businesses and properties from Adam and Jessica Booth. The Rettkes said they look forward to providing the same service and quality products and services that customers have come to expect, while also introducing…
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QUINCY — Kelly Pierceall recently was recognized as the November 2024 Employee of the Month at SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy. Pierceall has worked as a medical office specialist for 17 years, providing support to the SIU team and patients. Her responsibilities include sorting all incoming documents, ensuring they reach the proper destination,…
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QUINCY — It was a packed house in the Quincy City Council chambers Tuesday night for the Quincy Plan Commission meeting — and a roundabout wasn’t even on the agenda. The commission denied Mill Creek Water District’s request for a special permit to build a 120-foot tall, 250,000 gallon water tank in a residentially-zoned area.…
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