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QUINCY — The Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation could have a new strategy for using a $350,000 state capital grant. At Wednesday’s meeting, city director of planning and development Chuck Bevelheimer proposed an interactive splash pad on the riverfront near the location of the sludge dome slated for demolition. “The concept of a splash pad has…
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Betty M. Wolfe, 53, of 411 S. 36th for Expired Registration at 14th and Maine. NTA 113Karen M. Smith, 52, of Wentzville, Mo., for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jefferson. NTA 113Brooke E. Sohn, 20, of Palmyra, Mo., for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jefferson. NTA 113Craig Nokes of 2509 Herrli Drive reports his unlocked…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Veterans Homes at LaSalle, Manteno and Quincy are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff, and the majority of cases have presented mild symptoms. A Tuesday press release said that of Aug. 27, a combined 36 people in three homes had tested positive with COVID-19. “Illinois’…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation approved 22 grant applications totaling $89,219.98 in its fall grant cycle. An additional $58,411.39 in guaranteed grant funding was released from the Foundation’s endowment for spending in the 2024-2025 school year. The funds for this grant cycle were made available after July 1 and will be for use in…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Sgt. Brent Holtman, Sgt. Ryan Witt and Det. David Distin spent last week in Chicago working as mobile field force members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm Systems team (ILEAS) for the Democratic National Convention. During the convention, these officers and their team provided dignitary security at the hotels in thesurrounding…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy has announced closures for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 2. Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, and reopen with regular hours on Tuesday. Central Services will be closed on Monday. The Quincy City Council meeting will be held beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Garbage…
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QUINCY — The Plan Commission unanimously approved a recommendation from the City of Quincy’s planning and development department for the proposed construction of a warehousing/distribution facility at 4301 Wismann Lane. The proposal now goes to the Quincy City Council, which will have an opportunity to vote on it during its Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting. Assistant…
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UPDATE 10 a.m. Aug. 28: Douglas is being held in the Clayton County Detention Center in Jonesboro, Ga. His case on the aggravated assault charge was dismissed Wednesday morning when First Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler filed a nolle prosequi — a formal entry of record by the prosecuting attorney who declares he or she…
Read Full Article Hannah Young, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery (TOF). Lodged 113Janice R. Gupton, 72, of 1506 DeWees Ave. for Failure to Yield at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Akira C. Talton, 21, of 506 Wisherd Ave. for No Valid DL at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Troy M. Aschemann, 41, of 2546 College for Operating Uninsured Motor…
Read Full Article Hannah Young, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery (TOF). Lodged 113Janice R. Gupton, 72, of 1506 DeWees Ave. for Failure to Yield at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Akira C. Talton, 21, of 506 Wisherd Ave. for No Valid DL at 8th and Payson. NTA 151Troy M. Aschemann, 41, of 2546 College for Operating Uninsured Motor…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Tanner Bowen and Cayley Butler Durban of Quincy at 2:27 p.m. Aug. 14, 2024.A girl was born to Brian McClellan and Rachel Stama of Carthage at 9:24 a.m. Aug. 19, 2024.A girl was born to Andrew and Nicole Gengenbacher of Fowler at 1:15 a.m. Aug. 20, 2024.A girl…
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QUINCY — Quincy dirt-track owner Jeff DeLonjay said Monday he hopes to have a new promoter in place in the near future and that the facility has officially returned to its former name of Quincy Raceways. The track at 8000 Broadway had been known as Adams County Speedway since it reopened in 2022 following a…
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QUINCY — Community members are invited to join 200 District friends on Sunday, Sept. 15, for Feast in the Heart of Quincy, held at one long table down the middle of Maine Street near The Maine Course, 626 Maine. The event will offer a cocktail hour beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Maine Street and inside…
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QUINCY — Changes in leadership at Quincy Regional Airport will take place next week, and changes involving the airline fulfilling Quincy’s Essential Air Service (EAS) contract could also be coming soon. Interim airport director Tairu (Tai) Zong told the Quincy City Council during Monday’s meeting — the first at City Hall in 13 weeks because…
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QUINCY — Cleanup work at a former landfill at 36th and Koch’s Lane has been halted as city officials determine what to do after more trash was discovered than first thought. Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte said after Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council that the property, the site of what once was called…
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QUINCY — Former Quincy Mayor Chuck Scholz explained some of the plans the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has for next year during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting at City Hall. Aldermen voted 13-1 to approve a disbursement of $30,000 from the city’s Economic Growth Fund to help support the commission’s efforts to mark the 200th anniversary of…
Read Full Article Joseph M. Klompien, Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Burglary. Lodged 136Willie H. McNair, 38, Quincy for OV Warrant for FTA Stealing and Adams County Warrant for FTA Criminal Trespass. Lodged 161Andrew Hustead, 35, Quincy for Seatbelt Required. 161Madison Mason, 20, Quincy for Expired Registration. 161Alexia Taylor, 20, Quincy for Seatbelt Required. 147Serena Stott, 41,…
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Joshua D. Searles, 43, last known address in the 2300 block of Literberry-Prentice in rural Jacksonville, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Searles is 6 foot tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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QUINCY — A court-appointed attorney for Bradley Yohn, who received a 130-year sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections 11 months ago, has filed a motion claiming ineffective assistance of post-trial counsel and another motion asking for a new trial. A six-page motion filed Aug. 9 in Adams County Circuit Court by Mark Wykoff of…
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QUINCY — SERVPRO of Quincy and Hannibal has partnered with local first responders to host a First Responders Charity Flag Football event on Saturday, Sept. 21. This all-day event will be held at the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex and will be open to the public for a $5 donation to the winning charity. “We are…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be the host of a star party at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, on the grounds at John Wood Community College. Viewing will be at the southeast end of the college near the JWCC greenhouse. The public is invited to bring chairs, telescopes and binoculars. Experienced club members will be…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Seeland of Relax Quincy Spas about the pool and spa business and the changes he has seen in more than 25 years in the business. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business spotlight.
Read Full Article Damien Gillum, 23, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 121Terri Gibbons, 41, of Quincy for Retail Theft. 140Richard Edlemon, 21, of Quincy for Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct. 151Simona Cimpeanu, 29, of Kansas City, Mo., for Battery. 182Austin Mast, 25, of Quincy for FTA DWLS. 121Michael W. Fortner, 51, 527 Broadway, Apt. 905…
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QUINCY — As your kids get older, they’ll spend more time online. Now is a good time to start teaching them about protecting their personal information. Adults aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by a scam online: Children are at risk too. While Better Business Bureau does not collect information from people under…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery in Brenner Library is hosting a Visual Art Faculty and Guest Exhibition from Monday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 27. The exhibit will feature the visual works created by full and part-time, current and former faculty teaching in the Quincy University Art Program. The guest artist featured will be Joseph…
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