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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Parker Clark-DeJaynes and Elena Delgado of Quincy at 5:53 p.m. Jan. 14, 2025.A girl was born to Corben and Kayleigh Edwards of Pleasant Hill at 7:17 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025.A girl was born to Zackery Logsdon and Ella Wiemelt of Quincy at 11:54 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025.A girl…
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QUINCY — A Brown County ambulance was involved in a head-on collision on Quincy’s north side while transporting a patient to Blessing Hospital. Just after midnight Friday morning, the ambulance was southbound near the 2600 block of North 12th. Another car, a 2014 Ford Edge was traveling northbound when the driver hit a curb and…
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QUINCY — The trial against one of the former owners of a Quincy business facing two theft charges was dismissed last week, and the trial for the other former owner also will be dismissed — if he follows through with an agreement reached Tuesday in Adams County Circuit Court. The trial for Andy P. Reardon,…
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QUINCY — Cervical cancer is the fourth deadliest cancer among women globally and claims the lives of roughly 4,000 women in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Like many cancerous diseases, the time of detection can greatly impact the rate of survival. The more knowledgeable one…
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Irma Wright, 75, Quincy for FTA Stealing.Richard T. Edlemon, 21, Quincy for DUI at 54th St and Maine St. Lodged 186Joda J. Harris, 49, Quincy for FTA OV Stealing at 530 Broadway St. Lodged 169Latoshia Tipsord, 45, Quincy for Fail to Yield Private Drive and Suspended Registration. Brodie J. Bell, 39, Quincy for trespassing in…
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# Debit Card belonging to Jesus Pena 12-6-24 30125 Chevrolet and House Keys 12-6-24…
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QUINCY — Encore! Volunteer Council for the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association will present The Fairy Tale Tea on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Spring Lake Country Club. Seatings are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Children preschool age to fifth grade are invited to dress as their favorite fairy tale character and dance the morning…
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QUINCY — A fire in a basement laundry room was quickly extinguished Thursday morning by Quincy firefighters. The Quincy Fire Department (QFD) was alerted at 7:16 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, to a basement fire in a house at 821 N. 22nd. The first crew arrived on the scene at 7:19 a.m. and reported light smoke…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department has announced details of the upcoming Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation (ILEAP) on-site assessment to determine the Quincy Police Department’s eligibility for Tier Two Accreditation. The Tier Two program is ILEAP’s most rigorous assessment, comprised of 179 professional standards that are reflected in the police department’s operating policies and practices…
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Wednesday it has awarded $4.5 million to 12 groups across the state, funded through Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2024 Birth Equity Initiative. The grants, ranging from $100,000 to $700,000, were awarded through a competitive process and are designed to support innovative, community-based efforts that have the potential to…
Read Full Article Aaron Jenkins, 28, Quincy for DWLS and Fail to Reduce Speed.Tonya Whitenhurst, 46, Quincy for Suspended Reg and Uninsured Vehicle.Philip Mast 74, Quincy for Leaving the Scene of Accident.Jean L. Modesto Betemit, 18, Quincy for Shoplifting at Walmart (5211 Broadway). NTA 180Chrell E. Monroe, 36, Quincy for Fighting, Interfering, Peace Disturbance and Indecent Conduct at…
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QUINCY — The Veterans’ Home at Quincy officially welcomed its first residents into the newly constructed independent living domiciliary on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the facility’s transformation. The move-in is the latest step in a comprehensive $300 million investment that includes 80 independent living rooms and a 210-bed skilled care center opening later…
Read Full Article Keegan Nebe, 25, 725 S. 15th for possession of a controlled substance at 8th and Elm. Lodged 161/147Stephanie Brown, 25, 1614 N. 2nd for possession of a controlled substance at 8th and Elm. Lodged 161/147Ophia Poole, 32, 4408 Michael St. for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 6th and Jefferson. 169Desirae Arch,…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is sponsoring several programs to celebrate February as Black History Month, including two lectures about civil rights advocates, an informal discussion following the American Heroes Bicentennial Speaker Series presentation and presentations for area youths which focus on the Underground Railroad. The first presentation, “The Life…
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QUINCY — Quincy High School’s theatre department will begin 2025 with the drama, “The Rich Full Life” by Viña Delmar. Set in the 1940s, the Fenwick family has a challenging family situation. Their 16-year-old daughter Cynthia suffers from a weak immune system. The continuous battle of preventing small colds and viruses so more challenging illnesses…
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QUINCY — At Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting, a woman came up during public comment and asked if the city was in a “financial crisis.” Carol Mayfield said she had been watching mayoral debates and that former alderman Dan Brink had used that term in describing city finances. While Quincy Mayor Mike Troup didn’t publicly…
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QUINCY — The man who was hospitalized on Jan. 18 after he was shot by an Adams County Sheriff’s Department deputy during an altercation on the city’s south side now is in the Adams County Jail and is facing four charges. Roger E. Stupavsky III, 22, has been charged with aggravated assault to a police…
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QUINCY — The inaugural Tri-State Speed Puzzling and Cubing Competition will be held from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Proceeds from the event will benefit Connect Child and Family Solutions, a community-based, non-profit organization providing support to foster children and families. Hosted by the Optimist Club of…
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Step inside 166 N. 18th Street here in Quincy. You know the one…with the stone lions and grand stone arch in the front. See Quincy and Muddy RIver TV presents Muddy TV Cribs where we get an inside look into peoples’ houses. In this episode, we tour the home of William J Maier and Michael A…
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QUINCY — Quincy’s Catholic elementary schools are gearing up to celebrate Catholic Schools Week this week. This annual tradition, established in 1974, highlights the value of Catholic education in nurturing minds, fostering faith and contributing to the church, community and nation. The week will begin when students and faculty gather virtually to say the rosary…
Read Full Article Cassandra K. Bower, 33, Paloma for retail theft at 5211 Broadway. NTA 151John S. Chenoweth, 49, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for domestic battery in the 600 block of VanBuren. Lodged.113Melissa L. Mangham, 49, Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA nuisance abatement in the 600 block of VanBuren. Lodged 113Lee D. Caldwell,…
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QUINCY — People interested in improving their careers and themselves are invited to attend the Blessing Health Career and Support Fair on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Blessing Hospital Auditorium in the main lobby between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. The event is free to attend. No registration is required. The Blessing Career and Support Fair…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting an in-person lecture by Mike Nobis at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, at John Wood Community College in room D022/D023 on the lower north-end of Building D in the rear. The public is invited. The presentation will focus on constellations and how to identify them.…
Read Full Article John W. Francis, 26, 633 Jefferson St. for FTA Theft at 1000 S. 8th St. Lodged 145Christopher M. Robinson, 35, 506 S. 8th for Pike Co. FTA Violation of Court Order. Lodged 113James M. Merdith Jr., 31, Homeless for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 120Crayton M. Rost, 37, 808 N. 8th for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 147Kelvin A.…
Read Full Article Carlos Albarran Paredes, 29, Quincy for DUI and No Valid DL.Amy N. Miller, 27, 2314 N. 12th for FTA- Fighting. Lodged 136Jonathan L Probasco, 38, 1110 Jersey for FTA Driving While License Revoked. Lodged 108Patricia R. Baker, 29, 704 Country Club Heights for Suspended Registration. 124Brandyn P. Baker, 35, 1639 1/2 Locust for FTA Fighting.…
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