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City Hall, Central Services closed Thursday and Friday; Thursday garbage will be picked up Wednesday
QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. City Hall will reopen Monday, Dec. 2, for regular business hours. Central Services will also be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29. Garbage will not be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 28. The garbage route normally…
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David A. Schaffer of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 113Abbie R. Parada Olivares, 18, for Speeding. NTA 113Noah C. Deas, 21, for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA 113Tracy L. Woods, 55, for Speeding. NTA 113Rebecca J. Shaw, 57, for Speeding. NTA 113Austin J. Tappe, 27, for Speeding. NTA 113Terry G. Adams, 70, for Speeding. NTA 113Theresa…
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QUINCY — Golden Rule Entertainment, the parent company of the Quincy Baseball Club, announced Nov. 15 that Quincy will field a team in the Prospect League during the summer of 2025. President Jamie Toole introduced during a press conference other members of the ownership group and Brad Gyorkos as the team’s manager, as well as a name-the-team…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is set to celebrate its first Pathfinder Award ceremony to honor Jim Rapp, the college’s legal counsel for its 50-year history, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Quincy Country Club. A formal program begins at 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres…
Read Full Article Gretchen N. Foose, 77, Quincy for stop sign violation. NTA 128Carli J. Bryan, 34, Quincy for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. PTC 128Kaitlyn N. Rankin, 23, Quincy for DUI – Alcohol at 9th and Broadway. NTA 162Kimberly R. Spann, 48, Quincy for Forgery. Lodged 108Amber Matticks, 21, Quincy for Speeding. 113Ronald Vest,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School had 12 students from the Class of 2024 recognized as 2025-26 Illinois State Scholars. This award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to students who rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors in the state based on class rank after the end…
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Salvation Army Quincy Area Command announces Christmas assistance programs for Illinois service area
QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command has opened applications for its Christmas Food Box and Angel Tree programs, providing holiday assistance to families in need. Eligible residents of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois can register for a food box, and families with children aged 18 and under or seniors aged 60…
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QUINCY – A mechanical fire near the apartments above the Casino Lanes bowling alley Saturday night filled the building with smoke, but the fire was quickly extinguished. The Quincy Fire Department responded to the scene at 1201 N. 20th at 8:30 p.m. after smoke was reported coming from the building. The general alarm consisted of…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A Quincy woman received a five-year sentence in federal prison Thursday for distribution of methamphetamine. U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough sentenced Devin Lawton, 47, after she pled guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. Myerscough found Lawton had been transporting large amounts of methamphetamine from Kansas…
Read Full Article Gail Littleton, 48, homeless for Forgery and Theft Over $10,000.Marrisa Lockett, 18, Quincy for Agg Battery. LodgedKrista Saben, 29, Hannibal, Mo., for Retail Theft Under $300 at 6006 Broadway and Retail Theft Under $300 at 6110 Broadway. 182Lillian McCaughey, 18, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed. 122Marc Barco, 23, Quincy for Improper Driving. 122Linda Hinkamper,…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is offering Christmas candlelight tours of the Gov. John Wood Mansion in December. Candlelight tours will be scheduled between 5 and 7 p.m. on five days — Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 26. Tour times are scheduled 20 minutes apart beginning at 5 p.m.…
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QUINCY — Early bird tickets are on sale for the Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Focused Schools Conference, set for March 5-6. It will bring together educators, administrators and mental health professionals from across the country for two days of sessions, workshops and networking. Early bird pricing is available through Saturday, Nov. 30 and can be purchased at tkcchaddock.org.…
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QUINCY — The trial for Quincy man charged with attempted first-degree murder for ramming his vehicle into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife will go to trial in early December. Carl E. Douglas II, 48, appeared Friday morning with Chief Public Defender Jonathan Hoover in Adams County Circuit Court for a pretrial hearing. Hoover and…
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QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges stemming from a July 6 shooting incident in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Trails Crossing shopping center will be heard during the jury docket that begins Dec. 2. Alan Pacheco, 22, appeared with attorney…
Read Full Article Ted A. McGaughlin, 33, 1222 Spruce St. for Fighting at 1222 Spruce St. NTA 136Emily E. Carhoff, 20, 1222 Spruce St. for Fighting at 1222 Spruce St. NTA 136Marc A. Barco, 23, 1022 Elm St. for Improper Driving at N. 36th St. and Broadway St. 122Lillian J. McCaughey, 2425 Crystal Ave. for Failure to Reduce…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man has been charged with four felonies after his arrest Thursday afternoon. The Illinois Department of Revenue’s Criminal Investigation Bureau filed charges, and deputies with the U.S. Marshal’s office arrested I Wayan Edi Adnyana, 39. He has been charged with: An Adams County grand jury indicted Adnyana on Thursday. The first…
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QUINCY — The lighting of Washington Park, sponsored by TNT Golf Car and Motorsports and Craig Industries, will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. Emcee for the evening will be Denise Tallcott, with music provided by Quincy Concert Band’s low brass ensemble beginning at 5:30 p.m. Santa will arrive in his…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy invites community members to its annual Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. This free event will feature a traditional Thanksgiving spread with turkey and all the trimmings, offering a welcoming space for anyone seeking a place to enjoy Thanksgiving. No reservations are required.…
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QUINCY — Any reorganization of students in Quincy’s Catholic grade schools has been put on hold for at least one year. A document recently published on the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) website from the Quincy Catholic Schools Board (QCSB) said no “substantial” facility changes will be implemented for the 2025-26 school year. “This decision allows…
Read Full Article Jordan N. Lehenbauer, 19, Quincy for Possession of Stolen Vehicle, Possession of Meth and Possession of Controlled Substance. Lodged 173Michael A. Ellwood-Denum, 35, 1439 S. 15th St. reports assorted power tools were taken from 420 Kentucky St. on 11/12/2024. 140Tracy L. Newcomb, 60, 406 Cherry St. reports on 10/28/2024 his gas powered green Huffy bicycle…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a five-year lease agreement with Parent and Child Together (PACT) of West Central Illinois during its regular meeting on Wednesday. PACT Head Start will operate a childcare facility within leased space at JWCC’s Quincy campus. The organization will serve 16 qualifying children up to…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army’s red kettles and cheerful bell ringing will begin on Friday, Nov. 22 as the Quincy Area Command launches its Christmas campaign across Quincy and Hannibal. Red kettles will be out at various locations through Christmas Eve, collecting donations to support local families and people in need. The Salvation Army invites…
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QUINCY — Homebank employees have donated $5,700 plus a variety of toys and blankets to Shriners Children’s, the century-old healthcare system devoted to providing high-quality specialty medical care to children and families regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. For several years, Homebank employees have raised funds internally for charitable organizations. Past recipients…
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QUINCY — Anthony “Tony” Crane and the late Carl G. Schmiedeskamp are the two newest inductees into the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame These men will be honored at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony during the organization’s Annual Meeting on Jan. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Established in 2006, the…
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QUINCY- Long time Quincy Public School board member Richard McNay officially resigned from the School Board at Wednesday’s school board meeting. McNay served on the board for 11 and a half years. He will continue to serve on the Buildings and Grounds committee but is retiring as chairman. “I’m honored that the public gave me…
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