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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing five felonies involving drugs and weapons in connection with a June 2024 incident received seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Austin M. Schneider, 21, appeared with Public Defender John Citro on Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Holly Henze. Schneider agreed to plead…
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QUINCY — The case against one of the former owners of a Quincy business facing two theft charges has been dismissed, but a trial for the other owner is on the February jury docket in Adams County. Assistant State’s Attorney Brett Jansen filed a nolle prosequi — a formal entry of record by the prosecuting…
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QUINCY — The Fabulous Fur Ball, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraisers of the year, will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Armory Event Center, 416 Jersey. The Fur Ball is a Las Vegas-themed cocktail event where guests can enjoy a night of casino-themed entertainment with professional…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation has announced the conclusion of its Faith in Our Future Annual Campaign, raising more than $55,000. The campaign supports the foundation’s mission to enhance Catholic education and its main focus is tuition assistance. Since the 2012-13 school year, the QCES Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy recently announced the successful completion of its 2024 Christmas campaign, led by chairs Mike and Jean Buckley and their daughters Sara Terwelp and Megan Costigan. A total of $460,756 was raised, exceeding the goal by more than $20,000. These funds helped provide more than 600 hot meals during our…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. — A Quincy man who was shot to death during a confrontation with law enforcement officers on Dec. 20 reportedly had planned to kill as many law enforcement officers as he could. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reported Thursday that the body of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly was found at approximately 4 p.m.…
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QUINCY — A Hannibal man charged with attempted first-degree murder in August 2022 was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Jayshon A. Levy, 22, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor before Judge Holly Henze. He has been charged with one count of attempted…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced Thursday morning to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after agreeing to a negotiated plea. Zion Byrd-White, 25, appeared with public defender Kevin Bross in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. Byrd-White had been charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse…
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James A. Long, 74, 2910 Bluff Ridge Dr. for Improper Lane Usage at 8th and Broadway. NTA 102Danielle R. Waterkotte, 29, Homeless for Trespassing at 1308 N. 11th. NTA 136Joshua T. Knuffman, 39, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Business and Resisting a Peace Officer at 1005 Broadway. Lodged 162Jakiere A. C. Edwards, 19, 301 Elm…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the body of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly was found Thursday in rural Marion County. Hoffman-Kelly was reported missing on Dec. 19, 2024 after last being seen in St. Charles with her husband, Chadwick Kelly, on Dec. 14. Chadwick Kelly had been released from the…
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QUINCY — The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners announced Thursday that it has selected two finalists for the position of chief of the Quincy Fire Department. Barry Cheyne, chairman of the board, said in a press release that Steve Salrin, deputy chief of operations for the Quincy Fire Department, and Shawn Smith, assistant chief…
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QUINCY — More than 100 people attended The District’s annual meeting Wednesday night at State Street Theater to hear about plans for 2025, congratulate award winners and celebrate milestones. Board President Jason Traeder ended his term and gave a recap on the organization’s year and presented a slideshow to attendees, highlighting partnerships with GREDF, The…
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At Wednesday night’s Quincy Public Schools School Board meeting, Karla Hildebrand, a mother of an eighth grader at Quincy Junior High School, delivered a speech calling attention to ongoing issues of accessibility and inclusion for disabled students in the district’s music program. Hildebrand’s daughter, Maddie, has faced numerous health challenges and disabilities, including muscle problems…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board approved a series of measures aimed at improving education, safety and resources for the district during its Wednesday night meeting. Among the approved items were new business initiatives related to student success, funding and the ongoing effort to enhance school safety. QHS was the spotlight of the meeting, with…
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QUINCY — Quincy University announced Wednesday that, during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, it has surpassed the largest fundraising year in university history by 31 percent. The university has raised $13.7 million between June 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2024, topping the $10.4 million raised during the 2021-22 academic year. “Today…
Read Full Article Dashawn Walker, 19, 808 S. 7th for driving while license suspended at 13th and Broadway. 101Brenden Mastin, 26, 2704 Lind St. on a City OV warrant for FTA – vandalism X 2, Trespassing and leaving the scene. Lodged 169Christian D. Del Castillo, 25, Quincy was arrested on warrants for FTA driving while suspended x2 and…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Grant and Jessica Wilson of Quincy at 3:02 a.m. Jan. 9, 2025.A boy was born to Haley Koehler of Mendon at 10:06 a.m. Jan. 9, 2025.A girl was born to Andrew and Allyson Harris of Hamilton at 11:32 a.m. Jan. 9, 2025.A girl was born to Austin and…
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QUINCY — As John Wood Community College (JWCC) kicks off its spring semester, a group of students is charting a unique educational path as part of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. This marks the second semester for Illinois’ inaugural FAME cohort, an innovative program designed to bridge education and industry through hands-on…
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QUINCY — It took three meetings of the subcommittee formed by Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and nearly an hour of discussion by the Quincy City Council, but aldermen finally gave Troup the votes he needed to recommend Contour Airlines of Smyrna, Tenn., as the essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport. It took…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned that the volume of recyclable materials collected this year is on pace to increase by 16 percent over last year. Director of Administrative Services Jeff Mays made a presentation to aldermen during Tuesday night’s meeting showing the pounds of recyclable products collected, the recycling material received at each…
Read Full Article Samantha McCleery, 27, 1812 S. Granview Dr. for Speeding in School Zone at N. 18th St. and Elm St. 181Alivia M. White, 23,1141 Chestnut St. reports her 2012 Hyundai was damaged while parked in her driveway on 01/01/2025. 111Cody M. Kirby, 18, Liberty for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 11th and…
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QUINCY — Impact Global will hold a multi-cultural expo on Saturday, Feb. 8, at One Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. The expo will begin at 5 p.m., with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. The event will offer comedy, jazz music and singing along with a one-man theatrical act. The cost is $40 per person and includes…
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QUINCY — With a little more than a month before the primary election, the incumbent mayor has a large financial lead over the two people vying for his job. Figures filed earlier this month with the Illinois State Board of Elections show Mayor Mike Troup has more than $47,000 on hand in his campaign account.…
Read Full Article Dashawn B. Walker, 20, 808 S. 7th for DWLS at 13th and Broadway. NTA 101McKayla D. Holt, 29, 2220 Cedar for Retail Theft at 936 N. 54th. NTA 101Joshua T. Knuffman, 39, Quincy for Trespassing at 1005 Broadway. NTA 134Stacee Wilkins, 29, Quincy for Petition to Revoke Sentence. Lodged 101Torie Summers, 31, Quincy for Driving…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot arguably captured Monday morning’s mood the best, accenting what Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for most. “He changed the social and political landscape of a nation and inspired us to hold our elected officials accountable,” said Philpot, chairman of the Quincy Human Rights Commission and president of the Quincy Park…
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