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QUINCY — “Sometimes I get bored, and I think playing games is how to not be bored.” This sales pitch comes from 9-year-old Annabelle Gosney, who attended a recent game night with her family in the well-lit game room of Tabletop Treasure Games. As their fellow patrons played board games like Catastrophe and word-building card…
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QUINCY — As families prepare for the upcoming school year, State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), Representative Kyle Moore (R-Quincy), and Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) are inviting the community to help local students start the year strong through their first Back-to-School Supplies Drive. The drive runs now through Aug. 8, with all donated supplies benefiting students…
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Dusty J. Peters, 37, of Quincy for Public Drinking at 4800 Maine. NTA 104Niguel O. Griffin, 33, of Quincy for DOC Warrant. Lodged 104Niguel O. Griffin, 33, of Quincy for Intimidation and Criminal Damage to Property. Lodged 104Niguel O. Griffin, 33, of Quincy for Intimidation, Criminal Damage to Property and DOC Parole Violation warrant in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police Department made one impaired driving arrest, including alcohol and cannabis- related arrests and issued 14 seat belt citations or warnings during the recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns that ran from June 20 through July…
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CHICAGO — The feds say a man who once had an “unbreakable” bond with former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan should be sentenced to nearly six years in prison, partly for serving as Madigan’s “agent, messenger” and “henchman” in a lengthy conspiracy involving ComEd. Prosecutors said Thursday that Michael McClain’s “tight connection” with the former speaker led…
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QUINCY — A few years ago, Quincy didn’t have a coed Special Olympics softball team. That changed when Coach Jeremy Hinkamper stepped in — and lit a spark. Since fall of 2024, the Quincy Embers have grown from a small group of seven players into a full team of fifteen, competing in tournaments across the…
Read Full Article Erica S. Mayall, 37, of Quincy for Trespassing at 1329 N. 6th. NTA 178Matthew M. Porter, 27, of Quincy for FTA-Trespassing, FTA Possession of Meth, TOF Obstructing Justice and Resisting Arrest. Lodged 162/112Alan Audet reports his blue chopper bicycle stolen from the 500 block of N. 8th on 7/4. 162Benjamin Murphy reports his white/green Nakto…
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QUINCY — A new multi-story hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant is in the works for the former Welcome Inn at 200 Maine, according to Quincy Planning Director Jason Parrott. A notice of a public hearing in regard to securing a special permit for the project could be found in front of the property…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation has announced that the 25th annual Bridge the Gap to Health Race raised more than $70,000 to support individuals and families across the region through its Community Impact Fund. For 25 years, Bridge the Gap has united the community in a shared mission to improve lives—and this…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police have arrested a suspect who they believe started the Tuesday fire at the former site of Doyle Manufacturing, 4001 Broadway. At about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, Quincy Police, Fire, Tri-Township Fire Department and the Adams County Ambulance were dispatched to a large structure fire at that location. Following the extinguishing of the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Town Center will host its first summer bazaar and collector’s show Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and hours Sunday are noon to 5 p.m. Over 50 vendors will be in attendance including flea market, crafters, sports card and memorabilia and the…
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QUINCY — Area Catholics and others made a pilgrimage from St. Peter Church to the burial site of Father Augustus Tolton Wednesday commemorate the 128th anniversary of his death. Father Tolton is recognized as the first black priest in the United States and the cause for his beatification and canonization of sainthood is ongoing in…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Quincy man Tuesday for failing to register and report as a sex offender. Deputies arrested Dalton E. Stockdale, 27, who lives in the 2200 block of Rainbow Road, was arrested around 3 p.m. Tuesday at his place of employment. An investigation concluded Stockdale had been living…
Read Full Article Jan Fischer, 75, of Quincy for Stop-Sign.Vanessa Von Burg, 41, of Quincy for Improper Motorcycle Operation and Uninsured Vehicle.Clester Lewis, 79, of Detroit, Mich., for Fail to Yield-Right of Way.Trevon Iriarte, 22, of Liberty for Driving While License Suspended at 30th and Broadway. 140Kimberly A. Brown, 20, of Quincy for FTA Seat Belt. Lodged 176Elanda…
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Park Board President Mark Philpot has a message for those who are vandalizing town property: “Whoever’s doing it, stop it… Just stop. Find something else to do. Go read a book.” Recent vandalism included the use of a firework to flow up a steel trash can, messing with a Porta Potty, and destroying golf course…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA has announced the official launch of Iron Bridge CrossFit, a powerful new wellness initiative designed to empower individuals and strengthen community through high-intensity functional fitness. This exciting new program is led by Jason Coplan, the YMCA’s wellness director and a CF-L1 CrossFit coach. With years of coaching experience and…
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Ulmus Academy has announced the appointment of Jason Watkins as its new headmaster. After a three-year-long search for a permanent headmaster, the Ulmus Academy board unanimously voted to hire Watkins. In a press release, founder and director Jennifer Wiemelt said, “Jason’s personality, years of experience in management, teaching background and outside-the-box thinking combine to make…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Youth Chorus invites area singers to join them for their 30th season of performances. Girls, and boys with unchanged voices, in grades three through 12 are invited to audition. Founded in 1995, QAYC is a performing and educational outreach program that supplements school and church choirs. Students gain vocal training…
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QUINCY — In partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County (HSQAC), The Victory Belles will perform a special presentation at Quincy Community Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. The event will also feature 12th Street Brass. The Victory Belles of The National WWII Museum are a charming vocal trio who serenade…
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Everyone has experienced the moment, trying to get out the door, running late, and looking helplessly for something you can’t find. Where is your favorite bracelet, the one that reminds you of your mom because you purchased it together? Where is your lucky necklace? In with the Permanent Jewelry trend: where metal chains are welded…
Read Full Article Braden Barnes, 31, of Quincy for Peace Disturbance.Eric D. Hicks, 46, of Quincy for FTA Aggravated Identity Theft, Theft Over, UUW and Domestic Assault (in Pike County) at 624 Spruce St. Lodged 147/181Noemi Arguelles, 24, of Texas for No Valid DL and Uninsured Vehicle.Gregory Eversden, 76, of Quincy for Fail to Yield Right of Way.Noah…
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QUINCY — Applications are now being accepted by Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences for its new diagnostic medical sonography program. The first class of 10 students will begin studies in fall of this year. Medical sonography is a field within radiology. It uses soundwaves to produce images of internal organs and blood vessels.…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Council concurred with the Plan Commission’s recommendation to deny Hope House’s request for a Special Permit to allow the use of 2122 Jefferson Street as a maternity house for pregnant mothers at risk of homelessness. Despite four citizens speaking during Public Comment in favor of Hope House, there was almost no…
Read Full Article Nicole D. Ruble, 32, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 173Kaleb J. Myers, 18, of Belleville for Stop Sign Violation at Bonansinga Dr. & Cedar St. NTA 181David J. Rogers, 20, of Warsaw for No Valid Driver’s License at 4th and Oak. NTA 184Kordell N. Tucker, 28, of Quincy for Improper…
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QUINCY – Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department responded to a large fire on the property at the former Doyle Manufacturing site at 40th and Broadway Monday evening. Fire crews got the call at 7:40 pm, according to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin. Billows of smoke could be seen from downtown and, upon arrival,…
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