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QUINCY — A motion for a substitution of judge was filed with the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s office on Thursday after a Quincy man facing two Class X felonies was given pretrial release on Wednesday. Matthew Steinkamp, 40, was in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with Public Defender Kevin Bross for a…
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Aaliyah L Hills, 23, 607 N. 24th for Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Criminal Trespass to Vehicle. 108Barnell J. Trass, 42, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 186
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Science Center has been renamed the Ryan Center for Science after a dedication on Thursday at QU’s North Campus, 18th and Seminary Road. The Ryan Center for Science was made possible by a gift from Dr. Richard O. Ryan, Class of 1964, in honor of his parents, Orville and Rose Ryan…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Damon Young and Angel Cantwell of Nebo at 9:41 p.m. Sept. 22, 2024.A girl was born to Gage and Marley Hagen of Quincy at 8:42 a.m. Sept. 23, 2024.A girl was born to Nikki Campbell of LaGrange, Mo., at 2:25 p.m. Sept. 23, 2024.A boy was born to…
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BRANSON, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man who had been granted pretrial release last week was arrested Friday in Branson after he had allegedly cut off a GPS ankle monitor two hours after being released from the Adams County Jail. William Whidbee Jr., 39, of Quincy was arrested on Sept. 24 after a domestic-related incident…
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Dear MRN: A convicted murderer recently was paroled and is living in Quincy. He served only 27 years in prison for the brutal murder of a woman in Quincy. He originally was sentenced to 60 years without parole. How does this happen? First, let’s review the case. Marvin Lawrence Betts was sentenced in Adams County…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains brief descriptions of graphic imagery that may be triggering for some readers. Please read at your discretion. QUINCY — All of the action in Liam Neeson’s “Taken” begins when his teenage daughter informs him – from under a bed across the globe in Paris – that strange men speaking another…
Read Full Article Elizabeth A. Jones, 63, 906 N. 10th for Registration light. NTA 186Stephanie D. Gaither, 35, Homeless for Trespassing. 110Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, 1030 Kentucky for Possession of Meth. 108Nicholas Iverson reported his Sun Brand bicycle stolen from the 2000 block of Chestnut. 108Zachary J.S. Colvin, 32, 812 S. 17th for Driving Under the Influence. 161Paige…
Read Full Article Dimeer T. Oliver, 27, 318 Maiden Ln. for no insurance and suspended registration. NTA 120John H. Gebhardt, 78, 502 N. 28th St. for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. PTC 169Benjamin A. Mowen, 38, homeless for aggravated battery, burglary and criminal damage. Lodged 124Willie H. McNair, 38, 438 N. 6th St. for TOF…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two juveniles were arrested Thursday morning in connection with the Quincy Police Department’s and Adams County Sheriff’s Department’s investigation into a recent slew of vehicle thefts and burglaries. Officers with the Quincy Police Department and deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department tried to find a wanted juvenile in the 1100 block of…
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QUINCY — Birthright of Quincy, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to serving pregnant women and new mothers, recently moved to 1200 Broadway. An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, giving the public an opportunity to tour the space, learn more about Birthright’s mission and meet the…
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QUINCY — “With great power, comes great … wine!” No … “With great wine, comes great responsibility!” Wait, it’s … “With great whiskey, comes great power! With great wine, comes great whiskey?” For the love of Peter Parker, it’s something like that … (Hat tip to Spider-Man and his creator Stan Lee for the intro.)…
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QUINCY — It’s that time of the year. Familiar autumnal colors will soon be coming to a tree near you, and football will be available to watch seven nights in the not-too-distant future. And the Kohl Wholesale Fall Food Show, a true rite of caloric passage each fall, filled the Oakley-Lindsay Center on Wednesday. The…
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CANTON, Mo. — An Indianapolis man was arrested last week and charged with unlawful use of a weapon after an April incident on the Culver-Stockton College campus. At the request of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department, officers with the Quincy (Ill.) Police Department took Travon J. Hegler-Wright, 20, into custody on Sept. 27 and transported…
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QUINCY — The Range at KC will be the host of the first “Fore The Children” fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 5, in honor of the Chaddock Children’s Foundation. This event will offer participants the chance to experience the new facility, with proceeds benefiting the programs and services of Chaddock. Teams of four will enjoy…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children will hold its annual fundraising event, “Tailgate to Celebrate,” at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at The Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Reservations are required and available by calling the Advocacy Network for Children office at 217-223-2272 or by registering at www.eventbrite.com. Cost is $50 per person. The event…
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QUINCY — Kay Califf sat in the entryway of the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center on Monday afternoon with a metallic pink walker at her side and a soft, sweet smile across her face. “It’s my birthday!” she gushed. “93 years old today.” It’s the fifth year she’s celebrated her birthday at the senior…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation will be the host of the 12th annual Night to Dream Big gala at the Oakley Lindsay Center from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. A Night to Dream Big is the largest fundraising event in the foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched on Aug. 1 and…
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QUINCY — Efforts to form the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging began in 1972 with a door-to-door surveying endeavor by 20 Quincy College students to determine what the aging population needed. The organization was founded two years later in 1974, according to a 1974 article published in The Herald-Whig, with Harold Voshall of…
Read Full Article Claude J. Dean, 35, 4314 Harvey St., #32 for Possession of Methamphetamine less than 5 Grams at N. 5th St. and College Ave. Lodged 147Devin A. Hickman, 37, 1415 S. 7th St. for FTA Violation of Court Order (Pike County) at 1415 S. 7th St. Lodged 130Donna C. Nixon, 66, La Grange, Mo., for Improper…
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QUINCY — The cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire at 2201 Ohio is under investigation by the Quincy Fire Department. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1:22 p.m. A press release said Engines No. 2, No. 3, No. 5 and No. 6 and the incident commander responded, as well…
Read Full Article Matthew C. Smith, 19, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 101DaJanae O. Jones, 27, Quincy for Domestic Battery & Resisting. Lodged 101Jakailynn W. Smith, 18, Quincy for Speeding. NTA 128Michael R. Manley, 28, Quincy for DOC Warrant. Lodged 128Zachary Colvin, 32, Quincy for DUI – Intoxicating Compounds and Improper Traffic Lane Usage. NTA. 161Kristine Perrine, 54, Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Breast Center’s breast cancer awareness apparel store will be open to the public from Wednesday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Blessing Conference Center, 2808 Chestnut. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Breast cancer awareness-branded apparel…
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QUINCY — Despite a passionate plea from a retired city engineer to reconsider building a roundabout, the Finance Committee agreed Monday night to send to the full Quincy City Council a recommendation for the transfer of jurisdiction for the intersection of 48th and State. Aldermen voted on April 1 not to contribute $2.6 million to build…
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QUINCY — Two aldermen changed their minds on Monday night and were the swing votes in an 8-6 decision by the Quincy City Council to approve the low bid from Blick’s Construction for $143,413 to demolish a sludge pump station south of Clat Adams Bicentennial Park on the riverfront — using money from the city’s…
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