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QUINCY — Investigators with the Quincy Fire Department determined that a Monday morning fire at 1714 McKinney, across 12th Street from the Illinois Veterans Home, originated in the area of the back door of a mobile home, but they could not determine a specific cause. The first Quincy Fire Department crew arrived at the scene…
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QUINCY — Tyree Entertainment, in collaboration with Ruff Flow Entertainment, recently announced the upcoming “Quincy Sounds of Motown” concert at the Oakley Lindsay Center on Saturday, Oct. 19. This night of entertainment will feature two icons of Motown music — G.C. Cameron and Paul Williams, Jr. Cameron is perhaps best known as the lead singer…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club recently distributed $45,000 to youth-centered organizations for their next project or ongoing program needs. Grants were presented at the Holiday Inn banquet room. Grant funding is the direct result of the success of the Bids for Kids Online Auction. Proceeds from the auction are funneled to recipients through…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is accepting applications for an opening on the police force. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 26. Applications are available online at https://www.quincypolicedepartment.com/employment/, at the Quincy Police Department, 530 Broadway, by emailing the police department at coqqpd@quincyil.gov or at Quincy City Hall, 730 Maine, from 8:30 a.m. to…
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QUINCY — Carlos Fernandez worked in broadcasting for 46 years, and despite all the “cool things” he got to do during that time, he said nothing compares to the Great River Honor Flight. “I never got to do anything as cool as this,” he said. Fernandez, chairman of the Great River Honor Flight Board of…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking volunteers for the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free nutritious meals to children aged 18 and under. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining clean tables and distributing milk and…
Read Full Article Jordan E. Taylor, 33, Hamilton for Improper Backing at 819 Ohio St. 113Janiyah K Walton, 18, for Operating Uninsured vehicle at 14th St and Maine St. 128Jessica N. Nicholas, 33, Alexis for Leaving the Scene and Improper Backing at 1432 State St. 113Austin W. Dove, 23, 625 Payson Ave. reports on 06/26 his 2014 Volkswagen…
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QUINCY — Swimming season has officially kicked off, and, with some hotter-than-normal temperatures in the region lately, a dip in the pool sounds extra refreshing. If you’re considering adding a backyard pool to your list of summer projects, research contractors carefully before taking the plunge. Investing in a pool is a big decision, but a…
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QUINCY — QMG Eye and Vision Institute recently welcomed optometrist Dr. Michael Benedict to its team. Benedict’s interest in optometry began during a high school job shadowing experience when he witnessed the intricate workings of the human eye. “The first time I looked through the ophthalmoscope and saw the back of the eye, I was…
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QUINCY — Debra Wellborn’s decision to retire as an associate judge in Adams County on July 2 means she will get her first name back. “One of the things that (retired judge) Diane Lagoski told me was, “When you first get to be a judge, just remember you lose your first name,’” Wellborn recalled with…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Tek Forward, a local non-profit focused on accessible technical education, recently launched the National Month of Service campaign. “Too often, when you ask someone for help, they offer you money. We want people to understand that a lot of times, it is your time they are asking for and what they really need.…
Read Full Article Janitah Walton, 18, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. 128Larissa M. Roberts, 31, 1601 S. 24th, #307 for Domestic Battery. Lodged 102Joshua M. Sibbing, 38, 1530 Hinton for Driving While License Suspended. 132Kaziah J. Cole, 42, Homeless for Violation of Order of Protection at 807 Madison. Lodged 161Bernard T. Striker Jr., 55, 1300 Elm…
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QUINCY — Jonathan Hoover recently was appointed as the next chief public defender in Adams County, replacing Christopher Pratt, who began his career as circuit court judge in Adams County earlier this month. Hoover’s appointment was by a vote of the judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Hoover will begin his duties on July 15. Hoover…
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QUINCY — Staying in St. Louis for the past nine months to be bedside with her hospitalized son has been a drain mentally and financially for Abby and Cody Deming of Quincy. What it also means, though, is their son is still fighting. Emmett Deming was born Sept. 20, 2023, with severe Ebstein anomaly, a congenital…
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QUINCY — Clarity Healthcare, a leading community mental health center in Illinois, recently was designated as a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC). This designation is announced alongside the news that Illinois was selected as one of 10 new states to join the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program. “We are incredibly excited for this opportunity to…
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QUINCY — Hanh Dade of SIU Center for Family Medicine has been recognized as Employee of the Month for June. Hanh is a certified medical assistant and a team member since 2004 at the Quincy location. As a CMA, Hanh’s role in the clinic is to perform clinical duties and responsibilities to provide health care…
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QUINCY — A former deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Department, found guilty by an Adams County jury in May of two battery felonies, was sentenced Thursday afternoon to 48 months of probation and no additional jail time. Cody R. Shaffer, 31, of Loraine was found guilty of aggravated domestic battery by strangulation, a Class 2…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Just after 3 a.m. Friday, Quincy Fire Department responded to 900 Klondike Road for a reported of a stove on fire. Responding units included Engine Company #5, Engine Company #2, Incident Commander, and Engine Company #4. Engine Company #5 arrived on scene first and reported no smoke or flames visible at the one…
Read Full Article James Fleer, 63, of Quincy for Fail to Yield.Lucas Brooks, 26, of Quincy for Fail to Yield.Cortney Powell, 24, of Quincy for Speeding.Lindsey Schmidt, 31, of Quincy for Improper Backing.Jonathan Cockrum, 32, of Quincy for DWLS.Austin Andrews, 18, of Quincy for Seat Belt Driver.Lonnie Stamper, 50, of Jerseyville for Speeding.Grant Duncan, 20, of O’Fallon for…
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QUINCY — Midwest Monster Promotions will present Slozzfest 2024 on Saturday, July 6, at the State Street Theater, 434 S. Eighth. Doors will open at 1 p.m. with music beginning at 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for all ages. Make plans to attend and hear the music of:
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Kevin Henson and Makailia Uhland of Quincy at 5:07 p.m. June 6, 2024.A boy was born to Matthew and Emily Havens of Colchester at 11:43 a.m. June 8, 2024.A girl was born to Zachary and Paige Pfeiffer of Hannibal, Mo., at 1:35 p.m. June 11, 2024.A girl was…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has been selected as one of 62 organizations nationwide to receive a 2024-25 Big Read grant. The $20,000 grant will support a community reading program centered on “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak, exploring this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board met Wednesday night and did some budgetary house cleaning to wrap up the fiscal year that ends June 30. The board approved an amended 2023-24 budget to finish with $98.8 million in revenues and $93.5 million in expenses. The $5.3 million fiscal year end surplus means the district now…
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QUINCY — The Quincy High School Alumni Association is the host of a summer mixer for alumni and friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in conjunction with Blues in the District. Alumni from Quincy High School are invited to gather at the historic Washington Theater for an evening of celebration and connection. This event…
Read Full Article Troy Smith, 47, of Quincy, warrant for Aggravated Criminal Sex Abuse victim older than 5 Years. 148Alexis Kissee, 26, of Payson for No Seat Belt. 147Sarah Koeler, 27, of Payson for speeding. 147Jacob Lugena, 22, of Hannibal, Mo., for Speeding. 147Tanya Sparrow, 53, of Liberty for Speeding. 147Walter Brachensick, 79, of Sutter for Improper Lane…
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