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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup hopes the subcommittee charged with recommending an airline to the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide essential air service (EAS) can decide by the end of January. He plans to schedule a meeting soon, and the opinions of subcommittee members certainly will be many and varied. “We can’t get…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Dec. 1-31, 2024. Audreanna Stark from Tyler Stark on Dec. 12, 2024.Kelly Anne Halfpap from Nathan Douglas Halfpap on Dec. 12, 2024.Diana Marie Veihl from Neil Joseph Veihl on Dec. 12, 2024.Roberta Tkach from Richard E. Tkach on Dec. 19, 2024.Kirsten…
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QUINCY — The Miss Quincy Scholarship Program recently announced the annual Miss Quincy and Miss Quincy’s Teen Competition, presented by Gully Transportation, will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Quincy Community Theatre. Seven women will compete for the title of Miss Quincy and a $3,000 college scholarship provided by Gully Transportation, along…
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QUINCY — The former IT director of St. Peter School in Quincy was sentenced to two years probation Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court for stealing more than $50,000 worth of items from the school and church. Kim L. Sandegren, 30, appeared with Public Defender Betsy Bier before Judge Holly Henze. He pled guilty…
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Cass Tasco, 34, Quincy for Tresspassing.Teri Gibbons, 42, Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection.Cody Robertson, Quincy for Failure to Reg as a Sex Offender, Unlawful Communication with Minor Sex Offender and Agg Criminal Sexual Abuse at 7th and Adams.Benjamin L. Hull, 53, homeless for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 173Lakaya M. Weldon, 28,…
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QUINCY — A homeless man from Quincy was arrested last week on multiple sex offender charges. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were dispatched on Saturday, Jan. 4, to a residence in the 300 block of North 13th Street after several people reported finding Cody Robertson, 25, in bed with a female who was only 14…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County recently announced the appointment of Adams County native Makayla Buckley as its director of programs and services. Buckley has spent the past several years working in social media and marketing, gaining experience in communications, outreach and engagement. Her professional journey includes work with the Susan G. Komen Foundation…
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QUINCY — When Jacki Hickman-Osborne was a young, single mom, she never dreamed she would someday afford to buy her own house so she could stop moving her family from place to place. Things changed in 2001. Because of her hard work, the Habitat for Humanity Christian Ministry homeowner program and the coaching of Mona…
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QUINCY — Members of the City of Quincy’s Aeronautics Committee noted during its Wednesday afternoon meeting that the upcoming decision to select the next essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport is critical. The airline must help Quincy’s enplanement count climb above 10,000 so the airport can qualify for $1 million in federal…
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QUINCY — Adams County invites you to celebrate its 200th anniversary at the Bicentennial Bash on Saturday, Jan. 18 at The Armory, 416 Jersey, Quincy. Hosted by Erin Knapheide and Ryan Tanner, this historic event promises an evening of festivities, reflection, and community spirit as we honor the county’s remarkable past and look forward to an exciting future. The Bicentennial Inaugural Bash will feature dinner by The Patio…
Read Full Article Michelle L. Danner, 59, 712 Washington St. for FTA Small Claims at 712 Washington St. Cash Posted 107Marty Shriver, Quincy for Public Indecency at 530 Broadway.Douglas R. Arnsman, 62, 2107 State St. reports on 12/29/2024 damage to a basement window on his residence. 182Calvin Jones, Quincy for Suspended Reg and Uninsured.Jeremy D. Styles, 25, Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reported Tuesday that the number of respiratory illnesses in the area is increasing. Locally, significant increases have been seen in COVID-19, Influenza A and RSV in the past few weeks. There has also been an increase in the number of hospitalizations due to Influenza and COVID-19. As these…
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PRELUDE QUINCY — On the morning of a blisteringly windy day in November, Tom Burnett slowly lowered himself into the passenger seat of my car. Tinkering with the temperature and radio dials, I asked if he had any requests. “Yeah,” Burnett said without hesitation. “‘What I Like About You.’ The Romantics.” He bobbed his head…
Read Full Article Marty Shriver, 42, Homeless for public indecency at 530 Broadway. NTA 251/261Jesus Johnson, 20, 2533 Larch Road for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 107Andrew J. Sherwood, 34, of LaGrange, Mo., for no insurance. NTA 120
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QUINCY — Three doctors have joined Blessing Health — Daniel Boeder, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, has joined the Behavioral Center; Brian Anderson has joined the department of neurosurgery; and Benny Seto, hand and upper extremity surgeon, has joined the orthopedics and sports medicine team. A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone’s 15th annual Dancing with Local Stars will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Ambiance. This year’s theme, “Hooray for Hollywood as Dancing with Local Stars Goes to the Movies,” will celebrate the glamour of Hollywood but also recognize outstanding people in the community. Local stars who will grace the dance…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC), in partnership with the Adams County Bicentennial Commission and the Quincy and Adams County Historical Society, invites the public to a special presentation titled “John Quincy Adams: The ‘Corrupt Bargain’ and the 1824 Presidential Election” on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on JWCC’s main campus…
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QUINCY — Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin has made committee assignments and named chairmen of each of the board’s four main committees. Taking Austin’s place as Finance Committee chair will be Travis Cooley (R-District 4). Cooley, who is a senior Vice President of Liberty Bank, previously served as the committee’s second chair behind Austin.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council is expected to vote at its Jan. 13 meeting to approve an ordinance to amend the 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget that includes a proposal to decrease personal property replacement tax (PPRT) revenues by $2 million and decrease General Fund expenditures by $2 million. Comptroller Sheri Ray sent an email…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is asking the Quincy City Council to approve a proposed ordinance that allows officers to impound and tow motor vehicles for multiple violations at the owner’s expense, with a $200 administrative fee to be required before the vehicle is released. Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, explained…
Read Full Article Cynthia M. Rosebud, 31, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 132Dusty J. Peters, 36, Quincy for Pike County FTA Warrant at 11th & Lind. Lodged 161Aaron J. Taylor, 24, Indianapolis, Ind., for Driving on Suspended License and Fail to Reduce Speed at 24th and Broadway. NTA 182
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Matthew C. Schroder, 39, last known address of 4700 block of Lynnwood Court in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for burglary, stealing and driving on a revoked license. Schroder is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Civic Music Association will welcome Candice Hill to Quincy as part of its 2024-25 season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the State Theater, 434 S. Eighth. Hill, a percussionist and steel pan (steel drum) performer and instructor, will perform with her band. Hill is a clinician and adjudicator for…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is accepting applications for its competitive Presidential Scholarship program, with a deadline of Friday, Jan. 31. This scholarship, funded by the JWCC Foundation, provides full in-district tuition for up to two years to three deserving high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to…
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QUINCY — An infrared heater too close to combustible materials led to an apartment fire on the city’s north side Sunday night. Just before 11:30 p.m., Quincy Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1120 Lind Street withEngine No. 2, Engine No. 4, Engine No. 6 and the Incident Commander, followed by Engine No.…
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