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QUINCY — Muddy River Riders Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, will hold its ninth annual Blessing of the Bikes from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Knights of Columbus grounds. This event is a fundraiser for the book bag program the club does every fall. The group distributes book bags full…
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QUINCY — A report from Patient Rights Advocate says less than half of Illinois hospitals are transparent with their pricing, despite a law passed three years ago requiring them to post all prices online. On the list of hospitals failing to comply is Blessing Hospital in Quincy. However, officials at Blessing Health System said in a prepared statement they believe…
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QUINCY — In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Blessing Health is providing free, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits to the public at locations in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri and by mail beginning Monday, March 18. Of the more than 153,000 people who are expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, has announced its next entry in the History Happy Hour program series will be “Hidden History: Lincoln’s Rum Sweat,” scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. The speaker is Iris Nelson, a local Lincoln historian and member of the museum’s advisory board. The program will…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Shakespeare in Love.” The Oscar-winning film comes to life onstage in a production that’s both funny and romantic. Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block … the deadline for his new play, “Romeo and Ethel, The Pirate’s Daughter,” is fast approaching but he’s…
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QUINCY — If you expected fireworks, disagreements and vitriol during Thursday night’s public hearing for the TIF South redevelopment project, you were disappointed. After brief presentations about the TIF were made by Chuck Bevelheimer and Jason Parrott with the city’s planning and development department, the floor was opened for the public to give their opinions…
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Mackenna E. Smith, 20, of Quincy for FTA – Driving 15-20 MPH Above Limit at 8th & State St. Lodged. 185Constance T. Kennedy, 47, of Quincy for Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured at 4th & College Ave. 120Robin R. Palmer, 36, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 30th & Vermont St. 122Kelly E. Boll,…
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QUINCY — Two women were taken to Blessing Hospital with minor injuries after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole Thursday night. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on South 12th Street, south of Melview Road. Rilya M. Kirby-Roberts, 18, of Quincy was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Castle recently moved the Villa Kathrine to its “warm weather schedule.” The villa is open from 9 a.m. to p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. In addition to celebrating the 124th anniversary of the construction of the Mediterranean-style villa, 37 years of serving as Quincy’s…
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QUINCY — Harrison Street from South 24th to Curtis Creek Road will be closed to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, March 18, while Ameren relocates a gas main crossing Curtis Creek. A news release from the City of Quincy’s engineering department said a local traffic detour will be set up directing traffic onto South…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group Foundation’s Cancer Crush has set a goal to raise $100,000 in 2024 to support local cancer patients in honor of its 10th anniversary. This year’s Cancer Crush will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at The Ambiance in Quincy The Cancer Crush event includes a silent and live…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board saved $158,115 against previously budgeted costs in voting to approve seven projects to be completed this summer. The board, minus Patty McGlothlin (who was ill), voted Wednesday night to spend $295,000 for milling and resurfacing work on the parking lot in the Paul Dennis Soccer Complex and $19,495 to…
Read Full Article Christopher Beaver, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery, Criminal Damage, and Burglary to a Motor Vehicle. LodgedBruce K. Dyer, 52, of Quincy for Failure to Register Violent Offender, Poss of Methamphetamine, and Resisting Arrest. 145, 104, 108, 253Jeffrey Wittner, 28, of Quincy for Speeding. 122Dillon Heinecke, 807 Southern Lane was bit by Kara Gower’s dog…
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QUINCY — The Brain Trauma Awareness Organization will hold an open house from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. The open house will offer coffee chats for caregivers, information on networking groups and ideas for summer recreational activities. The Brain Trauma Awareness Organization, a 501(c)3 organization, was…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Jacob and Casey Farwell of Augusta at 6:03 a.m. Feb. 28, 2024.A girl was born to Marcus Johnson and April Prater of Hamburg at 6:25 p.m. Feb. 28, 2024.A boy was born to Kasper Dittmer and Cayden Fantz of Quincy at 11:10 p.m. Feb. 29, 2024.A boy was…
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QUINCY — Quincy Art Center will open a new exhibit this weekend titled Environmental Impact II. The opening reception for this exhibit is from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, with an artist’s talk at 1:30 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. The exhibit will close on…
Read Full Article William J. Hugenberg, 61, of 409 Holly Dr. for Failure to Stop – Stop Sign at 18th and Jefferson. NTA 182Willie L. Brent, 65, of 1212 North 7th for Disobey Stop Light at 12th and Hampshire. NTA 128Edwin Minear Jr., 37, of Quincy for warrant out of Iowa for 2nd Degree Theft, Forgery, and Theft…
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QUINCY — An unattended candle led to a house fire late Wednesday night at 301 Elm. The Quincy Fire Department was alerted at 10:34 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 to a house fire at 301 Elm. It was reported that no one was in the house. The first crew arrived on the scene at 10:36 p.m.…
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CANTON, Mo. — Two Culver-Stockton College alumni business owners, along with the owners of a local coffee shop, have partnered with the college to participate in the annual Come Dine with Us fundraiser for student scholarships on Monday, March 18. Participating businesses in the annual student scholarship fund fundraising event are Primo’s in Canton, Tiramisu…
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QUINCY — St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and many Illinoisans will be celebrating with parades and parties featuring green beer and cocktails. To remind motorists of the dangers of drunk driving and to help keep our streets safe, the Quincy Police Department is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of…
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QUINCY — The annual Dogwood Parade is set to return at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, with this year’s theme being “May the Fourth Be With You: Celebrating the Power of Community.” Businesses and organizations are invited to display their pride in Quincy during the parade. Several events are lined up to precede the…
Read Full Article QUINCY—The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Blue Schwinn Bike 2-1-24 02261 Genesis Bike 2-2-24 02326 Credit Card belonging to Hope Lenz…
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QUINCY — The Finance Committee voted on Monday night to send a proposal to the full Quincy City Council that calls for an increase in the amount of subsidy funding to the Quincy Public Library next year. Kathleen Helsabeck, executive director of the library, made a presentation during Monday’s meeting, which was attended by all…
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QUINCY — Swearing-in ceremonies were held during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting to welcome Linus Moulton to the Quincy Police Department and to promote Brent Holtman to sergeant. Holtman also was recognized for his 25 years with the department. Moulton has 14 years of experience as a police officer and corrections officer in Kaufman…
Read Full Article Florence A. Schaefer, 48, Quincy, for FTA peace disturbance in the 600 block of Lind. Lodged 154Nicholas J. Lumpkins, 36, Quincy, for suspended registration at 12th and Elm. NTA 120Casey A. Decker, 32, Quincy, for operating uninsured vehicle at 18th and Hampshire. NTA 120Zavier F. Terrell, 24, Quincy, for operating an uninsured vehicle at 8th…
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