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QUINCY — Throughout the holiday season, many people travel to visit friends and loved ones or enjoy a winter vacation. According to Deloitte’s 2023 holiday survey, nearly half of Americans intend to travel for the holidays in 2023, up from last year. Travelers also reported they had fewer concerns about health, finances and flight delays…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Agribusiness of the Year and Larry Fischer Ag Educator of the Year awards until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, with the winners set to be recognized at the ag banquet scheduled for Tuesday, March 12. Bruce Guthrie, president/CEO of the Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal and O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home of Quincy will match every $20 bill donated to The Salvation Army’s kettles in Hannibal (up to $1,000) and Quincy (up to $1,500) on Wednesday Dec. 20. In a press release, Development Director Matt Schmidt said, “This is a great opportunity…
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Harley D. Foster, 30, of Quincy for Trespassing at 101 N. 4th St. 124Dalton R. Shaw, 25, of Carlinville for FTA – DWLS at 20th & Locust St. 130Megan M. Waller, 39, of Quincy for Speeding at Kochs & Oakbrook. 122Aaron J. Taylor, 23, of Quincy for No Seat Belt at 27th & Broadway. 122…
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QUINCY — The December meeting of the Gem City Rock Club will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the old bookstore inside the Quincy Town Center. Visitors are welcome to attend. The program for the evening will be Rocky Bingo. Snacks will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own beverage.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to spread the word about the dangers of impaired driving with a “Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” enforcement campaign. From Dec. 15 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will show zero tolerance for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Rotary After Dark is a newly formed group dedicated to service projects in the Quincy area. The group has chosen Iles Elementary School closet program as an ongoing service project. The group will provide needed supplies in provided closets for children in need with a goal of helping all children confident…
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QUINCY — Linda Moore will retire as the city’s treasurer on Dec. 31, and she says her immediate plans are to travel with her 89-year-old mother. “The first place will be Elizabethtown, Pa. I have great nieces who are 7 months old,” Moore said. “We’ve only seen them once, so we’re anxious to go and…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College Board of Trustees has appointed Adams County Assistant Public Defender/Guardian Ad Litem Kent Dean to the Illinois Judicial College Committee on Guardian Ad Litem Education . This statewide committee primarily provides educational opportunities, training and best practices for Illinois judges hearing juvenile protection matters.…
Read Full Article Herbert Lankey, 43, of Quincy for Shoplifting. 122Chance Dargis, 19, of Quincy for FTA Theft X 2. 179Lacey Kistner, 32, of Quincy for Fail to Yield. 179Anfre Cruz, 18, of Lousianna, Mo., for Yield-Left Turn. 122Christin E. Dillion, 51, 527 Locust for Adams Co. warrant Possession of Meth at 629 Spring. Lodged 180Tadarryl D. Washington,…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — A Loraine woman faces multiple charges after her abandoned car was found in northeast Adams County. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department were notified Friday of a vehicle in the ditch on E. 1850th Street, one-tenth of a mile south of N. 2300th Place, approximately four miles north of Coatsburg. They…
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QUINCY — Children can enjoy lunch and a visit with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at The Masonic Temple, Fifth and Jersey. Lunch will be served on the lower level of the temple in the dining room. After a lunch of a hot dog, chips, cookies and a drink, children can visit…
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QUINCY — Horizons Social Services is “Raising the Roof” this holiday season through a campaign to raise $110,000 by Christmas. As of the first of December, Horizons has raised $40,000. Horizons Social Services provides a wide range of services from providing hot meals and refuge to fostering opportunities and emotional support. However, a deteriorating roof jeopardizes…
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. 1st Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Keys w/Hannibal LaGrange Lanyard 11-1-23 25564 20” Huffy Bike 11-3-23 25761 20 Chaos…
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QUINCY — Makenzi Henderson has found a new home one month after leaving WGEM-TV. Henderson has taken a position at WDAY, the ABC affiliate in Fargo, N.D. She will be an anchor and producer of the station’s 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. newscasts. Her first day in Fargo, 3½ hours from her hometown in Minneapolis,…
Read Full Article Brayden M. Oening, 19, 1520 Sycamore for Failure to Yield Right of Way/Intersection at 30th & Kochs. 135Misty J. Haynes, 37, 536 College for Adams Co. warrant for Theft Over $500 at 536 College. Lodged 186Carl R. Bartlett III, 25, 1021 Ohio for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Broadway. 147Carmen C.…
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QUINCY — Quincy National Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America location, will be the site of a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, joining more than 3,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. The wreath laying procession will begin with the wreath escort leaving at Washington Park at 9 a.m.…
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QUINCY — A gift from a Quincy man is expected to eventually allow Cedar Crest Country Club to fully irrigate its golf course for the first time since it moved to its current location in February 1979. Crews with County Contractors, Inc., began excavation work Monday on property owned by Paul Mast of Quincy just…
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QUINCY — Looking to get a letter to Santa? Stop by 5729 S. 24th between 5 and 9 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 20. Elf on the Shelf has dropped off a mailbox from which he collects all the letters each night to deliver to Santa. All letters must be received by Dec. 20 and should…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board approved a Fiscal Year 2024 budget during its monthly meeting on Wednesday night that reflects a $3.3 million deficit — but taxpayers shouldn’t be alarmed. In fact, they should be impressed. Before a vote was taken on the budget, Commissioner John Frankenhoff pointed out to the board and to…
Read Full Article Joseph M. Lindsay, 25, of Quincy for Adams Co Warrant – Aggravated Arson at 1005 Broadway St. 124Zakkary R. J. Perry, 32, 320 Sycamore for Adams Co. warrant for Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis at 4th & Jefferson. Lodged 161Briana Foster, 33, 501 Broadway for Possession of Methamphetamine at 5th & Oak. 161Stormy R. Livengood, 25, 133…
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QUINCY — Shelley Barkley is the new vice president for academic and student affairs at John Wood Community College. Her position combines the areas of instruction and student services as part of a new, streamlined approach for JWCC. In a press release, JWCC president Dr. Bryan Renfro said, “Combining instruction and student services into one service…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The deadline to sign up for the Salvation Army’s free community Christmas dinner is quickly approaching. The reservation deadline is Monday, Dec. 18. When calling to make a reservation, attendees will need to make a reservation for 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly recommended. Shut-ins will need…
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Quincy man facing sex offense charges switches from bench trial to accepting 14-year prison sentence
QUINCY — A Quincy man indicted in October 2022 on multiple sex offense charges changed his mind again on Friday and accepted a plea agreement that will send him to prison for 14 years. Aaron Washington, 47, appeared with Chief Public Defender Todd Nelson before Judge Robert Adrian in Adams County Circuit Court. He was…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jared Sicfken and Brittany Giles of Niota at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 29, 2023.A girl was born to A. Chenan and A. Shupe of Quincy at 3:23 a.m. Nov. 30, 2023.A girl was born to Zach Hill and Tia Moore of West Point at 4:38 p.m. Dec. 1, 2023.A…
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