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If you’re a music lover, you may find yourself looking for last-minute deals on late summer festivals or tickets to a sold-out show. However, junk fees, resale pricing for high-demand shows and unscrupulous sellers can all make ticket prices skyrocket. You should also keep an eye out for counterfeit tickets. You’re more likely to run…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation program has earned three-year accreditation from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Studies show patients who participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program after a heart attack, heart failure or other heart problem that required surgery or medical care decreased their chance of death related to their condition…
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QUINCY — Shelby Norton is the August Employee of the Month at SIU Center for Family Medicine. Norton is a medical technologist II. She has worked at SIU Center for Family Medicine for four years and has worked in a lab setting for nine years. In her time at SIU, Norton collects, processes and analyzes…
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QUINCY — Quincy native James Magner will hold a book signing at Enchanted Books, 532 Maine, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., Aug 12. Magner is an amateur poker player and will perform a few quick card tricks for the audience. Published in April, Magner’s book titled “Curious Exploits: A Family Seeks Success in…
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QUINCY — The Dancer Love Foundation will hold its Glow Row at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Washington Park. Proceeds from the event benefit individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. The “Glow Row” is an event where teams of 10 row (using a Concept 2 Rower) to a predetermined distance. This family-friendly night is…
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QUINCY — U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual hospital ratings and rankings, has named Blessing Hospital as a 2023-24 High Performing Hospital in the following care areas: This is the fifth year Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital, the highest recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual…
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QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, are once again offering a lemonade stand for good to benefit The Salvation Army. The Hendrian sisters invite other children to join them in raising funds for The Salvation Army through a community-wide lemonade stand for good event on Saturday, Sept.…
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QUINCY — The League of Women Voters of Adams County invites the community to participate in its annual celebration of Women’s Equality Day at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at the history museum, 332 Maine. This event celebrates the anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. The 19th amendment to the Constitution of the United States was certified…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board will discuss during its day-long retreat on Thursday whether to accept what would be one of the largest donations of land in Park District history. The Quincy Park District received a letter on Aug. 3 from Brad Burghart, president of the Quinsippi Soccer League, proposing the donation of the…
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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 # Red Children’s Bike 7-1-23 15107 Wallet belonging to Lyncie Bussart 7-6-23 15573…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Faythe Weldon and Kaleb Harrolle of Augusta at 11:13 p.m. July 23, 2023.A boy was born to Nathan and Alexis Veihl of Quincy at 4:28 a.m. July 24, 2023.A boy was born to Alexis Asbell of Lanark and Jacob Terrell of Warsaw at 4:59 a.m. July 24, 2023.A…
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QUINCY — The inaugural Birth Trauma Awareness Dinner on July 22 to benefit local women raised $4,000. Event organizer Kala Breder recently presented the proceeds to Callie Asmann, nurse manager at Blessed Beginnings and Jamie Kane, administrative director for Women’s Health and Post-Acute Care Services, to be used by the Blessing Hospital Blessed Beginnings birth…
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QUINCY — The City of Quincy has implemented an advanced electronic billing and payment solution which will be available to all utility and trash customers beginning Monday, Aug. 28. Online account access and payments previously were offered, but now customers can choose to pay with electronic check or a credit or debit card and additionally…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries Second Tuesday program for the month of August will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 522 S. Eighth. Guest speaker Sydney Meyer will talk about seasonal depression. Meyer is an interventionist at Quincy Medical Group with a specialty in behavioral health. She…
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QUINCY — Quincy Art Center’s exhibits tell stories of different cultures and bring the world to Quincy. The exhibit “AfroNOW: A Journey Through the Blackest Space on the Other Side of Time” will open with a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. The artist, Stacey A. Robinson, will give an artist…
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QUINCY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will officially start its “YOU Are United Way” campaign on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at ONE Special Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. A social hour will start at 5 p.m. followed by a short program at 6 p.m. that includes a video premiere and the goal announcement. United Way…
Read Full Article As the final days of summer sweep in, you may be planning a camping trip to close out the season. The right gear can make your camping trip a lot more comfortable, but it’s hard to know what you’ll need and where to get it. The price of high quality gear can also add up…
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QUINCY — Automation, robotics and welding positions offer household sustaining salaries for those with the right skills, yet regional companies are struggling to find qualified candidates. John Wood Community College and Two Rivers Regional Council are hoping to train more individuals to meet those needs. An open house is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Artists Guild members will display their artwork Aug. 12-19 at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th, with viewing hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. The studio is closed on Sundays. This exhibition is free and open to the public. The artists have produced…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jared and Carrie Lewis of Canton, Mo., at 12:14 p.m. July 26, 2023.A boy was born to Brier and Brittany Ashley of Hamilton at 8:30 a.m. July 27, 2023.A girl was born to Julius A. Jones and Brianna L. Butler of Quincy at 11:51 a.m. July 27, 2023.A…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2023. Erica Nicole Curran, 26, of Vandalia, Mo., and Jordan Isaac Largent, 27, of Vandalia, Mo., filed July 11, 2023.Justin Ray Rollins, 43, of Carrollton and Amanda Lane Harness, 41, of Quincy filed July 12, 2023.Bobbi Jo Smith, 30, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association is inviting area musicians to participate in its 76th concert season. The QSOA consists of: Quincy Symphony Chorus The Quincy Symphony Chorus is a group of musicians under the direction of Phyllis Robertson. They rehearse on Monday evenings beginning in September and will present concerts on Dec. 2…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2023. Kevin J. Deming from Carrie B. Deming on July 10, 2023.Tenekia Nunez from Ezequiel N. Padillas on July 13, 2023.Christine G. Duffy from Dain M. Duffy on July 13, 2023.Mallory Lang from Robert Lang on July 13, 2023.Justice…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Veterans Support has issued a fundraiser challenge to help reduce veteran suicides and invites the community to participate. The challenge is simple. Complete 20 push-ups per day for 20 days to help bring awareness and show support to help reduce the suicide rate among local veterans. Upon completion of the goal, ask…
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QUINCY — Maverick Messmer Management and Belly Laffs Comedy are the hosts of “The Gem City Comedy Showcase” and after party at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at One: Special Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. In a press release, Richard Bailey, stand-up comedian and Quincy native, said, “This is one of the best lineups I’ve been…
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