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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to an early morning fire at the Country Club Heights apartment complex just off the 3300 block of State Tuesday. The call came in around 12:20 a.m. at 902 Country Club Heights, a 12 unit apartment building. 911 Dispatch Center received a call for a structure fire on…
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QUINCY — Filing closed Monday evening for Quincy’s 2025 municipal elections. Quincy is divided into seven wards with each represented by two aldermen, alternating every two years with one seat being available at a time. Citywide offices are also on the ballot. The candidates who filed for the Feb. 25, 2025 primary, if needed or,…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the church at 3600 Payson Road. Admission to the show is one canned food item to be donated to local food pantries. The craft show, in its 35th year, will…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Bluff Hall Church will hold a fall turkey supper from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the church at 941 N. 400th. The supper will be drive-thru service only. No indoor dining will be available. The meal will consist of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dressing, cranberry…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum invites the community to Tinsel Town, a festive fundraiser for the museum at One Event Venue, 600 Hampshire, from 7 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 6. This fundraiser will offer an evening filled with live entertainment by Howl at the Moon, a live auction and an array of food.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council Monday night voted to grant St. Boniface Church, 641 Maine, landmark status. The 11-3 vote to support the effort included two aldermen who previously voted to deny the application: Mike Rein (R-5th Ward) and Jack Holtschlag (D-7th Ward). Holtschlag gave his reasons for the change of heart before he…
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QUINCY — Before Jeremy Coleman left Adams County to begin his sentence in the Illinois Department of Corrections, Sajuada Bonner wanted to make sure he heard her version of their story. Coleman pled guilty to two counts of armed violence, a Class X felony, and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Tad Brenner Monday morning in Adams…
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QUINCY — Illinois College in Jacksonville has expanded its ongoing partnership with John Wood Community College (JWCC), offering 2+2 agreements for students in accounting, management and sports management. JWCC president Bryan Renfro, Illinois College president Barbara Farley, JWCC staff and Illinois College faculty and staff were present for the signing of the expanded articulation agreement…
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Cody M. Felker, 34, of 909 1/2 S. 11th for No Valid Registration, DWLR and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 15th and Jefferson. NTA 101Heather M. Osbourne, 26, 630 Adams for Open Liquor in Vehicle at 28th and Cedar. NTA 101Heather M. Osbourne, 26, 630 Adams for FTA DWLS at 28th and Cedar. Lodged 101Ananias…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing a charge of first-degree murder is set to enter a guilty plea and agree to a cap of 30 years on a sentence to the Illinois Department of Corrections when he appears Nov. 8 in Adams County Circuit Court. Circuit Judge Tad Brener filed an order Monday afternoon stating…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Carthage has announced the addition of Brock Stout to the Behavioral Health team. Stout is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Bellevue University and a doctorate in human capital development from the University of Southern Mississippi. Stout gained experience…
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QUINCY — Ag Odor Control, LLC of Fort Madison, Iowa, has a solution for shoe odor that is making its rounds in the Tri-States — OC7 TM (Odor Control 7). Wayne Marple, president of Ag Odor Control, said in a press release, “OC7 TM is a great product made locally with a national reach and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa will hold Gather and Glow from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Mahoney’s Coffee, at 1303 Buchanan. The evening will be filled with exclusive offers, fabulous giveaways and the opportunity to meet Dr. Gina Bell. Guests can book a free consultation with Bell and explore Memorial MedSpa’s innovative…
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Dear MRN: I was watching the Quincy City Council meeting on Monday night when the discussion about the roundabout came up. Alderman (Jeff) Bergman (R-2) can’t make the motion to put the issue back on the agenda. It takes a member who voted in favor of it to bring it up. Can you check on…
Read Full Article Rudy Salinas, 35, Quincy for failure to obey stop sign and no insurance. NTA 104Patrick W. Taylor, 34, Chicago for disregarding a stop sign. PTC 126LaMonte Amos, 28, Quincy for FTA driving while revoked. Lodged 104Joseph H. Holtschlag reports his shed at 401 Elm burglarized, a DeWalt speaker was stolen that should be covered in…
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QUINCY — Holiday shopping is closer than you may think. With Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 – quickly followed by Black Friday sales – the shopping season may seem shorter this year. Stores are likely to advertise deals well before Black Friday and extend store hours to maximize shopping days. Deloitte is predicting an increase of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Select Quincy-area McDonald’s restaurants are honoring the men and women who serve the community as first responders on National First Responders Day. In uniform or with valid ID, first responders can receive a free any size McCafe, cold tea or soft drink all day Monday, Oct, 28, at the following locations:
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QUINCY — Happel Inc. Realtors’ Alisa Sanders recently earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, highlighting her dedication to providing homebuyers with top-level service and expert guidance. Sanders joins a group of real estate professionals who have demonstrated superior knowledge and skills in serving the needs of homebuyers. “Earning…
Read Full Article Lisa Moore, 63, Pearl for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.Riley Walden, 27, Hannibal, Mo., for Failure to Yield Right of Way.Michael Cooper, 63, of Florissant, Mo., for Speeding.Cass D. Tasco, 34, Homeless for FTA Trespassing. Lodged 173Jerrill L. Humphrey, 38, Quincy for Adams County Warrants for Leaving the Scene of an Accident…
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QUINCY — Members First Community Credit Union is holding a hygiene drive beginning Monday, Oct. 28 and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 31. Products will be accepted for males and females. All products collected will be donated to QUANADA in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Items suggested for the drive are: Items may be dropped…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club Foundation recently presented a check for $10,000 to Mississippi Valley Council Scout Executive Ricci Dula. Fire destroyed a classroom and shooting range at Saukenauk Scout Reservation near Mendon on May 9. The fire also destroyed the camp’s supply of shotguns and ammunition. The Service Club’s donation will help rebuild…
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QUINCY — Quincy University honored its Heritage Award recipients at an alumni dinner during homecoming weekend on Sept. 28. The Heritage Awards are the highest honors bestowed by Quincy University upon its alumni. For more than 50 years, Quincy University has presented the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year award to alumni who have…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Ozark Jubilee has chosen The Legacy Theater in Carthage to present a Branson Country Christmas show at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov, 2. This is a third-party-hosted rental event held at The Legacy Theater. Coming from Branson, Mo., the Ozark Jubilee brings a cast of top entertainers for an all-new Christmas…
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Three Pike County men are scheduled to be in court in the next few weeks as a result of their arrests for violating the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act. Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted criminal investigations in late 2023 and in 2024 and charged the following men for failing…
Read Full Article Nicole L. Kelle, 41, 2015 1/2 Vermont for Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 132Olivia K. Brown, 22, Quincy for failure to yield left turn. PTC 124Sinead S. Davis, 21, Quincy for uninsured vehicle. NTA 124Samuel D. Schuring, 19, Quincy for theft over $500. Lodged 144Brianna S. Nixon, 22, 824 Jersey for domestic battery. Lodged…
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