Illinois
James R. Love, 39, of Carthage for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 35th and Broadway. NTA 104Taylor J. Freeman, 29, Homeless for Trespassing at 310 Elm. NTA 140Patricia R. Baker, 29, of 704 Country Club Hts. for Violation of Civil No Contact Order. 104Adam L. Barnes, 41, of 1612 Curtis Creek…
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MEYER, Ill. — Red Dog Saloon will hold an “End of Summer” bash Saturday, Sept. 21, at the tavern in Meyer. Activities for the day will begin at 10 a.m. Events and activities scheduled will be a volleyball tournament, bags tournament, silent auction and raffles. Food trucks will also be on site. Entertainment includes Four…
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QUINCY — The Quincy’s Golden K Kiwanis Club recently presented the Chaddock Children’s Foundation with a $2,000 check for its capital campaign, which includes the renovations of residential buildings. Money was raised through the Golden K Golf Scramble held in the spring. Golden K meets at 9 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of each…
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QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Quincy, recently received the firm’s exclusive Century Award for outstanding performance during his first five years as a financial advisor with the firm. He was one of only 930 financial advisors firm-wide to receive this award. “It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for the…
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QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the collaborative efforts to further support students’ mental health during its regular meeting Wednesday. Trustees accepted a $50,000 grant appropriation from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) as part of the State’s Mental Health Action on Campus Act. Funds will be…
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QUINCY — Although Quincy Mayor Mike Troup confirmed he was running for re-election back in March at the weekly Monday morning meeting with members of the Quincy/Adams County GOP, he officially launched his bid Wednesday night at Dick Bros. Brewery. Before many of the same supporters who back his winning campaign run in 2021, Troup…
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Evidence shows Douglas' vehicle going 88 mph in crash with wife's car; judge denies pretrial release
QUINCY — Carl E. Douglas II slumped in his chair and rolled his eyes after Associate Circuit Court Judge Holly Henze ruled he would not be granted pretrial release on Wednesday afternoon. Douglas II, 48, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with Chief Public Defender Jonathan Hoover to be arraigned. He pled not guilty to…
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QUINCY — An Adams County judge granted a motion to withdraw by the attorney for a Clayton teen charged with first-degree murder. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 19, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning before Associate Circuit Court Judge Holly Henze. His attorney, Victor Smith of St. Louis, appeared by Zoom. Henze did…
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New program from JWCC and SIUC allows students to ‘become Trailblazers and Salukis at the same time’
QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Trailblazers and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Salukis finalized an agreement Wednesday afternoon, as leaders from both institutions presented a program enabling JWCC students to continue their educational careers at SIU-C online and at a lower cost. JWCC President Bryan Renfro and SIUC Chancellor Austin A. Lane shared a few…
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QUINCY— The Quincy Public Library is kicking off the Big Read from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Washington Park by giving away 1,500 copies of the Big Read book, “The Bear” by Andrew Krivak, and 500 copies of the Little Read book for younger readers, “I’m With Me” by Ron Kinscherf. These books are…
Read Full Article Gavin Janes, 22, 12199 Hwy. H Hannibal, Mo., for operating uninsured vehicle at 23rd and State. 140Steven Howser, 41, 1209 N. 10th on a Lewis County Warrant for FTA Forgery and FTA Stealing over $750. Lodged 144Douglas A. Conover, 27, 721 Payson for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 181Andrew W. Libig, 38, Homeless for Obstructing Identification &…
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QUINCY — Justice Lisa Holder White and the Supreme Court of Illinois announced Wednesday that Justice Amy Lannerd has been appointed as an Appellate Court justice in the Fourth District. That announcement now allows for the Eighth Judicial Circuit to fill the circuit judge position Lannerd held while also being assigned to the Appellate Court. …
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department successfully conducted an impaired driving enforcement effort over Labor Day weekend, resulting in zero arrests for driving under the influence. Seven seat belt citations were issued, with zero occurring during nighttime hours. A total of 35 other citations and arrests were: “Through the Labor Day safety…
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QUINCY — Dr. Daniel Arman recently joined the Blessing Health cardiology team. Board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, Arman earned his medical degree at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. He completed a structural heart fellowship at the University of Michigan; an interventional cardiology fellowship at Baylor University Medical…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Sometimes a person must take matters into their own hands. Singer Drew Baldridge did that and soon became the first country singer to have a self-funded, self-promoted song, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter,” hit the No. 1 spot on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. It also landed third on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. No…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and Fawn Berry Apothecary are bringing the handmade market back to Sixth Street from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Shopping will be available from nearly 70 different vendors selling skillfully crafted products such as furniture, clothing, accessories, food, apothecaries, ceramics, art, clothing, books, candles and vintage upcycled…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Don Hannel had no plans for change. He had been the pastor for his hometown church of Pleasant Hill in west-central Illinois for nearly 19 years. The church was growing. He had a secure ministry. There was no reason to leave. “I thought I was going to be at First Baptist Pleasant…
Read Full Article John M. Aherns, 31, Hannibal, Mo., for Retail Theft at 4625 Broadway St. on 09/12/2024. NTA 122Melanie D. Taylor, 46, Hannibal, Mo., for Stealing at 5100 Broadway St. on 09/10/2024. NTA 122Charles W. Woollen, 47, Hannibal, Mo., for Stealing at 5100 Broadway St. on 09/10/2024. NTA 122Courtney A. Courson, 27, 510 Timber Ridge Ln. for…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors’ Brandi Griswold recently earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, highlighting Griswold’s dedication to providing homebuyers with top-level service and expert guidance. Griswold joins a group of real estate professionals who have demonstrated superior knowledge and skills in serving the needs of homebuyers. “Receiving…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Tony Koehler, the manager of Western Illinois Mutual in Carthage, was honored with the prestigious LAUTUM Award at the 143rd annual convention of the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (IAMIC) in August. LAUTUM is Mutual spelled backward. It stands for strength, dedication, leadership, commitment, integrity and honor. The award originated in 1972…
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UPDATE: Church officials said Wednesday the choir’s performance has been canceled and they hope to reschedule. QUINCY — The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Vermont Street United Methodist Church, 818 Vermont. The Watoto Children’s Choir is a group of African children’s choirs based in Kampala, Uganda, at Watoto…
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QUINCY — Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte called the process “relatively simple” to repair a 24-inch main at the City of Quincy’s water treatment plant after an excavator hit it late Thursday afternoon. He shook his head when asked to elaborate on what could have been. “It could have been horrible,” he said. “It…
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QUINCY — Aldermen voted during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting to have an ordinance drafted to place a referendum on the April 2025 ballot that would pose the question of whether the city should continue electrical aggregation. Alderman Ben Uzelac (D-7) asked Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford near the end of Monday’s meeting how much time…
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QUINCY — A local family is gearing up to release the second book in their children’s series and is seeking support from the community. The Otten family of Quincy — Kyle, Ashley and their daughter Felicity — released their first book last year titled “The Little Polar Bear: Time for Chores.” They now have a…
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