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QUINCY — The Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers program of Advocacy Network for Children needs volunteers to speak up for the abused and neglected children in the court system. Volunteers are needed in all seven counties served by the agency — Adams, Brown, Cass, Hancock, Pike, Morgan and Schuyler. An accelerated training for CASA volunteers…
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Illinois continued to lose population last year, with people leaving 75 percent of the communities in the state. But what about your town? Did it lose or gain? And by how much? Illinois Policy recently created a database with population figures for more than 1,000 communities, municipalities, cities, towns and burbs throughout the state. Illinois…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Daryl and Brooke Bunker of Kahoka, Mo., at 2:50 p.m. May 7, 2024.A boy was born to Alec and Susan Lunsford of Hannibal, Mo., at 6:42 p.m. May 8, 2024.A boy was born to Anthony Shaffer and Lacey Bacon of New London, Mo., at 11:09 p.m. May 8,…
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Kortney Huggins, 26, Camp Point for speeding at 22nd and Broadway. 122Taryn McCarter, 30, Canton, Mo., for speeding at 20th and Broadway. 122Joseph Brink, 26, Quincy for speeding at 22nd and Broadway. 122Sean Barnhart, 36, Ewing, Mo., for no seatbelt at 6th and Broadway. 122Brenda Weilbrenner, 61, 19620 316th Ave., Canton, Mo., for failure to…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — One teacher from an Adams County school and one teacher from a Quincy school were recognized as the Adams County Career Guidance Team celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10. The Adams County Career Guidance Team’s mission is to encourage and foster awareness of careers, educate youths and job seekers about area…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will participate in a Nauvoo Wellness Expo from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3, at the Nauvoo City Center, 1445 Mulholland. The expo will serve as a platform for various workshops, activities and health screenings aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of community members. “We’re pleased to participate…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester has partnered with Wear Drug to unveil a remote automated pharmacy. Members of the Colchester community and surrounding areas now can access and receive their medications conveniently and efficiently. The remote automated pharmacy is inside Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester, 110 Market. This groundbreaking addition will provide community members…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is searching for information about a shooting that took place near Ninth and Hampshire early Sunday morning. The Quincy Police Department and Adams County EMS received a call at 3:17 a.m. Sunday, May 19 in reference to a subject being shot. The initial caller gave a location for the…
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MACON, Mo. — Four people died in a three-vehicle crash on Friday morning on U.S. 36 near Macon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that a 2018 Toyota Camry driven by Jean Jones, 85, of Macon was southbound and failed to yield, striking a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox that was eastbound on U.S. 36 and was…
Read Full Article Terri L. Patterson, 55, 508 1/2 N. 7th St. for FTA OV Rabies Violation at 508 1/2 N. 7th St. Lodged 186Lesha L. Collard, 33, 527 Broadway St. for Trespassing at 527 Broadway St. 121Patrick L. Lewis, 40, 220 N. 16th St. for Domestic Battery at 220 N. 16th St. Lodged 125Laura J. Huff, 51,…
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QUINCY — Figuring out what to do in the aftermath of a scam can be incredibly stressful. Better Business Bureau’s Scam Survival Toolkit can help guide survivors of scams through recovery. Scams affect people of all walks of life. BBB often shares tips on how to avoid scams, but you might still be at risk…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Camp Point Central senior Mason Miller, son of Keith and Shelley Miller, has received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Miller officially inked his acceptance on Thursday, May 16, while surrounded by family, friends, students and faculty. Principal Zak Huston, football coach Brad Dixon and athletic director/coach…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb officially named the Macomb passenger rail station the Thomas C. Carper Amtrak Station in honor of Thomas C. Carper on Thursday, May 16. Carper, originally from Buda, was honored for his dedication to public service and commitment to the city of Macomb, the state of Illinois and the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting on May 8 for MacTown Fitness at 212 S. Collins Ave. Owner Korby Foxall offers classes for all ages and abilities. MacTown prides itself on offering fun, interactive workouts taught by licensed expert trainers. MacTown features a full range of fitness…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is stepping up enforcement efforts through Memorial Day to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” “Whether you’re driving around the corner or across the nation, remember to buckle up every time,” Sgt. Ryan Witt said in a press release. “The ‘Click It or Ticket’ effort is about preserving…
Read Full Article Blanca Dominguez Santiago, 32, of Quincy for Fail to Stop at Intersection. 146James R. Gardner, 62, Palmyra, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage. NTA 126Devin D. Bassett, 34, 523 1/2 N. 6th for FTA Meth Deliver and new charges- Possession of Meth and Resisting at 623 Spring. Lodged 161Douglas R. Grenell, 59, 3331 Lyric Ln. for…
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WARSAW, Ill. — A Warsaw woman is facing child abandonment and child endangerment charges after an incident on Tuesday. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a report at approximately 6:57 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 of a young boy with special needs wandering the neighborhood near Sixth and Jackson in Warsaw. The young boy was found…
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QUINCY — A one-day narcotics operation was conducted Wednesday, May 15, in a joint effort between the West Central Illinois Task Force, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Quincy Police Department and the Illinois State Police. The operation’s primary focus was to target people who distribute and possess narcotics in the Quincy and Adams County area. Fourteen…
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QUINCY — The annual St. Francis Solanus Parish picnic will be from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 8, at 1720 College. The picnic will host a variety of food and beverages, live music, cash raffle, silent auction, basket raffle, dunk tank, kids’ games, face painting, train ride, bounce houses and more. The Heidelberg…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested earlier this week after a social media company flagged him for sending nude images to minors. The Quincy Police Department received a case referral on Dec. 20, 2023, from the Internet Crimes Against Children Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. The referral began after social media company Snapchat…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Bryan and Victoria Vaughn of Quincy at 4:02 p.m. April 26, 2024.A boy was born to Kelyn Conner and Haley Clingingsmith of Quincy at 4:54 p.m. April 30, 2024.A girl was born to Dale Bolton and Courtney Higgins of Griggsville at 3:30 a.m. May 3, 2024.A boy was…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Michael Britt of Lonestar, who will be appearing in Quincy on May 26 at the Gem City Concert Series.
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QUINCY — Most people who buy a business generally cannot wait to get the signs changed to tell everyone. That was not the case for Kyle Ronellenfitch, a senior vice president with AYR Wellness in Boston. “We wanted to make sure that we didn’t just rip the Band-Aid and change Herbal Remedies to AYR immediately,” he said…
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QUINCY — Judge Debra Wellborn’s face creased with a smile as the nine graduates of Problem-Solving Court received their plaques Thursday afternoon in the Adams County Courthouse. “The types of courtroom activities that we have, Drug Court can be the most heart wrenching from time to time, but it’s also been the most rewarding thing…
Read Full Article James B. Decamp, 28, Bowen for Unauthorized Video Recording. NTA 153Carmen Caly, 58, of Quincy for FTA Stealing. 126Daniel R. Patterson ,38, Quincy for VOP. Lodged 122Stacee M. Wilkins, 28, for FTA Poss of Meth. 147Robin R. Wilson, 39, Quincy for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine. Lodged 147Pamela G. O’Neal, 57, 807 Jonathan for…
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