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Chase M. Meyer, 35, Quincy, was arrested on warrants for domestic battery and FTA malicious mischief in the 600 block of Payson. Lodged 132/124Johnna M. Hickman, 33, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 1100 block of Ohio. Lodged 110/106Lois R. Ames, 43, Quincy, for FTA legal matter at 12th and Vermont. Lodged 161Stefan K. Crider…
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Louis L. Jenkins, 34, last known address in the 800 block of Lind in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for robbery, aggravated battery and battery. Jenkins is 5 foot, 9 inches tall and weighs 230 pounds. He has black hair and has brown eyes. If you know where he can be…
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QUINCY — Carolyn Bailey, director of risk management with Blessing Health System, co-authored a chapter in a recently published book titled, “Enterprise Risk Management for Health Care, Fourth Edition.” The chapter to which Bailey contributed, which falls under the Strategic Risk section of the book, is titled, “Risks Related to Emerging Health Care Delivery Models.”…
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QUINCY — Lillian Grey Simmerman, newborn daughter of Shelly and Luke Simmerman of Barry, is this year’s Quincy Dogwood Festival baby. She earned the honor of being the first baby born at Blessing Hospital after the start of the 2024 Dogwood Festival. Lillian was born at 7:07 p.m. on Friday, May 3. The Simmerman family…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The city of Macomb and Waste Management have announced that city-wide clean up will be held May 13-16, with a second pickup on the Monday route on May 20. Residents should place their refuse and trash curbside no earlier than 48 hours before their regular garbage pickup day. Cleanup begins at 6…
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You can find almost anything associated with corn in Adams County. Where? That’s for you to find out by watching this month’s Muddy River Gems, presented by Dot Foods.
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QUINCY — Less than two years after starting work on building a 6,000-square-foot retail building on the northeast corner of 30th and Broadway, Marx Commercial Properties and Development Company is going to develop a similar facility across the street. Demolition work began Thursday on the former VIP Lounge at 2929 Broadway. Tory Kaufmann, a Marx Commercial…
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QUINCY — Local artists Laura Sievert and Jaycie Womack Spake were each selected to be part of the University of Iowa’s “Herky on Parade” series which recently was unveiled in Iowa City. A total of 100 of the 7-foot tall fiberglass statues now dot Johnson County Iowa, with two statues each by Sievert and Womack…
Read Full Article Susan M. Peters, 77, 901 S. 36th St., reports her 2010 Kia was damaged on 04/20/2024. 179A white Miyata brand bicycle was located at 4700 Broadway St.James M. Meredith Jr., 30, Quincy, for trespassing, peace disturbance and public drinking in the 200 block of South 8th. NTA 110/106Coleman D. Harmon, 26, Quincy, was arrested on…
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QUINCY — The red carpet awaits. Who can you become when Quincy Children’s Museum’s Discovery Loft turns into your own personal stage? “Our Stage is Yours” made its debut at the May Member’s Night on May 3. Children can visit the museum and explore backstage, bring puppets to life, choose the perfect prop, make endless…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County is partnering with the United States Postal Service for the annual Stamp Out Hunger campaign, the largest food drive in the nation, on Saturday, May 11. Every year since 1993 on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the country have embarked on their routes, collecting donations…
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While prospective college students await their highly anticipated acceptance letters this spring, they’re also starting to think about finding financial aid. Some companies offer scholarship opportunities or help finding aid for a fee, but are they really the best option for students? For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a…
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QUINCY — Seven candidates for a judge vacancy in the Eighth Judicial Circuit recently were rated in an advisory poll of lawyers conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association. Ballots were sent to all ISBA members who practice or reside in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The advisory poll was conducted by mail and electronically. Licensed Illinois…
Read Full Article Jeffrey White, 40, Homeless for Trespassing at 527 Broadway. NTA 121A black and pink 20 inch BMX Mongoose bike and a black and silver 24 inch Mongoose mountain bike were recovered from 2325 Elm on 4-20-24. 122Jeremy Peyton, 38, 1015 College, Canton, Mo., for improper lane usage at 12th and Broadway. 126Christina R. Kelley, 39,…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million was awarded to 165 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. Locally, a permanent collection site will be…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation Cancer Crush, held on April 5, reached a monumental milestone by raising more than $100,000 toward assisting local cancer patients with basic living expenses. For those facing the daunting reality of a cancer diagnosis, each dollar raised through events like Cancer Crush represents support and possibility. From assisting…
Read Full Article Parker E. Jarrett, 21, of Shaker Hts., Ohio, for Disobey Stop Light at 12th and Hampshire. NTA 126Joni L. Shanholtzer, 64, of Coatsburg for Improper left turn. NTA 108Ray E. Golden, 32, 529 N. 5th for FTA violation of a court order. Lodged 250Amanda M. Johnson, 39, 829 April Ave. for Residential Burglary. Lodged 108Roxann…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department wants to advise people about regulations regarding door-to-door solicitation in the city. QPD officials said in a press release they routinely receive calls and complaints as the weather warms and door-to-door solicitation becomes more prevalent. Chapter 120 of the city ordinances dictates the following regulations for peddlers: People violating…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Joel and Emily Dietrich of Quincy at 4:52 a.m. April 21, 2024.A girl was born to Steven Barrington and Sara Lewis of Quincy at 8:40 a.m. April 22, 2024.A boy was born to Ben and Janelle Johnson of Camp Point at 10:24 p.m. April 22, 2024.A boy was…
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CARTHAGE — Memorial Hospital Foundation has launched a $30,000 fundraising effort to provide local students with essential mental health resources. The Foundation’s Strengthening Minds, Building Futures campaign will support Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health team as it works to open a new mobile unit, Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile. This mobile clinic will allow mental health counselors…
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QUINCY — Seventeen of the 21 members of the Adams County Board attended a hastily called special meeting Thursday evening to discuss one topic. County Board Chairman Kent Snider followed the guidelines of calling a special meeting by public announcing it 48 hours in advance as it was posted Tuesday afternoon. Seven members of the…
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Bret Austin is the owner of Austin Properties, a locally-owned property commercial and residential development company in Quincy. However, he may be best known for his work on the Adams County Board and as the chairman of the Finance Committee. In recent months, he’s also getting attention for his views on a possible third designated…
Read Full Article Donald W. Miller Jr., 30, 627 Oak for FTA Possession of Meth at 627 Oak. Lodged 173Kimberly A. Brown, 19, 2077 1/2 Broadway for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 6th & Spring. 173A blue Schwinn Frantic bike was recovered at 30th & Wismann. 180Christopher L. Smith, 30, homeless for FTA Theft, DWLS and Forgery. Lodged 174Kimberly…
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