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QUINCY — A historical artifact is back where it belongs in Quincy. More than 30 years after being vandalized, then eventually removed and stored away, the sundial at Quincy Junior High School has returned to its original home on the south lawn near 14th and Jersey. “It’s been a learning process,” said Rick Owsley, assistant principal at…
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QUINCY — The Guns N’ Hoses annual charity softball game is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, June 13, at QU Stadium (1800 Sycamore). This event pits local law enforcement officers from the Quincy Police Department against the Quincy Fire Department firefighters. Police and fire departments come together each year to foster positive connections with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art @ City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of August, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from Hannibal High School art department entries from the Young…
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QUINCY — The 2025-26 Altrusa International Foundation of Quincy Illinois recently announced the recipients of the Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarship. Certificates were presented to: The Altrusa International of Quincy, Illinois Foundation was founded in 1998 with a bequest from Patricia and Leonard Kramer. Patricia had been a member of Altrusa of Quincy, which…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is making mealtime easier with the return of the Prep & Go meal workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Teaching Kitchen,1454 North County Road 2050. This hands-on workshop, led by registered dietitians Ashlyn Housewright and Julie Shoemaker, will help participants…
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CANTON, Mo. — Requirements for the Culver-Stockton College Provost’s List are: The following students were named to the Provost’s List for Spring 2025:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will offer a family nature program, “Scat is Where It’s At,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Nature interpreter Gale Rubee leads the program with the help of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists. In a press release, Rublee said, “Naturalists call poop ‘scat.’ You…
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QUINCY — Mark Philpot, chairman of the Human Rights Commission, chastised the Quincy City Council on Monday night for its inaction after members recently received a letter that Philpot said was “contrary to promoting good racial harmony within our fair city.” Philpot spoke for three minutes during the public comment portion of the meeting. He…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) shared plans for a 12.2 percent rate increase for electrical services in the upcoming fiscal year at an administrative hearing before the Hannibal City Council last week. The increase was included in the organization’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026, which was unanimously approved by…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tuesday marked the reopening of the Molly Brown Birthplace and Museum in its new location at 400 North Main, proving the structure to be nearly as tenacious as the woman who brought it to relevance. “I wanted to preserve Molly Brown’s home, and so (moving the house to its new location) felt…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board is looking to bond out the replacement of the courthouse’s roof and Heating and Air Conditioning system over 15 years. Since the County Board had previously approved the bond payments for up to $900,000 annually, Finance Committee Chairman Travis Cooley (R-District 4) told the County Board Tuesday night that…
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Justin K. Hundley, 38, of Quincy for FTA Obstructing ID at S. 6th St. and Jersey St. Lodged 186Brandon J. Lewis Cain, 28, of Quincy for FTA Criminal Damage at N. 5th St. and Hampshire St. Lodged 132Kenna M. Scott, 32, of Payson for Suspended Registration at 16th St. and Maine St. 181Kelsey M. Gower,…
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Ashley talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about recent promotions and other things that keep the QFD hopping including business inspections, liquor license inspections, hydrant testing and, of course, fighting fires. Mercantile Bank brings you Minutes with the Mayor.
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy announced the recipients of the George M. Irwin Arts Awards during a Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday, honoring individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to arts access and cultural vitality in the Quincy area. After a brief hiatus, the awards return to recognize community champions in arts education, engagement…
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QUINCY — The Makers Market will return to the heart of downtown from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, with a special preview night from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13. The event takes place on the newly renovated and pedestrian-friendly Sixth Street promenade, spanning from Maine to Vermont. What started…
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QUINCY — Tri-State CWM recently announced the appointment of Brenda Langan as its assistant director, effective immediately. Langan joined the ministry three years ago and has been an active member of CWM. During her time with the organization, she has made contributions to key programs, particularly the Ladies Night Out and Second Tuesday initiatives. In…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — One of the Christian congregations in Pittsfield has a new pastor. Paul Drake is the new president of the Pittsfield branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will be shepherding members, friends and visitors attending from Pittsfield, Mount Sterling, Louisiana, Mo., and other surrounding towns. Drake will be…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) student chapter at Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) recently received the IMA Gold Award of Excellence, an honor granted to the student chapters that meet the IMA requirements, and a $500 prize. According to the IMA website, the student chapter program emphasizes the promotion of management accounting/financial management…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Requirements for the Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) Honor Roll are as follows: The following C-SC students have been named to the Honor Roll for the Spring 2025 semester:
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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Duh-da-da-duh, snap, snap. Oh, c’mon. Duh-da-da-duh, snap, snap. You know how it goes. Duh-da-da-duh, duh-da-da-duh, duh-da-da-duh, snap, snap. The public is invited to join the living, the dead and the in between when “The Addams Family” is staged at 7 p.m. June 14 and 21 and at 2 p.m. June 15 and…
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QUINCY – The superintendent of the Veterans Commission of Adams County (VCAC) said veterans’ benefits have not yet been affected as a result of any protocol changes in federal government agencies. “At the time of this writing, there have been no appreciable changes in the US Department of Veterans Affairs benefit or health care systems…
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QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, doesn’t expect the issuance of 11 tickets to nine people for various violations on Saturday night to bring to an end a recent run of “street takeover” events that have been popping up this spring. “Thinking that this was a one-time thing would be very naïve,” Yates…
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City Council, mayor recognize 'year-long effort and a lot of work' by Fishing for Freedom organizers
QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Linda Moore read a proclamation during Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council declaring Monday as Fishing for Freedom Appreciation Day. Holly Cain, executive director with the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that recognition was a first for her. “In the 27 years I’ve done tourism events, I don’t…
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