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QUINCY — Two Quincy women were arrested Monday night for helping a murder suspect who was wanted by the Quincy Police Department. Members from the West Central Illinois Task Force conducted a traffic stop at approximately 2:57 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the intersection of 20th and Maine on Timia Humphrey, 27, of the 3100 block…
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Christopher T. McCorkle, 34, last known address in the 500 block of Walnut Alley in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for domestic battery and home invasion. McCorkle is 6-foot-2 tall and 325 pounds with a bald head and blue eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy…
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QUINCY — People interested in learning more about a healthcare career are invited to the Blessing Hospital Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 26, for a career and support fair from 10:45 a.m. until noon. The event is free. No registration is required. The fair will feature information on direct patient care employment opportunities at Blessing like…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a live ZOOM lecture titled “The Mystery of the Red Sirius” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023 on the lower north end of Building D in the rear. The public is invited. The star Sirius is the brightest…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery, inside Brenner Library, is the site of an art exhibition featuring recent works by local watercolorists and works produced in a workshop titled “Landscapes from the Heart” held in October and led by Fred Jones, WIU distinguished lecturer. The Great River Watercolor Exhibition runs through Feb. 16 and is…
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QUINCY – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is asking 50th District residents to once more uplift the spirits of long-term care facility residents by sending them Valentine’s Day cards. In a press release, Tracy said, “Making and sending beautiful Valentine’s Day cards reminds our senior citizens how many people truly care about them. This will…
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QUINCY — A multi-million-dollar renovation is expected to take about 18 months to complete at a Downtown Quincy hotel. Brian Fox, president of Tracy Holdings LLC, says not only will the Atrium at Third have a new look but a new name when the renovation is complete. He said the cost of installing new floors,…
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Leon A. Allen, 47, of 506 Wisherd Dr. for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 12th and Broadway. NTA 108Todd P. Bucknell, 45, of 823 North 12th for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 9th and Broadway. NTA 108Shane B. Belknap, 35, of 208 North 24th for Improper Use of Registration and Expired Registration at 7th…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The glossy floors might not look in need of repair to people entering the Palmyra High School gymnasium, but after years of sanding and cleaning, they are ready for retirement. “They look good for now, but they can no longer be sanded down,” Jason Harper, superintendent of the Palmyra R-I School District,…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy Christmas campaign chairs Hal and Kathy Oakley recently announced a total of $437,918 was raised. The money raised during the campaign helps provide Christmas assistance and funding programs and services that assist people and families in the Adams, Brown and Pike county areas daily throughout the year. The…
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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. — Clarksville United Methodist Church will be the site of a free soup luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, as part of Eagle Days festivities. Homemade chicken noodle and chili will be served along with bread, desserts, coffee and hot chocolate. Free will contributions are welcome and will be…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — A GoFundMe account as been established by Shanna Banger to benefit the victim of a house fire that occurred Wednesday in Coatsburg. A home occupied by Erin Aden was completely destroyed by the fire. Aden lost his two pet cats, all of his prized possessions and his library in the fire. Aden…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame announced on Friday a goal of $475,000 for this year’s annual fund drive. Since its inception in 1977, the fund drive has raised more than $18 million, playing a vital role in QND remaining a pillar of Catholic secondary education in Quincy. The fund drive kicked off Friday, Jan. 19,…
Read Full Article Zachery A. Young, 29, Quincy, DUI Alcohol, Operate Uninsured, No tail lights. NTA 161Myshyia R. Rideout-Kelley, 20, 902 Country Club Heights for Fleeing to Elude at 18th & Broadway on 1/6/24. 184Kevin W. Wolf, 32, 1412 Oak for Expired Registration at 12th & State. 184Sara B. Powell, 33, 300 Ohio for Trespass to Vehicles at…
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QUINCY — Approximately 850 students from Adams, Pike, Hancock and Brown counties are expected to attend the West Central Region Sophomore Career Fair on Friday, Jan. 26, at John Wood Community College. Professionals from the region will give presentations in 15 different career cluster areas and the military. Each student will attend two 50-minute presentations.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional is offering a health accountability support group that offers a foundation to help implement and maintain long-term healthy lifestyle choices. Topic areas to be discussed will include fitness, nutrition and mental health. In a press release, registered dietitian Kristy Taylor said, “Many people share that the maintenance phase of healthy…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 11 for Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb, formerly Cassady Martial Arts, at 1601 W. Jackson, Suite 202. Owners and operators Andy and Michelle Cassady, who hold advanced degrees in martial arts, set out to help teach…
Read Full Article James L. Douglas Jr., 24, 2609 Lexi Ln. for Domestic Battery at 1038 Payson. Lodged 148Dajane O. Jones, 26, 2130 Emerald Dr. for Criminal Damage Over $500 at 510 Jersey. 120Andrew D. Harris, 33, Homeless for Adams Co. warrant for Possession of Stolen Vehicle at 405 Vermont. Lodged 134/144Jeremiah McGraw reported a window at 1723…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman facing robbery charges in connection to the October shooting death of a teenage girl told her attorney Friday morning she will accept the terms of a negotiated plea. Fallon M. Gillum, 20, of Quincy was in Adams County Circuit Court for a pre-trial hearing before Judge Scott Larson. Her attorney…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two women were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Gardner Expressway on Thursday night. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded to 1401 Gardner Expressway at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, across from Pomp’s Tire. When deputies arrived, they saw a blue 2022 Nissan Frontier, driven by Lisa Smith, that had left…
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QUINCY, Ill. – The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD) will be the host of an original “This Is My Brave” production celebrating the voices of eating disorder recovery while cultivating hope for the estimated 28.8 million Americans suffering from an eating disorder. Twenty-one individuals are set to take the stage to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will continue Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Art Adventures are designed for students in grades K-5. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Participants will learn about surrealism and…
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