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QUINCY — Jeff Scott readily admits between now and early June he’s likely going to need more than 24 hours in most days. But that’s OK. He’s ready. In fact, he’s more than ready for the challenges that await. Scott, family and friends are undertaking the project of reviving the the Grand Prix of Karting…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting this week to engage the community and report recent findings on a new study regarding the Proposed U.S. 61 project. The topic of navigating U.S. 61 traffic away from Hannibal’s McMasters Avenue has been under consideration for a long time. The last study…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will hold a music trivia night beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. Teams of eight will compete in “name that tune” style music trivia, with money being raised through entrance fees, second chances known as “mulligans” and raffle tickets. Tangerine Bowl has donated…
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Joshua D. Searles, 43, of 813 Jersey for Peace Disturbance and Trespassing at 818 North 8th. NTA 162Amanda M. Sparks, 38, of 1921 Hilltop Dr. for Improper Turn at 10th and Jersey. NTA 169Jason E. Patrick, 44, of Quincy, for Expired Registration at 12th and Watts Ln.Savy Wray, 49, of Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above…
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QUINCY — The Tucson Festival of Books, one of the largest literary gatherings in the United States, has announced the participation of Quincy author Ron Kinscherf in the Reimagined Indie Author Experience Pavilion. This event will take place on the campus of the University of Arizona on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10. Admission…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre has announced its lineup of six theatre education classes for the spring semester for students ranging from 5 years old through adulthood. Each class aims to develop a specific set of skills, such as characterization, dance, puppetry and technical skills. A highlight this semester will be the Musical Theatre Dance for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA and Kelly’s Tavern announce the 41st annual Kelly’s Fun Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at Kelly’s Tavern. Participants will walk or run the 5K course through the heart of Quincy, all while supporting vital health and wellness programs at the YMCA. The race offers: Sponsors are Kelly’s…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Community Banks recently announced it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey of more than 35,000 people included more than 140,000 reviews of regional banks and credit unions. “We are thrilled to be acknowledged as one of the…
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QUINCY — During its regular meeting on February 21, John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved discounting two dual credit tuition rates to expand access to students seeking college credit in high school. JWCC courses taught in person at a high school by that school’s instructor will be discounted from $170 per credit hour…
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QUINCY — An Adams County judge has ordered a mental fitness evaluation of a Clayton teen facing three counts of first-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of a Camp Point man. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 18, appeared with St. Louis-based attorney Victor Smith before Judge Robert Adrian in Adams County Circuit Court on…
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QUINCY — People who recently moved in Quincy or are new to living in Quincy have until March 7 to opt out of the city’s Municipal Aggregation Electricity Program. People who do not opt out before that date will have been deemed to have authorized and agreed to be enrolled in the program. All residents of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Middle School will revert to the traditional grading system starting the 2024-25 school year. The Hannibal School Board voted Wednesday night at the regular board meeting to discontinue Standards-Based Grading (SBG) at the end of the school year. There will be no changes made to the grading systems at the…
Read Full Article Nicole Dunaway, 35, 2524 Lexi Lane, Stealing at 5211 Broadway, Walmart. NTA 122Glenn Vaughn, 39, 1846 Oak, Improper turn at 20th and Spring. NTA 122Cody Wedding, 29, 2026 S. Sheridan, Trespassing at 339 1/2 S. 7th. NTA 169Breanne E. Scott, 40, 1322 S. 17th for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. 120Donald E. Powell, 70, 300 Chestnut…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail after being arrested last week in possession of at least one pound of methamphetamine. The Illinois State Police conducted a traffic stop in Quincy on Feb. 12. A canine assisted during the stop and found a large amount of methamphetamine, leading to the arrest…
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QUINCY — Christopher Pratt announced on his campaign Facebook page Wednesday morning he is withdrawing from the race for state’s attorney in Hancock County. “I apologize to the people of Hancock County and the Hancock County Republican Party for the timing of this decision,” Pratt wrote. “Recent developments within my current office have shifted key…
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QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame had 12 students from the class of 2024 selected as Illinois State Scholars. This award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to those who rank in the top 10 percent of high school seniors in the state. Selection is based on a combination of ACT or SAT…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Dimaggio Trotter and Timery Danner of Jacksonville at 11:37 p.m. Feb. 7, 2024.A girl was born to John and Christie Wert of Quincy at 6:41 a.m. Feb. 8, 2024.A girl was born to Zac Taylor and Kailyn Day of Dallas City at 2:38 p.m. Feb. 8, 2024.A girl…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in stereotactic breast biopsy as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology, earning the organization’s gold seal of accreditation. A breast biopsy is performed to remove cells from an area in the breast suspected to be…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group recently hired Dr. Ellen Pratt, who specializes in allergy and immunology. She will be working alongside Dr. Jason Knuffman. Holding board certifications from the American Board of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics, Pratt earned her bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of…
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QUINCY — Aldermen approved an ordinance at Tuesday’s Quincy City Council meeting that waived city regulations preventing the sale of alcohol within 500 feet of a park. By an 8-5 vote, aldermen approved granting a liquor license, which is necessary by state law to operate video gaming terminals, for 1002 N. 24th and 1006 N.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The issue of insurance for Hannibal residents who drive UTVs around town was discussed at the Hannibal City Council meeting Tuesday night. The council approved for UTVs to be driven on most city streets in July 2021. The vehicles are not allowed on highways and must be inspected by a mechanic licensed in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Addie Ball has spent her senior year of Hannibal High School learning about entrepreneurship thanks to the Riedel Foundation and supporting businesses. Ball spoke about her experience with the CEO Program, which began this school year, at the Riedel Reception on Tuesday evening at F&M Bank in Hannibal. The CEO program was…
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Hannibal Middle School performance 'Willy Wonka Jr.' brings salty, sweet to stage beginning Thursday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — What’s a musical director to do when there’s so much talent and not enough parts? Stacy Mueller, musical director at Hannibal Middle School, says the solution is to perform “Willy Wonka Jr.” “I am blessed to have a very talented cast, and I needed a show with a lot of little leading…
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PEORIA — Eastside Rehabilitation and Health Care, 1400 E. Washington in Pittsfield, is one of 17 nursing and long-term care facilities in Illinois and Missouri at risk of foreclosure as its Peoria-based parent company, Petersen Health Care, owes nearly $51 million in loans. WEEK-TV in Peoria reported Monday that, as of early February, all 17 facilities…
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