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QUINCY — Dr. Daniel Arman recently joined the Blessing Health cardiology team. Board certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, Arman earned his medical degree at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. He completed a structural heart fellowship at the University of Michigan; an interventional cardiology fellowship at Baylor University Medical…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Happy would be an understatement. Daniel Miller couldn’t wait to share the good news at Tuesday’s Hannibal School Board meeting that Hannibal High School students’ math test scores are significantly higher than both state and local averages. “I’m so proud of our students,” said Miller, an Algebra teacher at the high school.…
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NAUVOO, Ill. — Sometimes a person must take matters into their own hands. Singer Drew Baldridge did that and soon became the first country singer to have a self-funded, self-promoted song, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter,” hit the No. 1 spot on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. It also landed third on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. No…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and Fawn Berry Apothecary are bringing the handmade market back to Sixth Street from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Shopping will be available from nearly 70 different vendors selling skillfully crafted products such as furniture, clothing, accessories, food, apothecaries, ceramics, art, clothing, books, candles and vintage upcycled…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Don Hannel had no plans for change. He had been the pastor for his hometown church of Pleasant Hill in west-central Illinois for nearly 19 years. The church was growing. He had a secure ministry. There was no reason to leave. “I thought I was going to be at First Baptist Pleasant…
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John M. Aherns, 31, Hannibal, Mo., for Retail Theft at 4625 Broadway St. on 09/12/2024. NTA 122Melanie D. Taylor, 46, Hannibal, Mo., for Stealing at 5100 Broadway St. on 09/10/2024. NTA 122Charles W. Woollen, 47, Hannibal, Mo., for Stealing at 5100 Broadway St. on 09/10/2024. NTA 122Courtney A. Courson, 27, 510 Timber Ridge Ln. for…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors’ Brandi Griswold recently earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative designation from the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, highlighting Griswold’s dedication to providing homebuyers with top-level service and expert guidance. Griswold joins a group of real estate professionals who have demonstrated superior knowledge and skills in serving the needs of homebuyers. “Receiving…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Tony Koehler, the manager of Western Illinois Mutual in Carthage, was honored with the prestigious LAUTUM Award at the 143rd annual convention of the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (IAMIC) in August. LAUTUM is Mutual spelled backward. It stands for strength, dedication, leadership, commitment, integrity and honor. The award originated in 1972…
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UPDATE: Church officials said Wednesday the choir’s performance has been canceled and they hope to reschedule. QUINCY — The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Vermont Street United Methodist Church, 818 Vermont. The Watoto Children’s Choir is a group of African children’s choirs based in Kampala, Uganda, at Watoto…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Missouri Job Center, 203 N. Sixth, will hold an open house for the business and job seeker communities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. This event will showcase the services available to businesses and job seekers in the community. The event is free and open to…
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QUINCY — Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte called the process “relatively simple” to repair a 24-inch main at the City of Quincy’s water treatment plant after an excavator hit it late Thursday afternoon. He shook his head when asked to elaborate on what could have been. “It could have been horrible,” he said. “It…
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QUINCY — Aldermen voted during Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting to have an ordinance drafted to place a referendum on the April 2025 ballot that would pose the question of whether the city should continue electrical aggregation. Alderman Ben Uzelac (D-7) asked Corporation Counsel Bruce Alford near the end of Monday’s meeting how much time…
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QUINCY — A local family is gearing up to release the second book in their children’s series and is seeking support from the community. The Otten family of Quincy — Kyle, Ashley and their daughter Felicity — released their first book last year titled “The Little Polar Bear: Time for Chores.” They now have a…
Read Full Article Crystal D. Syrcle, 45, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 178Michelle M. Kalthenbach, 50, Quincy for Stealing. NTA 178David W. Demoss, 51, Quincy for Expired Registration. NTA 134Dusty J. Peters, 36, Quincy for Pike County Warrant for Aggravated Battery. Lodged 161Patrick Taylor, 33, Quincy for Speeding at 13th and Broadway. NTA 186Laree Dunning, 36, Quincy for Operating…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced nominations are now open for the Class of 2025 Business Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrates business leaders who have set the standard for excellence in innovation, leadership and community impact. “We are proud to honor those who have not only excelled in business but…
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Robert E. Lewis, 57, last known address in the 1700 block of Oak in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Lewis is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline…
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QUINCY — The working facility plan proposed by the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) last week would cost $1.21 million per year less than maintaining all four Catholic elementary school buildings as pre-K through eighth-grade facilities, according to a document made public Friday. The document, published on the QCES website, also said that figure doesn’t…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is having a beat meeting for Beats 4 and 5 (south of Broadway and west of 18th Street) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Quincy Notre Dame cafeteria, 1400 S. 11th. Chief Adam Yates, Deputy Chief Mike Tyler and Deputy Chief Travis Wiemelt, along with officers…
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QUINCY — A downtown Quincy retail fixture is closing on Sept. 28. After 110 years, Roy Bennett Furniture at 311 Maine will close with a going-out-of-business sale. Laura Wright, Roy Bennett’s great-great granddaughter, said her family has sold the building. “I am honored to have been the fifth generation active in a business so deeply…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An evening of live jazz music, social dancing and community connection is set for Friday at the YMCA of Hannibal. The Hannibal Area Swing Association is the host of the event, designed for music lovers, dance enthusiasts and anyone interested in enjoying the rhythms of jazz. The night will kick off with…
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KAHOKA, Mo. — The Clark County Fairgrounds, 23130 E. Main in Kahoka, will be the site for the 38th annual Clark County Mule Festival Thursday through Friday, Sept. 19-21. Campsites are available. Activities held throughout the festival include mule events each day, a quilt raffle, 50/50 drawing and craft and flea market. A rodeo will…
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