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QUINCY — After giving the customary time for review, the Adams County Board approved its $12.29 million tax levy. The board introduced the measure in September and then unanimously approved the 4.95 percent increase Tuesday night. And while the county’s tax rate is dropping two cents from last year to 77 cents per $100 of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill recently made a $1,000 donation to the Salvation Army of Hannibal. The establishment pledged to donate $1 from every meal bought on Thanksgiving Day. In a press release, Chad Douglas, donor relations coordinator at The Salvation Army of Hannibal, said, “We are thankful for this generous donation.…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jared Sicfken and Brittany Giles of Niota at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 29, 2023.A girl was born to A. Chenan and A. Shupe of Quincy at 3:23 a.m. Nov. 30, 2023.A girl was born to Zach Hill and Tia Moore of West Point at 4:38 p.m. Dec. 1, 2023.A…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023 on the lower north end of the JWCC Building D in the rear. Parking is in Lot 4 on the lower level. Entrance is through either door C2 or the door marked “Paul…
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Breanna H. Quiroz, 34, Hannibal, Mo., for FTA – Vandalism at 527 Vermont St. Lodged.Tosha L. Davis, 47, Quincy, for Improper Driving in the 1500 block of Gary Grove. 136James M. Daniel, 39, of Quincy for Operate Vehicle with Suspended Registration, DWLS and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th & Broadway. 124Malcolm K. Thomas, 35,…
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2023-021765, 12/10/2023 @ 00:04:53, 200 S 6Th BLK, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 023 Wilt, L N Entered By C84 Davenport, K JAdultVictim- DWI: Alcohol/Drugs 12/10/2023Adult FemaleSuspect Wrong Way on One Way St Verbal Warning 12/10/2023Suspect DWI: Alcohol/Drugs Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/10/2023Public Narrative Traffic stop for wrong way on a one way. Driver arrested…
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QJHS Cookbooks are now available! This original publication features 177 recipes, submitted by QJHS students, staff, and supporters. Cover art is by 8th grader, Cece Wayland. All profits will be utilized for student activities and enrichment. Cookbooks are only $20 and will make fabulous gifts, keepsakes, and are sure to become well-loved in kitchens throughout…
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QUINCY — Votes on a report and a resolution that have attracted great interest during recent meetings of the Quincy City Council both were tabled for a second time Monday night. A report from Springfield attorney Rick Stewart about an internal complaint filed during the hiring process for the chief of the Quincy Police Department…
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QUINCY — Public Works Director Jeffrey Conte told the Quincy City Council during its Monday meeting that the city may be forced to double water rates within 10 years unless it gets help paying for an unfunded mandate the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced. The EPA announced on Dec. 1 a proposed update to the lead…
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Philip A. Covert, 40, last known address in the 300 block of Spring in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated fleeing and possession of a firearm by a felon. Covert is 5-foot-10 tall and 220 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can be found,…
Read Full Article 2023-021716, 12/09/2023 @ 08:36:42, 202 N Hayden St , HannibalNature of Complaint InformationOfficer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By 2635 Bounds, H WAdult MaleCompl. Information 12/09/2023Adult FemaleContact Information 12/09/2023Adult FemaleContact Information 12/09/2023Adult FemaleInvolve Information 12/09/2023Public Narrative Information reported on N Hayden St.2023-021717, 12/09/2023 @ 08:54:37, 216 Willow St , HannibalNature of Complaint TrespassOfficer Assigned…
Read Full Article Demetrus J. Trass, 43, 840 Washington St., Forgery at 3215 Maine St. NTA 179James H. Bauer, 59, 1120 Lind St., Adams County Warrant for Violation of Sex Offender Registry. Lodged 112Sara B. Powell, 33, Quincy, DWLS at 17th St. and Maine St. NTA 148Charles A. Hazelrigg, 68, Plainville, Failure to Yield at S. 24th St.…
Read Full Article 2023-021818, 12/11/2023 @ 06:42:19, 3900 McMasters Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint Disturbance – DelayedOfficer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdultCompl. Peace Disturbance 12/11/2023AdultInvolve Peace Disturbance 12/11/2023Public Narrative Disturbance was reported at 3900 McMasters Ave. 2023-021819, 12/11/2023 @ 07:39:01, S Main St Warren Barrett Dr, HannibalNature of Complaint InformationOfficer Assigned 035…
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QUINCY — Firefighters Local 63 will host its annual Christmas open house at Central Fire Station, 906 Vermont, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, with soda, hot chocolate and cookies available. Santa will arrive at the fire station via fire truck at 6 p.m. He will be available to visit with the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District closed several roads for the season on Friday, Dec. 8. The following roads will be closed until further notice:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — UScellular is donating needed items to the Hannibal Arts Council. With its “Gift of Connection” program, UScellular is donating $5,000 worth of sound equipment, art supplies and more to help the organization further the creation, support and promotion of community arts programs that inspire creativity in all its forms. The council received…
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QUINCY — Three Quincy Notre Dame students were named 2023-24 Illinois All-State musicians due to individual auditions held in October throughout the state. The selected students will perform in Peoria during the Illinois Music Educators Association annual conference Jan. 25-27. Aly Young is a senior and the daughter of Mike and Mandy Young. She sings…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The construction on the new building for Douglass Community Services has reached ground zero are ready to start building back up. The old Douglass Community Services building at 711 Grand in Hannibal has been torn down. The building first housed the Hannibal Clinic and was gifted to Douglass in 2006 when they…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Statistics show that teenagers are the most dangerous drivers on the road. According to those at First Impact, a class for adults to learn about young driver safety, 16 to 19-year-olds have the highest crash risk, and are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than all other…
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QUINCY — If you haven’t started already, now is the perfect time to prepare your home and car for winter weather. It can be overwhelming to decide how to winter-proof your life and what contractors you might need to hire for help. However, a few preventative measures can help you avoid waking up to a…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will have a Christmas choir performance beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The Division of Fine, Applied, and Literary Arts will present this event, featuring performances by the collegiate choir, chamber choir and concert choir, all under the direction of interim director of choirs…
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QUINCY — The Lincoln Academy of Illinois named Quincy University senior Graci White from Carlinville a recipient of the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award for 2023. The program recognizes excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by seniors from each of Illinois’ four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities, and one student from the community colleges in…
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SAVERTON, Mo. — While the Christmas season flies by in a flurry of shopping, ugly sweater parties, gift wrapping and more, Genesis Bible Church invites everyone to pause in remembrance of one sacred night in Bethlehem. The church will host their third annual live nativity on Sunday Dec. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m., at…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illini Xpress Walk-In Clinic on the square in Pittsfield will close permanently at noon, Thursday, Dec. 14, to relocate equipment and supplies to the clinic’s new location. The new Illini Express Clinic will open at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, on the northeast corner of the Illini Community Hospital campus where…
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Demarco P. Smith, 18, last known address in the 800 block of N. 11th Street in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for armed robbery conspiracy. Smith is 5-foot-8 tall and 130 pounds with brown eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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