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Nadaesha Lewis, 21, of Quincy for Domestic Battery.Takasia D. Knaff, 27, for Vehicular Invasion. Lodged 178Randall Davis, 67, of Maywood, Mo., for Disregard Traffic-Control Device.Rajesh Parupalli, 28, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Betty Mays, 81, of Jacksonville for Yield-Left Turn.Anthony R. McPherson, 34, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 180Lindsey R.…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans from its Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin as needed. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and…
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QUINCY — Wow Bao opened its doors in Quincy—and it’s hiding in plain sight. Tucked inside Z!Eats like a delicious little secret, Wow Bao is serving up bold Asian fusion flavors with a spotlight on bao buns. These soft, steamy pockets are stuffed with everything from Korean BBQ to spicy chicken and veggie options, making…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission recently released an official commemorative coin in honor of the county’s 200th anniversary. These brass-plated coins have an antique finish and are now available for purchase. Each coin features a distinguished image of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States and the county’s…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, invites the public to attend a free talk, “Pope Leo’s Quincy Connection,” from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. Veteran journalist and Muddy River News Editor David Adam will share the story of Pope Leo XIV’s grandfather, who lived and worked in Quincy under the name…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — New London Park Days will be held Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, on the grounds of the New London courthouse. Activities on Friday are: Agenda for Saturday: Vendors for the two-celebration include:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tri-State Housing Summit is celebrating its 20th year with an event from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 12, at the Rialto Banquet Hall. There is no admission charge, and the public is invited. NECAC organized the summit forum in 2005. It brings together housing advocates, community stakeholders, private sector leaders…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 05/23/2025:Lauren N. Jennings, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on IL 107/CR 525N. 05/26/2025:A juvenile from Rushville, struck a deer on CR 95N.Amelia L. Welty: Mt. Sterling: Was traveling on CR…
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QUINCY — The Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex is back for its 28th, opening at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. “There’s nothing like Jackson-Lincoln,” Executive Director Marissa Radcliffe said in a press release. “It’s more than a pool. It’s where generations of families have learned to swim, earned their first summer job and built community. This…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council talked trash and other potential amendments to the city’s event application at its meeting Tuesday night after April Azotea, 2nd Ward Council Member, voiced concerns for the lingering impact of high-traffic events on the downtown area. “Main Street is my ward … the reason why I feel like…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A 21-year-old man from Yuba City, Calif. was killed Tuesday night after being struck in a hit-and-run incident near U.S. 61 and Route MM. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday near the parking lot of the Ayerco gas station at the intersection of…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court May 1-31, 2025. Gerald L. Hull from Jonetta L. Hull on May 1, 2025.Katherine J. Peyton from Jeremy S. Peyton on May 1, 2025.Stephanie Kenton Birky from Glenn Harlan Birkey on May 15, 2025.Dawn Y. Hoffman from Scott M. Hoffman on…
Read Full Article Gunner L. Oenning, 20, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 132Justin K. Breneman, 37, of Quincy for Adams County FTA Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 124Brian L. Mayfield, 44, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 184/161Shannon McVey, 31, of Quincy for Aggravated Assault. Lodged 108Kevin Y. Blanco Cueto, 29, of Quincy for Fail to…
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QUINCY — Two Quincy men were transported to Blessing Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department reports that deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident at 10:18 a.m. Tuesday at 43rd and Wismann Lane. Edward Welcher III, 34, of Quincy was traveling west in a 1995 Honda Civic…
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Google mapping for road closures, housing and the new sports commission. Minutes with the Mayor is brought to you by Mercantile Bank.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The first week of the 19th season of Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Music Under the Stars Concert Series has arrived. The first show of the season on Thursday will serve as Gentry Youse Memorial Night with StoneHill Band performing on Hill Street. There is no cost to attend this community…
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MENDON, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension and a coalition of local partners recently came together to host the Ride Right Rally, a hands-on safety event designed to equip sixth-grade students with the knowledge and skills to stay safe around ATVs, mowers and other equipment. Held at the Adams County Fairgrounds, the event brought together more than 340…
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The City of Quincy has a Google map that tells you the spots you might want to avoid when you are going through town.
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QUINCY — Step back in time to explore the roots of local agriculture at the 1930s Ag Museum this summer. Guests can learn firsthand what farming looked like in the early 20th century through authentic displays, demonstrations and historical context. These special events are hosted through a partnership between the Don McKinley Family, owners of…
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BLANDINSVILLE, Ill. — Richard Rawlings, star of “Fast N’ Loud” on the Discovery Channel and founder of the world-famous Gas Monkey Garage, is rolling into McDonough County on Thursday, June 6 — and he’s looking to buy. Classic car lovers, collectors and barn-find hunters — this is your chance to strike a deal. Rawlings and…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a public awareness session on the permitting process for a proposed expansion at the Backridge Landfill in Lewis County at 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, at La Grange City Hall, 118 S. Main, in La Grange. Representatives from the department’s Waste Management Program,…
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Until recently, gambling was a heavily restricted activity in North America with only a handful of locations allowing it. As more and more areas relax those restrictions and offer the possibility to gamble legally, differences are becoming more pronounced. People in Northern Illinois might be living just a couple of miles from the Canadian border,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed with the Plan Committee’s recommendation to reject a request for a special permit to allow the development of a solar farm at 3622 Ellington Road. The Plan Commission’s meeting was busy last week with 14 speakers sharing their enthusiasm for and against the project. The Plan Commission unanimously…
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