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QUINCY — Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Jones said Mackenzie Bullard was shot in the head and killed as the result of an armed robbery during which a group of adults and juveniles allegedly conspired to steal a gun. Jones revealed that information during status hearings Tuesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court for Tristian L.…
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QUINCY — A husband and wife who formerly owned a Quincy business and now face two theft charges pled not guilty during their arraignment Tuesday afternoon, and they have an April trial date. Andy P. Reardon, 58, and Michelle M. Reardon, 52, of Spring Hill, Fla., appeared before Judge Tad Brenner in Adams County Circuit…
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Brooke M. Wells, 29, 2246 College Ave., Failure to Reduce Speed at N. 13th St. and Broadway St. PTC 148Richard M. Simms, 18, Tenn., Operating Uninsured, DWLS and Unlawful Possession of Firearm at N. 18th St. and Oak St. NTA 104Caitlin A. Jenkins, 33, Hull, Failure to Yield Right of Way at N. 8th St.…
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QUINCY — Two men arrested in connection to a Nov. 5 burglary along North Bottom Road pled not guilty during their arraignments Tuesday morning. Jamar R. Washington, 27, and Ashton T. Summers, 19, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court before Judge Tad Brenner. Washington is represented by Betsy Bier, and Summers is represented by Dennis…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, Nov. 27. Central Services will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23-24. Garbage will not be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. The route normally…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb’s Holiday Light Show will return to the gazebo in Chandler Park in downtown Macomb at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The official lighting of Chandler Park to kick off “Dickens on the Square” will occur at approximately 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. As Santa arrives in Macomb…
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QUINCY — It would be wonderful to cure heart disease, cancer or diabetes for loved ones and friends this holiday season. Those “gifts” are out of the reach of most people. What is possible is to help those living with these diseases through a Blessing Health System Honor Card. The buyer of an Honor Card…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Carson and Amanda Tortorige of Glennallen, Ark., at 11:07 a.m. Nov. 9, 2023.A boy was born to Cody and Taylor Johnson of Green City, Mo., at 11:46 a.m. Nov. 9, 2023.A girl was born to Calvin and Sadie Smith of Quincy at 8:29 a.m. Nov. 11, 2023.A boy…
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QUINCY — Arguably the most important news from Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting happened in executive session. When the public will learn that news is yet to be determined. Aldermen got their first look at a report prepared by Rick Stewart with Stewart Law Firm PC from Springfield. A complaint was received by a whistleblower…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Salvation Army truck pulled up in front of Mark Twain Elementary School Monday morning to collect 6,120 food items collected by students. Leigh Ann Ford, Title I reading teacher, said the school worked together to meet goals for the food drive. The effort was led by the Student Lighthouse Team, which…
Read Full Article Keith A. Wasson, 65, of Quincy for Malicious Mischief at 1517 W.Granview St. on 11/18/23. 178Nathaniel L. Kellogg, 20, of Quincy for FTA – Burglary and Domestic Battery at 6th & Oak St. Lodged. 112Angelica M. Wray, 19, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage at 20th & State St. 122Ricky A. Squires, 37, Quincy, for…
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Jayden R. Hise, 24, last known address in the 1400 block of Lakeshore Drive in Fowler, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for domestic battery, possession of methamhetamine, resisting peace officer, forgery and theft. Hise is 5-foot-5 tall and 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A precautionary 48-hour boil order was issued by Hannibal Board of Public Works at noon Monday until noon Wednesday. The boil order only pertains to Hannibal residents who live within the outlined area on the map above. Affected homes are on Grace, Henry, Division, Summit and Collins streets. For more information and instructions…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man with two outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody after reports of a domestic disturbance. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were called at approximately 5:44 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, to a domestic disturbance inside a vehicle leaving the Casey’s parking lot on McMasters Avenue. Witnesses had reported…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail and is facing a weapon charge. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded at 11:57 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 to the area of Shawnee Trail for a report of gun shots. Witnesses indicated Jydon R. Harnett, 24 of Hannibal, had fired a…
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QUINCY — Five arrests have been made in connection with the October shooting death of a teenage girl in October. However, none of the people arrests have been charged with her death, and Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Jones is frustrated because of changes in Illinois law that prevents him from making those charges. “(Assistant State’s…
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Congratulations to all the local FFA Chapters represented their schools at the National FFA Convention Nov. 1-4 in Indianapolis. These schools competed at the national level against schools from all over the country. Many people may not know there are no different classes for the FFA and Vo-Ag contest. A school like North Shelby competed…
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QUINCY — Firefighters Local 63 will hold its annual black light bingo bash at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Elks Lodge, 311 N. Second. Doors for the event will open at 5 p.m. A 50/50 drawing and various raffles will be available with more than $1,000 in cash prizes awarded. Food will…
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QUINCY — The District will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of Washington Park on Saturday, Nov. 25. Activities are scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Music in the gazebo by the Quincy Concert Band’s low brass ensemble will start at 5:30 p.m. with Santa arriving in a new sleigh accompanied by dancers…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation is partnering with the Hannibal Salvation Army to provide holiday cheer to Hannibal residents. Riedel trustees awarded a $10,000 grant to help put food on the table this Christmas to Hannibal residents in need. In a press release, Capt. Rich Forney with the Salvation Army Quincy Area Command said,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will hold Discovery Night for its upcoming production of Peter Pan from 5:30 tp 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. This free event will showcase the production process, offer a live rehearsal preview, and discussion of show topics. Registration is not required. Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and originally adapted…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Michelle Gray, owner of Vital Infusions in Hannibal, believes aging shouldn’t hinder the ability to thrive. Vital Infusions, located inside of the Back Pain Center at 7 Melgrove Lane, Suite 101, opened earlier this month. Gray, an advanced practice registered nurse, offers IV and injection therapy to optimize health, prevent illness, and…
Read Full Article Alexis A. Kerans, 24, of Quincy for Poss of Meth less than 5g at 5th & Broadway. NTA. 112Bill L. Mears, 57, of Quincy for Improper Display, Expired DL, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Poss of Meth less than 5g at 5th & Broadway. NTA. 112James R. Masters, 69, of Quincy for FTA – Failure…
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