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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently received a $70,000 award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly (DEWEY) Award is given to higher learning institutions working to increase the number of teacher candidates and strengthen retention in teacher preparation programs. The DEWEY awards provide $70,000…
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QUINCY — The second “Grateful for American Greats” benefit and concert will be Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Corinthian Event Center. The event will celebrate local heroes and show appreciation for their service with live entertainment, food and guest speakers. The headlining act is No Fences, a tribute band to country music icon Garth Brooks.…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 13, for regular business hours. Central Services will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10. However, garbage and yard waste pick-up will take place on Friday. Quincy Transit Lines will operate on its…
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FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Cameron J. Coulter White Male 30 YEARS OF AGE 7/19/93 6’01” TALL 170 LBS Brown Hair Brown Eyes LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 900 BLOCK OF HAMPSHIRE ST, QUINCY, IL COULTER IS WANTED BY THE ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Students from the Hannibal School District went home extra warm over the weekend. Members of the American Legion Riders of Post 55 in Hannibal kicked off a day of giving at Stowell Elementary’s Friday morning assembly by passing out several of the nearly 1,800 pairs of gloves and hats they collected for…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Pike County Highway Building, 1101 Lakeview Heights, is available through an online auction. Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood invites interested parties to participate through Roup, which allows the Pike County Sheriff’s Office to streamline the process and make properties more accessible and convenient for both buyers and sellers. Online auctions provide…
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Ashley M. Courtois, 31, of Quincy for FTA – Poss of Meth at 212 Chestnut St. Lodged. 112Marilyn J. Gabriel, 65, of Quincy for Disobey Stop Sign at 16th & Washington St. NTA. 178/112A blue Murray Proflex mountain bike was recovered at 1857 Maple St. on 10/22/23.Ryan P. Mortiz, 25, of Quincy for Speeding at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Emily Hultgren, aquatics director and recreation supervisor for Hannibal Parks and Recreation, recently earned certifications as aquatic facility operator and American Red Cross lifeguard instruction. As an aquatic facility operator, Hultgren passed tests to prove comprehension of all basic design, mechanical and operational concepts involved in the functioning of an institutional/commercial swimming…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 2 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois-Macomb at 1522 E. Carroll. The retail store and donation center helps fund community outreach, job preparation, veterans’ services and youth programs in the Macomb…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army’s Kroc Center was the site for the first combined graduation ceremony for the Adams County problem-solving courts, which provide opportunities for repeat offenders to address the root cause of their criminal activity. People who qualify are screened and placed in one of three tracts — Drug Court, Mental Health Court…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Maria Kuhns moved to Hannibal, she decided it was a community she wanted to invest in. “I just saw that what we have here is special and I really wanted to contribute to that,” she said. Kuhns joined the Hannibal Regional Development Council in 2021 as an entrepreneur specialist. She was…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The 33rd annual Brown County Deer Classic, a fundraiser for St. Mary School in Mount Sterling, is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11. The Classic is presented by Quincy Farm and Home Supply. The show will feature the giveaway of more than 100 guns, an E-Bike, 3 carat diamond earrings, hunting excursions,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University board of trustees met on campus for its annual fall meeting on Oct. 13. Highlights from the meeting were: President Matz shared four strategic initiatives as HLGU strives to continue to grow for the future. In a press release, Mark Anderson, chairman of the trustees, said, “We had an…
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Buying a new home is a huge milestone. It’s also a matter of public record, meaning you’re probably in for some junk mail. It’s common to receive a wave of junk mail after closing on a new home. Because some information about your home purchase is public record, scammers can send you official-looking mail that…
Read Full Article William R. Carter, 26, of Quincy for an original Adams Co. arrest warrant for Poss of Meth at 5th & Broadway. Lodged. 112Christopher R. Baldwin, 38, of Quincy for FTA – Open Liquor in Vehicle. Lodged. 120Christina M. Stephens, 63, of Quincy for Speeding at Kochs Ln. & Oakbrook. NTA. 122Angela E. Smith, 36, of…
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In the past few days, we saw the first killing freeze of the year. Many of you have picked your last tomato and other vegetables this past weekend. The flowers will quit blooming too. However, many days of decent weather are ahead for you to be doing many projects outside. You can start thinking about…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the five-year anniversary of The Crafty Coop, LLC, 206 N. Lafayette. Owner Laci Todd set out to provide a cozy studio with a relaxed atmosphere where customers can gather to create and share…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health patients can now make a payment by phone, any day at any time, using an automated payment system. With the statement to be paid in hand, patients should: The automated payment option is available to all patients at any Blessing facility. Blessing continues to offer online payment at blessinghealth.org/billpay, payment by…
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QUINCY — Music Lingua Quincy will hold its second St. Martin Lantern Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at 2435 Maine. The free walk will allow those attending to learn about St. Martin and a German tradition. Traditional German treats will be available after the walk for $5. Also offered will…
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QUINCY – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation hosted its 11th Annual Night to Dream Big Gala at the Ambiance in Quincy as part of the Dream Big Annual Campaign fundraiser Friday. The evening included many highlights, including Shawn Sparrow being announced as the 2023 Dream Big Staff Choice Award winner. Shawn Sparrow is the…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently was awarded a $371,286 grant from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to further the college’s commitment to campus safety. The funding is made possible through the DOJ’s Office of Violence Against Women Fiscal Year 2023 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking on Campus. According to…
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PAID PROMOTION Mount Sterling, Ill. — In 1994, when Aaron Littig finished high school, all he wanted to do was keep playing basketball. “At that point in time, I wouldn’t say that academics or education was a big focus in my life,” he said. He found a home at John Wood Community College. “It’s not…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the church, 3600 Payson Road. The craft show, which has been held for more than 35 years, will include more than 30 local vendors exhibiting their craft items, a silent auction,…
Read Full Article Devin D. Bassett, 34, 523 1/2 N. 6th St., Trespassing at 600 Harrison Dr. NTA 121James R. Williams, 49, 1823 Horseshoe Valley Dr., Open Liquor in Vehicle at 1100 Quinsippi Island. NTA 101Harley D. Foster, 30, Quincy, FTA Trespassing at 131 N. 4th St. Lodged 109Amanda N. Wyckoff, 44, 629 Woodbridge Dr., FTA Criminal Damage…
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