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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6) wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Thursday requesting the United States Postal Service develop a plan to ensure a post office remains in New London, Mo. The post office closed earlier this week for repairs, with an unknown date given for reopening. In the meantime, residents with…
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QUINCY — Six healthcare professionals are ready to join the ranks of the region’s first responders after graduating from Blessing Hospital’s emergency medical technician (EMT) program on May 23. EMT graduates were Cain Miles of Quincy, Maiah Lenz of Liberty, Rachael Langworthy of Quincy, Jonica Harris of Quincy, Hunter Brock Bemis of Quincy and Josh…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man has been arrested on a federal warrant for the coercion and enticement of a minor. Detectives with the Quincy Police received a tip on Feb. 15 that convicted sex offender Derek A. Hasselbrink was living and working in Quincy and had not registered with the Quincy Police Department as required…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the nation’s largest food industry redistributor, held its Giving Festival event on Wednesday, May 22, at the Mount Sterling distribution center. This is the second year of the event, which included three special components: Giving Festival Forty west-central Illinois non-profit organizations showcased their organizations’ missions. Dot surprised each attending non-profit organization…
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MEXICO, Mo. — The Miss Missouri Scholarship Competition began Wednesday night on the campus of Missouri Military Academy. Candidates competed in the first round of preliminary competition in their pursuit to represent the state on the Miss America stage. The delegates were divided into two groups: Sigma and Alpha. Members of the Alpha group competed in…
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QUINCY — A fire in a clothes dryer in a Quincy home led to the Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department being called to the scene on Wednesday night. Both fire departments were dispatched at approximately 8:39 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, to 413 Kentucky Road West. Units responding were Engine Company No. 3, Engine Company…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to four members of the Hannibal High School graduating class of 2024. Scholarship recipients were Katherine Painter, Hailie Hark, Tristen Essig and Ashlyn Hess. Recipients were selected by their academic merit and community involvement and service. Each student expressed a desire to continue…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Carthage Park District’s pool is open for the summer. Younger children will enjoy the zero-entry area that is perfect for toddlers and beginning swimmers. Older children can enjoy playing pool games and going off the diving board. Snacks and drinks are available in the concession stand. Group and private swimming lessons, a Mommy…
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QUINCY — Rome Frericks, executive director of the Quincy Park District, informed the Quincy Park Board of a U.S. Department of Labor rule that revises the regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act that implement the exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. The law was signed on April 23. Frericks said he learned…
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QUINCY — The evaluation of whether a Clayton teen is fit to stand trial in a first-degree murder trial must wait another month. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 19, appeared with St. Louis-based attorney Victor Smith before Judge Holly Henze in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday. Bynum is facing three counts of first-degree murder in…
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Jennifer Ketcham, 61, of Quincy for Battery and Criminal Trespassing to Residence. NTA 151Joseph Meyer, 38, of Quincy for Attempted Criminal Trespass to Residence and Disorderly Conduct. Lodged 148Rolland D. Luckett, 39, 815 South 9th for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated assault. Lodged 120Tanner Cannady, 22, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is facing gun and drug charges after his arrest on Tuesday. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charged James Troy Noland Jr., 19, on Tuesday, June 11 with unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a defaced firearm and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. The…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Tek Forward, a local non-profit focused on accessible technical education, recently selected Jessica Manthei, a partner in The Write Place and a Quincy, Ill., resident, to join its board of directors. The term of the seat is for two years. This brings the total number of board members to five. Manthei, a…
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today awarded $5 million in grant funding to 151 recipients through the Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program. B2B Chambers provides additional support for local chambers of commerce that experienced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Small businesses are…
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INDUSTRY, Ill. — Pinhook Days will be held in Industry Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16. Activities include a parade, musical entertainment, penny carnival, pancake breakfast and vendors. Friday events start with a fundraiser dinner by the Industry Fire Department at 5 p.m., followed by music by Just Us at 6 p.m. Morning activities…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater recently announced a new school field trip program for the 2024-2025 school year called “Inspiring Imaginations Series.” This free series invites young people from local schools to four shows at the theater from October 2024 through March 2025. All titles showcase nationally touring professional theater companies. “Our school series…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman who had failed to turn over her five children to the Illinois Department of Family Services was arrested Tuesday in Minnesota. An Adams County warrant was issued Monday, June 10, for Susanna Williams, 32, for child abduction and obstructing justice. Officers with the Quincy Police Department located the vehicle Williams…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced Maddie Shutwell, certified child life specialist (CCLS), as the newest addition to its healthcare team. As a CCLS, Shutwell’s role at Memorial will be to meet the needs of patients and families by providing education, preparation, procedural support and therapeutic play to reduce stress and enable pediatric patients…
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QUINCY — Bret Austin says the Adams County Board is “three-quarters of a mile into a mile race” when it comes to solving the replacement of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system in the Adams County Courthouse. The board tabled for one month a motion to vote to select an engineering firm that would…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Community members are invited to a planning meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, to share thoughts and ideas on ways to improve Chandler Park. The meeting will be held in the community room at Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson. The meeting will also offer information about the…
Read Full Article Jarrod T. Folkland, 46, Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 126Eric S. Mayall, 35, Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 101Vance R. Toepke, 23, Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Suspended Registration. NTA 113Leonna M. Cheney, 45, 1128 N. 8th St., TOF Domestic Battery at 1128 N. 8th St. Lodged 175Spencer A. Walton, 25, Ewing, Mo., for operate…
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