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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University announced its fourth annual Day of Giving 24-hour period will run between noon on April 11 and noon on April 12. HLGU has set a goal of 250 new gifts to the university in this 24-hour timeframe. “Your gift, combined with those of hundreds of other HLGU Day of Giving…
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QUINCY — City Hall Council Chambers, 730 Maine, will be the site of the Secretary of State mobile DMV from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1. There are no appointments for this event. The following services will be available: For questions or more information, call the City of Quincy mayor’s office at…
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CANTON, Mo. — The artwork of Culver-Stockton art students Zhane Cariglia and Tabitha Haxel will be featured in the 28th annual Art Saint Louis: Varsity Arts Exhibition to be held March 1-28. This annual event will display artworks by 37 other outstanding undergrad and graduate-level art students representing 21 regional universities and colleges from Missouri…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College nursing students have attained a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the past two quarters, demonstrating commitment and proficiency in nursing education. JWCC students have consistently surpassed state and national averages in RN state board and NCLEX pass rates for several consecutive years.…
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QUINCY — Even after his removal as Eighth Circuit judge by the Illinois Courts Commission on Friday, Robert Adrian maintained his innocence in an interview late Friday afternoon with Muddy River News and called the ruling a “total political hit job.” Adrian found Drew Clinton, 18, guilty of felony criminal sexual assault following a three-day bench trial…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri Lt. Gov, Mike Kehoe made a visit and toured the facilities at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System on Friday afternoon. Kehoe, who is running for governor in the Aug. 6 Missouri primary, has been focusing on rural healthcare and workforce development in Missouri. He said access to healthcare in rural areas is an…
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Shaquila A. Washington, 30, 811 N. 9th for FTA Retail Theft. Lodged 112Donald W. Miller Jr., 30, 627 Oak for FTA Possession of Meth at 6th & Walnut Alley. Lodged 112Carl K. Johns, 59, 2509 Lexi for Domestic Battery at 2509 Lexi. Lodged 173Jonathan M. Sultzman, 38, 501 Broadway for FTA Possession of Meth at…
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Cameron Vaughan cried when she read the news regarding the Illinois Courts Commision’s removal of Circuit Judge Robert Adrian Friday afternoon. “I read he had been removed and I just started crying,” Vaughan said. Adrian found Drew Clinton, 18, guilty of felony criminal sexual assault against Vaughan following a three-day bench trial in October 2021.…
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QUINCY — Voices for Choice has scheduled a showing of the HBO documentary “The Janes” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the Quincy Public Library. The movie is two hours in length and will be followed by an hour of conversation/Q&A with the some of the original Janes. Registration for this…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital Diagnostic and Imaging has earned a three-year term of accreditation in 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) after a review by the American College of Radiology, earning the organization’s gold seal of accreditation representing the highest level of image quality and patient safety. MRI uses magnets and radio waves instead of radiation…
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QUINCY — A St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, sponsored by The District, will be held from 3:17 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Participants will hop aboard a bus (or walk) to 16 participating establishments. The cost is $20 per person. Physical tickets must be bought here, and they must be picked up at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Due to popular demand, Indoor Archery being offered at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center has been extended for March. Archery will be available every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. through March 27. In a press release, recreation supervisor Emily Hultgren said, “We had planned to end archery at the end of February but…
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QUINCY — Jeff Scott readily admits between now and early June he’s likely going to need more than 24 hours in most days. But that’s OK. He’s ready. In fact, he’s more than ready for the challenges that await. Scott, family and friends are undertaking the project of reviving the the Grand Prix of Karting…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting this week to engage the community and report recent findings on a new study regarding the Proposed U.S. 61 project. The topic of navigating U.S. 61 traffic away from Hannibal’s McMasters Avenue has been under consideration for a long time. The last study…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center will hold a music trivia night beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. Teams of eight will compete in “name that tune” style music trivia, with money being raised through entrance fees, second chances known as “mulligans” and raffle tickets. Tangerine Bowl has donated…
Read Full Article Joshua D. Searles, 43, of 813 Jersey for Peace Disturbance and Trespassing at 818 North 8th. NTA 162Amanda M. Sparks, 38, of 1921 Hilltop Dr. for Improper Turn at 10th and Jersey. NTA 169Jason E. Patrick, 44, of Quincy, for Expired Registration at 12th and Watts Ln.Savy Wray, 49, of Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above…
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QUINCY — The Tucson Festival of Books, one of the largest literary gatherings in the United States, has announced the participation of Quincy author Ron Kinscherf in the Reimagined Indie Author Experience Pavilion. This event will take place on the campus of the University of Arizona on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10. Admission…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre has announced its lineup of six theatre education classes for the spring semester for students ranging from 5 years old through adulthood. Each class aims to develop a specific set of skills, such as characterization, dance, puppetry and technical skills. A highlight this semester will be the Musical Theatre Dance for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA and Kelly’s Tavern announce the 41st annual Kelly’s Fun Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at Kelly’s Tavern. Participants will walk or run the 5K course through the heart of Quincy, all while supporting vital health and wellness programs at the YMCA. The race offers: Sponsors are Kelly’s…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Community Banks recently announced it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey of more than 35,000 people included more than 140,000 reviews of regional banks and credit unions. “We are thrilled to be acknowledged as one of the…
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QUINCY — During its regular meeting on February 21, John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved discounting two dual credit tuition rates to expand access to students seeking college credit in high school. JWCC courses taught in person at a high school by that school’s instructor will be discounted from $170 per credit hour…
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QUINCY — An Adams County judge has ordered a mental fitness evaluation of a Clayton teen facing three counts of first-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of a Camp Point man. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 18, appeared with St. Louis-based attorney Victor Smith before Judge Robert Adrian in Adams County Circuit Court on…
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QUINCY — People who recently moved in Quincy or are new to living in Quincy have until March 7 to opt out of the city’s Municipal Aggregation Electricity Program. People who do not opt out before that date will have been deemed to have authorized and agreed to be enrolled in the program. All residents of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Middle School will revert to the traditional grading system starting the 2024-25 school year. The Hannibal School Board voted Wednesday night at the regular board meeting to discontinue Standards-Based Grading (SBG) at the end of the school year. There will be no changes made to the grading systems at the…
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