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QUINCY — Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, says his officers will enforce a simple rule about fireworks in Quincy during the July 4 holiday. “If it explodes or it goes up in the air, it is illegal in the state of Illinois,” Yates told aldermen at the end of Monday’s Quincy City…
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Lori L. Anderson, 51, 2235 State St., Expired Registration at S. 30th St. and State St. 126Devon K. Hawkins, 29, Quincy for aggravated domestic battery in the 900 block of N 2nd. Lodged 120Taylor A. Bayles, 28, Quincy for FTA peace disturbance at ACJ. Lodged 120Tina M. Smith, 34, Quincy for FTA improper driving at…
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Travis E. Maple, 47, Ursa, Failure to Yield at 3510 Broadway St. 104Ryan J. Ragar, 36, Ewing, Mo., Operating Uninsured at N. 8th St and Vermont St. 140Corey J. Ostrander, 18, 625 Payson Ave., Operating Uninsured at 14th St. and Maine St. 104Lorainne E. Kruse, 90, 304 Shannon Dr., Improper Backing at 2201 S. 24th…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — All five levee gates will be installed along the Hannibal riverfront on Tuesday, July 2. A press release from the city’s Emergency Management Department said the gates are being installed based on guidance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Weather Service. The Mississippi River in Hannibal is forecast…
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QUINCY — Investigators with the Quincy Fire Department determined that a Monday morning fire at 1714 McKinney, across 12th Street from the Illinois Veterans Home, originated in the area of the back door of a mobile home, but they could not determine a specific cause. The first Quincy Fire Department crew arrived at the scene…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Survival Challenge returns to Unforgettable Forgottonia this summer for its sixth season, once again bringing the same high level of competition and epic challenges that have been the hallmark of the hit television show. This four-day event will be held at 10889 E. 950th and is open to the public from Thursday,…
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QUINCY — Tyree Entertainment, in collaboration with Ruff Flow Entertainment, recently announced the upcoming “Quincy Sounds of Motown” concert at the Oakley Lindsay Center on Saturday, Oct. 19. This night of entertainment will feature two icons of Motown music — G.C. Cameron and Paul Williams, Jr. Cameron is perhaps best known as the lead singer…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club recently distributed $45,000 to youth-centered organizations for their next project or ongoing program needs. Grants were presented at the Holiday Inn banquet room. Grant funding is the direct result of the success of the Bids for Kids Online Auction. Proceeds from the auction are funneled to recipients through…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is accepting applications for an opening on the police force. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 26. Applications are available online at https://www.quincypolicedepartment.com/employment/, at the Quincy Police Department, 530 Broadway, by emailing the police department at coqqpd@quincyil.gov or at Quincy City Hall, 730 Maine, from 8:30 a.m. to…
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QUINCY — Carlos Fernandez worked in broadcasting for 46 years, and despite all the “cool things” he got to do during that time, he said nothing compares to the Great River Honor Flight. “I never got to do anything as cool as this,” he said. Fernandez, chairman of the Great River Honor Flight Board of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Carter’s Coffee Bar in Palmyra recently partnered with Hannibal Regional Auxiliary to raise $2,000 for local healthcare in honor of National Hospital Week, May 12-18. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with the Carter’s Coffee Bar in support of local healthcare,” J.D. Dodd, group director-guest/volunteer services at Hannibal Regional,…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking volunteers for the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free nutritious meals to children aged 18 and under. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining clean tables and distributing milk and…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb welcomes people to the front lawn of City Hall this summer for performances by the Macomb Municipal Band. Performances will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, Thursday, July 11 and Thursday, August 15. These events are free and open to the public. Those attending…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University are offering its annual Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4. The fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University campus. Q-lot is on University Drive on…
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La GRANGE, Mo. — Andrew Eisenbeiss grew up in a trucking family. His father drove for years, and his grandfather drove into his 70s. “I’ve been around truck driving since I was a little kid,” he said. Eisenbeiss now is taking things a step further. After nearly 20 years in the industry, he recently created…
Read Full Article Jordan E. Taylor, 33, Hamilton for Improper Backing at 819 Ohio St. 113Janiyah K Walton, 18, for Operating Uninsured vehicle at 14th St and Maine St. 128Jessica N. Nicholas, 33, Alexis for Leaving the Scene and Improper Backing at 1432 State St. 113Austin W. Dove, 23, 625 Payson Ave. reports on 06/26 his 2014 Volkswagen…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A 1-year-old girl was killed in a crash on Thursday night in Marion County on U.S. 61, one mile north of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported in a press release that a 2001 Buick LeSabre, driven by Jamie Stringer, 28, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, ran off the highway, struck an…
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QUINCY — Swimming season has officially kicked off, and, with some hotter-than-normal temperatures in the region lately, a dip in the pool sounds extra refreshing. If you’re considering adding a backyard pool to your list of summer projects, research contractors carefully before taking the plunge. Investing in a pool is a big decision, but a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Riedel Foundation trustees recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Douglass Community Services to help fund the Kids in Motion program this summer. Kids in Motion (KIM) is a short-term summer program for incoming fifth and sixth graders in the Hannibal School District. Through hands-on career exploration, the youth learn about a variety…
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QUINCY — QMG Eye and Vision Institute recently welcomed optometrist Dr. Michael Benedict to its team. Benedict’s interest in optometry began during a high school job shadowing experience when he witnessed the intricate workings of the human eye. “The first time I looked through the ophthalmoscope and saw the back of the eye, I was…
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QUINCY — Debra Wellborn’s decision to retire as an associate judge in Adams County on July 2 means she will get her first name back. “One of the things that (retired judge) Diane Lagoski told me was, “When you first get to be a judge, just remember you lose your first name,’” Wellborn recalled with…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Tek Forward, a local non-profit focused on accessible technical education, recently launched the National Month of Service campaign. “Too often, when you ask someone for help, they offer you money. We want people to understand that a lot of times, it is your time they are asking for and what they really need.…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Before members of the newly re-established Pike County 4-H Foundation met for the first time, CNB Bank & Trust presented a $1,000 donation, indicating the start of positive growth in Pike County 4-H. In a press release, Illinois Extension County Director Shelby Crow said, “This foundation will help members gain new opportunities…
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