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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County recently announced the appointment of Adams County native Makayla Buckley as its director of programs and services. Buckley has spent the past several years working in social media and marketing, gaining experience in communications, outreach and engagement. Her professional journey includes work with the Susan G. Komen Foundation…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Two people recently were arrested by the Pittsfield Police Department and Pike County Sheriff’s Department as part of an ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officers on Jan. 4 stopped Michael Capps, 59, of Pittsfield at 157 W. Kellogg as he was driving a vehicle before the execution of the search warrant. He was…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Brown County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The District recently announced that 65 new small businesses opened in Adams County. These new businesses span a diverse range of industries including retail, hospitality, technology, professional services and more. The three organizations are committed to supporting entrepreneurs opening…
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QUINCY — When Jacki Hickman-Osborne was a young, single mom, she never dreamed she would someday afford to buy her own house so she could stop moving her family from place to place. Things changed in 2001. Because of her hard work, the Habitat for Humanity Christian Ministry homeowner program and the coaching of Mona…
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01/01/2025 @ 00:05:07, Joanna Dr, Perry Nature of Complaint Assist AgencyPublic Narrative Deputy assisted another agency on Joanna Dr.01/01/2025 @ 00:17:21, HWY 61 SB HWY A, New London Nature of Complaint Traffic StopPublic Narrative Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 61.01/01/2025 @ 01:31:12, Highway T, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-InjuryPublic…
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QUINCY — Members of the City of Quincy’s Aeronautics Committee noted during its Wednesday afternoon meeting that the upcoming decision to select the next essential air service (EAS) provider for Quincy Regional Airport is critical. The airline must help Quincy’s enplanement count climb above 10,000 so the airport can qualify for $1 million in federal…
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QUINCY — Adams County invites you to celebrate its 200th anniversary at the Bicentennial Bash on Saturday, Jan. 18 at The Armory, 416 Jersey, Quincy. Hosted by Erin Knapheide and Ryan Tanner, this historic event promises an evening of festivities, reflection, and community spirit as we honor the county’s remarkable past and look forward to an exciting future. The Bicentennial Inaugural Bash will feature dinner by The Patio…
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Michelle L. Danner, 59, 712 Washington St. for FTA Small Claims at 712 Washington St. Cash Posted 107Marty Shriver, Quincy for Public Indecency at 530 Broadway.Douglas R. Arnsman, 62, 2107 State St. reports on 12/29/2024 damage to a basement window on his residence. 182Calvin Jones, Quincy for Suspended Reg and Uninsured.Jeremy D. Styles, 25, Quincy…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Donors in the region were up to the challenge presented by the Legacy Theater. In June 2024 as a $75,000 matching challenge fund was announced on behalf of The Legacy Theater in Carthage. In a press release, Doug Groth, president of The Legacy Theater Foundation board, said, “Thanks to the support of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees held their 2025 installation banquet on Jan. 4 at the American Legion. The evening included the celebration of events over the past year, the presentation of awards and the installation of the 2025 board of directors. Officers installed were:
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department reported Tuesday that the number of respiratory illnesses in the area is increasing. Locally, significant increases have been seen in COVID-19, Influenza A and RSV in the past few weeks. There has also been an increase in the number of hospitalizations due to Influenza and COVID-19. As these…
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PRELUDE QUINCY — On the morning of a blisteringly windy day in November, Tom Burnett slowly lowered himself into the passenger seat of my car. Tinkering with the temperature and radio dials, I asked if he had any requests. “Yeah,” Burnett said without hesitation. “‘What I Like About You.’ The Romantics.” He bobbed his head…
Read Full Article Marty Shriver, 42, Homeless for public indecency at 530 Broadway. NTA 251/261Jesus Johnson, 20, 2533 Larch Road for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 107Andrew J. Sherwood, 34, of LaGrange, Mo., for no insurance. NTA 120
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UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect new comments from Colin Welch given after the article’s original publication on Jan. 7, 2025. HANNIBAL — Colin Welch resigned from his position as 5th Ward Council member on the Hannibal City Council at the body’s first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. Though he wasn’t…
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QUINCY — Three doctors have joined Blessing Health — Daniel Boeder, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, has joined the Behavioral Center; Brian Anderson has joined the department of neurosurgery; and Benny Seto, hand and upper extremity surgeon, has joined the orthopedics and sports medicine team. A graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone’s 15th annual Dancing with Local Stars will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Ambiance. This year’s theme, “Hooray for Hollywood as Dancing with Local Stars Goes to the Movies,” will celebrate the glamour of Hollywood but also recognize outstanding people in the community. Local stars who will grace the dance…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC), in partnership with the Adams County Bicentennial Commission and the Quincy and Adams County Historical Society, invites the public to a special presentation titled “John Quincy Adams: The ‘Corrupt Bargain’ and the 1824 Presidential Election” on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium on JWCC’s main campus…
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UPDATE: Kerr was released from Illini Community Hospital on Tuesday and transported to the Pike County Jail. The incident is being investigated by the Illinois State Police. FLORENCE, Ill. — A man wanted in connection with a deadly carjacking at a southern Kentucky truck stop was taken into custody Monday morning after leading law enforcement…
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PAYSON, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture has announced the recipients of this year’s GAST (Growing Agri-Science Teachers) scholarships. Madilynn Barry of Payson was one of eight students selected. Thanks to funding from the Illinois State Board of Education, the program will award $5,000 worth of scholarships to incoming agricultural education majors for…
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QUINCY — Adams County Board Chairman Bret Austin has made committee assignments and named chairmen of each of the board’s four main committees. Taking Austin’s place as Finance Committee chair will be Travis Cooley (R-District 4). Cooley, who is a senior Vice President of Liberty Bank, previously served as the committee’s second chair behind Austin.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council is expected to vote at its Jan. 13 meeting to approve an ordinance to amend the 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget that includes a proposal to decrease personal property replacement tax (PPRT) revenues by $2 million and decrease General Fund expenditures by $2 million. Comptroller Sheri Ray sent an email…
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