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QUINCY — Makenzi Henderson has found a new home one month after leaving WGEM-TV. Henderson has taken a position at WDAY, the ABC affiliate in Fargo, N.D. She will be an anchor and producer of the station’s 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. newscasts. Her first day in Fargo, 3½ hours from her hometown in Minneapolis,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School Board approved a bond issue Thursday afternoon that will save the Hannibal Public School District approximately $3.65 million. The school board held a special open session Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. after licensed financial advisor Jason Hoffman submitted his thoughts on the proposal from L.J. Hart Company to refinance…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office closed out the following cases by plea during November. Styles Fountain, 23, of Mexico, Mo., pleaded guilty Nov. 1 to felony possession of a controlled substance. Fountain admitted that on May 7, 2022, he possessed Alprazolam and methylphenidate, both controlled substances. Judge Rachel Bringer-Shepherd granted Fountain a suspended…
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Brayden M. Oening, 19, 1520 Sycamore for Failure to Yield Right of Way/Intersection at 30th & Kochs. 135Misty J. Haynes, 37, 536 College for Adams Co. warrant for Theft Over $500 at 536 College. Lodged 186Carl R. Bartlett III, 25, 1021 Ohio for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Broadway. 147Carmen C.…
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2023-021902, 12/13/2023 @ 06:54:18, Highway MM Fairway Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B JAdult MaleSuspect 12/13/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Highway MM and Fariway Dr for speed. The driver was issued a citation for speed and no insurance. 2023-021903, 12/13/2023 @ 07:27:39, 2103 Patchen St , Hannibal Nature of…
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QUINCY — Quincy National Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America location, will be the site of a wreath-laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, joining more than 3,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. The wreath laying procession will begin with the wreath escort leaving at Washington Park at 9 a.m.…
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QUINCY — A gift from a Quincy man is expected to eventually allow Cedar Crest Country Club to fully irrigate its golf course for the first time since it moved to its current location in February 1979. Crews with County Contractors, Inc., began excavation work Monday on property owned by Paul Mast of Quincy just…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The spirit of the holiday season will come alive at the Hancock County Outreach Center, 511 Main, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20. The event is open to all, offering free entry and a complimentary meal for attendees. The celebration will feature an array of activities embracing a special Hispanic…
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QUINCY — Looking to get a letter to Santa? Stop by 5729 S. 24th between 5 and 9 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 20. Elf on the Shelf has dropped off a mailbox from which he collects all the letters each night to deliver to Santa. All letters must be received by Dec. 20 and should…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The smooth sounds of Sal Valentinetti are coming to The Legacy Theater in Carthage on Saturday, Dec. 16, for a 7 p.m. show. Valentinetti, coming from Long Island, N.Y., started in music by playing the baritone horn, base trumpet, tuba and trombone. His voice was discovered by accident. During a horn lesson…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board approved a Fiscal Year 2024 budget during its monthly meeting on Wednesday night that reflects a $3.3 million deficit — but taxpayers shouldn’t be alarmed. In fact, they should be impressed. Before a vote was taken on the budget, Commissioner John Frankenhoff pointed out to the board and to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Public School Board is in a race with the clock to decide whether they will approve a bond issue that would save the district approximately $3.65 million. A proposal to refinance a 2019 $14.5 million bond at a lower interest rate was presented by L.J. Hart and Company last week…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Boone County judge on Friday sentenced Thomas Payne of Monroe City to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after an October 2023 jury found him guilty of third-degree assault in connection to the October 2022 death of a man outside a Hannibal bar. Payne was found guilty on Oct.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Two arrests were made Tuesday after a joint investigation between three Hancock County law enforcement agencies. A traffic stop in Carthage conducted Tuesday, Dec. 12, by deputies with the Carthage Police Department led to the apprehension of Joshua L. Cramer, 35, of Clinton, Iowa, and Christin J. Vanpelt, 32, of Davenport, Iowa. …
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La HARPE, Ill. — A 911 call about a domestic disturbance led to methamphetamine-related arrests on Sunday. Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched Sunday to 2171 N. County Road 2550 after a 911 call was received and only screaming could be heard. Joangela L. Kiley, 47, of LaHarpe and Ronald H. Kienast,…
Read Full Article Joseph M. Lindsay, 25, of Quincy for Adams Co Warrant – Aggravated Arson at 1005 Broadway St. 124Zakkary R. J. Perry, 32, 320 Sycamore for Adams Co. warrant for Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis at 4th & Jefferson. Lodged 161Briana Foster, 33, 501 Broadway for Possession of Methamphetamine at 5th & Oak. 161Stormy R. Livengood, 25, 133…
Read Full Article 2023-021859, 12/12/2023 @ 08:02:03, Sodalis Park , HannibalNature of Complaint Park Patrol- SodalisOfficer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By 3047 Graham, J NAdultCompl. Extra Patrol-Business 12/12/2023Public Narrative Sodalis Park patrolled.2023-021860, 12/12/2023 @ 08:34:10, Huckleberry Park , HannibalNature of Complaint Park Patrol- HuckOfficer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By 3047 Graham, J NAdultCompl. Extra…
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QUINCY — Shelley Barkley is the new vice president for academic and student affairs at John Wood Community College. Her position combines the areas of instruction and student services as part of a new, streamlined approach for JWCC. In a press release, JWCC president Dr. Bryan Renfro said, “Combining instruction and student services into one service…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, offers a jazz performance at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 featuring holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison. Guest musicians will be Morrison’s son, Marty Morrison, on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom Byrne on guitar and Jim Batson on bass.…
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QUINCY — The deadline to sign up for the Salvation Army’s free community Christmas dinner is quickly approaching. The reservation deadline is Monday, Dec. 18. When calling to make a reservation, attendees will need to make a reservation for 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly recommended. Shut-ins will need…
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BOWEN, Ill. — Living Faith United Methodist Church, 106 E. First, will hold Blue Christmas worship services from 1 to 9 p.m. each day Dec. 19-21. Blue Christmas services can help people who struggle through the holiday season. An individual might be grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with illness, unable to be…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 12/04/2023:Jessica K. Flynn, Mt. Sterling: Was traveling on 800N @ 210E and struck a deer. 12/06/2023:Oliver B. Leleika, Jacksonville: Was traveling on IL 99 @ CR 1050E St. and struck…
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Quincy man facing sex offense charges switches from bench trial to accepting 14-year prison sentence
QUINCY — A Quincy man indicted in October 2022 on multiple sex offense charges changed his mind again on Friday and accepted a plea agreement that will send him to prison for 14 years. Aaron Washington, 47, appeared with Chief Public Defender Todd Nelson before Judge Robert Adrian in Adams County Circuit Court. He was…
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