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QUINCY — Automation, robotics and welding positions offer household sustaining salaries for those with the right skills, yet regional companies are struggling to find qualified candidates. John Wood Community College and Two Rivers Regional Council are hoping to train more individuals to meet those needs. An open house is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Artists Guild members will display their artwork Aug. 12-19 at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th, with viewing hours of 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays. The studio is closed on Sundays. This exhibition is free and open to the public. The artists have produced…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Jared and Carrie Lewis of Canton, Mo., at 12:14 p.m. July 26, 2023.A boy was born to Brier and Brittany Ashley of Hamilton at 8:30 a.m. July 27, 2023.A girl was born to Julius A. Jones and Brianna L. Butler of Quincy at 11:51 a.m. July 27, 2023.A…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2023. Erica Nicole Curran, 26, of Vandalia, Mo., and Jordan Isaac Largent, 27, of Vandalia, Mo., filed July 11, 2023.Justin Ray Rollins, 43, of Carrollton and Amanda Lane Harness, 41, of Quincy filed July 12, 2023.Bobbi Jo Smith, 30, of Quincy…
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CANTON, Mo. – Jarrod Phillips resigned as the mayor of Canton on Friday in a two-sentence news release submitted to the town’s Board of Aldermen. A copy of the letter was sent out at 6 p.m. Friday, saying the resignation is effective on August 8. An unsigned letter from city officials was also in the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When Show Me HH Farms first opened its then 10-acre sunflower field to the public two summers ago, a bigger goal was in mind. Owners Kent and Kathy Brown, alongside their son and daughter-in-law Phillip and Amberlyn Brown, bought a cold press that same summer and have been producing all-natural sunflower oil…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently presented a $50,000 check to support scholarships and programs at the YMCA of Hannibal. A significant portion of the grant will allow the Y to offer scholarships for membership and programming to low-income Hannibal residents. Approximately $100,000 in financial assistance was awarded to 650 people in…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation and Hancock Village Senior Living Campus will hold an open house from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, to showcase the new four season room living space on Hickory Grove’s campus. The public is invited and encouraged to tour this new state-of-the-art space at 404 S. Adams. Light refreshments will…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The monthly fish fry sponsored by VFW Post 11041 will be held Friday, Aug. 4. Serving hours are 4 to 7 p.m. for a menu of catfish fillets, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, drink and dessert. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children. The legion…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Canton Police Department went from four officers to one on Monday night, and Canton Mayor Jarrod Phillips wants to plan for a forum next week to discuss public law enforcement options in the city. However, Lewis County Sheriff David Parrish says he won’t recommend his department make any deals with the…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Lewis County Prosecutor recently told the mayor of Canton and the city’s Board of Aldermen that her office will not file any cases investigated by the Canton Police Department unless an outside law enforcement agency provides assistance. Chelsea Fellinger also said, because of “ethical obligations” to the state, she recommended the…
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QUINCY — Members of the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s office are meeting Thursday night with Eighth Circuit Chief Judge Frank McCartney about the issue of mold in the Adams County Courthouse. An inspector with the Illinois Department of Labor replied to a complaint regarding the mold put forth by the Machinists Union, which represents the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The campaign trail for Hannibal Mayor Candidate Kristy Trevathan had a rainy start during her launch party Wednesday night, but spirits were not dampened. A packed house gathered under the pavilion at the Hannibal Riverfront to hear Trevathan’s goals if elected as Hannibal mayor. The window to file as a candidate in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Becky Evans, chair of the youth committee for the Hannibal Arts Council, was the featured speaker at the Early Bird Kiwanis meeting on July 27. Evans was in attendance to talk about the upcoming “Wild and Wacky Art Adventure” to be held on Saturday Aug. 5. The theme for this year’s event…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Team members at Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently were treated to a sweet surprise when Girl Scout Troop 9217 leader Kathy Riley and two of her Scouts dropped off a gift of 500 boxes of assorted Girl Scout cookies. During this past cookie selling season, the girls, as a troop, sold more…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association is inviting area musicians to participate in its 76th concert season. The QSOA consists of: Quincy Symphony Chorus The Quincy Symphony Chorus is a group of musicians under the direction of Phyllis Robertson. They rehearse on Monday evenings beginning in September and will present concerts on Dec. 2…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2023. Kevin J. Deming from Carrie B. Deming on July 10, 2023.Tenekia Nunez from Ezequiel N. Padillas on July 13, 2023.Christine G. Duffy from Dain M. Duffy on July 13, 2023.Mallory Lang from Robert Lang on July 13, 2023.Justice…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — “Sound of Freedom,” a movie starring Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino, is based on the story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. Department for Homeland Security Agent who set up a sting operation to rescue children from international child trafficking. It begins with a father dropping his children off to a high-profile…
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QUINCY — Tri-State Veterans Support has issued a fundraiser challenge to help reduce veteran suicides and invites the community to participate. The challenge is simple. Complete 20 push-ups per day for 20 days to help bring awareness and show support to help reduce the suicide rate among local veterans. Upon completion of the goal, ask…
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MOUNT STERLING — The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded more scholarships than ever before to Brown County High School graduates. Twenty-nine 2023 graduates will begin their first semester of college this fall with a competitive scholarship worth up to $18,000 over four years. The Tracy Family Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 millions to 154…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Regional Foundation annually presents the Legacy Award at the Hannibal Cannibal, an award named after long-time Cannibal supporter Bob Richards. The award recognizes an individual who is an avid supporter of the Cannibal and a promoter of healthy and active lifestyles. This year’s recipient was Mary Lynne Richards of Hannibal.…
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QUINCY — Maverick Messmer Management and Belly Laffs Comedy are the hosts of “The Gem City Comedy Showcase” and after party at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at One: Special Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. In a press release, Richard Bailey, stand-up comedian and Quincy native, said, “This is one of the best lineups I’ve been…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three individuals have officially thrown in their hats to run for Hannibal Mayor. Barry Louderman, Kristy Trevathan, and Stephen Colyar filed for candidacy in Hannibal Mayor special election to be decided on the Nov. 7 ballot. The deadline for candidates to file expired Tuesday at 5 p.m. The person elected will finish…
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HANNIBAL — The Missouri Route 6 bridge over U.S. Route 24/61 is now open to one-lane traffic. The bridge will remain reduced to a single lane of traffic with signals utilized for traffic control. A width restriction of 14 feet will be in place until repairs are made. All ramps at the interchange will remain open to…
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CANTON, Mo. — Canton Central Park, at the corner of Fifth and Lewis Streets, will be the site for the Lewis County Back-to-School drive on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Hours for the drive are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recipients can drive through the parking lot to pick up items. NECAC and other organizations, along with…
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