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QUINCY — Whether you’ve already started your taxes or don’t plan to think about them until April, make sure you know the signs of a tax scam. The IRS is one of the most impersonated organizations in reports to BBB, especially during tax season. Scammers impersonating the IRS hope to get your personal information for…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will present a live video talk at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27 in room D022/023 at John Wood Community College. Quincy native Beth Buck, a former program manager at Lockheed Martin’s Deep Space Exploration Mission Operations, will present an overview of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. This ambitious project to…
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QUINCY — The Kroc Center will bring the “Let Me Run” program to the community this spring. This free, character-building program empowers boys ages 8-14 through the power of running, teaching essential life skills, fostering personal growth and building a strong sense of community. The program will run from March 3 to April 21, with sessions held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County CEO is accepting applications from juniors enrolled in high school in Adams County who are interested in participating in the 2025-26 CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program during their senior year. The CEO Program, provided by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship, is an accredited, year-long course designed to get students…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced a new scholarship opportunity available for high school seniors. James and Doris Lierheimer recently gave a donation to endow two $750 scholarships to be offered yearly to two high school seniors planning on pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. The Lierheimers were impressed and grateful for the…
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Canton native and veteran Trey Lindsey, a member of Seal Team 6, is back home this weekend to speak at Saturday’s Lewis Co. Lincoln Days event. He talks about his service and what his post-military career looks like.
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Michael Morgan, 42, Quincy for warrant Poss of Meth.Quentin Brace, 52, Quincy for stealing.Joshua J. Spies, 44, Beardstown for Driving While License Suspended. 108Frances D. Keeling, 64, 911 Jersey, Apt. C for Improper Lane Usage & Operating Uninsured Vehicle. 173Robert W. Zanger Jr., 84, 2515 Chatten for Failure to Reduce Speed & Operating Uninsured Vehicle.…
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QUINCY — A Quincy woman living on the city’s south side woke to her alarm at 6:05 a.m. Friday and considered hitting the snooze alarm one time. “And then I heard a big boom,” she said. “I was like, that can’t be like a sonic boom. What was that? It literally sounded like somebody was…
Read Full Article Dominic L. Boyland, 32, St. Louis, Mo., for Improper Lane Usage at 419 N. 29th. NTA 101Nanette M. Fenton, 59, 514 S. 43rd for Improper Lane Usage at 35th and Broadway. NTA 101Kylee N. Knuffman, 21, Clayton for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 9th and Broadway. NTA 181Samantha G.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club is giving people an opportunity to recognize someone who has been a selfless volunteer or has worked tirelessly on behalf of the community. The club will present its Golden Deeds award during a luncheon in May at the Elks Club. The club is accepting nominations through March 21. The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University Theatre Department will present the production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at 7 p.m. April 10-12 at the Roland Rine Arts Theatre. Based on the classic 1968 film and the novel by Ian Fleming, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” tells the tale of Caractacus Potts, an eccentric inventor, and his…
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CENTER, Mo. — The seventh annual Ralls County Side by Side Ride presented the Great River Honor Flight with proceeds totaling $21,225 from its annual drive held on Oct. 5. The presentation was done as part of a thank-you party for the volunteers and sponsors of the ride. Approximately 650 people participated, going on a…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Beef Producers and Beef Auxiliary held its 49th annual meeting and banquet on Jan. 25 at St. Brigid’s Hall, and Lily Baker was crowned the Adams County Beef Queen and Tucker Shupe was crowned the Adams County Beef Ambassador. The queen and ambassador each received a $1,500 scholarship. Baker…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department conducted an operation Friday morning with the Federal Bureau of Investigation at locations in Quincy. A tactical operation at the Atrium Hotel, 201 S. Third, started at approximately 6:45 a.m. The FBI also had officers at 730 E. Brennan Drive behind the Quincy Town Center, on Jefferson near Sixth Street…
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QUINCY — Republican 5th Ward Alderman Mike Rein said he’s hearing no complaints as he goes door-to-door leading up to next Tuesday’s primary election where he faces a challenge from buisnesswoman Laura McReynolds. “They’re telling me they’re voting for me. They tell me that I’ve done a good job, and they want me to stay…
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QUINCY — Adams County Clerk Ryan A. Niekamp says his office will be open for early voting from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, for the consolidated primary election for the City of Quincy. “This is a great opportunity for voters to cast their ballots at a time that is convenient for them,”…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Evan Miller of Mendon and Taylor Webster of Quincy at 1:51 a.m. Feb. 9, 2025.A boy was born to Nick and Kaylee Quinn-Gilbert of Hannibal, Mo., at 6:44 p.m. Feb. 9, 2025.A girl was born to John and Elise Reinhardt III of Quincy at 11:46 p.m. Feb. 9,…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health will hold a free screening called “Listen to Your Heart” to detect heart valve disease from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the community room of Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. No registration is required. A healthcare provider will listen with a stethoscope to the heart of people ages…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists are hosting an Eagle Day in Hannibal, co-sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and Rotary Pavilion at Nipper Park. Eagle Day will provide an opportunity to connect with nature, raise awareness about…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently announced that Jon Moore, a warehouse employee at the company’s headquarters in Mount Sterling, took home top honors at the 2024 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) National Championship at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. Moore took first place in the…
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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. 02/15/2025:Kelly E. Rasner, Maryville, Tenn.: was backing a vehicle in the parking lot of the Western Illinois Correctional Center and struck a parked vehicle owned by Andrew M. Hill, Pittsfield.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Police made an arrest Wednesday night after the second instance of gunfire on the city’s south side. At about 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of S. 14th in reference to a shots fired. Upon arrival, officers were told that a fight had occurred and one shot was fired. Two…
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