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QUINCY — Mayor Linda Moore announced at the end of Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting her plans to create a housing task force and a sports tourism commission. The lack of adequate housing in Quincy was arguably the biggest issue during the mayoral campaigns of Moore and incumbent Mike Troup. A non-binding referendum supporting an…
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QUINCY — With a new mayor and two new aldermen getting used to sitting in on their first meeting of the Quincy City Council on Monday night, it was understandable that City Clerk Laura Oakman had to get used to new names in new positions as well. She forgot to ask Mike Adkins, the new…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (TRRC) recently was designated as the new recipient of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 grant for Local Workforce Innovation Area 14 (LWIA 14). This funding will enable TRRC to broaden its workforce development services across a nine-county region in western Illinois, encompassing…
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Kyle D. Hinkamper, 23, of Quincy for Operating Motorcycle on One Wheel at Harrison St. and Granview Dr. 140Ashley N. Epperson, 38, of Hull for Child Safety Seat Violation at 36th St. and Tisha Dr. 140Taj W. Epley, 52, of Quincy for Failure to Report Accident at 5211 Broadway St. 122Aisha R. Jackaron, 29, of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings at the Bott Community Center at 705 Lafayette in Warsaw on May 14. Screenings will be A1C, lipid panel and hearing and vision tests for $25. These screenings are available to the public, but participants must register and pay in advance. Fasting for 10 to…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — Coatsburg has been designated as a Smart Rural Community (SRC) by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This \ recognition celebrates Coatsburg’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive innovation, support growth and enhance the quality of life for its residents. The announcement was made during a special event at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The mission of Learning Opportunities Quality Works, Inc (LOQW) is to positively impact the lives of people through support, advocacy and connection to resources in 14 counties in northeast Missouri. LOQW has offices in Hannibal, Monroe City, Shelbina, Macon and Kirksville. It supports people with disabilities in gaining and maintaining employment based…
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QUINCY — A fundraiser for Safe Moves for Seniors, the philanthropic arm of Golden Bridges, is set for 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Panera, 3738 Broadway. When Golden Bridges was formed 12 years ago, the owners knew they wanted to help seniors in the community with their transition needs. Even then,…
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QUINCY — Quincy officially entered its girl power era on Sunday. Adorned in a hot pink blouse and immediately surrounded by more than a dozen young girls in Washington Park on Sunday afternoon, Mayor Linda Moore made history as the first woman to be sworn in for the position. Roughly 200 community members gathered for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The United Way of the Mark Twain Area held its annual meeting on Thursday, April 24, celebrating a year of community impact and recognizing key partners and volunteers. The event highlighted the success of the “Everyone Can Help Someone” campaign and the vital work of local organizations supported by United Way. Angela…
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HERMANN, Mo. — A shuttle bus crash along Missouri Route 100 west of Eagles Nest Drive in Gasconade County injured 33 people Saturday morning. Two of the passengers were from Monroe City. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. A westbound 2000 Freightliner M Line…
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QUINCY — Rev. Gary Dice is celebrating one year and one month with his transplanted heart on May 5. He is thankful to God, to his family and friends, to the many members of his medical team and to someone he does not yet know — the person who donated the heart to give him…
Read Full Article Marcus M. Coleman, 29, of Quincy for IDOC Parole Violation at N. 4th St. and Oak St. 132Heather T. Kelley, 45, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured and Suspended Registration at N. 8th St. and Broadway St. 181Tyrese Q. Burk, 22, of Quincy for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer in…
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QUINCY — For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a financial aid company that guarantees results can seem like a dream come true – but it could also be the setup for a scam. Higher education is expensive, and scammers take advantage of that to trick students and their families.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — With a $6,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation, any Hannibal child in need of a bicycle helmet who attends this year’s Ride Cool event will receive one free of charge. Ride Cool is an annual event that educates children and their parents about the importance of bicycle safety, especially the use of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University has announced the 2025 recipients of its Founders Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to two incoming students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership potential and Christ-centered values. This year’s recipients are Micah Boeckman of Wright City and Katherine Anderson of Bloomington, Ill. Boeckman will enter HLGU this fall as a…
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QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition’s fifth annual Pride in the Park, a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion, will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Clat Adams Park. The event will bring together people from across Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. It will feature a day of entertainment,…
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QUINCY — The Great River Corvette Club recently presented checks to three Quincy organizations: The Illinois Veterans Home Activity Fund, Shiloh Christian Ranch and Blessing Hospitality House. The club hosts an autocross event yearly to raise funds to benefit local community organizations as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year’s event is Aug. 2-3…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The bridge rehabilitation project to make essential structural repairs on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal is scheduled to begin on May 12. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge, with a 12-foot width restriction in…
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QUINCY — Men in Reliable Pest Solutions sweatshirts were seen shuffling down the expanse of Maine Street, plugging their noses and using a grabber tool to collect bug “poop” left behind by a large, car sized “bug.” This wasn’t a nightmare, nor a scene in the latest block-buster, but rather an advertising gimmick put together…
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QUINCY — “We almost sold out!” said Virginia Sharrow of Sharrow Farms around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. It was the first day of Quincy’s Farmers Market in Washington Park. The event is presented by Quincy Medical Group, and it boasts live music and offerings from farms, craftsmen and food establishments. The market takes place…
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