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Erica D. Miller, 32, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured at N. 11th St. and Chestnut St. 140Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for Speeding and Operating Uninsured at N. 17th St. and Broadway St. 181Camilla G. Capek, 53, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection at S. 7th St. and Madison St. Lodged 107James…
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HANNIBAL — Two business owners and a General Mills employee will be on the April 8 municipal election ballot in the race to represent the 2nd Ward on Hannibal’s City Council. The winner will replace longtime councilman Mike Dobson, who served as Mayor Pro Tem after former Mayor James Hark resigned in June 2023 until…
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QUINCY — The All-Wars Museum at the Illinois Veterans Home received funds raised from the 13th annual Pins for Patriots bowling fundraiser on March 9 at The Tangerine Bowl. To help the museum recover from the recent loss of its biggest fundraiser, Pins for Patriots selected the museum as the beneficiary of this year’s event…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s approach to rural economic development will be spotlighted at the University-Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 10–12. Leslie Sieck, vice president for economic and workforce development and executive director of Tri-State Development, will present her work, “How Small Colleges Power Rural Revitalization.” This selection follows a…
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BARRY, Ill. — The city of Barry was recognized as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber, during a recent Barry City Council meeting, marking an important milestone in the city’s ongoing dedication to innovation, growth and connectivity. This achievement highlights Barry’s leadership in leveraging cutting-edge broadband technology to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, in partnership with Robinson Outdoor, is accepting entries for the 10th annual Art in the Open billboard art competition through Tuesday, April 15. This free competition is open to adults (18 and older) and youths (ages 8-17) residing within a 50-mile radius of Hannibal. Participants may submit up…
Read Full Article Kaitlyn E. Quincy, 28, of Quincy for Arrest for Burglary to Motor Vehicle at 1401 N. 24th St. on Mar. 6, 2025. 104Tyler S. Gibson, 23, of Quincy for Disobeying Traffic Sign at N. 3rd St. and Cherry St. 145Benjamin Bousmaha of Quincy for uninsured motor vehicle. NTA 144Tarae Gates of Quincy for failure to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department’s Cause and Origin investigators were on scene with Quincy Police Department (QPD) investigators on Saturday morning, working to determine the cause of an overnight structure fire at 304-306 Cherry. The Quincy Fire Department (QFD) was dispatched to a general alarm structure fire in a house at Third and Cherry…
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QUINCY — The weather is warming up, and it’s a great time of year for the home improvement projects you’ve been putting off over the winter. No matter the size of your project, hiring the right contractor is one of the most important things you can do to make sure everything goes smoothly. Home improvement…
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QUINCY — People needing a partial knee replacement have a new option to feel better faster with new technology at Blessing Hospital. Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Darr Leutz and Dr. Sean Moroze and their surgical teams are now using the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution in Unicompartmental Knee Replacement, more commonly known as partial knee replacement. The knee…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Arts Council Executive Director Michael Gaines and Program Coordinator Beth Hinton met in January with representatives from the Hannibal Central Park Farmers’ Market, including market manager Steve Huse, to discuss a potential collaboration. The group then explored how to bring the Farmers’ Market to the 49th Hannibal Folklife Festival weekend on…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — March is National Nutrition Month, and Memorial Hospital is celebrating with an initiative to promote healthy eating and highlight how food brings people together. This year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” emphasizes the power of nutrition in fostering community, health and well-being. To support this theme, Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is…
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QUINCY — Young Life Quincy recently announced Jacob Hollensteiner as its new director. A lifelong member of Quincy, Hollensteiner brings a passion for faith and mentorship and an eagerness to build upon Young Life’s 25-year legacy in the region. “It is truly an honor and a privilege to join the Quincy Young Life team,” Hollensteiner…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Registration is open for the eighth annual River Bluffs Paint Out. The communities of Hannibal and Canton are the hosts of the two-day plein air painting event May 3-4. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they create paintings outdoors and on-site. Painters will converge upon Canton on May 3 and Hannibal…
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HANNIBAL — Hannibal City Manager Lisa Peck was quoted in a news release issued Wednesday by the City of Salem (Ill.) that she was “eager” to work with Salem city officials in the capacity of her new position as the town’s future city manager, effective June 2. April Azotea, candidate for 2nd Ward Council Member…
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PARIS, Mo. – A Monroe County jury took a little more than 10 hours to find Lyle Miller guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 death of Betty Hayes. The seven-women, five-men panel made a couple of requests to review evidence they had seen during the presentation of the case. They had the option to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal recently awarded a $10,000 grant to Faith Bridge, a non-profit organization that helps foster children in Hannibal and the surrounding area. This grant will specifically fund the Carry On Program, an initiative that provides vital resources to former foster youth, helping them transition successfully into independent living.…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) was the host of the Missouri Small Schools Band Directors Association (MSSBDA) Festival on March 6, offering a day of music education and professional development for small school music educators and their students. The event brought together several talented student ensembles. MSSBDA’s mission is to support and empower small…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Brenner Library is bringing historical materials to the region with the recent acquisition of the Mark Twain Collection from Fontbonne University in Clayton, Mo. Consisting of more than 420 books and works of art, this collection originated from Cyril Clemens, a third cousin twice removed from Samuel L. Clemens. Cyril Clemens…
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QUINCY — The Valley of Quincy, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Illinois of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons will be awarding 41 new and renewal to local new or returning college students totaling over $86,000. More than 449 scholarships will be awarded statewide totaling more than $705,000.…
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PARIS, Mo. — A seven-woman, five-man jury will be back in the Monroe County Courthouse Friday morning for a second round of deliberations in the Lyle Miller murder trial. Miller is accused of the murder of Betty Hayes, whose body was found on a pond on Miller’s property in December 2021. After two hours of…
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A daughter, Hazel Keiko Gingerich, was born March 10, 2025, at 5:02 pm. She weighed 6lbs 2oz and was 19.5 inches long. Her parents are Brianna and Taylor Gingerich of Shelbina, M\o. A son, Stetson Jaymes Speagle, was born March 13, 2025 at 8:18 pm. He weighed 6lbs 13oz and was 20 inches long. His…
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