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EWING, Mo. — Two people from Lewis County were hospitalized after a Sunday morning collision on Route BB, four miles north of Ewing. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said a juvenile from Monticello, Mo., was driving a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis southbound on Route BB when it crossed the center line on…
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QUINCY — It’s hasn’t been a Summer of Love for the Quincy City Council. After bouncing around various municipal locations around Quincy, the Quincy City Council meetings have primarily been held at the Quincy Public Library while renovation work continues at City Hall. After initially believing the renovations, which included asbestos removal and new carpet…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Quincy attorney Drew Schnack was sipping on a beer outside the Sportsman’s Club in downtown Mount Sterling late Monday afternoon after a long day in court when a friend of Gary Welty’s approached. “That’s my best friend,” the teary-eyed man said. “He’s a good guy,” Schnack replied. “It was just the…
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La BELLE, Mo. — Three men were arrested on Aug. 16 on drug charges after the execution of a search warrant. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Northeast Missouri Drug Task Force and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, executed the warrant. Arrested were: Gerald Dean Lloyd, 61, of La Belle. He has…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — A Philadelphia, Mo., man suffered serious injuries early Sunday morning when his motorcycle struck a deer. Warren W. Godfrey, 35, was driving a 2008 Harley Davidson eastbound on Missouri Route 168 when the motorcycle struck a deer at approximately 12:45 a.m. The motorcycle skidded off the right side of the road and…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — Double Hearts Ranch at Mark Twain Lake will be offering a hands-on equine assisted learning program for veterans and military personnel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, with lunch included. This program is in partnership with Horses Healing Hearts of Rolla. Licensed social workers will provide participants…
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QUINCY — The 40th annual one-room school house picnic was held at South Park on June 30. The oldest person attending was Vivian Henry. Former students of Le Roy and Mounds schools started the annual picnic 40 years ago. Over the years, it has grown to include many more schools:. Lynn Grove, Hickory Grove, Waters,…
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QUINCY — Dr. George Crickard, III, an orthopedic surgeon with Quincy Medical Group, recently achieved a significant milestone by completing his 50th procedure utilizing Persona IQ. This technology represents an advancement in patient monitoring and outcomes for total knee replacement surgery. Persona IQ is the world’s first and only smart knee implant approved by the U.S.…
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Mike Farha has been a Republican alderman representing Quincy’s 4th Ward for 26 years. For most of that time, he has been a reliable advocate for his constituents, whether it was commercial encroachment on residential neighborhoods or taking care of stop signs, streets or sidewalks. As he enters the twilight of his political tenure, he’s…
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An appeals court has reversed state regulators’ approval of a permit for the Illinois portion of an 800-mile, high-voltage transmission line, setting up a possible fight at the state’s Supreme Court. The Grain Belt Express, or GBX, is owned by Chicago-based Invenergy and is meant to carry renewable electricity generated by wind farms. It would…
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QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County will launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Adams County with a special event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Quincy Public Library. The library tries to inspire a love of reading in children up to age 5 with free books. Children enrolled…
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Clifford E. Churchill, 55, Quincy for Suspended Registration and Operate Uninsured. NTA 113Cody L. Fox, 26, Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 108Jessica M. Kamphaus, 35, Quincy for VOP. Lodged 113Taylor A. Bayles, 28, Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth. Lodged 108Robin R. Warford, 63, Quincy for No Valid Registration. NTA 104Justin W. Crouch,…
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Are you looking for a trustworthy tutor for your child this school year? Each student’s academic needs are unique, but many kids can benefit from having a tutor to help keep them motivated and learning. A wide variety of tutoring options are out there to personalize support to each student. Tutors can specialize in different…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library presents “The Journey Back: A VR Experience,” an immersive virtual reality exhibit on loan from the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. This exhibit, available until 3 p.m. on Aug. 24, offers visitors a way to engage with Holocaust history through technology and storytelling. The Illinois Holocaust Museum and…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation, a non-profit organization founded in 1965, confronts poverty and supports community development through utility assistance, housing programs and community services. Community coordinators at each service center work with people and families to meet the needs of that specific area. A service center is in each…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new law sponsored by State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) creates flexibility for working parents by providing more daycare scheduling options for shift employees. Senate Bill 3207 authorizes daycare centers to operate for 24 hours and provide care for children for up to 12 hours if the parent of the child is…
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QUINCY — Allison Begley, one of Farlow Real Estate Experts’ leading real estate professionals, recently received the Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) designation which underscores Begley’s commitment to excellence and expertise in negotiation, enhancing her ability to secure the best outcomes for her clients. The CREN designation is awarded to real estate professionals who demonstrate…
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The winner of the Republican primary for Ralls County Sheriff joins MRN’s J. Robert Gough. He has no Democratic opponent or a write-in as of yet, so it looks like he’ll be the county’s next sheriff. We talk about his law enforcement philosophy and working with other agencies.
Read Full Article Jeffery White, 40, of Quincy for Retail Theft (Prior Conviction), Poss of Meth and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 182Ian Havermale, 38, of Quincy for Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land and FTA Agg Battery. Lodged 135Simona Cimpeanu, 29, of Kansas City, Mo., for Battery/Cause Bodily Harm. NTA 182Andrew Thompson, 24, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — A Quincy High School student who was injured in a bicycle accident near Ursa on Tuesday night died. Jet Maddox Feramisco died at 11:35 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, according to a post on the Facebook page of his mother, Jamie Boeing. “We are grieving his loss as a community, and I ask you…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa recently launched an app designed to enhance the patient experience with access to beauty and wellness treatments. The app, available at memorialmedspa.repeatmd.app, offers a host of benefits for users. Joining the app is free and takes a few seconds. Patients will receive a welcome gift of $25 off any service,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Board of Education for the Hannibal School District will hold a public hearing at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Hannibal Early Childhood Center, at 544 N. Veterans Road. The proposed tax rates aim to generate the necessary revenue to support the district’s budget for the fiscal year that…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital was recently honored with two awards from the American Heart Association, recognizing its designation as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital. Memorial earned the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Silver award for quality stroke care across all hospitals, as well as the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze award…
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