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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The cause of a house fire on South 6th Street in Hannibal is undetermined following an investigation by the Missouri State Fire Marshall’s office. Just after 5:30 a.m. Thursday, the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 223 South 6th and all stations responded including eight duty crew members and…
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Jonathan M. Sultzman, 39, Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 178Rodney C. Harvey, 34, of Quincy for Retail Theft. NTA 186Lisa A. Birchfield, 58, of Quincy for DUI-Alcohol, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Driving on Suspended License, Expired Registration and Improper Left Turn. NTA 181Brooklyn Crowder, 21, of Quincy for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery. Lodged 162Christina…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library has been selected as one of 62 organizations nationwide to receive a 2024-2025 Big Read grant. The $20,000 grant will support a community reading program centered on The Bear by Andrew Krivak, exploring this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership…
Read Full Article Yoshi Riggins, 46, 1023 Jersey St. for Peace Disturbance at 936 N. 54th St. on 7-31-2024. 122Jonathan Sultzman, 39, homeless for trespassing at 617 Elm on 7-27-24. 151/107Anna Sutton, 37, homeless for trespassing at 617 Elm on 7-27-24. 151/107Xavier Colon, 927 N. 4th, reports his residence was entered between 7-27 and 7-28 and property was…
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QUINCY – On Wednesday, the Quincy Police Department in a coordinated effort with the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, and West Central Illinois Task Force conducted a narcotics detail. The narcotics detail was aimed at targeting the possession and distribution of narcotics in Quincy and Adams County. The detail provided an increased number…
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QUINCY — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham has identified the man found dead Wednesday in a yard in the 1400 block of Oak Street. The deceased has been identified as Jordan Matthew Story, 37, of 2428 College in Quincy. Graham said the cause of death appears to be natural causes. Around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Quincy…
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QUINCY — Quincy Public Schools is reaching out to the community to seek volunteer mentors for its Child Family Mentor Program. With the program celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer, the district aims to commemorate this milestone by recruiting 30 new mentors to support the academic and personal growth of students. The Child Family Mentor…
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QUINCY — In response to the recent tragic events at a local retail store, Chaddock has announced a free and open-to-the-public event, “When Trauma Happens: Expert Guidance for Our Hometown,” which will be held from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. This event will be held at The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, 204…
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QUINCY — Several works of Robert Lee Mejer, distinguished professor of art, have been selected for national and international art exhibitions and for publications. Mejer’s watercolors “Lifeline” and “Take PC Open Book #2” were featured in the seventh COLOR International Juried Art competition with artists from 36 countries. Mejer received the Honorable Mention Award. His…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — Campers and other users of Jensen Woods Camp are enjoying a new feature at the camp this summer – a new playground. The new playground currently includes a four-seater swing set and monkey bars. The playground is centrally located near Dixon Lodge and the RV camping sites for children to enjoy while…
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QUINCY — A few spots remain for foursomes for the Quincy Children’s Museum second annual golf tournament on Monday, Aug. 12. The tournament will be played a Spring Lake Country Club and follow a scramble format. Beginning tee time is 11 a.m. To register, secure a tee sponsorship or do both, visit https://linktr.ee/Quincychildrensmuseum. The charity golf…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Just after 11 a.m. Thursday, Chief Deputy Zack Orr of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a sex offender compliance check in the 200 block of North Wall Street Griggsville. Subsequent to an investigation, Jeremy B. Vogel, 21, of Griggsville was arrested for failure to register as a sex offender. Vogel…
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In the winter, Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin said she would vote to expel state Sen. Bill Eigel. This summer, a political action committee connected to O’Laughlin is working to stop him from becoming governor. On July 5, the NEMO Leadership PAC — which was created to support O’Laughlin — contributed $100,000 to the Great Northwest PAC…
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With less than a week before Tuesday’s primaries, statewide elected officials are doing what they can to use their jobs to grab last-minute headlines. On Thursday in Jefferson City, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft went first, holding a news conference to announce he is suing President Joe Biden and 15 federal department heads over a 2021…
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ST. LOUIS – A Monroe County, Mo. church official was arrested last month after having been indicted and accused of participating in a more than $1.2 million pandemic loan fraud scheme. Kenneth C. Sparks III, 54, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Florida. A grand jury indicted Sparks on July 17 with one…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kelley Ann Bliven, 35, of Clayton and Kyle James Smith, 37, of Clayton filed July 3, 2024.Daron Brett Cannell, 43, of Mendon and Jodi Marie Stodgel, 38, of Mendon filed July 5, 2024.Sheldon Robert Niekamp, 30, of Quincy and Brooke…
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The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court July 1-31, 2024. Kristen A. Vahle Buerstatte from Craig T. Buerstatte on July 2, 2024.Hilary E. Morriss from Robert L. Morriss on July 9, 2024.Virgil Ohnemus from Darla Ohnemus on July 10, 2024.Lisa A. Aubart from Mike E. Aubart on July…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College (JWCC) is stepping up to support students amidst national issues with FAFSA filing by offering free FAFSA filing services to JWCC students and all college students. Two events have been scheduled to assist students in navigating the financial aid process. The first event will take place at the JWCC…
Read Full Article Russell W. Moody, 43, 535 Adams St., reports his 2006 Honda had a passenger window damaged while parked at 535 Adams St. 151Randy L. Boyer, 69, 1601 S. 24th St., reports his 2016 Kia rear window was damaged while parked at 1601 S. 24th St. 182Jeffrey L. Kinne, 51, 721 1/2 N. 4th St. for…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips look at the journey of Fr. Augustus Tolton and the quest of those who support his beatification and canonization. Dot Foods sponsors Muddy River Gems.
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QUINCY — The third and final brief in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick was filed Thursday, July 25 in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District. The 19-page brief was filed by Catherine Hart, deputy defender with the Office of the State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, and James H. Waller, assistant…
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