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QUINCY — Adam Tallcott, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, recently received the Edward Jones Award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Tallcott was one of only 1,101 Edward Jones financial advisors to receive the Jim McKenzie Award, named after McKenzie who, following in his father’s footsteps, joined Edward Jones in 1962, opened a…
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QUINCY — Artwork by Quincy Artists Guild members will be on display Saturday through Friday, Aug. 3-9, at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th. A variety of artwork with media such as oils, watercolors and pastels will be on display. Regular viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday…
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QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School eighth grade teacher Jeff Zanger and St. Francis Solanus School eighth grade student Brady Koetters, along with his father Bryan Koetters, recently attended and presented at the International Society of Technology in Education conference in Denver. The conference was attended by more than 16,500 educators, students and family members…
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Haylee J. Lish, 19, of 1202 N. 9th for Stop Sign Violation at 8th and Chestnut. NTA 126Summer M. Schorn, 21, of 300 Cedar for No Valid DL and Failure to Yield Right of Way at 13th and Lind. NTA 126Megan S. Lareau, 40, Quincy for Violation of Order Protection. Lodged, 113Jordan N. Liehenbauer, 19,…
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QUINCY — A Clayton teen charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the Aug. 14, 2023, shooting death of a Camp Point man pled not guilty during his arraignment on Wednesday morning. Wyond L. Bynum, Jr., 19, appeared with St. Louis-based attorney Victor Smith before Judge Holly Henze in Adams County Circuit Court. After Bynum made…
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QUINCY — Rev. Carl Terry of Bethel AME Church continued “making his rounds” on Wednesday. After addressing the Quincy Park Board at last Wednesday’s meeting and Quincy City Council on Monday, Terry used the public comments portion of Wednesday’s Quincy School Board meeting to question why Quincy students are struggling to read at a proficient…
Read Full Article Chevey L. Wierschem, 40, of 420 Spring for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 16th and State. NTA 128Summer M. Schorn, 21, of 300 Cedar for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 13th and Lind. NTA 126Sheryl L. Donnell, 60, of Macomb for Failure to Yield Right of Way at 10th and Vermont. NTA 113Steven Pleasant,…
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PARIS, Mo. — A former public administrator in Monroe County facing 34 counts for forgery, stealing and financial exploitation pled not guilty during her arraignment Wednesday and was denied a bond reduction. Jessica Chase appeared via Webex with attorney Tyler White, who was in person in the Monroe County Circuit Court before Judge Rick Roberts.…
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QUINCY — A former employee at St. Peter School in Quincy was admonished in Adams County Circuit Court during his arraignment on Wednesday morning. Kim L. Sandegren, 29, appeared with Public Defender Betsy Bier before Judge Holly Henze. He has been charged with two counts of theft of property exceeding $10,000 and not exceeding $100,000…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Funders Collaborative is accepting applications for a new opportunity for local nonprofits through its Nonprofit LEAD (Leading, Empowering, and Accelerating Directors) program. The Nonprofit LEAD Program will provide a one-year coaching and learning experience for up to five small-sized nonprofits in Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties. To be eligible,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently welcomed three new trustees to its governing board. Erin Knapheide, Lucy Bordewick and Jason Finney were unanimously approved to join the board in a vote by other trustees during the foundation’s annual meeting. Their three-year terms began in July. Knapheide is a 1997 graduate from QHS and…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently launched its online graduate certificate programs in management and healthcare management designed to provide a blend of academic excellence, flexibility and relevance. These programs are tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their careers without disrupting their jobs or personal lives. The management certificate equips professionals with the advanced knowledge…
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QUINCY — Martial arts enthusiasts and community supporters are gearing up for a day of competition and compassion at the Sweep Away Hunger Jiu-Jitsu Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 26. Sponsored by the Salvation Army at the Kroc Center, this event invites jiu-jitsu practitioners to showcase their skills while supporting a worthy cause. Participants can compete…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A portion of a narrow street that has long caused troubles for emergency vehicles traveling through the area will no longer have street parking. At Tuesday’s meeting, Hannibal City Council approved a request from Councilman Charlie Phillips to make Edwards Street between Fulton and Guernsey a no parking zone. “It’s just too…
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QUINCY — Two cases in Adams County Circuit Court on Tuesday morning illustrated the problems local officials are having with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Attorney Anthony Cameron filed a petition on July 12 on behalf of his client, Thomas Delcour of Payson, asking for Judge Tad Brenner to issue an order to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail and has been charged with accessory to a burglary. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Tuesday, July 16 for Caleb S. Nelson, 19. The charges stem from an incident that began on Monday at approximately 10 a.m. in…
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QUINCY — The Knapheide Manufacturing Company is expanding its headquarters at 1848 Westphalia Strasse in Quincy through its Northeast Expansion project. “It is one of many ongoing projects that we have right now to sustainably grow our company and will allow us to better serve our customers,” Bo Knapheide, president and CEO, said in a…
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QUINCY — The appellate attorneys for the people of the state of Illinois in the appeal case for convicted murderer Tim Bliefnick have filed a response brief in the Office of State Appellate Defender, Fourth District, arguing that a new trial is unnecessary. The 36-page brief was prepared by Allison Paige Brooks, assistant appellate prosecutor…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Tree Commission (QTC) presented the Quincy’s Prestigious Landscape Award to St. Peter Parish during a ceremony on Thursday, July 11. The award recognizes the Parish’s efforts to beautify its campus along Maine Street and the entire neighborhood. QTC chair Sarah Michaels said in a press release, “It’s a wonderful experience to…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Three men were arrested Tuesday after officers with the Macomb Police Department responded to the area of Albert and Piper for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived on the scene at 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, and determined no one was injured and the suspects had fled the scene. Officers began…
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QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church has shared $3,000 from the proceeds raised from its 149th annual Strawberry Festival held in June with Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry. At the presentation of a check to Horizons in early July, members of the Melrose Chapel social concerns committee said they had an exceedingly successful…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Three McDonough County students were awarded the Nathan Cobb Memorial Scholarship by the McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF). Ahjenique Pinnick, Camille Husko and Skyelar McElhiney each received $5,000 that can be used towards tuition, books or room and board. Pinnick will be attending Western Illinois University and plans to major in management.…
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