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QUINCY — A family safely escaped their northside home before an early Saturday morning porch fire. The Quincy Fire Department was alerted at 12:11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, to a back porch fire at 2241 Spruce. The first crew arrived on scene at 12:14 a.m. and found the back of the house was no longer…
Read Full Article Summer will be here before we know it, and you might be looking into day camps or overnight camps for your kids. After all, summer camps are a great environment for kids to develop social skills, grow independence and experience the outdoors. BBB recommends using the same level of care in choosing a summer camp…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is implementing a change in the location and bill pay process for its patient accounts office. Patients visiting the hospital to pay a bill or make payment arrangements should check in at the front welcome desk at the hospital’s main entrance. A patient accounts representative will be notified and available…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a program of Advocacy Network for Children, swore in its newest volunteers — Emily Hendrickson and Kelley Arnold — at the Adams County Courthouse on Feb. 24. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council fills its galleries each April with the Young Masters Exhibit —select works by Hannibal’s fifth grade, eighth grade and high school students, including both public and parochial schools. This year’s exhibit will run April 1–29. Participating schools are A.D. Stowell Elementary, Eugene Field Elementary, Holy Family School, Mark…
Read Full Article RALLS COUNTY, Mo. — The Ralls County Endowment Fund recently received a $5,000 donation from Ranger Power to get closer to its goal of $15,000, which will permanently endow the fund, earn a match of $15,000 from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri and begin providing annual grants to nonprofit organizations…
Read Full Article MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jennifer Tournear of Enchanted Books about running a locally owned bookstore and how she stands out against the big boxes and online booksellers.
Read Full Article Kyle L. Cawthon, 28, of Quincy was arrested on a warrant for FTA improper lane usage at 54th and Broadway. Cash bond. 122Shane A. Williams, 38, was arrested on an IDOC warrant for escape, obstructing police, armed robbery and aggravated battery to a peace officer at 24th and Cherry Lane. Lodged 147/112Amy N. Kiles, 41,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County mobile home tax bills for 2025 are in the mail. Mobile homeowners should watch for a blue bill in a standard business envelope from the Adams County Collector. The bill will display “Adams County 2025 Mobile Home Local Services Tax Bill” at the top. Payments are due by Friday, May 16…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol and wellness screening on Thursday, April 10, at Blessing Health Hannibal in the MJB Conference Room on the second floor at 100 Medical Drive. Use the West entrance. The event will include a blood pressure reading, body composition screening and an A1C screening for…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Adams County Clerk Ryan A. Niekamp has announced that the County Clerk’s Office will be open for early voting on Saturday, March 29. “Early voting is quick and convenient, and this election focuses on our local community boards,” said County Clerk Ryan A. Niekamp. “Voters will be selecting representatives for school boards, community…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command’s annual fundraiser, “Unmasking the Singer,” a head-to-head singing competition between local celebrities and community members from Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., will take place April 25 at Town and Country Inn and Suites. Each contestant will take the stage in a mascot costume, performing in disguise as they compete for votes while raising…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The mayor’s office has announced the following schedule in observance of election day on Tuesday, April 1:
Read Full Article Jeremy Johnson, 40, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth.Colton Kersey, 26, of Quincy for FTA Domestic Battery and a new charge of Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer. 181/122Gwendolyn Brooks, 36, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Vehicle and Vehicle Suspended Reg.Madelyn Palmer, 19, of Blandisville for Fail to Yield Right of Way.Madalynn Yates, 24, of Quincy…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Pittsfield man arrested in December for stealing a FedEx box truck pled guilty to two felonies on Thursday and will spend five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Devon L. Wagner, 26, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with Public Defender Jonathan Hoover before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. He pled guilty…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The cause of a Wednesday night fire in Hannibal remains under investigation. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at 5:46 p.m. Wednesday to a structure fire at 510 Willow. Nine personnel responded initially, with four additional personnel later called in for support. Upon arrival, crews found flames and smoke coming from the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A man who allegedly kidnapped a child from Macomb is being sought by law enforcement, but the child has safely been returned home. The Macomb Police Department responded on March 26 to a report of a kidnapping from the 400 block of N. Charles. During the investigation, it was determined a mother’s…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Junior High School Principal Brenda J. Fleer recently was selected as an honored member of the Nationwide Registries Women of Distinction for demonstrating exceptional dedication, leadership and overall outstanding performance in her field. This recognition reflects her commitment to her profession and her contributions to the community. Only one woman may represent…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization focusing on providing needed resources to kids in care, will hold its annual Birthday Bash donor match event from Friday, March 28 through Tuesday, April 1. An anonymous business will match up to $5,000 in donations during this event. In a press release, Shannon VonAllmen, executive director…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A bingo night being held Friday, March 28, at the Machinists Lodge, 2929 N. Fifth, will benefit the Josie Basket Project. The event was originally scheduled for March 15 but canceled due to weather. A basket auction also will be held during the evening. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo beginning…
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