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Brittany stops by her favorite Hannibal haunt, Ole Wolfhound Pub, to talk about the comfort food fare just in time for fall and also in time for this weekend’s Hannibal Folklife Festival.
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CARTHAGE Ill. — The annual meeting of the Hancock County Historical Society will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Carthage Community Center, 301 Main. Tracy Knight will share “Everyday Awe: Reflections of a Country Doctor,” from Dr. James Coeur’s recorded memories, which is a sampling of his entries that demonstrated the life experiences…
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QUINCY — The Gem City Doves No. 27 are sponsoring a zombie 5k run on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Bob Mays Park. Registration opens at 10 a.m., with the race lasting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants can walk, run, creep or crawl to the finish line as they dodge the zombie volunteers. The…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Rink @ Uptown Mount Sterling is returning for its second season at 109 W. North, offering an ice-skating experience complete with cozy fire pits, food vendors and games. Presented by Action Brown County (ABC) through generous private donations and sponsorships, The Rink offers a 3,600-square-foot outdoor ice rink—15 feet wider…
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QUINCY — The cast for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” that will perform on the Quincy Community Theater stage recently was revealed. This musical retelling of the classic fairy tale features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most memorable music, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” The cast is comprised of: Also…
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QUINCY — Melissa Shriver, former morning show anchor, is returning as a temporary anchor on weekday mornings on “KHQA This Morning” on KHQA Channel 7. Shriver is filling in for Paula McKenna, who has temporarily moved to anchoring the evening newscast. Shriver previously was the co-host of “KHQA This Morning” with Tegan Orpet in Quincy.…
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The fall weather is here, and we are dealing with it in many ways. Hopefully, you got much-needed rain. With the cooler temperatures, you know it is fall. I have noticed that people, when they mow, are mowing dirt, weeds and not much else. I have talked about mowing based on the height of the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd, presiding judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, recently announced she has appointed Joseph Meidl as the new chief juvenile officer for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, which includes Marion, Monroe and Ralls counties. Shepherd administered the oath of office to Meidl on Oct. 7. Meidl, a Hannibal High School…
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Thongsamouth NMI Sihom, 73, Quincy for Improper Turn. NTA 104Vincent V. Vahle, 41, Payson for Improper Driving. NTA 128Kayla C. Fletcher, 36, Hannibal, Mo., for Speeding. NTA 113Blake N. Hunter, 25, Quincy for Speeding and Operate Uninsured. NTA 113Austin R. Robinson, 22, Quincy for No Valid DL. NTA 126Alfonzo E. Jackson, 45, Quincy for Trespassing.…
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QUINCY — As Adams County prepares to commemorate its 200th anniversary in 2025, the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has announced an initiative to recognize businesses that have stood the test of time. During Memorial Day weekend in 2025, businesses operating in Adams County for 150 years or more will be honored with commemorative signs, celebrating…
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QUINCY — The Together with Tri-State Veterans support organization will hold its fifth annual Veterans Resource Fair from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Kroc Center. National, state and local veterans organization, local community organizations and businesses and veteran support groups will be onsite to discuss services they offer. The fair will allow veterans and…
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EWING, Mo. — Staff and volunteers at Heartland Resources are now preparing daily meals in an upgraded kitchen. Thanks to a federal grant promoting food security, which they were made aware of through the Lewis County Health Department, Heartland has replaced two outdated appliances with more to come. Heartland Resources, a community impact partner of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater in Carthage brings a tribute to one of the top country duets in the nation with “A Night with Garth and Trisha” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Shawn Gerhard will portray Garth Brooks, and he will be joined on stage by Amy Pelton as Trisha Yearwood. Fans…
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No, it’s not the newest Marvel or DC movie. But Jack Miller wanted to do something when the 2012 death of his friend, Nancy Streitmatter, went unsolved. So Miller formed a non-profit to provide reward money to anyone who has information that could lead to the solving of this cold case and other local unsolved…
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QUINCY — Since selling her business, Celia’s Gifts and More, at 117 N. Fourth in 2013 and spending half of her time in Phoenix, Celia Neff has learned she needs to stay busy. “I can’t sit around,” she said. “I wanted the sunshine. I wanted to relax, but I found myself still getting into things.…
Read Full Article Mia N. Monroe, 31, Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 134iveShawn L. Jones, 48, 1326 N. 6th for Driving While License Suspended. 173Michael A. Taylor, 48, Homeless for Methamphetamine Delivery and Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged 112James M. Meredith, 31, for FTA Open Container in Public. Lodged 162Braden R. Barnes, 30, for Aggravated Battery and FTA Possession…
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QUINCY — It can take effort to prepare your home and car for colder weather. However, taking the time to winterize during the fall months will save you from headaches later. A few preventative measures can help you avoid waking up to a broken furnace, frozen pipes or a deflated tire. Planning ahead also gives…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Admissions Department will offer a how-to session for parents of high school students (not just those who will attend QU) at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, in Francis Hall on QU’s main campus. College 101: A How-To for Parents features sessions to explain and add clarity to the college…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced that Melissa Brewer, a nurse practitioner specializing in emergency care, has been appointed as the state representative of Illinois for the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP). The AAENP is a leading professional organization that promotes high-quality, evidence-based practice for nurse practitioners providing emergency care to patients…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for October is a Sweetgum tree at 14 Cardiff Lane, the home of Alan Atkins. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urbanforest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example proper planting and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation’s latest grant will help the Hannibal Arts Council provide a host of programs for Hannibal youth. These programs reach more than 500 children ages 3-17. The $10,000 award will help expand the IMPACT youth summer art camps for ages 9-11 and 12-14. It will also fund monthly…
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Mary Wilson wanted jurors to know her son wasn’t just a name on a marble slab in the cemetery. Tracy Wilson wanted them to know her husband was the closest to a perfect human being she’s ever known. Taylor Wilson said she and her father were “like peanut butter and jelly.”…
Read Full Article Russell A. Liebig, 65, 3618 N. 5th St. for TOF for Theft Over $500 at 3909 Broadway St. 182/185Louise Peters, 46, Quincy for Fail to Yield Private Drive. 182Brady Stoneking, 22, Quincy for Fail to Yield Stop Sign. 140Tristan A. Fletcher, 29, 916 April Ave. for Expired Registration. 124Stephen A. Plesant, 59, for FTA Aggravated…
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