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Sherry A. White, 66, last known address in the 500 block of Monroe in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated cruelty to animals. White is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
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QUINCY — Baby goats, yoga and vendors will be the attractions at an event to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Dr. Vendors participating include Luxe Health and Wellness offering on-site Botox and filler and skincare specials; Foreverwear…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s sixth and final concert of its 2024-25 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4605 W. Ely Road, featuring brass ensemble Alliance Brass. Acclaimed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality” (Chicago Brass Festival), the Alliance Brass has emerged…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease recently announced it has been awarded the 21st Century Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education for the next three years. It will provide additional academic support for 6th-12th grade students in Quincy public and parochial schools. This new program will be called mPower. Bella Ease will have an open learning site…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Friends of the Carthage Public Library annual meeting will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in the welcome center of Trinity Lutheran Church, 709 Main. Special guest Joyce Buckert from the Hancock County Historical Society will share with attendees a look at the historical collage of barns and…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Lois Gay Phillips recently was selected by then-Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe as a recipient of the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award, which promotes and highlights the positive accomplishments Missouri’s senior citizens provide their local communities. People selected to receive the awards are 60 and older and have made a significant contribution…
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QUINCY — As Jerod Welker laid on the ground in South Park while being mauled by three pit bulls on March 17, 2024, he had one thought. “This is going to be how I die,” he said. “Unless someone somehow sees me and gets to me out here, I’m going to get killed by the…
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Samantha P. Mason, 35, of Quincy for DWLS at 6th and State. NTA 140Bradley A. Hollis, 23, of Niota for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 4th and Cedar. NTA 122Kaleb B. Willing, 21, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and State. NTA 104Johnathan W. Deters, 26, of…
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QUINCY — Warmer weather means everyone is getting out more, including salespeople. Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it’s a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door. Plenty of reputable companies use door-to-door sales, including industries like telecommunications, energy, security and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will be the host of its sixth annual Bad Art by Good People art auction Thursday, May 1. The evening will kick off with hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by the auction at 7 p.m. Tickets can be bought for $20 in advance or $30 at the…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is introducing “Salads on Saturday,” a DIY salad-making class happening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, in the Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen on the Memorial Hospital campus. Led by chef Amber Clark and registered dietitian Ashlyn Housewright, this hands-on class invites participants on a…
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RUSHVILLE, Ill. — The Brown Schuyler CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) annual trade show will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at The Crossing Camp, 15770 Shuck Lane in Rushville. The trade show celebrates the innovation and entrepreneurship of its participants. The CEO program seeks to prepare high school juniors and seniors…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) faculty, staff and students will observe Denim Day on Wednesday, April 30, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Denim Day is the longest-running sexual violence prevention and education campaign. It encourages people to wear denim to help bring awareness to sexual assault. According to Reyna Blakley, a grant…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — One of the biggest mistakes home gardeners make is planting too early. Now that April’s average annual frost is in the rearview mirror, Blaine Pope, owner of North River Plants and Produce, says it’s time to plant. A great place to get those plants is at Pope’s new greenhouse in Palmyra, which…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Matt Hocking and Kyleigh Irvin of Plainville at 1:37 p.m. April 15, 2025.A girl was born to Cody Ferrell and Faith Erke of New Canton at 1:27 a.m. April 16, 2025.A boy was born to Sierra Plank of Palmyra, Mo., at 10:37 p.m. April 17, 2025.A boy was…
Read Full Article Verna J. Jones, 68, of Plainville for Disobey Stop Sign at 18th and State. NTA 128Tessa C. Neese, 37, of Versailles for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 140Katie J. Bakke, 44, of Quincy for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 36th and Broadway. NTA 130Javier J. Rodriguez, 18, of Quincy for Reckless Driving at 837…
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LaGRANGE, Mo. — A LaGrange man was found guilty of stealing from a financial institution on April 18 after a two-day jury trial in Lewis County Circuit Court in Monticello. The jury recommended a five-year sentence to the Missouri Department of Corrections for Jason E. Day, 50. Judge Matthew Wilson will sentence Day on July…
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MAYWOOD, Mo. — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department formally arrested a Quincy, Ill., man on April 23 in relation to an incident that began in Maywood on Nov. 30, 2024. At approximately 3:49 a.m. on Nov. 30, 2024, a resident of Maywood caught several people attempting to steal things from a vehicle parked in the…
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QUINCY — Chaddock has been featured by Open Minds, a Pennsylvania-based leading national resource for executives in the health and human services field. The article, “The Family Coach,” highlights Chaddock’s Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program (DTAPÒ) and the impact it has on children and families. The feature showcases Chaddock’s approach to trauma-informed, attachment-focused coaching, emphasizing…
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La GRANGE, Mo. — A La Grange man was arrested on April 19 after the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department conducted a bond check at his home, and drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance were found. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Department sought official charges against Phillip T. Bradshaw, 43, through Prosecuting Attorney Chelsea Fellinger. She applied…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Chorale, Hannibal’s community chorus, will present its spring concert titled “Songs of Spring” at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 111 N. Fifth. The chorus is directed is Allen Means and accompanied by Alyssa Pyne. More than 30 singers will perform a variety of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum announced Friday the names of the five boys and five girls selected as finalists for this year’s Tom and Becky Program. Becky finalists are: Tom finalists are: These boys and girls will represent the city of Hannibal as goodwill ambassadors. Their year as Tom and Becky…
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CANTON, Mo. — Mohamed El-Bermawy, professor of chemistry/biology and department chair of biology, biological chemistry, chemistry, computer and data science and mathematics at Culver-Stockton College, is one of 25 faculty members nationwide to participate in the Teaching Interfaith Understanding seminar. The seminar, hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in partnership with Interfaith America,…
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