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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area professional and non-professional artists submitted images of original works for the ninth annual Art in the Open billboard art competition. There were 183 entries submitted this year, including 133 entries in the adult division and 50 in the youth division. Adult division winning images to be featured on a digital billboard are…
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The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office closed out 19 cases by plea in May in the Circuit Court of Marion County, Missouri. Tyler Wayne Hudson, 29, of Hannibal, Mo., pled guilty May 1 to felony domestic assault, felony resisting an arrest, felony disarming a peace offer while performing an official duty and felony property damage.…
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QUINCY — Jill Cantrell, MDS coordinator with the Skilled Nursing Unit at Blessing Hospital, retired on Friday, June 14, after 48 years of service. Cantrell began her career at Blessing 50 years ago, in 1974, while in nursing school, working weekends, summers and any other time she could work. Upon graduation from the Blessing Hospital…
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Brandon J. Lewis-Cain, 27, Homeless for Trespassing at 513 Hampshire. NTA 124Andrew C. Cedillo, 27, of Plainfield for Failure to Stop at Intersection. NTA 108Wayne A. Milsap, 58, for FTA-Possession of Meth at 5211 Broadway. Lodged 135/255Jessica R. Wand, 38, of 1210 N. 9th for Felony Retail Theft at 1400 Harrison. Lodged 124Benjamin L. Hall,…
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QUINCY — Sure, there were the expected winners and accompanying champions. But on this sun-splashed Friday morning and afternoon on the 18th Street Hill that borders Bob Mays Park there was a little something extra, too. A message was delivered by two of the parents who have been touched over the years by what the…
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The Quincy Derby attracted 103 drivers to participate in the Super Kids division on Friday on the 18th Street hill near Bob Mays Park. Samantha Carmean captured some of the action and fun.
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QUINCY — A man and a woman from Quincy were arrested early Friday morning and now face weapons and drug charges. Officers with the Quincy Police Department Special Investigations Unit obtained a search warrant on Friday, June 14, for a residence in the 600 block of North Eighth Street in Quincy. Officers with the Quincy…
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QUINCY — Officials with the Quincy Police Department said in a Friday press release they have been receiving and investigating reports of counterfeit $100 bills being passed within the city, as well as Missouri and other surrounding areas. The bills pass the pen test when checked by the merchants. However, QPD officials say the paper…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Adams Electric Cooperative, University of Illinois Extension and Gem City Electric recently held electricity school for 68 students at Bailey Park. Students ranging in age from 8 to 18 learned about electricity and electrical safety. The students participated in a Scrabble game, watched a bucket truck safety demonstration and five based…
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QUINCY — The Community Foundation office and Quincy Service League conducted a check presentation on May 16 awarding the annual Amelia E. Bauner Grant award winners. Community organizations annually apply for grant funds that are endowed to Quincy Service League to award to local organization’s projects. Local organizations have received program funds from the legacy…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy will offer a movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at the Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex, 701 N. Eighth. The featured movie will be the live-action version of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” shown on a giant LED screen. The Quincy Children’s Museum, Quincy Art Center and Quincy Public…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A 17.8-mile seal coat project on Missouri Route 15 in Shelby and Monroe counties, from 0.2 miles south of U.S. Route 36 at Shelbina in Shelby County to Missouri Route 154 north junction at Paris in Monroe County, is under way. The $1M contract was awarded last year to W.L. Miller Company…
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QUINCY — Ray Wilson admits this weekend’s Quincy Derby will be a little more special. It’s the 20th anniversary of the event once known as the Soap Box Derby. “What a lot of people don’t realize is how much work so many people put it into this all year round,” said Wilson, who is in…
Read Full Article Benjamin L. Hull, 52, of Quincy for Attempted Criminal Trespass to Vehicle at 530 Broadway. NTA 161Jarrod T. Folkland, 46, of Quincy for Trespassing at 1203 Harrison St. NTA 126Chad L. Jackson, 34, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 161Robert D. Holcomb Jr., 41, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Aggravated Battery and Unlawful…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (MO-6) wrote Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Thursday requesting the United States Postal Service develop a plan to ensure a post office remains in New London, Mo. The post office closed earlier this week for repairs, with an unknown date given for reopening. In the meantime, residents with…
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QUINCY — Six healthcare professionals are ready to join the ranks of the region’s first responders after graduating from Blessing Hospital’s emergency medical technician (EMT) program on May 23. EMT graduates were Cain Miles of Quincy, Maiah Lenz of Liberty, Rachael Langworthy of Quincy, Jonica Harris of Quincy, Hunter Brock Bemis of Quincy and Josh…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man has been arrested on a federal warrant for the coercion and enticement of a minor. Detectives with the Quincy Police received a tip on Feb. 15 that convicted sex offender Derek A. Hasselbrink was living and working in Quincy and had not registered with the Quincy Police Department as required…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the nation’s largest food industry redistributor, held its Giving Festival event on Wednesday, May 22, at the Mount Sterling distribution center. This is the second year of the event, which included three special components: Giving Festival Forty west-central Illinois non-profit organizations showcased their organizations’ missions. Dot surprised each attending non-profit organization…
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MEXICO, Mo. — The Miss Missouri Scholarship Competition began Wednesday night on the campus of Missouri Military Academy. Candidates competed in the first round of preliminary competition in their pursuit to represent the state on the Miss America stage. The delegates were divided into two groups: Sigma and Alpha. Members of the Alpha group competed in…
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QUINCY — A fire in a clothes dryer in a Quincy home led to the Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department being called to the scene on Wednesday night. Both fire departments were dispatched at approximately 8:39 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, to 413 Kentucky Road West. Units responding were Engine Company No. 3, Engine Company…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to four members of the Hannibal High School graduating class of 2024. Scholarship recipients were Katherine Painter, Hailie Hark, Tristen Essig and Ashlyn Hess. Recipients were selected by their academic merit and community involvement and service. Each student expressed a desire to continue…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Carthage Park District’s pool is open for the summer. Younger children will enjoy the zero-entry area that is perfect for toddlers and beginning swimmers. Older children can enjoy playing pool games and going off the diving board. Snacks and drinks are available in the concession stand. Group and private swimming lessons, a Mommy…
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