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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Laboratory recently achieved accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), following a comprehensive on-site inspection conducted as part of CAP’s accreditation programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation enhances quality, reduces risk, and supports improved patient outcomes through laboratory excellence. During the unannounced inspection of the laboratory,…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man facing five felonies involving drugs and weapons in connection with a June 2024 incident received seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Austin M. Schneider, 21, appeared with Public Defender John Citro on Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Holly Henze. Schneider agreed to plead…
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QUINCY — The case against one of the former owners of a Quincy business facing two theft charges has been dismissed, but a trial for the other owner is on the February jury docket in Adams County. Assistant State’s Attorney Brett Jansen filed a nolle prosequi — a formal entry of record by the prosecuting…
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QUINCY — The Fabulous Fur Ball, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraisers of the year, will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at The Armory Event Center, 416 Jersey. The Fur Ball is a Las Vegas-themed cocktail event where guests can enjoy a night of casino-themed entertainment with professional…
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Hannibal Regional Hospital A daughter, Arayah Ocean Marie White was born Dec. 30, 2024 at 12:24 p.m. She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Her parents are Abigail Barnett and Marvin White Jr. of Monroe City, Mo.A son, Kashous Kreed Midkiff was born January 1, 2025 at 1:56 p.m. He weighed…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools (QCES) Foundation has announced the conclusion of its Faith in Our Future Annual Campaign, raising more than $55,000. The campaign supports the foundation’s mission to enhance Catholic education and its main focus is tuition assistance. Since the 2012-13 school year, the QCES Foundation has awarded nearly $1.3 million…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy recently announced the successful completion of its 2024 Christmas campaign, led by chairs Mike and Jean Buckley and their daughters Sara Terwelp and Megan Costigan. A total of $460,756 was raised, exceeding the goal by more than $20,000. These funds helped provide more than 600 hot meals during our…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. — A Quincy man who was shot to death during a confrontation with law enforcement officers on Dec. 20 reportedly had planned to kill as many law enforcement officers as he could. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reported Thursday that the body of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly was found at approximately 4 p.m.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The February Art Adventure is a creative project for grades K-5. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students in grades K-5…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — Shelby County Extension will host a family-friendly event, Shelby County Ag Night, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at South Shelby R-IV School District. The event will offer 30-minute sessions on technology, livestock, crop science, economics and health and will offer a free meal provided by Exchange Bank of Northeast…
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QUINCY — A Hannibal man charged with attempted first-degree murder in August 2022 was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on Thursday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court. Jayshon A. Levy, 22, appeared with Public Defender Mark Taylor before Judge Holly Henze. He has been charged with one count of attempted…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was sentenced Thursday morning to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after agreeing to a negotiated plea. Zion Byrd-White, 25, appeared with public defender Kevin Bross in Adams County Circuit Court before Circuit Judge Tad Brenner. Byrd-White had been charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse…
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James A. Long, 74, 2910 Bluff Ridge Dr. for Improper Lane Usage at 8th and Broadway. NTA 102Danielle R. Waterkotte, 29, Homeless for Trespassing at 1308 N. 11th. NTA 136Joshua T. Knuffman, 39, Homeless for Criminal Trespass to Business and Resisting a Peace Officer at 1005 Broadway. Lodged 162Jakiere A. C. Edwards, 19, 301 Elm…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the body of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly was found Thursday in rural Marion County. Hoffman-Kelly was reported missing on Dec. 19, 2024 after last being seen in St. Charles with her husband, Chadwick Kelly, on Dec. 14. Chadwick Kelly had been released from the…
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QUINCY — The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners announced Thursday that it has selected two finalists for the position of chief of the Quincy Fire Department. Barry Cheyne, chairman of the board, said in a press release that Steve Salrin, deputy chief of operations for the Quincy Fire Department, and Shawn Smith, assistant chief…
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URSA, Ill. — The Unity After Prom committee will hold Blacklight Bingo on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Ursa Farmers Co-Op building, 2397 Illinois 96. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 7:30 p.m. Teams of eight can participate for $25 if paid by Sunday, Jan. 26. The registration will include a reserved…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Pittsfield Lodge 790 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons installed officers for 2025 at its Jan. 13 meeting. Installed as officers were Blake E. Roderick, worshipful master; Jim Filbert, senior warden; Curt Simonson, junior warden; Lyle Revis, treasurer; and Bill McCartney, secretary. Installing officers were Mike Wheelen, district deputy grand master, District 9…
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QUINCY — More than 100 people attended The District’s annual meeting Wednesday night at State Street Theater to hear about plans for 2025, congratulate award winners and celebrate milestones. Board President Jason Traeder ended his term and gave a recap on the organization’s year and presented a slideshow to attendees, highlighting partnerships with GREDF, The…
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Memorial Hospital recognized by Becker's Review among top U.S. hospitals for patient recommendations
CARTHAGE, Ill. — According to Becker’s Review, a leading healthcare publication, Memorial Hospital recently was recognized as one of the top 464 hospitals in the United States that patients would highly recommend. This recognition is based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Becker’s Review compiled the list using data from…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension state beef nutritionist Eric Bailey says cattle producers should plan for drought by moving from a “brittle” management style to a flexible and resilient one. Bailey will share insights on how to diversify beef enterprises so that cattle can be moved off the farm during drought at…
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At Wednesday night’s Quincy Public Schools School Board meeting, Karla Hildebrand, a mother of an eighth grader at Quincy Junior High School, delivered a speech calling attention to ongoing issues of accessibility and inclusion for disabled students in the district’s music program. Hildebrand’s daughter, Maddie, has faced numerous health challenges and disabilities, including muscle problems…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Jessica Fuller, a child welfare specialist for Chaddock Foster and Adoption, testified during the Austin Rodhouse sentencing hearing on Wednesday afternoon in Pike County Circuit Court that she was with Rodhouse’s two sons when they saw their mother on May 24, 2024, for the first time since she had been hospitalized on…
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QUINCY — Pike County Assistant State’s Attorney Leecia Carnes said after an eight-woman, four-man jury found Austin Rodhouse guilty of 19 felony charges in November that she likely would not charge his wife with abuse crimes — but she left it as a possibility. “Having seen what she’s been put through all these years —…
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