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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, begins its 77th season with its “Natural Wonders” concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. The orchestra will perform a contemporary piece by composer Roger Zare called “Fanfare Solaris.” It is inspired by the long days of summer…
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QUINCY — All area cancer survivors and a guest are invited to indulge and engage at “Evolve,” a free event designed for them from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Drive. The Blessing Cancer Center team will be the host of the event. Evolve…
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QUINCY — The 2024 Fundraising Summit is bringing quality speakers to Quincy to benefit local non- profits and other organizations. The all-day workshop organized by the Tri-State Area Fundraising Professionals (TSAFP) is set from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The summit features speakers…
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UPDATE from Quincy Public Schools: “Following a report of a threat of violence today at Quincy Senior High School, the high school and adjacent Baldwin campus were put into a secure lockout status as school officials, law enforcement and the FBI investigated the incident. “The secure status has been lifted and students from both…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services will be the host of a Burgers & Brews fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Y-Mens Pavilion. Proceeds will go toward a capital campaign to raise money for a new facility for the organization. Great River Brewing Company will offer craft beers for sale.…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup informed the Quincy City Council on Monday night that he received email confirmation on Sept. 18 that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service program has accepted the city’s request to begin work to replace Southern Airways Express as the air carrier for Quincy Regional Airport. “They are…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council defeated by a 7-6 vote on Monday night a resolution that would have used money from the city’s water fund to pay for razing an inoperative sludge pump station south of Clat Adams Bicentennial Park and returned a $350,000 grant to the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation. Aldermen approved a low…
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QUINCY — The Blessing Express Clinic and the Blessing Resource Center, 34th and Broadway, will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 26, to accommodate parking lot resurfacing. Both services will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. During the two-day closure of the Express Clinic, members of the public with urgent care needs…
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Alfred Lewis, 27, 729 Ohio St. for Agg. Domestic Battery. Lodged 181Harold Vahle, 84, 2011 Hilltop Dr. for too fast for conditions at 12th and RJ Peters. 151Jacob Luster, 20, of Hannibal, Mo., for Expired Registration and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 7th and Maine. NTA 186Marjorie Knipmeyer, 79, Quincy for Improper Driving at Breckenridge/Bedford…
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James S. Wilson, 57, last known address of 5000 Lake Ridge Drive in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license. Wilson is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy…
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Quincy – After five years of having its doors shut, Rocky Point Club is reopening, rebranding, and rebuilding from the Flood of 2019 that destroyed everything. Located at 3603 Bonansinga Drive, right on the bay of the Mississippi river, Rocky Point has seen its share of flooding, but the President of the club, Roy Riddle…
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QUINCY — Mutt Strut: Red, White and Paws, one of the Quincy Humane Society’s largest fundraising events of the year, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at South Park. Registration is open online at https://givebutter.com/MuttStrut. Pre-registration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Quincy Humane Society…
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QUINCY — Registration is underway for the Bar Olympics at The Dock on Saturday, Sept. 28. Proceeds go towards the Teresa Adams House, which offers a temporary, affordable place to stay for people accessing healthcare from any provider in the Quincy area — or people visiting relatives at any Quincy area healthcare or long-term care…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A celebration to honor the musicians of the band Uptown Strings will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Mayor Barry Louderman will present a proclamation from the city of Hannibal thanking the band members for their musical contribution to the city. The band, formerly…
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At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) seated two new commissioners from Iowa. Elected were Emily Benjamin and Rachel Lindeen. They replace Denise Boyer and Shelley Oltmans who left the board earlier this year. Benjamin is vice- president at Lee County Economic Development Group. Her duties are to ensure that proper programming,…
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Brittany Boll takes you to Camp Point and the delicious Freeman Milki Way Farm, a true farm to table cafe just off the railroad tracks. Owner Gretchen Forsythe tells her story and whips up some of the best home cooking around. SEE Quincy sponsors Taste of the Town.
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QUINCY — Dan Pflibsen, owner of Dan’s Auto Care at 2600 N. 24th for 32 years, had been looking to get out of the business for a couple of years but wasn’t having any luck finding a buyer. Then he tossed out what he called “a BS question” to Colby Kuhlmeier, owner of Kuhly’s Import Specialist.…
Read Full Article Chase A. Summers, 20, 2845 College for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged 132Linda M. Forbes, 50, 505 Locust for FTA Seat Belt. Lodged 147/135Samuel D. Schuckman, 18, 2637 Hillside for Aggravated Fleeing, Reckless Driving, Driving while License Suspended, Improper Lane Usage & Disregard Traffic Control Device. Lodged 147/135Zane R. Miller, 19, 2500 Northbrook for Vandalism. 144Kaetlyn D.…
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QUINCY — Finding a mechanic can be intimidating, especially for people unfamiliar with the inner workings of their car – but it’s a necessary part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly for years to come. Auto service is often costly, so working with a business you can trust is important. BBB received more than 9,600…
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TIMEWELL, Ill. — The Brown County Historical Society will hold its annual fall meeting and program on Thursday, Sept. 26. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Timewell Baptist Church. Members and the public are invited to attend. A pie bar will be available for those attending. Membership renewals will be accepted. New…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone six months and older. The Adams County Health Department is offering six public flu clinics throughout the community. A preregistration option for all community flu clinics…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program’s Class of 2025 has 20 high school seniors from five Adams County schools: Liberty High School, Payson Seymour High School, Quincy Notre Dame High School, Quincy High School, and Unity High School. It’s the largest class in the five-year history of the Adams…
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