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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone and your families from Laura, Hillary, Sandra and myself. The birth of Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. Saturday, Dec. 21 was the first day of winter and the winter solstice. That means that we will begin to have more minutes of daylight each day…
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QUINCY — As temperatures drop, it’s important to make sure your furnace is in working order so you don’t have any chilly surprises. But if a broken furnace does catch you off guard this winter, don’t panic. Take your time to find a trusted contractor. BBB often receives reports from customers of unscrupulous businesses who…
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Country music star to perform July 10 at Knox County Fair in Knoxville, Ill.; tickets on sale Feb. 1
KNOXVILLE, Ill. — The Knox County Fair Board recently announced the lineup for its fair concert this summer, and country music icon Clint Black will take the stage on Thursday, July 10. Black is known as one of the most authentic traditionalists in music over the past three decades as a singer, guitarist and songwriter.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary presented a check for $116,000 to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System at its December meeting. The funds fulfill the auxiliary’s pledge of $600,000 to the Building Better Tomorrows campaign, which raises funds to assist with major renovations and expansion projects. The funds allow Hannibal Regional to increase surgical capacity, expand…
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Quincy University announces winter break hours for adminstrative offices, library and fitness center
QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University will be operating under the following hours during winter break. QU Administrative Offices Sunday Masses Weekday Masses Health and Fitness Center (HFC) Saturday, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 Sunday, Dec. 22 and 29 Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30 • Dec. 24, 31 Dec. 25 – Closed Jan. 1 HFC January…
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QUINCY — Happel Inc., Realtors recently announced Alisa Sanders has earned the pricing strategy advisor (PSA) designation from the National Association of Realtors. The PSA designation equips real estate professionals with the skills to offer accurate property valuations, help buyers and sellers make informed decisions and navigate pricing challenges in a fluctuating market. Happel Inc.,…
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Johnaton M. Good, 36, 1727 Adams for Disregard Traffic Control Device and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 18th and Maine. NTA 128Christian N.M.I. Lawary, 22, Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit. NTAJacob A. White, 36, Quincy for Speeding. NTANicole R. Froehlich, 41, Quincy for Speeding. NTABridget K. Eddy, 40, Quincy for Speeding. NTAKisha J. M.…
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QUINCY — Dunham’s Sports is now open in the former Sears building on the east end of the Quincy Town Center at 3415 Broadway— just in time for last minute holiday shopping. Guests can visit the store during their extended holiday hours this weekend from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to…
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QUINCY — Down Country’s annual fundraising event, Rhinestones & Rodeo, will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at The Ambiance. Doors will open at 5 p.m., kicking off a night with live and silent auctions led by professional auctioneer Jeff Oberling, dancing and a variety of food stations. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner and an…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army will serve a free community Christmas dinner from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. No reservations are required. For people who are homebound, The Salvation Army will offer meal deliveries to shut-ins in Quincy, with a limited number of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When someone in crisis reaches out to Denise Damron, executive director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, she often refers them to Amanda Bowen, the family services caseworker at The Salvation Army in Hannibal. “We send over half of the calls that come in on the community helpline to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will be the host of a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at 1454 N. County Road 2050, inside the Health and Wellness conference rooms. An appointment to donate can be made by contacting…
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LaBELLE, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man, released from the Illinois Department of Corrections in July after serving nine-and-a-half years of a 23-year sentence for home invasion with a firearm, is dead following a confrontation with law enforcement officers on Friday in Lewis County. At approximately 2:54 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, the Lewis County…
Read Full Article Brodie J. Bell, 39, Quincy for Trespassing at 2739 Chesnut St. on 12/16/2024. 101Robin J. Burwinkle, 52, Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway St. on 12/17/2024. 101Katelyn N. Koch, 25, Clayton for Failure to Yield at N. 6th St and Maple St. 151 Alyssa A. Osborne, 23, Quincy for DWLS at N. 6th St. and…
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TAYLOR, Mo. — A Missouri Lottery player’s bad day turned out to be a blessing in disguise when it led to the purchase of a “Silver Bells” Scratchers ticket that contained one of the game’s top prizes. “My car wasn’t working, and I was really upset about it,” said the winner, who was not named in…
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QUINCY — A little more than 24 hours after being sanctioned by the Quincy Park Board, Commissioner John Frankenhoff announced late Friday afternoon he is stepping down. “Hello. Effective immediately, I am resigning as a commissioner on the Quincy Park Board,” Frankenhoff wrote in a one-sentence email sent to Park Board President Mark Philpot, Executive…
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QUINCY — Defense attorney Matt Wayman argued Friday morning in Adams County Circuit Court that Victor Weems, who had agreed to plead guilty to first-degree murder with a 30-year sentencing cap, was unlikely to re-offend and a “man committed to change, deeply remorseful for his mistakes.” Adams County State’s Attorney Todd Eyler had a much…
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LaBELLE, Mo. — The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is handling an incident in La Belle involving an armed suspect in a residence, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. “This is an active situation, and we ask residents to stay clear of the area near 213 N. Third Street,” the post read. “If…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is calling all artists to explore the beauty of contrasts through an exhibit that celebrates the interplay of black, white and every shade of grey in between. Whether showcasing a new creation or submitting a beloved piece, the exhibit will welcome all forms of artistic expression — from…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 10th, 13th, and 22nd Judicial Circuits on Friday. Jennifer A. Richardson, of Monroe City, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Marion County in the 10th Judicial Circuit. Richardson is the District Defender for District 2 of the Missouri Public Defender’s Office. She holds a Bachelor of Arts…
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QUINCY — With the holiday season just around the corner, Quincy Police Department has joined forces with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” enforcement campaign to ensure that holiday gatherings don’t end in tragedy. Law enforcement agencies across Illinois have adopted a…
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PARIS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $4.6 million in financial assistance to the city of Paris for upgrades to the city’s water distribution system. The funding is expected to cover the project’s entire cost and the improvements are anticipated to be completed by October 2025. The improvement project will allow…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Monica Alexis Cheney of Quincy at 4:39 p.m. Dec. 10, 2024.A girl was born to Josh Cain and Cassi Story of Clayton at 10:20 p.m. Dec. 11, 2024.A boy was born to Tyler and Miranda Haerr of Taylor, Mo., at 7:52 a.m. Dec. 12, 2024.A girl was born…
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