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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented quilts to 12 Dot Foods and Dot Transportation, Inc. employees during a ceremony held this spring in Mount Sterling. The event honored their service in the U.S. military. Dot’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) organized the ceremony and recognized the following veteran employees: The Quilts…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently announced its latest round of grant funding, approving more than $110,000 to educators that will elevate student experiences and ignite creativity across the Quincy Public School District. The foundation’s grants committee approved 22 grant applications totaling $72,671.70 to be distributed to schools this fall. An additional $42,120…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 06/03/2025:Wyatt B. Johnson, Mt. Sterling struck a deer on Rt. 99/CR 1300N.Jenna E. Wilson, Macomb struck a deer Rt. 99/Schuyler County Line. 06/06/2025:Delawar Delawar, St Ann Missouri was traveling northbound…
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Teresa Huner of Picture This Photo captured some of the action at the 21st annual Quincy Derby on Saturday afternoon on the 18th Street Hill near Bob Mays Park.
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QUINCY — Kalli Mullen continued her assault on the Quincy Derby record book and has no plans to remove her foot from the throttle. Hopefully, that is. “I plan on being back next year, if I can fit into the car,” said the 16-year-old from Bluffs, who became the event’s all-time victory leader on a…
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Timothy L. Roberts, 23, of Quincy for FTA-Carry/Possess Firearm. Lodged 144John J. Shy, 40, of Shelbina, Mo., for Operate Uninsured Vehicle. NTA 106Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for FTA-Speeding. Lodged 181Kaiser D. Rost, 19, of Quincy for Driving on Suspended License. NTA 181Patrick J. Derverger, 35, of Quincy for TOF-Criminal trespass. NTA 148Larissa Vonburg,…
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Since it’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, June is a good time for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud. Older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it’s harder for those who have a condition…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The vision of Harvest Outreach, which began in 2010, is to create a Christ-centered community where people and families facing hunger, addiction and hardship can find restoration, support and a path to lasting recovery. Harvest Outreach provides sober living residences for both women and men, as well as life coaching, job placement,…
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CLAYTON, Ill. — The Adams Brown County Old Settlers Pageant Program will hold a biscuits and gravy breakfast and antique tractor games on Saturday, June 21. The breakfast, which also will offer a 50/50 raffle, will be held from 6 to 10 a.m. at the Clayton Legion Hall, 111 S. Park. A free-will offering will…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa will be the host of “Confidence Hour: A Beauty and Wellness Evening” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Memorial Hospital Health Wellness Conference Rooms, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This event allows people to: Five lucky guests will receive Botox services at $7 per unit.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Great River Honor Flight board of directors recently announced that the 76th mission will be its first all-women veterans honor flight on June 18–19, leaving from Hannibal. Thirty-seven veterans will participate. Five served during the Vietnam era, 18 during the Gulf War and the remaining 14 served between those conflicts. They…
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QUINCY — In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Adams County, the Quincy Art Center recently announced the opening of three exhibitions that honor the area’s deep-rooted history through art. The exhibits — “Quincy Architecture,” “Neysa McMein – An American Illustrator” and “The Lost Art of Edward Everett” — will be on display from June…
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QUINCY — Not the on-again, off-again drizzles that persisted most of the day, nor the occasional cloudburst that drenched all who were near the 18th Street Hill in the shadow of Bob Mays Park, could water down the feel-good atmosphere that permeated the 10th annual Super Kids Derby on Friday. Not even the fact it…
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chemical Maintenance, Inc., a distributor of cleaning supplies and equipment based in Champaign and owned by Betsy and Brad Parks, announced the sale of its business assets on Friday to the owners of Area Distributors in Quincy. The two companies have around 40 employees combined. Area Distributors offers janitorial supplies and equipment, restaurant supplies and equipment,…
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Tomorrow is Father’s Day and here’s a late gift idea for you. Alex O’Neal has treats as he and Bob discuss the quality cigars he is bringing to Quincy at his 910 York cigar shop. It’s BYOB, but you can get a drink at The Ratkseller across the street and bring it over. Bank of…
Read Full Article Cheri Dunham, 62, of Quincy for FTA Shoplifting.Sierra Thomas, 21, of Quincy for DWLS.Shawn P. La Land, 34, of Quincy for FTA-Stealing. Lodged 108Wesley D. Bowen, 64, of Quincy for Meth Delivery, Possession of controlled substance, Possession of ammo without a FOID and Possession with intent to deliver Cannibis. Lodged 161Johathan M. Sultzman, 40, of…
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NORTHEAST, Mo. — A new collaborative initiative, Hogs for Hunger, is set to tackle food insecurity in northeast Missouri by supplying area food pantries with locally produced pork. This program is a partnership between Missouri Farmers Care, the Missouri Pork Association and United Way of the Mark Twain Area. Both Missouri Farmers Care and United…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board on Friday voted to approve a two-year contract Quincy Federation of Teachers and Educational Support Personnel No. 809 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Board members voted 6-0, with LaTonya Brock absent. The teachers’ union voted electronically earlier this week to ratify the contract. The contract follows…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The ninth annual Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department cardboard boat races will be held Saturday, June 28, at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Registration deadline for the races is Thursday, June 26. Check-in will be at 10 a.m. on June 28, with the first launch at 11 a.m. Youngsters team up…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will operate under the following summer schedule beginning immediately. Administrative Offices Health and Fitness Center – effective through Aug. 15 Pool Hours – effective through Aug. 15 (Pool closed June 2-6) Check the QU Health & Fitness Center Facebook page for changes to these regular hours and for the fitness schedule…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Digital billboards at Broadway and Maple Avenue and Stardust Drive will showcase works by local artists throughout June as part of the Hannibal Arts Council’s 10th annual Art in the Open billboard contest. This annual public art initiative is a collaboration between the Hannibal Arts Council and Robinson Outdoor. Four winning entries…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board on Friday voted to authorize a St. Louis firm to file a lawsuit against Klingner and Associates, a Quincy engineering firm, and Maas Construction, a general contractor, for faulty work done with the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School, 3211 Payson Road. The suit, which…
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