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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently recognized its annual alumni award winners. The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award was presented to Emma Jacobson Schroeder. This award is given to a Hannibal-LaGrange graduate, age 35 or younger, for outstanding accomplishments in their profession, business, community, state or nation. Schroder graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing in…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Biennial Faculty Art Exhibit, an exhibition highlighting the work of full-time and adjunct staff at Culver-Stockton College, is on display through March 29 in the Mabee Art Gallery on the C-SC campus. The event opening was held on Feb. 29 and included an artist talk. Faculty work is only shown…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A meeting for vendors interested in participating in the upcoming Central Park Farmers Market will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Plans for the upcoming season will be discussed. The local health inspector and scale inspector will be in attendance. Rules and regulations will be outlined,…
Read Full Article Stephanie D. Gaither, 35, of 1018 Jersey for Trespassing at 600 Maine. NTA 128Rayven D. Smith, 25, of 917 North 9th for DWLS and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 12th and Broadway. NTA 162George Scott, 43, of Quincy for Trespassing. 121Nathan Lee, 36, of Quincy for warrant for DWLR. 185James W. Corbin, 34, of 416…
Read Full Article QUINCY — It’s tough to keep track of your info in an increasingly connected world. As we rely more on online services for daily activities, it’s more important than ever to be in control of your data. Quite a bit of personal information is already shared on the internet by cell phones, tablets, laptops or…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A ceremonial groundbreaking for the reconstruction project along Sixth Street was held Friday morning. Following is a series of questions about the project and their answers, provided by project consultant Maggie Strong. What is the history of this project? The project is the result of years of planning and public-private collaboration. City leaders moved…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The WGEM Academic Challenge, a high school scholastic bowl competition, is back for its 30th season. This season kicks off with the inaugural “All-Star Challenge,” featuring eight standout players from local high schools. Hosted by WGEM chief meteorologist Brian Inman on the JWCC Quincy campus, the WGEM Academic Challenge pits local schools against…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Luther Memorial Church will hold its chili cook-off fundraiser at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, in the fellowship hall in the church basement. Proceeds will support youth summer trips to Confirmation Camp, Leadership Lab and the highly anticipated ELCA’s Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Participants are invited to showcase their chili-making skills…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Nathan Ericson and Sam Newbold of Quincy at 6:53 p.m. Feb. 17, 2024.A boy was born to Matt and Brianne Sealock of Quincy at 8:26 a.m. Feb. 19, 2024.A girl was born to Timothy and Kelsey Anders of Ursa at 7:42 p.m. Feb. 19, 2024.A boy was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY — An 18-year-old Quincy man was arrested Friday after short foot chase on the east end of Quincy. Just after 9:45 a.m. Friday, Quincy Police officers located a stolen vehicle in the 4300 block of Broadway. The suspect, Brayden Gabel, 1605 Elm, was nearby and fled. After a brief pursuit, he was taken into…
Read Full Article David J. Rardon II, 43, 1800 Jackson for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 36th & Broadway. 146Erin E. Little, 39, 1123 N. 6th for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. 176Mary E. Willingham, 65, 1030 Diana Dr. for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 6th & Chestnut. 120Talyn Fesler, 39, 520 N. 16th, Retail Theft at 5211…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — People in the Illini Community Hospital area who need lab testing have a new option beginning Monday, March 4. Illini Express Clinic in Pittsfield, on the Illini Hospital campus, will provide pre-registered patients their outpatient lab testing in the clinic’s drive-through bay instead of the person having to go the laboratory inside…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park will be not be staffed and will be a skate-at-your-own-risk facility beginning Saturday, March 2. The Ramp Park will be open 8 a.m. to dusk every day for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters. No motorized equipment will be allowed. No one is allowed…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will feature four visiting directors helming the remaining season ticket productions of “Shakespeare in Love,” “Newsies,” “The Trip to Bountiful” and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” In a press release, QCT’s artistic director Brandon Thomsen said, “Having talked with and personally selected each one of these directors, I can say with…
Read Full Article PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The restoration of the historic façade of the Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials building at 120 South Madison in Pittsfield is complete. The building will reopen for Two Rivers services and the Reachout Thrift Store on Friday, March 1. A press release from Two Rivers said the organization will hold…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Former President Donald Trump’s name remains on the Republican ballot for the March 19 primary for now, and votes already cast for him through early ballots and mail-in ballots are unaffected. But stay tuned. Adams County Clerk Ryan Niekamp said Thursday no changes have been made to the primary ballot in the wake…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. – Rachel Turnbull still can’t believe she won a $50,583 jackpot from the Ace of Diamonds fundraiser hosted by the Monroe City R-I Education Foundation. “I was shocked by the win,” Turnbull said. “I still feel like I am in a state of shock.” Turnbull lives in Columbia, Mo., and graduated from…
Read Full Article Darius Thornton, 23, 1702 Center Granview Dr., Criminal Damage to Property less than $500 and Disorderly Conduct at 1702 Center Granview Dr. on 2/9/24. NTA 140Karen Woolfolk, 83, 2103 Cherry Lane Estate North, Failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at 10th and State on 2/28/24. NTA 169Adam Snider, 34, 2409 Crystal Ave., Failure…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — The March fish fry, sponsored by VFW Post 11041, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the hall, 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children with a menu of catfish fillet, VFW potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. The…
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