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Samantha G. Proske, 33, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 3rd and Maine. NTA 128Danielle R. Waterkotte, 29, of Quincy for Criminal Trespass to Real Property and Resisting a Police Officer at 1308 N. 11th. Lodged 136Gracie F. Sprinkle, 18, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at her residence. Lodged…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals.When choosing a lawn care professional, BBB recommends looking for a responsive company with a strong track record of trustworthy business practices. Complaints to BBB about lawn or landscaping companies include subpar work, failure to communicate or failure to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre recently introduced the two talented casts of “Jack & Phil: Slayers of Giants, Inc.,” its 2025 QCT on-the-road production. This modern retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk is packed with wit, adventure and an important message about friendship and self-confidence. Follow Jack and his best (and only) friend, Phil, as…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — A 72-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 405, three miles east of Palmyra. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at approximately 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, when a 2008 Honda Ridgeline driven by a man from Palmyra headed north ran…
Read Full Article EWING, Mo. — Heartland Resources, Inc. will be holding a steak dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, in the Queen of Peace Hall. The dinner will be supplied and cooked by the Lewis and Marion Counties Cattlemen’s Association. Tickets are $50 per guest. The evening will include a silent auction and musical…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. Rose Parish Hall, 715 Chestnut, will be the site of a drive-thru dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day. Three meal options will be offered: Cars should enter through the alley off Eighth Street to place orders. The cost is $14 per meal.
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Destiny Craven, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner for Blessing Health System, joined the Blessing Health Mount Sterling clinic team in March, offering on-site behavioral care for the first time since the clinic opened in 2021. She will provide evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health diagnoses. “One of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The following items have been recovered by the Quincy Police Department. To inquire about any of the property, call the QPD Evidence Department at 217-228-4489, and refer to the ID number when calling. (Recovered firearms are not listed. If you lost a firearm, call QPD.) Appointments are required to pick up property. First…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mike Troup has spent much of 2025 touting what he can do for Quincy’s future as he campaigns for re-election as mayor. He took an hour on Friday afternoon to look back at the past year during his State of the City address, annually given to members of the Quincy Service Club during…
Read Full Article Ryan Arsenault, 41, of Quincy for Stealing at 4115 Broadway St. NTA 122Taylor Baker, 31, warrant for arrest Domestic Battery and Agg Battery Child. Lodged 181/186Connie Hiland, 58, of Quincy for Illegal Dumping at 111 N. 10th. 140Brett Roan, 50, of Quincy for DWLS and Expired Registration and a warrant for FTA DWLS and Operating…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A juvenile was injured Friday afternoon and transported to Blessing Hospital as part of a traffic accident. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, along with Adams County Ambulance, the Quincy Fire Department and Tri-Township Fire Department crews, responded to a traffic crash on private property at 3:50 p.m. Friday, March 14. A…
Read Full Article VERSAILLES, Ill. — A Rushville man is in the Schuyler County Jail after multiple illegal narcotics were found when deputies from the Brown County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 101 S. Chestnut on Monday, March 10. A drug investigation was initiated by the West Central Illinois Task Force upon receiving information of possible…
Read Full Article QUINCY — One hospital working to open its doors is now helping another do the same — halfway across the world. Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is playing a role in helping make a hospital in Kenya a reality. Collaboration between QMG president Carol Brockmiller; Ada Bair, Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Senior and Childcare Services…
Read Full Article Versailles, Ill. — Deputies from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in Versailles on Tuesday and arrested a man on multiple drug charges. A drug investigation was initiated by the West Central Illinois Task Force upon receiving information of possible illegal activity taking place at that residence. After an initial investigation and…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor Kelsey Grammer is performing a second show at the Legacy Theater in Carthage at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. Tickets for the June 22 show are now available at the Legacy Theater box office and on line. Tickets for the first show on June…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Public Library’s third annual Menstrual Hygiene Drive started March 1 and continues through April 12. This initiative aims to combat period poverty by collecting essential menstrual products for people in need. Period poverty is a human rights issue that affects menstruating individuals across all demographics. It extends beyond the lack of menstrual…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Kyra Johnson and Judy Lionberger were recognized as two of Missouri’s Outstanding Beginning Teachers at the spring conference of the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) on Feb. 17. Johnson, a graduate of Hannibal-LaGrange University, is teaching special education at Holden High School. During her time at Holden High School,…
Read Full Article Have you realized that every time you go to a new city, you end up seeing a farmer’s market? West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri are seeing a fast-growing farmers’ market scene. Small farms provide fresh, healthy food, helping local communities and economies. It’s like how live casino games are changing online entertainment with real-time action.…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester, 110 Market, is offering a running clinic led by Katie Ruebush, a physical therapist and experienced runner. This specialized clinic is designed for runners of all levels. With years of experience in physical therapy and a passion for working with the running community, Ruebush will provide gait and…
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