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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. 05/04/2025:Jolene N. Hall, Versailles; struck a deer on CR 315N Ave. CITATIONS: 05/02/2025:Neil A. Gratton, Griggsville: Operating a vehicle with suspended registration. 05/03/2025:Zavonte Q. Young, Jacksonville: Operating a vehicle with…
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Kelly will once again challenge Pritzker-backed candidate: Kelly won a crowded 16-person primary in a 2013 special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, who resigned while under investigation for misuse of campaign funds and eventually went to prison. Kelly received more than half the primary vote before easily…
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QUINCY — Have your eyes or nose been runny lately? Have you started coughing and sneezing? Pollen season has started, which means many people may be experiencing allergies. Dr. Ellen Pratt, who specializes in allergy and immunology with Quincy Medical Group, offered some of her thoughts and suggestions. Why? “We start with tree pollen,” Pratt…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court April 1-30, 2025. Megan Dora-Ann McDowell, 22, of Quincy and Andrew Ryan Ellerman, 31, of Quincy filed April 2, 2025.Chad Lawrence Ballinger, 45, of Payson and Jessica Renee McDermott, 32, of Quincy filed April 3, 2025.David Edward Walker, 26, of Ursa and Morgan…
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MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair will welcome Grammy-nominated singer Sara Evans to this year’s fair on Saturday, July 26. Evans has five No. 1 country singles — “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place To Start,” “Born to Fly” and “A Little Bit Stronger.” Several of those No. 1s…
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Tia Jackson, 33, of Quincy for FTA Stealing.Tyshala Smith, 23, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing.Christopher Smith, 42, of Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection, Criminal Trespass to Residence and Aggravated Stalking. LodgedGary Vale of Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance.Patricia Vale of Quincy for Failure to Abate a Nuisance.Erica Stockdale, 29, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — A Quincy family of four safely escaped a fire in their brick home on Tuesday afternoon after a cooking mishap. The Quincy Fire Department responded at 1:36 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, to a report of a house fire at 614 N. Seventh. The first crew arrived on scene two minutes later and observed…
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QUINCY — Auditions for “Jersey Boys” will be held Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, at Quincy Community Theatre. “Jersey Boys” is a Tony Award-winning musical sensation that brings the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to the stage. Discover the story of four guys from Jersey who became an international pop…
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QUINCY — Adams County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, swore in its newest CASA volunteers. June Otte was sworn in by Judge John Wooleyhan at the Adams County Courthouse on March 7. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in the…
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COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Before striking the ground this spring, Ameren Illinois wants to alert the public about new guidelines established under the Illinois Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act. This legislation, effective Jan. 1, aims to enhance public safety, minimize risks to excavators prevent disruptions and aid in the expansion of vital public services. Calling…
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QUINCY — Mayor Linda Moore announced at the end of Monday’s Quincy City Council meeting her plans to create a housing task force and a sports tourism commission. The lack of adequate housing in Quincy was arguably the biggest issue during the mayoral campaigns of Moore and incumbent Mike Troup. A non-binding referendum supporting an…
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QUINCY — With a new mayor and two new aldermen getting used to sitting in on their first meeting of the Quincy City Council on Monday night, it was understandable that City Clerk Laura Oakman had to get used to new names in new positions as well. She forgot to ask Mike Adkins, the new…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (TRRC) recently was designated as the new recipient of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 grant for Local Workforce Innovation Area 14 (LWIA 14). This funding will enable TRRC to broaden its workforce development services across a nine-county region in western Illinois, encompassing…
Read Full Article Kyle D. Hinkamper, 23, of Quincy for Operating Motorcycle on One Wheel at Harrison St. and Granview Dr. 140Ashley N. Epperson, 38, of Hull for Child Safety Seat Violation at 36th St. and Tisha Dr. 140Taj W. Epley, 52, of Quincy for Failure to Report Accident at 5211 Broadway St. 122Aisha R. Jackaron, 29, of…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital will offer community health screenings at the Bott Community Center at 705 Lafayette in Warsaw on May 14. Screenings will be A1C, lipid panel and hearing and vision tests for $25. These screenings are available to the public, but participants must register and pay in advance. Fasting for 10 to…
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COATSBURG, Ill. — Coatsburg has been designated as a Smart Rural Community (SRC) by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This \ recognition celebrates Coatsburg’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive innovation, support growth and enhance the quality of life for its residents. The announcement was made during a special event at…
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QUINCY — A fundraiser for Safe Moves for Seniors, the philanthropic arm of Golden Bridges, is set for 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Panera, 3738 Broadway. When Golden Bridges was formed 12 years ago, the owners knew they wanted to help seniors in the community with their transition needs. Even then,…
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QUINCY — Quincy officially entered its girl power era on Sunday. Adorned in a hot pink blouse and immediately surrounded by more than a dozen young girls in Washington Park on Sunday afternoon, Mayor Linda Moore made history as the first woman to be sworn in for the position. Roughly 200 community members gathered for…
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QUINCY — Rev. Gary Dice is celebrating one year and one month with his transplanted heart on May 5. He is thankful to God, to his family and friends, to the many members of his medical team and to someone he does not yet know — the person who donated the heart to give him…
Read Full Article Marcus M. Coleman, 29, of Quincy for IDOC Parole Violation at N. 4th St. and Oak St. 132Heather T. Kelley, 45, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured and Suspended Registration at N. 8th St. and Broadway St. 181Tyrese Q. Burk, 22, of Quincy for aggravated domestic battery and aggravated fleeing to elude a peace officer in…
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QUINCY — For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a financial aid company that guarantees results can seem like a dream come true – but it could also be the setup for a scam. Higher education is expensive, and scammers take advantage of that to trick students and their families.…
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QUINCY — The TriState Diversity Coalition’s fifth annual Pride in the Park, a celebration of LGBTQ pride, diversity and inclusion, will take place from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, at Clat Adams Park. The event will bring together people from across Illinois, Missouri and Iowa. It will feature a day of entertainment,…
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QUINCY — The Great River Corvette Club recently presented checks to three Quincy organizations: The Illinois Veterans Home Activity Fund, Shiloh Christian Ranch and Blessing Hospitality House. The club hosts an autocross event yearly to raise funds to benefit local community organizations as well as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year’s event is Aug. 2-3…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The bridge rehabilitation project to make essential structural repairs on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal is scheduled to begin on May 12. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge, with a 12-foot width restriction in…
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