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MENDON, Ill. — Unity Elementary School recently participated in “Books are Fun, Book Blast” for the first time and raised more than $21,000 in two weeks. With the leadership of principal Shelly Sheffler and Unity Elementary staff, students were sent home with a treasure map to earn books and treasures. Students, along with their guardians,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army will be taking applications in Quincy for Christmas food baskets and the Angel Tree program through Friday, Nov. 17. People living in Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois with children ages 18 and under or seniors ages 60-plus are invited to register for assistance online at www.SAAngelTree.org or in…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is preparing for the return of Kroc-R-Treat, an indoor trick-or-treating event to be held from 10 a.m. to noon at The Kroc Center on Saturday, Oct. 28. This event will occur in partnership with Trick or Treat in The District. The indoor event is free and open to the public.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale, and originally adapted by the legendary Jerome Robbins, with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and music by Morris “Moose” Charlap, the iconic musical “Peter Pan” encourages you to think lovely things, and your heart will fly on wings. Peter Pan will take the stage at Quincy Community Theatre…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Adams County residents can safely and securely dispose of potentially addictive prescription medications at two locations in Quincy during the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Drugs can be returned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont, and at Sam’s Club, 700 N.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced the addition of 12 full-time faculty members for the 2023-24 school year. Joining the QU community this fall are:
Read Full Article Donald L. Stathem, 39, of Quincy for FTA – Stealing (Marion Co., Mo.) at 8th & Oak St. Lodged. 112Tyrena J. Taber, 54, of Quincy for FTA – Fighting at 2617 N. 5th St. Lodged. 130Dennis J. Ratcliff, 18, of Astoria for Failure to Reduce Speed at 5th & Broadway. PTC. 178Shawn P. Ericson, 40,…
Read Full Article Jeremiah J. Hester, 34, last known address in the 600 block of College in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for theft, criminal damage to property and aggravated battery. Hester is 6 foot tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you know where he can be found, call…
Read Full Article QUINCY —Registrations are being taken for Blessing Health’s next no-cost cholesterol screening from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. A 12-hour fast before the test is required, as is an appointment. Visit events.blessinghealth.org and search “cholesterol,” call 217-277-5000 or stop by the Blessing Resource Center to…
Read Full Article James Hirner, 60, of Quincy for FTA – Agg. DUI (x3) at 18th & Chestnut St. Lodged. 112Zachery S. Cress, 25, of Quincy reported his black Huffy bicycle stolen from 224 S. 8th St. on 09/27/23. 178Stanley W. Cogdal, 69, of New London, Mo., for Disregard Stop Sign at 14th & Oak St. NTA. 152Heather…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Buy now/pay later is a service that many retailers offer to allow shoppers to space out smaller payments on an item over time, rather than paying the full cost up front. Read the fine print before agreeing to one of these services. In recent years, buy now/pay later plans have become particularly common…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Birthright of Quincy’s 14th annual trivia night and silent auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, inside Quincy University’s Health and Fitness Center. Doors open and silent auction begins at 5 p.m. Trivia will start at 6:45 p.m. sharp. For years, this event has packed more than 500 people in the center to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of a Halloween Trunk or Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Quincy campus Student Activity Center parking lot. This event is free and open to the public. Children are welcome to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costume for a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Who walks the halls and corridors at night of the old Our Lady of Angels Seminary in northern Quincy? Are their secrets and mysteries ready to be discovered? Visit Quincy University’s North Campus the nights of Oct. 27-28 to find out. The university’s CEO Club is hosting its annual haunted house. Designed for…
Read Full Article Lakena M. Neil, 43, of Quincy for FTA – Poss Impression of Cr/Debit Card at 2225 N. 12th St. Lodged. 112Mariah R. Hess, 32, of Quincy for FTA – Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 421 N. 36th St. Lodged. 155Marty A. Shriver, 41, homeless for Poss of Meth at 2603 N. 24th St. Lodged. 122Colleen…
Read Full Article QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the college’s Guided Pathways and Caring Campus initiatives during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Informed by data from the Community College Research Center, Guided Pathways is a national student success improvement model endorsed by the American Association of Community Colleges. …
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. The John William Kane Trust of Detroit, Mich., sold a residence at 104 Waterford Drive W.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum, in collaboration with John Wood Community College, will officially open the “Discovery Trail” story walk as a feature within JWCC’s Spring Valley Trails from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. The feature is a leisurely, one-mile interactive nature walk including multiple stops for children and families to read…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Justin and Catherine Trammel of Quincy at 9:29 a.m. Oct. 10, 2023.A girl was born to Austin and Katerina Dannehold of Quincy at 2:59 a.m. Oct. 11, 2023.A girl was born to Tyler and Kelsey Gray of Keokuk, Iowa at 10:57 a.m. Oct. 11, 2023.A girl was born…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will present its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at Quincy University’s Connie Niemann Center for Music, 17th and Seminary Road. The jazz band will perform a wide array of jazz tunes — “By George,” “Hep Cat Blues,” “When I Fall in Love” and “Crankcase.” Daxtun Heier, junior music…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club is presenting a live video talk on how the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is helping to unlock the mysteries of the universe at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. JWST’s observations of the galaxy cluster G165.7+67.0 and a discovery of a…
Read Full Article Douglas Fields, 59, of Quincy for Theft of Mislaid Property. NTA 178Isaac Hillenbrand, 37, of Quincy for FTA DWLR, Poss of Meth, and Failure to Reg as a Sex Offender. Lodged 250Brian R. Barnes, 31, 443 S. 5th, Apt. 5, Original Adams County Warrant for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault x 3 and Aggravated Sexual Abuse…
Read Full Article QUINCY — No one was injured in a residential structure fire at 636 Jefferson on Thursday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 7:40 a.m. Thursday to a possible structure fire at 636 Jefferson when a neighbor reported smoke coming from the structure. Engine Company No. 5 arrived on scene and reported smoke was coming…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Steve Hassell and Kurt Hofmeister recently were appointed as members of the board of directors of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., and First Bankers Trust Company. Their appointment was effective Oct. 1. Hassell is known for his contributions to the technology and business world. His extensive experience in operational transformation and fostering innovation will…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 7 to celebrate The Crossing-Macomb’s 16th anniversary and to introduce Kaleb Greenlief as the recently appointed lead pastor of the congregation. The Crossing-Macomb, 1600 W. Jackson, is part of a non-denominational multi-site organization made up of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Clean Restoration, 3120 N. 12th, will be the host of its second annual Trunk or Treat from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. The event will have activities and games for kids. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department and Tri-City Fire Department will be on hand. 8TE Open and Calftown Cafe will be serving Halloween-themed…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council Foundation is the host of a holiday wreath auction to support Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials and their mission. TRRC staff, community partner organizations, local businesses and other TRRC supporters have crafted wreaths and other decorations for all holiday seasons. These decorations are being auctioned through Saturday,…
Read Full Article PERRY, Ill. — Trent Loos, the United Kingdom’s Andrew Henderson and Jim Ferguson will share the microphone and engage in a discussion about the future of food production around the world as they record “Loos Tales” from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at the John Wood Ag Center. The actual recording of “Rural Route Radio”…
Read Full Article The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was over $1500.00. 10/02/2023:David E. Ferrill, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on CR 200N 10/05/2023:Keegan Stigall, Macomb: Struck a deer on IL 99. 10/14/2023:Christina L. Brierton, Versailles: Struck a deer on IL 107. TRAFFIC…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department and the Adams County Jury Commission, wants to inform the community about a telephone scam taking place in reference to jury duty. In these calls, people claim to be a representative of either Adams County or the Adams County…
Read Full Article Manuel Cabrera, 32, of 417 Hampshire for No Valid DL and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 13th and Broadway. NTA 153Alonzo B. Jackson, 37, 1508 Van Buren for Operating Uninsured Vehicle & Driving While License Suspended at 12th & Washington. 161William A. Smith, 46, 721 Washington for Trespassing. 169Terri M. Gibbons, 40, 700 S. 14th…
Read Full Article PAYSON, Ill. — Members of Bluff Hall Church will hold a turkey supper from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Cost for the supper will be $13. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dressing, cranberry salad, rolls and apple cake will be served by drive-thru service. There will be no indoor dining. The…
Read Full Article COLCHESTER, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 27 to welcome Land of Lincoln Credit Union as a new member to the Macomb Area Chamber. Land of Lincoln Credit Union is located at 113 E. Depot. Following LLCU’s acquisition of Colchester State Bank, the…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The sound and moves of Michael Jackson will come alive on the stage of The Legacy Theater at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Michael Firestone will present “Moonwalker: The MJ Legacy,” promoted to be “as close as you will get to seeing the King of Pop live in concert.” Coming from Las…
Read Full Article Caleb Gottman, 38, of Quincy for FTA Shoplifting. Lodged 112Ashley Courtois, 31, of Quincy for Poss of Meth and DWLR. Lodged 112Faith M. Tapp, 25, Quincy, for unauthorized use of a debit /credit card at 923 North 12th. NTA 153James M. Meridth, 30, Quincy, for FTA illegal pedestrian use of the roadway at State and…
Read Full Article Evelyn E. Ellis, 43, Quincy for Violation of Order of Protection. Lodged 144 124Braden Harn, 21, Quincy, for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an accident at HWY 24 and 3rd Street on 10/14/23. NTA 184
Read Full Article WEBSTER, Ill. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man after another man drove himself to the emergency room at Memorial Hospital in Carthage after receiving multiple gunshot wounds at his residence near Webster. Hancock County Dispatch received a call at approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 from Memorial Hospital. The male victim…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University is implementing a student success management system designed to help proactively manage student success. It links faculty, advisors, professors, staff and students in a coordinated network designed to help students navigate their way from admission to graduation. In a press release, QU President Brian McGee said, “QU Navigate is part of…
Read Full Article Raykwon T. Green, 24, 708 N. 8th for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 26th & Chestnut. 180Roger A. Spidle, 36, Homeless for FTA Animal at Large at 6th & Jersey. Lodged 124Sharon Lord, 60, 615 Maple St., Quincy, for improper left turn at 48th and Oak. NTA 155Kristen Crabtree, 37, 217 Elm St.,…
Read Full Article TIMEWELL, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp will hold its annual Soup in the Woods fundraiser event from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday, Oct. 22. The menu will be a wide variety of soups, pulled pork, grilled cheese, hot dogs, veggies and desserts. Enjoy the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Ben Drebes, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Adams County, recently received the firm’s Service Award for five years of work with Edward Jones. The Service Award is first earned after five years of service at the firm and at every five-year increment thereafter. Drebes was one of 3,515 financial advisors firmwide to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University honored its Heritage Award Recipients at the alumni dinner during homecoming weekend on Sept. 30. The Heritage Awards are the highest honor bestowed by Quincy University upon outstanding alumni. For more than 50 years, Quincy University has presented the Bill O’Donnell Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award to alumni who have…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Sarah Taylor, administrative coordinator of corporate compliance at Blessing Health System, recently earned a master of science degree in health law and health care compliance from Albany Law School, Albany, N.Y. She graduated summa cum laude. Taylor, a Hannibal, Mo., resident, also holds a master of arts degree in management and holds certification…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce will be the host of a legislative luncheon, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Park Place, 127 E. Carroll. Check-in/social begins at 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The noon featured speakers will include State Senators Mike Halpin…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The QND Extravaganza will be held on Friday, Nov. 17, at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets for this event are $65 per person through Nov. 15 and will include dinner, drinks and a bid number for all live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit Quincy Notre…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre’s lineup of theatre education classes for the fall 2023 semester consists of six classes and three workshops to be offered for people ranging from kindergarten through adulthood. Each class aims to develop a specific set of skills, such as characterization, improvisation, teamwork, acting, set design and script analysis. This semester…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Drake Tracy and Valerie Black of Quincy at 11:33 p.m. Sept. 24, 2023.A girl was born to Logan Friye and Delaney Rodgers of Quincy at 8:29 a.m. Sept. 25, 2023.A boy was born to Dan Noe and Jennifer Murphey of Quincy at 3:06 p.m. Sept. 26, 2023.A girl…
Read Full Article Bryant Milton, 26, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth. Lodged 112Megan Campbell, 29, of Quincy for Violation of OP and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 1222300 Watts Lane is requesting extra patrol as that they have several motorcycles riding on the property.Nathan Wright, 38, of Quincy for Reg Expired. NTA 155Corryn M. Williamson, 23, of…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock Foster and Adoption Services team is hosting an open house event for prospective foster parents from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23. This open house event will be a drop-in/drop-out format so prospective foster parents can learn in a comfortable, no pressure atmosphere. Current Chaddock foster parents will be on site to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — QUANADA will hold a ruby masquerade ball at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at One Event Venue to celebrate its 40th year of helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence seek safety and begin healing. The event will feature: In a press release, Megan Duesterhaus, chief executive officer of QUANADA, said, “We can’t…
Read Full Article To participate in the survey and make your voice heard, visit: Website: www.quincywashingtontheater.org Direct Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WashingtonTheaterPublicSurvey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtontheater The survey will be open until Oct. 18. QUINCY — The Washington Theater Commission invites community members to share their insights and perspectives by completing an online survey to help shape the future direction of the…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Brown County’s newest attraction, The Rink at Uptown Mount Sterling, is set to open to the public on Nov. 24. The Rink, a 2,400 square foot, outdoor ice rink, will be at 109 W. North. It will offer an ice-skating experience with fire pits, art, food and other vendors. Action Brown…
Read Full Article Bura L. Robinson, 50, of 826 Adams for Aggravated Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 161Donald R. Woolen, 44, of Granite City, for Improper Backing at 28th and Broadway. NTA 186Brandon S. Moore, 22, 3100 State for Expired Registration & Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Stanley E. Barnhart, 74, 3530 Herleman for Speeding at…
Read Full Article PERRY, Ill. — A teenager was killed in a vehicle crash Thursday morning in Pike County. Pike County 911 received a report of the crash on Illinois Route 107, just south of Perry, at 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12. Units with Troop 6 of the Illinois State Police responded to a single vehicle fatal…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Bands from Illinois, Missouri and Iowa will travel along Quincy’s Maine Street on Saturday, Oct. 14, during the 27th annual Octoberfest Invitational Parade and Field Competition The parade will begin at 2 p.m. at 30th and Maine and travel down Maine to Quincy Junior High School. Bands will present their competition selections at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois chapter, in partnership with the Continuing EducationInstitute of Illinois, will be the host of “Building Bridges of Support: Alzheimer’s Conference for Professionals and Caregivers” from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center. Registration and networking opportunities will begin at…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, along with State Sen. Jil Tracy and State Rep. Randy Frese, will host a senior adult health fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 17. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. The health fair…
Read Full Article Kutter M. Willing, 24, 1426 N. 4th St., Failure to Reduce Speed, Improper Lane Usage, Disregard Stop Sign and Operating Uninsured at N. 20th St. and College Ave. NTA 109Melissa A. Straley, 41, Plainville, Speeding at S. 36th St. and Glendale Dr. PTC 161Brianna E. Vonderhaar, 29, 1414 N. 9th St., Speeding at N. 14th…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame High School held its homecoming royalty assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 11 and announced the homecoming court. Adison Tangy was named homecoming queen with Matthew Boudreau named homecoming king. Tangy is a daughter of Traci Miles and Jeff Tangy. Boudreau is a son of Kim and Matt Boudreau. Attendants to the…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Marla J. Bailey and Sheldon J. Bailey of Columbia City, Ind., sold a residence at 1025…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Blessing patient seeking care for atrial fibrillation became one of the first patients in the country to find the life-improving help they needed using new technology. The procedure took place on Monday, Sept. 25, conducted by electrophysiologist Dr. John Hammock and the Blessing Electrophysiology team. In a press release, Hammock said, “Blessing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registration is open for a no-cost A1C blood test screening for diabetes on Thursday, Nov. 2. The screening takes place by appointment only between 9 and 11 a.m. at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. in the same building as Blessing’s Express Clinic. No fasting is required and appointments are limited. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to ring bells at red kettle locations in Quincy, Hannibal, Mo., and the surrounding area. Kettles with silent bells (unmanned) historically bring in fewer donations than kettles with bell ringers. Volunteers can sign up online at www.registertoring.com for shifts as short as two hours to “Adopt-A-Kettle”…
Read Full Article QUINCY — At 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, the Quincy/Adams County 911 Center received a call ofsuspicious circumstances in the 400 block of Gardner Park Drive. Quincy Police Officers were dispatched to investigate. Shortly after the initial call, another call was received reporting shots fired. About that same time, another call came in from the 400 Block…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County Board tabled a decision to commit $350,000 toward burying Ameren power lines at Clat Adams Park. At Tuesday night’s County Board meeting, Riverfront Development Corporation member Duane Venvertloh, a former Adams County Board member and Finance Committee chairman, asked his former colleagues for an additional $150,000 on top of the…
Read Full Article Stephanie D. Gaither, 1018 Jersey St., Trespassing at 1025 Maine St. on 10/07/2023. NTA 152William L. Anderson, 30, 537 Vermont St., Violation of Orders of Protection at 537 Vermont St. Remained Lodged 122Quincy Park District reports damage to the restrooms and other areas at Bob Mays Park, 2533 N. 18th St. on 10/05/2023. 101Russell L.…
Read Full Article OMAHA, Neb. — Navigator CO2 Ventures announced Tuesday it is putting on hold one of the two biggest proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects in the Midwest so it can reassess the project. Associated Press reporter Josh Funk said the company withdrew its application for a key permit in Illinois and said it it was putting…
Read Full Article QUINCY — This year’s Fall Color Run will mark the Early Tin Dusters’ 47th annual showing in Quincy. The club anticipates more than 500 pre-1949 street rods from Washington to Arizona and throughout the Midwest, bringing thousands of visitors into the Quincy area. Street rodders who have been attending the event say it feels like…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Sara Siebert recently accepted a position as an optometrist with SPECS in Quincy. Siebert graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2014 with a bachelor of science in biology. She received her doctor of optometry in 2018 from Indiana University School of Optometry, where she graduated with honors. Siebert…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Petco, 6216 Broadway, will be the site for PUPkin Patch, a fundraiser from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, to benefit Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc. Activities will include: Homeward Bound Waggin, Inc., is a non-profit animal shelter located in Quincy. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the animals at the shelter.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Elks Club will be the site for dinner and a comedy night on Saturday, Oct. 14. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The comedy event featuring Ron Reyes and Smoogie will begin at 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The Elks will conduct a membership…
Read Full Article Lauren R. Washburn, 38, of 701 Broadway for Expired Registration at 12th and Vermont. NTA 120Melanie L. Spence, 50, of 1137 Adams St., Apt A for Expired Registration at 8th and Vermont. NTAJennifer L. Morrison, 51, Homeless for FTA-Trespassing at 6th and Spring. Lodged 112Roxanna L. Fanshier, 46, of 115 Stadium Dr., Apt. 65 for…
Read Full Article Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. Christopher Corzatt and Deanne Corzatt of Mendon sold a residence at 211 Cherry in Carthage to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The fourth annual community Veterans Resource Fair will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. National, state and local veterans organizations, local community organizations and businesses and veteran support groups will be onsite to discuss the services they offer. This event provides an opportunity…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Oakley School of Business received a $2,000 grant from Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The grant money will be used to support student entrepreneurs with opportunities, events, chapter activities and conferences to help start businesses. In a press release, Cynthia Haliemun, dean of the Oakley School of Business, professor of economics, director 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. First Notice Recovered Property Description Date ID# Samsung Cell Phone 9-2-23 20415 iPhone 9-5-23 20694 26” Huffy Bike 9-6-23 20739 SSC…
Read Full Article Cammie S. Bassett, 30, 537 Locust for Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 5th & Chestnut. 173Ashlyn M. Deering, 28, 3118 N. College for Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Tony B. Martin, 37, 3420 Westview for Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Kendall T. Scott, 38, 205 Stadium Dr. for Speeding at 36th…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced Friday the conclusion of the Back to Business Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in more than 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties. Fifty-three restaurants, hotels…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Knowledge Center at Chaddock has partnered with the Literacy Advocates of West Central Illinois to host a Community Conversation event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at The Knowledge Center on Chaddock’s campus at 205 S. 24th. The presentation will provide an overview of trauma and adverse childhood experiences…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Appetizers, education and giveaways await women who attend Blessing Health’s Pink and White Ladies Night on Thursday, Oct. 19. The free event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. The first 100 attendees will receive a free cosmetic bag. Women will learn about Blessing Health…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the church, 900 S. 17th. All proceeds will be benefit the St. James Lutheran School. Anyone with items to donate can drop them off from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — St. James Lutheran School will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the school, 900 S. 17th. Cost for dine-in is $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 10. Carry-out options $30 for a meal that will serve four people or $40 for a meal that…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, in observance of Columbus Day and reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 10, for regular business hours. Central Services will be closed on Monday. The Quincy City Council Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in City Hall council chambers. There…
Read Full Article QUINCY — TikTok recently launched a new online store, TikTok Shop. Before you shop, check out these smart online shopping tips to avoid scams on the new platform. TikTok is a social media app with a reputation for trendsetting, and many small businesses already use the platform to advertise their products. More than half of…
Read Full Article Cass Tasco, 33, of Quincy for FTA Trespassing, Lodged 178Bryan Smith, 41, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth and Domestic Battery. Lodged 112Jeffrey Willingham, 61, of Quincy for Open Burning. NTA 155Mariann Wheeler, 59, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 184Mary Howe, 66, of Quincy for Improper Driving. NTA 155Taylor Welch, 33, of Quincy for…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® to promote Fire Prevention Week. The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take when cooking to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to the NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home…
Read Full Article Quincy native and 1983 graduate of Quincy High School Tim Scherrer will launch his new book “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022” in Wooldridge, Mo., at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, the one-year anniversary date and hour of the wildfire that wiped half a Missouri village off the map. The book…
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