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QUINCY — Quincy Public Library recently announced a favorite reading event will return this fall in partnership with Quanada. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 26, Quincy Community Read will be giving away 1,000 copies of Stephanie Land’s book, “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive.” The library will be giving away 500 copies…
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Jeffrey D. Willingham, 61, of Quincy for Open Burning at 312 S. 11th St. NTA 155Olivia Willing, 18, of Quincy for Residential Burglary. NTA 122Joahua Rice, 31, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 112Harlie M. Virden, 30, of Quincy for Domestic Battery at 411 Oak St. Lodged 112Tyler M. Bozarth, 18, of Quincy for Speeding…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity:TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS:09/25/2023:Jeremy M. Fink, Mt. Sterling: Struck a deer on County Road #3. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicles was over $1500.00.09/30/2023:Cody A. Whitaker, Versailles: Struck a deer on CR 985N. No injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00.TRAFFIC CITATIONS:09/26/2023:Jacob…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned during its Monday night meeting the renovation of City Hall could cost as much as $6.8 million. Director of Public Works Jeffrey Conte said during his presentation to aldermen that preliminary design work by Klingner and Associates is finished, and work on the final design and specifications is…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department now has Comirnaty, the current COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech, for individuals ages 12 years and older. The public will be notified as soon as the Pfizer-BioNTech 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 11 years is received. This updated vaccine should work well against currently…
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QUINCY — Ameren recently announced an adjustment in its residential electric supply costs that will extend from October 2023 through May 2024. Ameren’s base rate for usage of up to 800 kilowatthours will be 8.104 cents per kilowatthour and 7.904 cents for each additional kilowatthour, according to Reg Ankrom, president of SIMEC Energy, a consultant…
Read Full Article Pierre Parrish, 38, of Quincy for No Valid DL and Uninsured Vehicle. NTA 179Joshua G. Evans, 44, of Quincy for Theft at 1205 N. 12th St. Lodged. 112Eric M. Becker, 27, Quincy, for aggravated battery and criminal damage over $500 at 1000 Maine. Lodged 120Alex Brown, 34, Quincy, for suspended registration and operating an uninsured…
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QUINCY — Quincy Transit Lines, in cooperation with the Quincy Regional Airport, is offering a shuttle bus to assist people who want to see the Tuskegee Airmen display at the airport on Saturday, Oct. 7. A shuttle will begin running at 9 a.m. from the Quincy Town Center and will leave every 45 minutes throughout…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Log Cabins will host ghost tours at the Lincoln-era Log Cabin Village on Quinsippi Island from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. These tours will feature well-known ghost medium Kae Blecha divining the presence of those who once inhabited these 19th century cabins. Historical narratives will be…
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QUINCY — McDonald’s, 1301 Broadway, will celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 in partnership with local law enforcement agencies. This national one-day event brings local police officers and citizens together – over coffee – to discuss community issues and build relationships in a safe environment.…
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BARRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is reviewing video taken during an incident at a car show at the Barry Apple Festival on Sunday, and Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood says he expects to file charges against several people. Greenwood said in a press release issued Monday afternoon that criminal charges for damaging…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council officially severed ties with Jim Baxter and Coalition Health, effective Jan. 1, 2024, when it approved Gallagher Insurance of Quincy as the broker for the city’s health insurance program for next year. Before aldermen unanimously voted in favor of the resolution, Greg Fletcher (R-1) asked, “This removes Jim Baxter…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in Adams County Circuit Court Sept. 1-30, 2023. Ashley Marie Kramer, 36, of Quincy and Cody Thomas Dawson, 29, of Quincy filed on Sept. 1, 2023.Ericka Rose Obert, 25, of Quincy and Ethan Joseph Diestler, 25, of Green Bay, Wis., filed Sept. 5, 2023.Bradley Lynn Tietsort, 41, of…
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QUINCY — Ulmus Academy will be the host of “Swing, Soul & Rock n’ Roll” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, at One event venue. Live music will be performed by St. Louis-based jump blues band, Sweetie and the Toothaches. Those attending will experience a nostalgic evening of music and dance to…
Read Full Article Lauren E. Terwelp, 26, Quincy, for Domestic Battery. Lodged 135Kelly M. Wortman, 43, Quincy, for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, DWLS, Suspended Registration. NTA 184Donald R. Selman, 39, FTA DWLS. Lodged 135Patricia Voepel, 62, 280 N. Walnut, New Canton, for shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 112Zakkary Perry, 32, 320 Sycamore St., Quincy, for possession of cannabis…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department and the Quincy Police Department are asking people to be aware of someone trying to pass themselves off as a member of law enforcement and demanding money. Deputy Sheriff Pat Frazier said Monday people representing themselves as a law enforcement officer are seeking bond money for outstanding arrest…
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QUINCY — Facebook Marketplace can be a great resource for buying and selling, especially within your local community. However, scams are nothing new on this platform, since it can be difficult to vet sellers and buyers. Last year, 18.7 percent of people who reported to Better Business Bureau that they lost money in a scam…
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Marlo D. Abbey, 42, last known address in the 1100 block of North 11th in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. Abbey is 6 foot, 4 inches tall and 195 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. If you know where he can be found, call the Quincy…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy recently was awarded the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Nonprofit Ethics. The program recognizes commitment to the highest level of nonprofit ethics and accountability. Arts Quincy is the first nonprofit in the region to become a two-time torch award winner, first receiving the award in 2017. In a press release,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, will hold its annual Folk Life Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. Admission to the grounds is free. The Quincy Museum will present Stories ‘n Stones, a special program combining storytelling and Native American technology. This entertaining and informative presentation combines the storytelling talents…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation’s 11th annual Night to Dream Big gala will be held from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Ambiance. A Night to Dream Big is the largest fundraising event in the foundation’s annual campaign, which was launched Aug. 1, and runs through Jan. 30, 2024, with…
Read Full Article Jacob H. Swalley, 22, 628 Harrison St., Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway St. NTA 101Stanley T. Johnson, 43, 401 Elm St., Apt 17, Criminal Trespass, No Valid DL and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia at N. 5th St. and Vermont St. NTA 101Laren T. Barr, 56, 501 Broadway St., FTA Animal at Large at 501 Broadway St.…
Read Full Article BARRY, Ill. — A Bowling Green, Mo., woman is dead after a crash on Illinois 106 on Saturday night. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single unit vehicle crash on Illinois 106, east of Barry, at 8:50 p.m. Saturday. The vehicle was traveling eastbound when it left the road and rolled over. The…
Read Full Article Madison Walker, 23, of Quincy for FTA Fighting. Lodged 147Nicole Vonburg, 46, of Quincy for Speeding. NTA 147Rodney Fields, 37, of Chicago for No Valid Drivers License. NTA 147Katelyn Taylor, 34, of Mendon for Speeding. NTA 147Endia Collins, 20, of Hannibal, Mo., for Speeding. NTA 147Russell Miller, 59, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage. NTA 120Noah A. Clark, 19, 1012 N. 12th for Consumption…
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