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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Eucalyptus Watercolor Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will paint Eucalyptus leaves in a transparent manner using watercolors on 12-inch by 12-inch watercolor paper. Step-by-step instructions and all supplies – including mat and frame — are included. The project leader…
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MACOMB, Ill. — What is a watershed? No matter where you live, you are in a watershed. All of Illinois, minus that sliver of land bordering Lake Michigan, is in the Mississippi River Watershed. But we can break down this massive watershed into more local streams and rivers. For instance, I grew up in Adams…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Hancock County is updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Jack Curfman, Hancock County ESDA coordinator, says the current plan, adopted in 2018, will be expiring in 2023. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency requires that each jurisdiction has an approved Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan to be eligible for several funding streams,” said…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will be the host of a program combining tours of the Greek revival style Gov. John Wood Mansion with presentations by historical re-enactors on Aug. 13-14. “Meet Lincoln, Grant and Twain” will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Gov. John Wood…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association is inviting area musicians to participate in its 75th anniversary concert season. The QSOA consists of: QUINCY SYMPHONY CHORUS The Quincy Symphony Chorus is under the direction of Phyllis Robertson. Members rehearse on Monday nights beginning in August and will present concerts on Nov. 5 and March 4. They will…
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QUINCY — The annual Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex Ben Bumbry Memorial Banquet will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, in the Quincy University Hall of Fame Room. The banquet is held in honor and remembrance of Bumbry and to celebrate the community, individuals and businesses who support the pool. This year’s banquet will commemorate the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Stand-up comedian Jeremy Nunes has been performing his brand of comedy – Front Porch Comedy – all over the United States for 20 years. He can be heard on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels. Nunes will be performing three shows live at the Bluff City Theater in Hannibal on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday,…
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QUINCY — Fall-Con 2022, a pop culture event for all ages, will return to the Quincy Town Center September 16-18. Featured events include Cosplay, costume contest, anime, tabletop gaming, vendors and special film screenings. Celebrity guests J.J. Cohen, Rob Mello and Mark Holton will sign autographs, and photo ops will be available for purchase. The…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — The 55th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show will begin Friday, Aug. 5 near Hamilton and continue with three days of demonstrations and activities through Aug. 7. This year’s show highlights Allis Chalmers tractors, with this year’s button featuring an WD45 Allis Chalmers tractor owned by Ron Briscoe. The raffle…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 2022 Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids 3 to 12 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, August 6 in Hannibal’s Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Candy Land.” The Hannibal Arts Council will be partnering with many Hannibal…
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QUINCY — The YWCA of Quincy will honor three people Friday, Aug. 26 during its “A Voice for All Women” gala at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. LaTonya Brock will receive the Woman of Achievement award, Dallas Duncan-Klauser will receive the Phoenix award, and Kaitlyn Smith will receive the Young Woman of Achievement award. Doors will open…
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QUINCY — The Gold Star Mission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that honors and supports Gold Star families by preserving the memory of our fallen heroes through service to others in need. The mission strives to preserve the memories and ensure the names of nearly 300 fallen Illinois service men and women since Sept. 11,…
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QUINCY — Artwork from Quincy Artists Guild members will be on display Aug. 6-12 at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th. Regular viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The artists have produced a wide variety of art, working…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — If you are a string player and have had at least one year of playing or lessons, you are encouraged to check out the Hannibal Area String Orchestra. Potential new members are invited to join current orchestra members at Huckleberry Park at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, for an evening filled with…
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QUINCY — Two airlines have submitted bids to the United States Department of Transportation for the Essential Air Service program serving Quincy and its surrounding communities. The DOT has asked the city to submit a recommendation for the bid that best fits the community’s needs by August 19. The city’s Aeronautics Committee will be the…
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QUINCY — St. Peter Church will hold its annual picnic Saturday, Aug. 27, from 5 p.m.-midnight on the church grounds at 2600 Maine. In addition to live music by Brushville from 8:30-11:30 p.m., the picnic will also have a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and basket raffle. More than $6,00 in cash prizes will be awarded.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — ShredFest is back at the Hannibal Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park after a two-year absence. The extreme sports competition and exhibition, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, Coolbyke and Independent’s Service, will be held Saturday, July 30. The ramp park will open at 10 a.m. with free entry into the park…
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MENDON, Ill. — Nashville country music artist Brandt Carmichael will perform as the opening act for the 2022 Adams County Fair STAR concert on July 30 featuring YouTube sensation Granger Smith. Carmichael was born and raised in northern Indiana, cutting his teeth in the music business by playing fairs, festivals and clubs. He performs upwards…
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MACOMB, Ill. – The memory of the late Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, a Macomb native and Civil Rights activist, is being celebrated one brushstroke at a time as Western Illinois University art professor emeritus Michael Mahoney works to complete a 70-foot public mural at the intersection of Macomb’s N. Randolph and E. Carroll streets. The…
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QUINCY — A family arts event is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson-Lincoln Swimming Complex. It will feature live music, art activities, a meal, and health and sun safety information. The event is free to the public. Those attending should bring a chair and/or blanket. The evening’s opening act is the Beat Arts Academy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An upcoming exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council will feature works from long-time Hannibal potter Steve Ayers as he celebrates 50 years in the profession. S and S Studios will showcase Seth Brown’s knapped glass and Sadie Brown’s stone jewelry, and New Mexico photographer Marco Wikstrom will display his silver gelatin photographs…
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QUINCY — The Historic Quincy Business District will have its sixth annual community dinner fundraiser returns at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. This year’s feast will seat 200 people on Hampshire between Fourth and Fifth. “We are fortunate to showcase Quincy’s historic architecture as the perfect backdrop for feast,” said Emily Lombardi, director of economic…
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QUINCY — The city of Quincy’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has announced a testing date of 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, for people interested in becoming a firefighter for the City of Quincy. The written test will be conducted at John Wood Community College, 1301 S. 48th. The written test is valued at 60 percent…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Christmas in July is returning to the District for its second year. The Light the Park fundraiser will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Revelry, 121 N. Fourth. Monday’s event features food, a photo booth, drink specials, holiday treats and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear Christmas attire, with a prize awarded…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University needs volunteers to help prepare the campus for the new school year. The annual Alumni and Friends Work Day will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022. No advanced skills are necessary. Work will begin in the lobby of the first floor of the Burt Administration Building…
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