Local Happenings
The Quincy High School theater department is presenting “Dear Ruth” this week as the traditional winter play returns to the “A Building” stage. “Dear Ruth” is a play by playwright Norman Krasana in which young Miriam Wilkins (Senior Natalie Newendyke) carries a pen pal conversation with the dashing Lt. William Seawright (Senior Harrison Knapp) using…
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QUINCY — J. Matthew Ward, visiting assistant professor of history, will be the featured speaker for Quincy University’s Great Books program from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 23 in MacHugh Theatre (basement of Francis Hall), 1800 College. Ward’s talk, titled “The 1619 Project – Who Controls History?”, will examine the power of history and the politics surrounding…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 25th annual CHART (Community Health Assistance Resource Team) Teen Task Force Teen Health Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center in downtown Hannibal. The fair features booths on health and safety for teens, a DJ with music, prizes for teens and free…
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QUINCY — ADI/Timewell Drainage Products will be honored as the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness of the Year and Bryan Schullian will be honored as the Larry Fischer Ag Educator of the Year at the First Bankers Trust Ag Banquet on March 8, 6 pm at Town and Country Inn & Suites. ADI/Timewell Drainage…
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Quincy Public School District Quincy’s Catholic Schools St. James Lutheran School Quincy University — Remote Learning Day Hannibal Schools Camp Point Central Dallas City Elementary Remote Learning Day Griggsville-Perry CUSD No. 4 Hamilton Illini West Liberty Payson Pike Co. Christian Academy Pikeland CUSD No. 10 Pleasant Hill Southeastern Warsaw Western CUSD 12 Canton R-5 Douglass Community…
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UPDATE: At 5:45 PM on 2/01/22, Mayor Mike Troup declared a snow emergency for the City of Quincy. As of 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 2, the National Weather Service reports that Adams County has received anywhere from 6 to 10 inches of snow. Forecasters predict another 2 to 3 inches of snow over the…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension is offering a webinar series to help specialty crop growers improve their business skills. During the Specialty Crop Business Management Series, new and established farmers will learn how to make informed business decisions to become successful, says Juan Cabrera-Garcia, MU Extension state horticulture specialist. “Successful farmers have a better…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Farm and ranch women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. Through Annie’s Project courses, women in agriculture become empowered to be successful through education, networks, and resources. The next course in west-central Illinois begins…
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QUINCY — Children in pre-school through fifth grade are invited to attend the Fairy Tale Tea and mingle with royal princesses and princes (your favorite Disney characters) on Feb. 26 at Spring Lake Country Club. Come dressed as your favorite fairy tale character and enjoy delicious treats, crafts, photo opportunities and dancing with the many…
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QUINCY — Four long-time employees of the Quincy School District comprised the inaugural class of recipients of the Legend Award, which was presented by Quincy School Board members at its Wednesday night meeting. The board recognized four men who died during a nine-day span last fall. Sayeed Ali, president of the board, presented surviving family…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s 2021-22 concert season continues on Jan. 30 with a group paying tribute to the Everly Brothers at 7:30 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Without a season or patron membership, tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students.…
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QUINCY — The 10th annual Pins For Patriots bowling fundraiser will happen March 6 at the Tangerine Bowl and Spare Time Sports Bar. Spots are available for 20 teams of six bowlers. For a $25 fee, bowlers will get three games of 9-pin bowling (knock down nine pins on your first shot and it counts…
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Eight couples to compete for mirror ball trophy at Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser on Feb. 4
QUINCY — Eight couples of local “celebrities” will perform before hundreds of spectators while trying to impress judges at the 12th annual Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane, on Feb. 4. The event benefits Cornerstone: Foundations for Families, a nonprofit mental health counseling agency. The event starts with a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation ended its 2021 Dream Big Annual Campaign by raising a record-breaking $310,551, surpassing the goal by $100,000. “We are incredibly grateful to be supported by so many past and present community members and QHS alumni,” Executive Director Kent Embree said. “We were blown away by their generosity this…
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QUINCY — For more than 150 years, Quincy Notre Dame, as a Catholic co-educational school, seeks to build a community of learners among its faculty, staff, students and parents. Founded on faith in God and trust among its members, this community strives to make Catholic values an integral part of its existence. Quincy Notre Dame…
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QUINCY — A cheer camp for kids ages 3 years to eighth grade will be held Feb. 12 in the multipurpose room at Quincy Notre Dame, 10th and Jackson. Campers will perform Valentine’s Day-themed routines at halftime of the varsity boys basketball game between Quincy Notre Dame and Rushville-Industry at the Pit. Participants should wear…
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QUINCY — The Franciscan friars will be the recipients of the 2022 Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation’s Friends of Catholic Education Award for their impact on Catholic education dating back to the 1860s. Established in 2009, the award recognizes an individual, couple or organization whose contributions have significantly fostered and strengthened Catholic education in the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra is looking for new members. The orchestra will begin rehearsing Feb. 5 for its spring 2022 concert. The theme this year is nature. Practices are on Saturday mornings at the Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. Beginning string orchestra, under the direction of Katie…
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QUINCY — Jim Lieurance admits he found the outpouring of support to be a rather emotional experience. If pressed, he will admit to probably wiping away a tear or two. When Lieurance, 62, took control of the Adams County Speedway of Illinois — formerly known as Quincy Raceways — in the fall, he knew he…
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QUINCY — Cornerstone will honor Ann Boland as its Humanitarian of the Year at this year’s edition of Dancing with Local Stars. Boland has worked as a drug and alcohol prevention specialist, bus driver and served on committees for the Quincy School Board and the Quincy Public School Foundation. She is a past Board Member…
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Nearly $50,000 distributed to support local programs for youth opportunities Twenty-one local nonprofit organizations received grants in Samantha Otte’s memory that will benefit hundreds of area youth for artistic, leadership, and humanitarian efforts. The grants, totaling an annual fund record of nearly $50,000, were distributed from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund with the Community…
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QUINCY — Preston Trinh, violin, and Ashlan Tullock, xylophone, are the winners of the Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association’s 67th annual Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition. The competition, open to 10th through 12th graders, was held Dec. 18 at First Union Congregational Church in Quincy. The winning musicians will receive a cash prize and perform as…
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The Quincy Service League Appropriations Committee now is accepting applications for grants that are funded with proceeds from the annual Holiday Gift Show. Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organizations located in Adams County to help fund organization projects or specific items. The Quincy Service League awarded grant money to nine area not-for-profit organizations. The maximum…
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QUINCY — The Standing Bear Council will be the host of “Winter Gathering: Great River Eagle Days” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 22 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center, Third and York. The event offers activities throughout the weekend centered around the majestic bald eagle.…
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QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. It will reopen Tuesday for regular business hours. The weekly Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers. Central Services will be closed Monday. However, garbage and recycling will be picked…
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