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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children held a flag raising and awareness event in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. The ceremony honored child victims who have been abused, neglected, or have lost their life to abuse or neglect over the years. It was also a reminder that by rallying…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Author Robert Turek recently release of his latest book, “Magic of the Mississippi,” a coloring and trivia book dedicated to America’s Greatest River. It is now available on Amazon books. “Magic of the Mississippi” showcases historic river towns along the river to structures built for transportation through hand-illustrated coloring pages created for all ages. More…
Read Full Article QUINCY — When Mike Bruns started as director of program services for the Quincy Park District nearly 30 years ago, they supported more than 300 adult softball teams and provided youth programs in baseball, softball, and tennis. “We are starting to get into lacrosse,” Bruns said. Lacrosse? “This summer we are going to try a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — In a first for the state of Illinois, Quincy Medical Group physicians performed on Dec. 7 the first cardiac catheterization in a freestanding ambulatory surgery center. The history-making procedure took place at the QMG Surgery Center. Cardiac catheterization, also known as cardiac cath, is performed to detect blockages in coronary arteries. Having the procedure…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center’s Upscale Garage Sale is set from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2 in the gymnasium and The Meadows banquet rooms. Event entry is free for members of The Kroc Center and $1 for non-members. Attendees will have access to more than 35 vendors. In addition to traditional garage sale…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Judge Amy Lannerd has delayed her ruling as to whether an aggravated driving under the influence charge should be dismissed in the case of the Quincy woman accused of killing four people in a 2020 crash. Natasha McBride, 37, returned to Adams County Circuit Court Tuesday morning for a status hearing. An evidentiary hearing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Large machinery and equipment now can cross the Bayview Bridge while work is completed on the Memorial Bridge. People who want to cross Bayview Bridge with large machinery and equipment must call the Quincy/Adams County dispatch center at 217-222-9360. Officers will be dispatched to the bridge to block traffic so the equipment can…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University recently earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly school designation, exhibiting leading practices in recruiting and supporting post-military students. Military Friendly is the military rating division of VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business. The mission of Military Friendly is to create maximum professional opportunities for military service members, veterans and military spouses. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Illinois Right to Life leaders will speak at 6p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis Solanus Parish Hall, 1721 College, as part of its Ground Zero Tour. Illinois Right to Life is determined to restore protection to preborn babies and their mothers throughout the Midwest. Learn about the group’s plans to reduce the number of…
Read Full Article Embree to lead grantmaking, community leadership efforts as program officer for Community Foundation
QUINCY — The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri recently named Kent Embree to serve as program officer. He will lead the Community Foundation’s grant programs, leadership initiatives and nonprofit and community-based outreach. “Our Community Foundation does so much to help the people and missions of nonprofit organizations in our region,” Embree said…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy attorney has been suspended for one year by the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois. A case summary on the ARDC website said that, during a dissolution of marriage case, Roni VanAusdall came to an agreement with opposing counsel concerning parenting time, prepared a proposed order…
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