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QUINCY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified Burkholderia pseudomallei, the bacteria that causes melioidosis, in an aromatherapy room spray. The contaminated product is the Better Homes and Gardens-branded Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones “Lavender & Chamomile” scent. The spray was sold at Walmart stores and online between February and Oct. 21.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A new charitable fund at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri will honor Quincy’s shared history with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while providing for the future. The fund was established in gratitude for the citizens of Quincy who provided refuge to early members of the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The QND Extravaganza will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Tickets for the event are $65 per person through Nov. 10. Dinner, drinks and a bid number for all live and silent auctions are included. All proceeds benefit Quincy Notre Dame High School. This year’s theme…
Read Full Article LIBERTY, Ill. — A Liberty man is lodged without bond in the Adams County Jail and faces two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Sunday about a possible sexual abuse of a child. Investigators worked with the Advocacy Network for Children and Illinois Department of Children…
Read Full Article The Blessing Sleep Center has earned accreditation for a third five-year period from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. AASM Standards for Accreditation are the measure by which the medical community and the public evaluate sleep medicine facilities. Achieving AASM accreditation demonstrates a sleep medicine provider’s commitment to high quality, patient-centered care through adherence to these…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University inducted three people and the Adams County Bar Association into its Legal Hall of Fame at its 2021 induction ceremony on Saturday in the Hall of Fame Room in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. Inducted were: Mary Jo White, Class of 1963 White served as a member of the Pennsylvania…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University will be the host of a Discovery Day on Nov. 13. Discovery Days are open houses scheduled throughout the year for prospective students. Students and their families will join other prospective students for special programming and events. This day includes a campus tour, an academic expo and complimentary lunch in the QU…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Sunset Senior Living recently received a $2,500 gift from the Quincy Masonic High Twelve Club to support the 728 Project, which is Sunset Senior Living’s capital campaign to fund a new skilled living facility along with upgrades to the campus.
Read Full Article QUINCY – The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved a new four-year contract with the college’s faculty. JWCC faculty is represented by the John Wood Community College Faculty Association IFT/AFT Local #6086. “This four-year agreement speaks volumes to the commitment and integrity of the Faculty Association and the relationship with the College to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal School Board addressed the need for more substitute teachers at its regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening. But Johnson also noted that fingerprinting is not readily available in the area as potential employees currently have to travel to Eolia in PIke County, Mo., which is a 120 mile round trip. Johnson…
Read Full Article Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials held a ribbon cutting Wednesday at its new location for the community service center at 706 Maine in Quincy. The new service center is in the former People’s Prosperity Bank location. Programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Percentage of Income Payment Plan, rental assistance, shelter programs,…
Read Full Article Another mural is coming to downtown Hannibal. Muralist Ray Harvey asked for, and received, permission to block off several spots in a city owned parking lot so he can paint another mural. Earlier this year, Harvey asked for permission to temporarily close several parking spots in the lot on Main Street between Bird and Hill.…
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