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QUINCY — The Illinois Board of Higher Education recently announced it will continue to fund Quincy University’s Competency Completion Cohort Project by providing an additional $600,000, bringing the total funding received for this project to a little more than $800,000. “The Early Childhood workforce in our region is growing professionally, which in turn means our youngest…
Read Full Article QUINCY — At noon today, the first customers were flying through the drive-through as Sonic Drive-In returned to Quincy after more than a decade absence. The 15th and Broadway location has hired 50 employees and continues to add staff. It will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. As cars passing on Broadway…
Read Full Article QUINCY — “Unmasking the Singer” is a head-to-head singing competition and fundraiser on April 29 during which Quincy and Hannibal area celebrities/community members don area mascot costumes and sing for votes. This year’s event at The Atrium on Third will be a fun-filled night of raising money for The Salvation Army so it can continue to…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will the site of a prayer vigil for Ukraine at 7 p.m. Sunday in front of Francis Hall, 1800 College. The public is invited to attend and join the campus community in music, prayer and reflection. “During this time of tribulation, it is important that we come together as a community in…
Read Full Article The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the Dogwood Festival will begin May 6 and the parade will make its way down Maine Street once again on Saturday, May 7. The theme for the Blessing Health System Dogwood Parade is “Celebrating Our Community Blessings!” Parade participants are encouraged to use the theme to showcase…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University’s Board of Trustees has elected Ralph Oakley ’80 as its newest member. He began his board service in February. Oakley became the president and CEO of Quincy Media Inc., formerly Quincy Newspapers Inc., in 2009 after working for the company in various operational and management positions since 1970. He retired when the company was sold…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A hearing has been set for 3 p.m. March 18 to determine whether a charge of aggravated driving under the influence filed against Natasha L. McBride should be dismissed. McBride faces four counts of murder in connection to the Aug. 14, 2020, deaths of Jenniffer Hendricks, 54, of Rushville, and Dakota Corrick, 6,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Exchange Club is giving people an opportunity to recognize someone who has been a selfless volunteer or has worked tirelessly on behalf of the community. The club will present its 70th annual Golden Deeds award during a May 20 luncheon at the Elks Club. The club is accepting nominations through April…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army Kroc Center encourages anyone planning to have a garage sale this spring to consider being a part of the Upscale Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2. Local vendors also are encouraged to participate. Companies such as Thirty-One, Pink Zebra, Tupperware and others have rented booths in…
Read Full Article QUINCY – The Quincy Public Schools Foundation announced Thursday that Executive Director Kent Embree has resigned, effective March 4. Embree, who has served the foundation since 2017, has accepted a position as program officer at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. “I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to…
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