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QUINCY — The Herald-Whig, once a daily newspaper with the largest circulation in a 100-mile radius, recently told its rural subscribers it will reduce its printing schedule to twice a week. Citing rising fuel, postage and delivery costs, the e-mailed notice said the company would eliminate its Tuesday, Thursday and Friday editions in the rural…
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CANTON, Mo. – Culver-Stockton College will honor eight people for their contributions to the campus and community during a banquet at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in Meaders Lounge in the Gladys Crown Student Center on campus as part of the college’s homecoming weekend activities. Steve Oslica (’80), president of the C-SC Alumni Board, will…
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QUINCY — With a fleet of aging pickups, The Quincy School Board approved five-year leases for three trucks with plows and an SUV. At Wednesday night’s board meeting, Chief of Business Operations Ryan Whicker said the district would continue to use Enterprise Fleet Management to add new vehicles while selling the older ones. Whicker said…
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QUINCY – Calftown Corners has added two more businesses to the Calftown Square on the northwest corner of Eighth and State. The Engraved Hive is a collection of local vendors who have come together in one bright, beautiful storefront located at 735 State to sell their handmade products. They are set for a grand opening this…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently added a simulation training center on campus that focuses on de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques that better prepare people in critical situations. A dedication for the Kelsay Criminal Justice Lab is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. C-SC’s Critical Response Simulation Lab is a live, virtual and responsive simulation…
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QUINCY — Devout sneakerheads know finding a new pair of Air Jordan 1 shoes or a limited-edition Nike Dunk Low typically takes strategy. Popular styles like these, which cost anywhere from $100 to $250 retail, drop every few days at physical stores and online. However, they almost always sell out immediately, forcing shoppers to hunt for pairs on resale…
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QUINCY — A resolution to reject the bids for the Bayview Bridge lights replacement project was rejected by the Quincy City Council during its Monday night meeting. Instead, aldermen voted to amend the resolution and eventually voted to replace 12 of the 86 LED light fixtures on the bridge and buy an extra four light…
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Jeremiah J. Hester, 34, last known address in the 600 block of College in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for theft, criminal damage to property and aggravated battery. Hester is 6 foot tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. If you know where he can be found, call…
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QUINCY — Motions to allow testimony from jailhouse informants in the Travis Wiley first-degree murder case were withdrawn on Thursday. Wiley, 35, was scheduled to appear with Public Defender Todd Nelson for a status hearing Friday morning before Judge Michael Atterberry in Adams County Circuit Court. Atterberry had ruled Oct. 11 that the testimony of an inmate…
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QUINCY — Need help with forms to file an order of protection or to file for divorce? Not sure how to respond to an eviction complaint? Visit the Adams County Court Help Center. Illinois JusticeCorps created the center, and Bill Twaddle mans it from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist self-represented litigants. Volunteers…
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QUINCY — United Community Credit Union announced Thursday the purchase of property at 621 N. 36th, at the intersection of 36th Street and Columbus Road, which will serve as the location for its future headquarters. A groundbreaking ceremony for the headquarters is scheduled for 2024. A press release from UCCU says this move represents a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man has died as the result of injuries suffered in a Friday morning traffic crash on Route MM. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a 2022 Winnebago driven by Mathew S. Sims, 31, was westbound on Route MM as it attempted to pass another vehicle. Instead, Sims’ vehicle struck a…
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QUINCY — John Wood Community College Board of Trustees heard a report on the college’s Guided Pathways and Caring Campus initiatives during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Informed by data from the Community College Research Center, Guided Pathways is a national student success improvement model endorsed by the American Association of Community Colleges. …
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QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Foundation announced Friday night this year’s QND Fund Drive raised $560,832 in gifts and pledges, exceeding its goal by more than $90,000. “The support from the community and alumni across the nation enables QND to continue our mission and make a positive impact in our community and beyond,” Kurt Stuckman, executive…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Aron Lee, executive director of the Kroc Center, about what the facility has to offer.
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QUINCY — No one was injured in a residential structure fire at 636 Jefferson on Thursday morning. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 7:40 a.m. Thursday to a possible structure fire at 636 Jefferson when a neighbor reported smoke coming from the structure. Engine Company No. 5 arrived on scene and reported smoke was coming…
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QUINCY — Chairman Tieraney Craig says the Quincy Riverfront Development Corporation’s plan to bury power lines along the riverfront is officially “on hold.” The corporation, which met Wednesday at the Quincy Boat Club, continues to wait to see if three taxing bodies — the Quincy City Council, the Adams County Board and the Quincy Park…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Veterans Elementary students were highlighted at Wednesday’s board meeting for their creativity and work to brighten the school building. Brooke Kelly, principal at Veterans Elementary, told the board members about the Beautification team and Garden Club, both groups have been responsible for new looks both inside and outside the building. Ellie Walker…
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QUINCY — The Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department and the Adams County Jury Commission, wants to inform the community about a telephone scam taking place in reference to jury duty. In these calls, people claim to be a representative of either Adams County or the Adams County…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Austin and Crew are two pit bull puppies from a litter born at the Northeast Missouri Humane Shelter born 18 hours after someone brought their pregnant mom in. Only a few months old, the two healthy pups are happy to greet guests who come to visit them at the shelter. Three of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sixth Ward Councilman Jeffrey Veach resigned from Hannibal City Council effective immediately after the meeting Tuesday night. Veach informed the council Tuesday that he and his family will move into a new home next week which will be outside of the 6th ward. The Hannibal municipal code requires members of council to…
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QUINCY — A Quincy teenager charged with attempted murder pled not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday morning. Heaton S. Brothers, 19, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Don Heck before Judge Tad Brenner. Brothers and Dylan M. Test, 20, were charged Sept. 25 with attempted murder, armed violence and aggravated battery after a…
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WEBSTER, Ill. — The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man after another man drove himself to the emergency room at Memorial Hospital in Carthage after receiving multiple gunshot wounds at his residence near Webster. Hancock County Dispatch received a call at approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 from Memorial Hospital. The male victim…
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QUINCY — Eric Snellgrove wants to be the voice of the common man as he attempts to succeed Randy Frese in the Illinois House of Representatives. Snellgrove, who lives in Beardstown, recently announced his intention to run as a Republican for state representative in the 99th District, which stretches from Quincy to Jacksonville and includes portions…
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