Quincy
Logan Schmitt, 30, of Quincy for Improper Left Turn and Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 24th and Locust. 111Casandra Simms, 24, of Quincy for Improper Lane Usage and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 2nd and Hampshire. 108Parker Putnam, 24, of Fowler for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration and Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 8th and Chestnut.…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Jeff Rakers is treating his South End Plants business like he treats his flowers. “I’ve always been taught, do it right the first time,” he said. “Quality, quality, quality. Keep them looking good. When (the flowers) don’t look good, get rid of them.” So when thousands of dollars are needed to renovate his…
Read Full Article 
When planning a vacation, it can be difficult to know where to start with travel agents, booking lodging and finding businesses. Scammers are ready to take advantage of this, especially as we enter the summer travel season. They often go after people looking for deals online by offering tempting travel packages at extra-low prices. Travel…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries will hold its quarterly “Ladies Night Out” program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, with Brenda Langan as the scheduled presenter. Langan will lead attendees in making an embroidery hoop pocket wreath. There is no charge for this event, which will be held at 525…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The driver of a vehicle that crashed into the side of a Quincy business was treated and released from Blessing Hospital on Friday night. Quincy Police Department officers responded at 8:02 p.m. Friday, May 30, to 24th and Lind for a traffic accident. The investigation showed that a vehicle traveling westbound on Lind…
Read Full Article 
Brittany Boll and Annie Reller try Niemann’s Sushi. Annie, being from Seattle, is picky about her sushi, but she loved it! Watch it being made at Niemann’s 24th and Spring.
Read Full Article 
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Matt Anderson with Sunmed about his company’s expanding product line, new location and grand opening this weekend. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — It’s been roughly eight years since a complaint of joint pain triggered an entire summer’s worth of doctor’s appointments and lab tests. By August 2017, I’d finally gotten a diagnosis that was completely unexpected but a welcome relief, especially considering leukemia was briefly on the table. Celiac disease. An estimated 83 percent of…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is reminding the public that the 20 mph school speed zone will remain in effect from during the four weeks of summer school, June 2-27. Enforcement hours for the 20 mph speed limit are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. when children are present at the following four schools: Summer…
Read Full Article Nichole M. Hardesty, 54, of Quincy for Retail Theft. NTA 101William Venvertloh, 21, of Quincy for Stalking and Burglary to Motor Vehicle.Kaya M. Rushin, 23, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 181Alexandra R. Greenwood, 30, of Quincy for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Fail to Reduce Speed. NTA 178Marina R. Hornke, 24, of Quincy for…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The deadline for registration for the Quincy Derby is June 7. Now in its 21st year, the event formerly known as the Soap Box Derby is scheduled to roll June 13-14 on the 18th Street hill near the Ted Awerkamp Bridge and Bob Mays Park. “As it stands now, we’re expecting racers representing at least four…
Read Full Article 
And if you wondered if the closure of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge in Hannibal would have any impact on Quincy’s traffic… Video courtesy of Vervocity.
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Salvation Army recently dedicated Mary’s Garden, a new outdoor space created in tribute to Mary Oakley, whose steadfast leadership and service for 40 years made an impact on the organization and the community. A public dedication ceremony was held on May 23. Located just outside the front entrance of the Kroc Center at 405 Vermont,…
Read Full Article David Ray, 27, of Quincy for FTA Stealing. LodgedJoanna Burton, 41, of Quincy for Credit Card Fraud. LodgedJennifer Quenon, 30, of Quincy for Illegal Dumping.Lee D. Caldwell of Quincy for FTA Agg battery. NTA 120Dennis Amsler, 59, of Liberty for Following too Closely.Shane Harrison, 50, of Quincy for Reg Expired, Suspended Reg, and Uninsured Vehicle.Aive…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre is cranking up the volume on July 10-13 and July 17-20 with “Jersey Boys,” the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical that tells the real-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the gritty streets of New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Bella Ease, 707 Broadway, will hold a summer kickoff from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, featuring food, art, music, face painting, games and the opportunity to learn how Bella Ease is partnering with various Quincy organizations. People attending can sign up their children in grades 4-12 for a variety of…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The LWV of Adams County will hear from Carrie Bross and Adrienne Abright during its Tuesday, June 3, meeting at 6 p.m. at the Quincy Public Library. Bross and Abright are the founders of Voices for Choice, which works to maintain, protect and ensure human rights for bodily autonomy. The group is primarily…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY— The north approach on 18th Street to the intersection at State Street will be closed Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 13. South 18th Street directly north of State Street will be closed to allow construction crews to replace sidewalks, storm sewers and the fire hydrant at the intersection. Traffic Flow Business Access TCBY,…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Plan Commission voted during its Wednesday meeting to recommend not supporting a commercial solar energy Facility at 3622 Ellington Road. Dozens of interested citizens attended the meeting, both in favor and against the solar project. Fourteen people spoke during open comment, armed with petitions and arguments. The majority of speakers were against…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Fishing for Freedom Quincy, a program which pairs boaters with veterans (called warriors) for a weekend of fishing, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this weekend. “When we first got started, it was right after the vets started coming back home from Desert Storm and Desert Shield. We knew one of the things they…
Read Full Article Linda Forbes, 50, of Quincy for Theft under $500.Dustin R. Jenkins, 42, of Liberty for Speeding at N. 36th St and Locust St. 111Aaliyah R. French, 18, of Bowen for Improper Left Turn at 24th St. and Maine St. 111Jerad J. Hynek, 44, of Quincy for Fail to Notify Damage Unattended Vehicle. 144Melissa F. Slee,…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The improper disposal of smoking materials was determined by investigators with the Quincy Fire Department as the cause of a Monday afternoon fire. The Quincy Fire Department responded at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, May 26, to a report of a possible structure fire in a two-story building with a basement at 420 S.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A car sustained damage to the rear bumper and trunk area during a structure fire in a two-car detached cinder block garage on Tuesday night. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 11:41 p.m. to a general alarm fire at 816 N. 24th. The first crew arrived on the scene in three minutes…
Read Full Article 
Consent agendas, road work and committee assignments on this week’s edition of Minutes with the Mayor.
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Quincy teens will soon have the opportunity to experience philanthropy first-hand through a new program offered by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri and supported by the Tracy Family Foundation. Through Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG), high school students will learn about their community, the issues that impact their…
Read Full Article 
