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QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has unveiled the award winners of the 30th annual Mary S. Oakley and Lee Lindsay Area Artist Showcase. This year’s exhibition featured 99 juried pieces from artists across a 20-county region, celebrating depth and diversity of artistic expression. The Best of Show award went to Debra K. Scoggin-Myers of…
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Carl Melbert “Meb” Wollbrink of Quincy, formerly of Ursa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on 11/26/2024. Meb was born 11/6/33 in Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, the son of Marvin and Louise (Beeler) Wollbrink. He married Marjorie Wemhoner Wollbrink on 11/6/1954, she survives; from this marriage, 3 children were born – Karen Seals…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The third annual Run, Run Rudolph, a 5-kilometer run/walk, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The race will start at S. Main and continue through Sodalis Nature Preserve. Alexia Gonzalez and her mother, Marty Gonzalez, started the Run, Run Rudolph race in 2022. The race…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 Quincy Jones, Bob Newhart and Toby Keith also are among the memorable personalities we lost … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,126 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve lost quite a few impactful names this year. Here are my top 10 from a long list…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation recently announced a donation from Genie Marshall to support the Macomb agriculture program with the “Phil Marshall Agriculture in Classroom Fund” at the Macomb Middle School. Phil Marshall, who farmed several acres east of Macomb for over 40 years and passed away in 2010, was always supportive…
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11/17/2024 @ 02:38:06, Highway 61 SB Highway A, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Non-InjuryPublic Narrative Deputy responded to a non-injury traffic crash on Hwy 61.11/17/2024 @ 03:35:20, Hoot Owl Holler, Ralls County Nature of Complaint Assist AgencyPublic Narrative Deputy assisted another agency on Hoot Owl Holler.11/17/2024 @ 03:44:23, E Walnut St, New…
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MACOMB, Ill. —Thanksgiving is an American tradition. We get together with family or friends to celebrate a successful harvest and recognize what we are grateful for. Thanksgiving has been a part of American culture since the beginning. While Thanksgiving Day is a tradition, millions of Americans will spend an entire weekend with family and friends.…
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QUINCY — When asked what jumped out at him when looking at the annual report for the Quincy Police Department for 2023, Chief Adam Yates didn’t hesitate. Of the nearly 30,000 calls for service made last year, Yates pointed to three in particular — the murder of Becky Bliefnick on Feb. 24, the shooting death of Dana…
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Kristina Pepper, 43, Quincy for Theft Under $500.Derrell McDore, 25, Quincy for FTA Speeding. 130Imade A. Seputra, 29, Quincy for leaving the scene and no valid DL. NTA 176Jacob Jobe, 27, Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed.Cystal Gilbert, 39, Quincy for Seatbelt Required.Kent Brotherton, 52, Camp Point for Speeding.Emma Ozbelent, 21, Quincy for Speeding.Apen Pryor,…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,125 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The first “must” for a rock band to be successful is to have a catchy name. With that in mind, you tell me if the following groups would have…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a grant of $20,125 to Douglass Community Services to help Douglass offer its services at its new building at 711 Grand in Hannibal. Douglass Community Services is a nonprofit human services agency that sponsors programs such as Head Start, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Kids In…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation has a contact at the North Pole. A special North Pole Express mailbox is at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall next to the deposit box for utility payments. Once received,…
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QUINCY — Xavier Richardson, a 14-year old freshman at Quincy High School, along with several of his friends, adopted a Salvation Army kettle on Saturday, Nov. 23, in front of Sam’s Club and took turns ringing the bell for 10 hours. The students also brought musical instruments to play Christmas music. Through the efforts of…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Shane Senoski of Gallup, New Mex., and Ashleigh Davis of Hannibal, Mo., at 8:44 a.m. Nov. 3, 2024.A girl was born to Aaron and Krystal Conrad of Hannibal, Mo., at 2:02 a.m. Nov. 15, 2024.A girl was born to Ross and Kacie Knight of Mendon at 2:21 p.m.…
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CHICAGO — A state watchdog has identified at least $7.2 million in fraudulent claims and more than 275 instances of misconduct by state employees accused of bilking a federal program designed to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2022, the Office of the Executive Inspector General has been investigating allegations that state employees fraudulently…
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QUINCY- Small Business Saturday is this weekend, Nov. 30 in The District with exclusive deals, holiday treats and festive activities at many downtown retailers. “It’s important for The District to keep this as a holiday, because most, if not all, downtown businesses are small,” Executive Director of The District, Brianna Rivera said. “They’re locally owned,…
Read Full Article Mckenna K. Livengood, 29, 619 S. 14th St. for Leaving the Scene of an Accident at 619 S. 14th St. Lodged 107Jones H. Petty, 20, 2439 Bradmoor Ave. for Operating Uninsured at 3rd St. and Maine St. 151Chree D. Bolin, 33, Barry for Speeding at Gardner Expressway and Jackson St. 147Tosha M. Weir, 50, New…
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QUINCY — The cause of a fire on Wednesday afternoon at a structure fire in a home at 1631 N. Fifth was labeled as undetermined pending further investigation. The Quincy Fire Department was dispatched at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday. The home was believed to be vacant. Engine companies No. 4, No. 2 and No. 6 and…
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SPRINGFIELD – For the second time in seven months, then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan called up Chicago Alderman Danny Solis after reading about a proposed real estate development in the alderman’s ward. “Danny, I think there’s a, a proposed development in – it’s called Peoria Park,” Madigan said in the January 2018 call, apparently conflating…
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MACOMB, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 arrested Christopher Michael Metcalf, 43, of Macomb for possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. A press release from the Illinois State Police said the West Central Illinois Task Force initiated an investigation in October 2024 after learning a subject in the…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man who was just days away from a trial for an attempted first-degree murder charge for ramming his vehicle into a vehicle driven by his estranged wife has pled guilty to a lesser charge and has been sentenced to two years of probation. Carl E. Douglas II, 48, appeared Wednesday morning with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. —Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering “Grateful Among the Trees: Embracing Nature’s Blessings,” an immersive experience designed to reconnect people with nature, at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, in Riverview Park. Participants can engage in this serene practice that promotes mindfulness, relaxation and overall well-being, all set against the stunning backdrop of Hannibal’s…
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QUINCY — Rick and Trish Rettke of Quincy are the new owners of Winner’s Wash and The Liquor Booth, having purchased the businesses and properties from Adam and Jessica Booth. The Rettkes said they look forward to providing the same service and quality products and services that customers have come to expect, while also introducing…
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