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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board approved the 2023 tax levy and selling more than $7 million in life safety bonds at Wednesday’s meeting. While the Board approved a rate decrease from $3.96 to $3.88 per $100 in assessed valuation, an anticipated spike in property value now estimated by the county to exceed 8 percent…
Read Full Article Dashawn Walker, 19, Quincy for Interfering. 148Akilah L. Garrard, 20, 3409 N. Brennan for Leaving the Scene and Operating Uninsured Vehicle on N. Brennan Dr. 186Harold W. Reagan, 63, 210 Lind for Improper Lane Usage at 24th & Broadway. 186Edward Brown reported his business was entered and money was stolen. 106Dominique Dade reported the back…
Read Full Article Merry Christmas to everyone from Laura, Hillary, Sandra and me. This is a time of year to remember that Jesus was born to save us all. You should spend time celebrating the birth of Jesus with your family. Spring must be around the corner, because the South Shelby Adult Vo-Ag Class is starting at 5:30…
Read Full Article The City of Quincy has again changed its employee benefits package regarding health insurance. The city will depart from the self-proclaimed “smartest man in the room”, Jim Baxter, in 2024 and begin a relationship with Gallagher Insurance Management. The switch is welcomed and greatly so by the city’s employees. The city also has decided to…
Read Full Article GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Chief Deputy Zack Orr with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department initiated a criminal investigation on Thursday, Dec. 14, regarding a failure to register as a sex offender complaint in Griggsville. After the investigation, John A. Crull, 38, of Griggsville was arrested on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Tigerhawk Technologies is a locally owned IT company specializing in full-service technical support for small and medium businesses. Approximately 92 percent of jobs in the U.S. require digital literacy, while one-third of working-age Americans possess limited digital skills. One in six are unable to use email, web search or other basic online tools.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Vallee Health Repair recently gathered gifts valued at more than $14,900 for The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. In a press release, Salvation Army Development Director Matt Schmidt expressed his gratitude, saying, “We are blown away by the generosity of Vallee Health Repair and their clients. Even the smallest businesses can make the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Mayor Michael Inman recently announced the City of Macomb Small Business Competition is set to kick off in February. The City of Macomb has partnered with the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University to be a catalyst for new businesses for Macomb from concept to realization. The Small…
Read Full Article Sally Westerhoff talks with Ashley about another Quincy Rotary Club you may not now about and then Brittany brings her glow for a very special holiday edition of Coffee Talk.
Read Full Article QUINCY — “Your Land, Your Legacy” is a landowner workshop series on conservation programs and techniques. According to a recent Illinois Extension survey, western Illinois landowners want to learn more about establishing pollinator plots, managing their forests properly for ecological and financial benefit, controlling invasive plants, prescribed burning and restoring streams and ponds through skill-based,…
Read Full Article Big names like Aretha, Tommy James and the Supremes help anchor today’s top 10 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 816 of The Daily Dirt. 1. In yesterday’s post, I said 1966 was one of my favorite years in this 1965-69 countdown of the best five years in pop music. That…
Read Full Article You’d better go north if you’re looking for a White Christmas. Meteorologist Brent Clair gives you the Christmas forecast.
Read Full Article With Illinois lawmakers scheduled to return to legislative session in less than a month, a recent government fiscal forecast provides an overview of the budgeting landscape that awaits them. The bottom line from the five-year forecast from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget: The current fiscal year is now projected to end with a…
Read Full Article PAID PROMOTION Starting college in Illinois is an exciting journey full of opportunities for personal and academic growth. Yet, it can also be a serious change. In this article, we will offer you crucial guidelines to help incoming students. We are sure they will make the most of their college experience in Illinois. But your…
Read Full Article Isaac D. Schuring, 23, 936 Melodie Ln. North for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident at 36th & Broadway. 142Kelly Potts reported an inflatable Christmas decoration stolen from her yard on 12/8/23. 144Reece E. Thele, 24, 722 Adams St., TOF Domestic Battery at 530 Broadway St. Lodged 161A green Huffy with a brown seat…
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