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QUINCY — Aldermen took time at the end of a 2½-hour Quincy City Council meeting on Monday night to thank three city officials who attended their last regular meeting. Mayor Mike Troup, 3rd Ward aldermen Ken Hultz and 5th Ward alderman Mike Rein will make their last appearances sitting on the horseshoe in City Council chambers at…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Anyone with me on thinking “Nabisco” would be a great name for a son? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,269 of The Daily Dirt. 1. When I moved to Illinois back in 1998, the only real things I knew about the state were:…
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Teri L. Mosby, 62, of Quincy for Driving 11-14 Above Limit and Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle at 15th and State. NTA 128Stephanie Gaither, 36, of Quincy for Adams County warrant Criminal Trespass to Land at 520 Monroe. NTA from ACJ. Lodged 122Alan L. Matticks, 58, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 173Andrew D. Barnard, 30,…
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McHENRY — John Gerend, a Vietnam War veteran from Lake Villa, was exposed to Agent Orange while on duty. Suffering from diseases associated with exposure to the toxic chemical, he said he still considers himself fortunate. “I’ve had some issues with it — diabetes, some heart issues and so on — but there are many…
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QUINCY — A Mount Sterling man was sentenced Monday to 17 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after entering into a negotiated plea. Michael A. Taylor, 49, of Mount Sterling pled guilty to two counts of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class X felony, during a sentencing hearing before Circuit Judge Holly…
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Sherry A. White, 66, last known address in the 500 block of Monroe in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated cruelty to animals. White is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
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QUINCY — Baby goats, yoga and vendors will be the attractions at an event to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Dr. Vendors participating include Luxe Health and Wellness offering on-site Botox and filler and skincare specials; Foreverwear…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s sixth and final concert of its 2024-25 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4605 W. Ely Road, featuring brass ensemble Alliance Brass. Acclaimed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality” (Chicago Brass Festival), the Alliance Brass has emerged…
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Connie Lee Page, 82, of Quincy, Illinois, died peacefully and went to heaven on Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025, At Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Grand View Funeral Home. Rev. Jason W Young will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease recently announced it has been awarded the 21st Century Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education for the next three years. It will provide additional academic support for 6th-12th grade students in Quincy public and parochial schools. This new program will be called mPower. Bella Ease will have an open learning site…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Friends of the Carthage Public Library annual meeting will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in the welcome center of Trinity Lutheran Church, 709 Main. Special guest Joyce Buckert from the Hancock County Historical Society will share with attendees a look at the historical collage of barns and…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Lois Gay Phillips recently was selected by then-Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe as a recipient of the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award, which promotes and highlights the positive accomplishments Missouri’s senior citizens provide their local communities. People selected to receive the awards are 60 and older and have made a significant contribution…
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Rosalyn E. Boone, age 87, of Plainville, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 3:10 am in Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living. Rosalyn was born April 7, 1938, in Quincy, the daughter of Edward and Stella Klingele Ehrhardt. She married Roger K. Boone on September 7, 1957, in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He preceded…
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Steve and Joyce Schrage of Quincy are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary with a family Cardinals baseball weekend later this summer. The couple was married April 12, 1980 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Steve is the son of the late George Jr. and Corkie Schrage. Joyce is the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bernice…
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QUINCY — As Jerod Welker laid on the ground in South Park while being mauled by three pit bulls on March 17, 2024, he had one thought. “This is going to be how I die,” he said. “Unless someone somehow sees me and gets to me out here, I’m going to get killed by the…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, April 27, 2025 Were those days of our youth really that long ago? Well, yes they were … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,268 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a boomer, the truth of the matter is you are in the autumn, maybe even the…
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CHICAGO — Just one day into her campaign to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Friday received a key endorsement from Gov. JB Pritzker, nearly eight years after he first tapped her to be his running mate. Standing outside the Bright Star Church amid a backdrop of…
Read Full Article Samantha P. Mason, 35, of Quincy for DWLS at 6th and State. NTA 140Bradley A. Hollis, 23, of Niota for Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 4th and Cedar. NTA 122Kaleb B. Willing, 21, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 24th and State. NTA 104Johnathan W. Deters, 26, of…
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William Erving “Bill” Mester, age 92, of Quincy, died on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:30 pm at the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Bill was born June 20, 1932 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of Erving T. and Mary L. Ransburg Mester. He married Jo Ann Kelker on January 26, 1957 in Quincy, Illinois. She survives.…
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QUINCY — Warmer weather means everyone is getting out more, including salespeople. Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it’s a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door. Plenty of reputable companies use door-to-door sales, including industries like telecommunications, energy, security and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will be the host of its sixth annual Bad Art by Good People art auction Thursday, May 1. The evening will kick off with hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by the auction at 7 p.m. Tickets can be bought for $20 in advance or $30 at the…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is introducing “Salads on Saturday,” a DIY salad-making class happening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, in the Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen on the Memorial Hospital campus. Led by chef Amber Clark and registered dietitian Ashlyn Housewright, this hands-on class invites participants on a…
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RUSHVILLE, Ill. — The Brown Schuyler CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) annual trade show will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at The Crossing Camp, 15770 Shuck Lane in Rushville. The trade show celebrates the innovation and entrepreneurship of its participants. The CEO program seeks to prepare high school juniors and seniors…
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