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MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Quincy Mayor Linda Moore about nuisance complaints, QPD oversight and, of course, potholes.
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is participating in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Under the SFSP, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to children 18 years and under. The meals will be served at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Meals are available Monday through…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $4,000 grant to Special Olympics Missouri supporting its annual track and field meet. The grant covered essential costs, including medals to celebrate athlete achievements, volunteer shirts to enhance visibility and coordination and transportation of sports equipment and staff. The event welcomed an estimated 150 competitors of…
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QUINCY — The “Everybody Wins” Mega Raffle Mega Drawings will take place on Friday, May 23, beginning at 8 a.m. Thirty-two prizes, totaling more than $144,000, will be awarded and announced on Facebook live and on 97.9 KICK-FM. All prize winners will be posted at QuincyMegaRaffle.org by 9:30 a.m. Friday. “We’re thrilled to have sold…
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Peter James “Jim” Burns, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and devoted educator, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on March 1, 1939, to Dorothy and Peter Burns, Jim was raised in a tight-knit, scrappy neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, surrounded by Irish immigrant families. From an early age, he…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 05/15/2025:A minor from Versailles was traveling on CR 900E and pulled onto IL 99 in front of a vehicle operated by Lauran H. Golliher of Mt. Sterling. Golliher then struck…
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Sally B. McChristy, age 101, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Sunset Home. Sally was born on January 10, 1924 in Lewistown, MO, the daughter of Horner and Grace Garrett Haines. On September 15, 1944 she married Alvin “Ted” McChristy in Kirksville, MO. He preceded her in death on…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council learned Monday night about an issue involving the Quincy Police Department’s use of Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and heard a comment from a speaker that a deputy chief with the police department, should “no longer hold a position with the department.” “I speak on behalf of…
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QUINCY — Alderman Jeff Bergman (R-2) called Director of Inspection and Enforcement Michael Seaver and Director of Central Services Kevin McClean to the podium near the end of Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting to discuss the delays of addressing nuisance complaint. Specifically referring to uncut grass and garbage issues, Bergman noted he often receives…
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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council unanimously voted Monday night to approve a resolution recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday in the City of Quincy and establish June 19 as an annual paid holiday for all City of Quincy employees who are not part of a collective bargaining agreement. During recent collective bargaining negotiations, Juneteenth…
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Kiara Kelley, 22, of Quincy for Battery. NTA 120Elijah Neese, 38, of Quincy for Leaving the Scene. NTA 140David A. Crabbe Jr., 51, of Quincy for Battery. NTA 107Joshua W. Clark, 41, of Quincy for Domestic Battery. Lodged 113Shawna L. Hill, 49, of Quincy for Adams County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of Meth. Lodged 120Charles…
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Garth L. Myers, 36, last known address in the 900 block of N. Sixth in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for possession of meth. Myers is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He has red hair and hazel eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 217-228-4474…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A man has been transferred to a hospital in the St. Louis area after he was involved in a fight Friday night in Hannibal. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were dispatched at approximately 10:31 p.m. on Friday, May 16, to the 100 block of North Main for a fight in progress.…
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Fumiko “Miko” Stuckey, age 92, of Quincy, entered her heavenly home with the blessed Father, his son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit on May 17, 2025 at 10:05 a.m. at Good Samaritan Home. She was born November 15, 1932 in Tokyo, Japan, daughter of Tatsuyoshi and Mieko Hashimoto. She married George Stuckey on February 16,…
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Barbara J. “Barb” Reinhart, 91, of Quincy, died on Friday, May 16, 2025 in the Emergency Room at Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1933 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Ralph and Mary (McIntyre) Henke. During childhood, Barb lived in Texas for several years during World War II. She was a graduate…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy announced Tuesday that this year’s Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award recipient is Jim Mentesti. He was honored Monday during the Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at the Holiday Inn. He served as president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation from 1985 to…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Wildcat Wire, Culver-Stockton College’s student newspaper, recently earned three awards at the Missouri College Media Association (MCMA) Awards ceremony — second place honors for best website and special section, and a third-place award for feature writing. The Wildcat Wire took second place for best website in Division 3, which consists of…
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Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Mann, age 87, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:22 p.m. in Blessing Hospital. Jackie was born July 29, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Jack A. and Mae L. Zogg Millard. She married Gene L. R. Mann on August 19, 1960 in Lima, Ohio. He preceded…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department is announcing a new tool to collect feedback on non-life- threatening calls for service. In the near future, QPD will start sending text message surveys after certain types of interactions with the department. Each survey will ask just a few questions about how satisfied a person is after that…
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John Wood Community College honored certified nursing assistant (CNA) graduates from the Quincy campus May 8, from Mount Sterling on May 9 and from Pittsfield on May 15. Twenty students received their CNA pins. CNAs provide personal assistance with a wide array of daily activities and strive to meet the physical, emotional and social needs…
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Meet Bubba! This handsome 1-year-old mixed breed pup is as sweet as he is handsome. With his gorgeous dark grey and white short coat and the most heart-melting smile, Bubba is a total head-turner. He may be a little shy at first, but give him a bit of time and you’ll see his true personality shine — affectionate,…
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QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present their 32nd annual spring dance concerts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, at Quincy Junior High School Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The concert will feature more than 200 students ages 3 and…
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