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QUINCY — The QND Extravaganza will be held on Friday, Nov. 17, at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets for this event are $65 per person through Nov. 15 and will include dinner, drinks and a bid number for all live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit Quincy Notre…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre’s lineup of theatre education classes for the fall 2023 semester consists of six classes and three workshops to be offered for people ranging from kindergarten through adulthood. Each class aims to develop a specific set of skills, such as characterization, improvisation, teamwork, acting, set design and script analysis. This semester…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Drake Tracy and Valerie Black of Quincy at 11:33 p.m. Sept. 24, 2023.A girl was born to Logan Friye and Delaney Rodgers of Quincy at 8:29 a.m. Sept. 25, 2023.A boy was born to Dan Noe and Jennifer Murphey of Quincy at 3:06 p.m. Sept. 26, 2023.A girl…
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Instead of a box of chocolates on Sweetest Day, maybe give her a bag of M&Ms, a Snickers, Milky Way, Kit Kat and Almond Joy … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 754 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One of my favorite days of the year is a week away. Sweetest Day, traditionally…
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Gina Hayes of Home Instead talks about providing home healthcare, hospice and personal care. Business Spotlight is sponsored by Mercantile Bank.
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PAID PROMOTION As long as he can remember, Adam Yates wanted to be a police officer. He caught the bug early in life. “It was just something I was just very interested in. Something I wanted to do when I grew up.” “I played Quinsippi Soccer when I was little, and both of my soccer…
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Letter to the Editor: Let's spend more time making this world a place where it's safe to go to sleep
Two caveats toward Quincy City Council aldermen using their governmental offices to continue seeking an overturn of the Reproductive Health Act in Illinois: 1. A large part of what bothers me so much is people claiming to be so “pro-life” do so with such a feeling of self-satisfaction that they are morally superior in their…
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Bryant Milton, 26, of Quincy for FTA Poss of Meth. Lodged 112Megan Campbell, 29, of Quincy for Violation of OP and Resisting a Peace Officer. Lodged 1222300 Watts Lane is requesting extra patrol as that they have several motorcycles riding on the property.Nathan Wright, 38, of Quincy for Reg Expired. NTA 155Corryn M. Williamson, 23, of…
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2023-018409, 10/12/2023 @ 01:53:29, 202 Centerville Rd 37, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Mental Officer Assigned 025 Hamm, A N Entered By C87 Arens, R N Adult Female Compl. Mental Cases-Other 10/12/2023 Suspect Mental Cases-Other Administratively Closed 10/12/2023 Adult Victim Mental Cases-Other 10/12/2023 Adult Male Involve Mental Cases-Other 10/12/2023 Adult Female Contact Mental Cases-Other 10/12/2023 Public Narrative Mental at 202 Centerville Road apt 37. 2023-018410, 10/12/2023 @ 03:45:49, 1023 Reservoir St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious…
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Bobby, Ashley and Brittany talk about some of the strange local news happenings that took place this week and Kelby Rescinito of the Quincy Police Department brings K-9 officer Roy by and the ladies talk about the life of a K-9 Unit.
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We awoke Saturday morning to news of a war in the Middle East. With all the world’s problems, it was a needed respite to return to a less stressful time, a time captured by the Quincy Museum’s annual Folk Life Festival. For a few hours, families could enjoy music, crafts, exhibits, games and refreshments.…
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QUINCY — Chaddock Foster and Adoption Services team is hosting an open house event for prospective foster parents from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23. This open house event will be a drop-in/drop-out format so prospective foster parents can learn in a comfortable, no pressure atmosphere. Current Chaddock foster parents will be on site to…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department officers will patrol the downtown Quincy business district – as calls for service allow – and will focus on two-hour parking violations beginning Monday, Oct. 16. Tickets will be issued to vehicles found to be in violation. A Friday press release from the Quincy Police Department says it has received complaints about vehicles parking…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Options for Women’s ninth annual Banquet for Life events are set for Monday, Oct. 16, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4605 W. Ely Road in Hannibal, and Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the St. Clement Knights of Columbus Hall, 14516 Highway J in Bowling Green. This year’s theme is Pro-Woman, Pro-Child, Pro-Life. Doors will…
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QUINCY — QUANADA will hold a ruby masquerade ball at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at One Event Venue to celebrate its 40th year of helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence seek safety and begin healing. The event will feature: In a press release, Megan Duesterhaus, chief executive officer of QUANADA, said, “We can’t…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will hold a special visitation day on Monday, Oct. 16, for people interested in learning about the master of athletic training (MAT) program. Prospective students interested in healthcare and sports medicine are invited to attend the event, which begins with check-in at 8:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., visitors will participate…
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If I spot someone I don’t care for coming to the door for trick or treat, I reach for the “B” stash — those dreaded little boxes of Good & Plenty. Give out the black licorice and they won’t be back the next year. You can count on it … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that…
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To participate in the survey and make your voice heard, visit: Website: www.quincywashingtontheater.org Direct Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WashingtonTheaterPublicSurvey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtontheater The survey will be open until Oct. 18. QUINCY — The Washington Theater Commission invites community members to share their insights and perspectives by completing an online survey to help shape the future direction of the…
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QUINCY — Moments after the ordinance requiring compliance with federal abortion laws was voted down 7-5 Tuesday night by Quincy City Council, Mark Lee Dickson had quietly worked his way to the front of City Council chambers to visit with supporters. The message from the pastor and anti-abortion advocate from east Texas was: We’re just getting…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Brown County’s newest attraction, The Rink at Uptown Mount Sterling, is set to open to the public on Nov. 24. The Rink, a 2,400 square foot, outdoor ice rink, will be at 109 W. North. It will offer an ice-skating experience with fire pits, art, food and other vendors. Action Brown…
Read Full Article Bura L. Robinson, 50, of 826 Adams for Aggravated Domestic Battery at his residence. Lodged 161Donald R. Woolen, 44, of Granite City, for Improper Backing at 28th and Broadway. NTA 186Brandon S. Moore, 22, 3100 State for Expired Registration & Speeding at 36th & East Lake. 155Stanley E. Barnhart, 74, 3530 Herleman for Speeding at…
Read Full Article 2023-018354, 10/11/2023 @ 00:41:26, 15 Chloe Place , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Information Officer Assigned 029 Wilt, M E Entered By C75 Hunt, T M Adult Female Assoc. Drug Information 10/11/2023 Adult Male Suspect Drug Information Administratively Closed 10/11/2023 Adult Male Assoc. Drug Information 10/11/2023 Adult Female Assoc. Drug Information 10/11/2023 Public Narrative Information at 15 Chloe Place. 2023-018355, 10/11/2023 @ 01:14:19, US 61 West Ely, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 029 Wilt,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – “Will you join me in the fight against addiction?” Members at Consumed International Ministries have put this question out to Hannibal and surrounding communities. They hope to receive a powerful yes at their morning services at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22 at 17067 Sundance Dr. in New London, Mo.…
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PERRY, Ill. — A teenager was killed in a vehicle crash Thursday morning in Pike County. Pike County 911 received a report of the crash on Illinois Route 107, just south of Perry, at 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12. Units with Troop 6 of the Illinois State Police responded to a single vehicle fatal…
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