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Jaylin L. Raymond, 21, 918 Washington for Malicious Mischief at 600 1/2 Elm. NTA 178Richard D. Whitaker, 53, 2437 Sharon Dr. for Stealing at 2511 Dennis Dr. NTA 101Tarae Gates, 20, Quincy for Fighting. 169Haley Prewitt, 27, Quincy for Fighting. 169Christian Tapia, 31, Quncy for Suspended Reg., Uninsured Vehicle, Obstructing Justice and Resisting Arrest. 126Rebecca…
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Missouri State Rep. Greg Sharpe (R-Ewing), has been re-elected for another two years. Sharpe, who defeated Democrat Melissa Jo Viloria, has been representing Northeast Missouri for six years. Sharpe said he is thankful for the people in his district, “I’m very grateful to the voters of my district who put me back in, and so…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Bushnell teen will be sentenced for the death of his father on Jan. 14 after entering a plea agreement with the McDonough County State’s Attorney’s Office. Davin Purden, 19, appeared with attorney Kurt Dittmer on Monday afternoon in McDonough County District Court before Circuit Judge Heidi Benson to plead guilty to…
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Donte Clausell, 36, of Quincy was sentenced on Oct. 31 by U.S. District Judge Colleen R. Lawless, to six years in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Lawless also sentenced Clausell to one year in prison, to be served consecutively to his other sentence, for violating his supervised release.…
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Terrill D. Phillips, 45, last known address of 200 block of Lind in Quincy, is wanted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Department for aggravated battery to a peace officer. Phillips is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 187 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Call the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at…
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Karen Louise Shires Davidson, age 84, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the home of her daughter in Bloomington, Illinois. Karen was born on April 15, 1940, on the family farm in Ewing, Missouri, a daughter of Roscoe and Genevieve Herzog Shires. She had been married to Lester E. Gaus,…
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Mildred “Millie” L. Barry, 75, of Quincy, passed away at 1:44 am Sunday, November 3, 2024, at her home in Quincy, IL. Millie was born March 25, 1949, in Quincy, IL to Al and Marie (Ott) Meissen. Millie was married to Jerry Barry for 11 years before they parted ways. Jerry preceded her in death…
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LIBERTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fireworks explosion that injured two people on Sunday. Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department responded Sunday to the area of 2700 Ill. 104, east of Liberty, for an explosion. A preliminary investigation revealed a 34-year-old male and an 18-year-old female were injured due…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society recently received a $10,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to save the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. The grant was awarded after the Northeast Missouri Humane Society completed Best Friends Animal Society’s ‘Return to Home’ Challenge,…
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Michael “Mike” G. Vilsick age 75, of Quincy, IL died on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Blessing Hospital. Mike was born in Quincy on March 29, 1949, a son of George R. and Patricia M. “Patsy” (Kipping) Vilsick. He married Rita Burton on September 25, 1975 at Quincy College Chapel. and she survives. Mike graduated…
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QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, call 217-277-5000 or stop…
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QUINCY — Adams County CASA, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, swore in its newest CASA volunteer on Oct. 8. Emily Gittings was sworn in by Judge John Wooleyhan at the Adams County Courthouse. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in the…
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QUINCY — Twenty students from the Quincy Notre Dame and the Parochial Music Organization choirs and bands were recently named Illinois All-District musicians after individual auditions. The selected students performed Nov. 2 in Western Hall at Western Illinois University. Two students also were selected to participate in the All-District Jazz Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16, in…
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I am fascinated by The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and love the Alan Moore comic and movie that followed, “V for Vendetta”. Remember, remember!The fifth of November,The Gunpowder treason and plot;I know of no reasonWhy the Gunpowder treasonShould ever be forgot!Guy Fawkes and his companionsDid the scheme contrive,To blow the King and ParliamentAll up alive.Threescore…
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WARNING: This story includes descriptions of explicit violence and graphic sexual content that may be considered profane, vulgar or offensive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. PITTSFIELD, Ill. — People in the courtroom for each day of the Austin Rodhouse trial knew the video eventually would be played. Judge Charles H.W. Burch warned everybody…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 In thought No. 2 today, I find it rather alarming what Coca-Cola is used for in India … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,105 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re like most of us these days, a trip to the gas station, supermarket or…
Read Full Article Clancy Peters, 50, 2320 York St. for disobey traffic control light at 33rd and Broadway. 151Robert Carl, 59, 605 S. 12th St. for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash at 36th and Broadway. 151Wynter Jackson, 26, 704 N. 6th for operating uninsured vehicle at 4th and Spring. 148Brian Lister, 30, 25198 295th Ave.,…
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QUINCY – After months of debate by the public and waffling by some aldermen, the Quincy City Council came together Monday night to dump the issue of improvements to the intersection of 48th and State back into the lap of the Adams County Board. After all, Mayor Mike Troup said it was their road. “I’ve…
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Esther Darlene Clow Stark, age 84, of Ewing, MO left this world on November 3, 2024, to join her Lord and Savior. Darlene was born October 26, 1940, to parents Woodrow Lee Clow and Opal Fern Alderton Clow. She attended Ewing School and graduated in the spring of 1958. While in high school, she accompanied…
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QUINCY — The golden age musical hit “Hello, Dolly!” will soon take the stage at Quincy High School at 7 p.m. on Nov. 6-9 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10. Originating at first as a play in 1954, Thorton Wilder created the storyline and characters in a comedy entitled “The Matchmaker.” The play opened…
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Leo L. Bauer, age 92, formerly of Fowler passed away on Sunday morning , November 3, 2024, at Quincy Healthcare & Senior Center. Leo was born Feb 4, 1932, the son of Albert and Irene (Hummel) Bauer. He married the love of his life, Mary Costigan, on Oct 12, 1957, at St. Francis Church in…
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