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QUINCY — Jeff Van Camp said he resigned from the Quincy Park Board on Tuesday because of how Jarid Jones was elected as president at the board’s May 11 meeting. Van Camp informed the board of his decision on Tuesday, then explained his decision to commissioners and departments heads in an email on Wednesday. Muddy…
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Park Board learns price tag to install irrigation system on all 27 holes at Westview is $2.8 million
QUINCY — An irrigation consultant told the Quincy Park Board on Wednesday the cost of an irrigation system for all 27 holes at Westview Golf Course would be an estimated $2.8 million. Les Hill of Navasota, Texas, recently completed design work for the proposed system. He said 1,166 sprinkler heads are needed at a cost…
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QUINCY — Judge Roger Thomson denied a series of motions Wednesday afternoon by Bradley Yohn with less than a month remaining before his trial starts July 10. Near the end of the meeting in Adams County Circuit Court, Yohn handed Thomson 12 more motions. Exasperated, Thomson scheduled Friday morning for both sides to review Yohn’s…
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QUINCY — A discussion about installing Wi-Fi service at Art Keller Marina eventually led to an informal vote Wednesday night by the Quincy Park Board to reaffirm its promise to keep the marina operating through 2025. During a report on the finance committee, commissioner Mark Philpot said one topic of interest was an expense with…
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Trudy Willis and Chrissy Cox talk about their new boutique opening this weekend and Megan Duncan chats with Ashley about the latest Hannibal news.
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Amy Crawford, 47, or Quincy for Shoplifting at 5211 Broadway. NTA 182 Marla J Earnst, 54, Quincy, for operating an uninsured vehicle at 20th and Broadway. N.T.A. 146 Mark Hamann, 70, of Quincy for Leaving the Scene and Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle. NTA Jaden Gutting, 20, of Clayton for Operate Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Classification of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Marion County 911, the City of Palmyra and public safety officials recognized long-time Palmyra resident Albert D. Durand with a lifetime achievement ceremony on Wednesday. Marion County 911 partnered with Maple Lawn Nursing Home, where Durand now is a full-time resident, to be the host of a ceremony at the home to…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — When the City of Carthage bought the Legacy Theater from Carl Sandburg College for $100 in 2016, the plan was for the theater eventually to operate on its own. That plan came to fruition last month. The Carthage City Council approved May 9 an agreement allowing the board of the Legacy Theater…
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QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County will hold its annual meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in the History Museum on the Square, 332 Maine. The agenda will consist of the election of officers and directors; approval of the annual financial report; approval of the budget for the upcoming…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans began June 1 from its Family Services facilities in both Quincy and Hannibal. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and Marion,…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy, in partnership with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County and the Underground Railroad Museum at Dr. Richard Eells House, will present a program by Connie Martin, one of Illinois Humanities Council’s Roads scholars, at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, during the Juneteenth commemoration festivities. Juneteenth has been celebrated for 157…
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QUINCY — Melinda Thompson with Blessing Hospice has earned Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse status by meeting the requirements of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, including passing an examination. While licensure as a registered nurse assures minimal competency to practice in a field, certification indicates mastery of a defined body of knowledge and…
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This is a paid advertisement. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the dads in our lives with a special gift. In 2023, certain trends are emerging as the most popular choices for Father’s Day gift ideas. Whether your dad is a grill master, a backyard enthusiast, a fashion-savvy individual,…
Read Full Article Kimra Mc Graw, 31, of Quincy for Trespassing. NTA 112 Walter Roberts, 79, of Quincy for Encroachments. NTA 107 Abbey Voorhis, 28, of Mendon Suspended Reg. NTA 112 Richard D Green, 31, Quincy, for domestic battery in the 1200 block of North 6th. Lodged. 120 Brock W Kyer, 40, Hannibal MO, for operating an uninsured…
Read Full Article This is a paid advertisement. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the dads in our lives with a special gift. In 2023, certain trends are emerging as the most popular choices for Father’s Day gift ideas. Whether your dad is a grill master, a backyard enthusiast, a fashion-savvy individual,…
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QUINCY — After several Adams County employees demanded to see a preliminary environmental report done on the courthouse for mold, Adams County officials turned over the report to the employees. About a dozen employees attended the Transportation, Building, and Technology that preceded the Adams County Board Tuesday night because they were told they would get…
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The number of patients seeking abortions from Planned Parenthood of Illinois increased dramatically since last June after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The amount of patients seeking both medication and procedure abortions rose 54% in the last year, Planned Parenthood reported Monday. Patients needing financial and travel help also more than doubled…
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Ashley and Brittany dive into some Facebook posts about potential stalkers in Quincy while they wait for more information (or David to tell them what’s up on Thursday). Ashley also talks to Jason Watkins of Quincy VFW Post 5129 about what’s happening at the veterans service organization.
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This is one cool concept. No pun intended … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 634 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Colorado town of Nederland may have the strangest, funniest and most unique celebration in the world. Located about 17 miles west of Boulder, the town boasts a plastic utility shed…
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Gary and Katherine York of Quincy, IL are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married June 16, 1973 at Union United Methodist Church. They have two children, Adam York from Quincy and Angela York from Quincy. They also have five grandchildren – Abigail, Tucker, Brett, Ella, and Dulce – all from Quincy. We can’t…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Whether you’ve attended an epic party at the PlayPlace or swapped the fancy dinner for what you were really craving (hello, McNuggets), we know birthdays with McDonald’s hold a special place. Now, McDonald’s is celebrating Grimace’s birthday. Starting June 12, fans can get in on the festivities with the Grimace Birthday Meal…
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