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QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved Monday night a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Valley Hunters and Fishermen’s Association for the preservation of green spaces and wildlife habitats at three local landfills. Landfill No. 4 is near Burton, and just to the west are Landfills No. 2 and No. 3, five miles east…
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QUINCY — The Quincy School Board has an item on Wednesday’s agenda to “consider/approve contingency contract to purchase real estate at 1600 N. 43rd.” That property is where K&L Arena is located, a multipurpose sports facility owned by Greg and Deb Shierling. Mays LLC Realtors is handling the sale of the property. The 5.32-acre property…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — A Keokuk, Iowa, woman was arrested Saturday night after drug paraphernalia was found in a car. A deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department contacted a traffic stop at 9:55 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of 10th and Oak in Hamilton after a red 2006 Dodge Caravan failed to stop at the…
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QUINCY — The ownership of a business started by five brothers more than 90 years ago recently changed hands, and a prized piece of real estate on Broadway soon will be available for purchase. Turner Brothers Garage had been at 4701-4726 Broadway since 1969, but Dean Turner sold the business in January. It’s now owned…
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QUINCY — That smile on Dave Wietholder’s face was no accident. “It’s been nice to see everyone again,” said Wietholder, one of the more than 30 drivers who had vehicles on display at the Adams County Speedway Car Show over the weekend at the Quincy Town Center. “The last couple of years I was wondering…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Columbia, Missouri, man and a Moberly, Mo., woman have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a conspiracy to commit armed robbery at four business and two banks in six different cities. Drake Adam Stockton-Kenney, 30, and Mary Catherine Sumpter, 28, were charged in an eight-count…
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Illinois saw the largest departure of state residents in the nation during 2021, with 68% of Illinoisans who moved saying goodbye and heading for more affordable locales, a new study found. The annual migration report from Allied Van Lines and Zillow found this trend was reflected in the state’s largest city, Chicago, which reported the most outbound…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, March 21, 2022 Growing up, I had visions of being the next Paul Newman. I had to eventually settle for being the second Bluto Blutarsky … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 239 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ve always been a movie fan, from the days when my parents used…
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Anthony D. Carroll (19) was arrested on warrants for FTA O.V. Shoplifting, Possession of Liquor and Cheating. An Adams County warrant for Petition to Revoke Probation and a new arrest for Resisting /Obstructing a Peace Officer. Lodged -131 Alfonso Sanders (60) was arrested for No Valid Driver’s License. NTA – 131 Shelby M. Tonnies (42)…
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The first Circuit Court of Adams County was held in 1825. Documents obtained from the Quincy Historical Society show the proceedings were run by Judge John York Sawyer, “who was of ample dimensions, probably about five feet in circumference, and it has been slanderously reported that he completely filled the Court House to the exclusion…
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QUINCY — Quincy Trivia’s QMG Foundation Cancer Crush trivia night will be from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Native Grill & Wings. Tables can be purchased for $100. Teams can have up to eight team members. Questions will be five rounds of general knowledge trivia. Prizes will be awarded to the top team. QMG Foundation’s Cancer Crush…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department only made one DUI arrest and did not issue anyseat-belt citations during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. The department also issued citations for Speeding (3) Disobeying a traffic control device (2) Uninsured motor vehicle (3) Improper lane usage Suspended registration — no insurance “We strongly enforce traffic…
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2022-004673, 03/20/2022 @ 00:33:55, 4070 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Warrant Officer Assigned 017 Perkins, C L Entered By 016 Fredrick, J AAdult MaleAssoc. Warrant-In State 03/20/2022Adult FemaleInvolve Warrant-In State 03/20/2022Involve Warrant – Municipal 03/20/2022Adult MaleInvolve Warrant – Municipal 03/20/2022Suspect Warrant-In State Cleared by Arrest-Adult 03/20/2022Suspect Poss: Cont. Substance Cleared by Arrest-Adult 03/20/2022AdultVictim- Poss: Cont. Substance 03/20/2022 Public Narrative Warrant served at 4070 Market St.…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The soup luncheon has been cancelled because of problems with the refrigeration system at the WCU Hall. QUINCY — An all-you-can-eat Spring Soup Day is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Western Catholic Union Hall, 516 Maine. Chicken noodle soup or chili will be served, as well as a…
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QUINCY — After 11 years in the music business, Rodney and Sheryl Hart have decided to sell Second String Music on the first floor of the Dodd Building on the corner of Fifth and Maine. The Harts announced their decision last month with the hope of finding new ownership by the end of the year.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League is offering seven $1,000 scholarships to residents of Adams County. Applicants may either be traditional or non-traditional students seeking to further their education. Applications are available from area high school guidance counselors, local college admission/financial aid offices, or by emailing qslscholarship@gmail.com. Applications also are online at www.quincyserviceleague.org. Scholarship applications…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Kroc Center is providing an opportunity for the public to learn a new instrument with the upcoming group ukulele course. The facility’s Jonathon Weller, education and fine arts specialist, will teach the class on Tuesdays from April 5 to April 26 from 11 a.m. to noon. The ukulele is a good instrument…
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Klingner & Associates receives national engineering award for Bill Klingner Trail extensions project
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Klingner & Associates of Quincy, Ill., recently earned a national recognition award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 55th annual Engineering Excellence Awards for the Bill Klingner Trail extensions project in Quincy. Imagined by engineer William “Bill” H. Klingner, the conceptual trail initially was presented in 1946 as…
Read Full Article 2022-004620, 03/19/2022 @ 00:21:42, 2510 Lakenan Rd , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Vehicle Officer Assigned 032 Allen, B J Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Male Involve Suspicious Auto 03/19/2022Adult Involve Suspicious Auto 03/19/2022 Public Narrative Suspicious vehicle reported at 2510 Lakenan Rd. 2022-004621, 03/19/2022 @ 00:28:38, 1222 Broadway , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 017 Perkins, C L Entered By C75 Hunt, T…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, March 20, 2022 Maybe the women’s basketball coach at Howard needs a trip to Chicken Bristle, Ill. You’ll understand in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 238 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’ve all had bad days, even horrible days. But I doubt any of us have…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy annually present the Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award to a person who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. Named after its first recipient in 1998, the award honors community leaders who demonstrate: A high level of service and leadership by example.…
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Quincy Auto Supply sells parts for wholesale and retail. Co-Owner Lance Getz talks about building the business and going up against the big chains as an independent shop. Business Spotlight is sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schleuter Insurance.
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — An open house and grand opening for the Wausau Homes site will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the new Design Studio, 106 Damon Road. The Design Studio which showcases a wide variety of products available to build and customize their home. Enjoy food and refreshments while also entering for…
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Arrests and citations issued by the Quincy Police Department: Chelsie Homan (22) was arrested for Operating Uninsured Vehicle. NTA -104 Summer Lugena (34) was arrested for Disregarding Yield Sign. PTC – 131 Daniel Burton,59, Quincy, for Failure to Yield Right of Way in the 700 block of Maine on 3/18/22. PTC 128 Kevin Shimp,62, Quincy,…
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QUINCY — YWCA Quincy recently was awarded more than half of a million dollars over the next three years from the state of Illinois to help kickstart a new program. The Gap Project will focus on getting people on the verge of becoming homeless into the organization’s housing program. This is a population that does not qualify…
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