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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation Moments That Matter fund, along with the Quincy Public Library, was the host two readings by author Tracy Schlepphorst on Nov. 10 in the Quincy Public Library. Schlepphorst had her dog, Ripley, with her, and all those in attendance received a copy of her book, “Eden and Her Happy.” The readings are…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Quincy University’s Wendell Mauter, professor emeritus of history, will present “Faces of the Second World War” in a series of talks at the Quincy Public Library at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12 and April 9. World War II has been described as the largest, most complex and costly single event in human…
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One recent death due to COVID and 30 have died from it since the inception of the pandemic. From Illinois Veterans Home-Quincy Administrator Troy Culbertson sent to staff and residents on Wednesday: Since our last COVID-19 update there have been zero additional cases of COVID-19 among residents at our home, for a total of 141…
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Daily Dirt for Nov. 12, 2021 It’s always sad when a movie star falls as far — and fast — as the following. It’s difficult, but I actually remember when someone like Eddie Murphy was funny, or when Steven Seagal was The Man. It seems like such a long time ago in a galaxy far,…
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Joshua R Turnbaugh (34) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Driving While License Suspended and Speeding at 12th and Broadway. Cash Bond 153 Devon L McBride (44) of Quincy, arrested for Domestic Battery at 644 State. Lodged 174 2 Sheila G Griffin (61) of Quincy, arrested for Domestic Battery at 1801 Broadway. Lodged 130 Cody D…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man has been charged with first degree arson for his connection with an early Wednesday morning fire at 100 N. 11th, Apartment 309, in the Hannibal Housing Authority’s Laura Hawkins Hall. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant Wednesday for Kijan B. Watts, 22, of Hannibal.…
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Randy Industries shot and produced this morning’s ceremony at the Illinois Veterans Home’s All Faiths Chapel.
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QUINCY — Maureen Kahn, president and CEO of Blessing Health Systems, doesn’t want any of her employees to leave. A recent federal mandate regarding COVID-19 vaccines likely will make that difficult to avoid now. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released last week specific health care and business rules to be implemented nationwide. Blessing…
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To the Editor: A traffic light at 25th and Broadway seems to be an unnecessary impediment to the flow of traffic on Broadway. This intersection is only one block away from 24th Street, which has a traffic signal. While traveling Broadway, I and about 15 other vehicles have been stopped at this light while one…
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QUINCY — St. Peter School, 2500 Maine, recently held a dedication ceremony for the Wilhelm Johnson Scholz STEM lab. The lab was designed to foster an interest for science, technology, engineering and mathematics for students in grades K-8. The STEM lab allows students to have hands-on experiences that will allow them to use the four…
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QUINCY — Larry Webb tries to take care of veterans who visit his restaurant every day. They received an extra treat on Thursday. Webb, owner of the Firehouse Subs restaurant at 3720 Broadway, offers a free drink and a bag of potato chips to all veterans any day. On Veterans Day, he offered to serve…
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QUINCY – Quincy Medical Group and the QMG Foundation, along with the Quincy Park District, have made significant contributions to the latest tiny home project for the 2×4’s For Hope organization. 2×4’s For Hope, a 501(c)(3) founded by Mark and Chris Lawrence in May 2015, helps build homes for homeless and at-risk veterans. Each home…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital patients receive care rated among the safest in the nation. For the third straight survey period, an independent national watchdog organization has given Blessing Hospital a grade of “A” for patient safety. The Leapfrog Group, founded by 2,000 large employers and other purchasers of healthcare, assigns a letter grade of A…
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QUINCY — Jessica Peters, director of mental health and children’s services at Transitions of Western Illinois, was named the winner of the Williams Award during a staff meeting on Nov. 9. Usually given at the agency’s annual dinner, this award was given during a staff meeting due to the COVID pandemic. Peters has been…
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For calling an attorney challenging his executive orders in court a “grifter,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker faces a summons in Sangamon County Circuit Court to answer to a defamation allegation. Thomas DeVore, an attorney who has filed multiple lawsuits against the governor over COVID-19 vaccine mandates in schools and businesses, sued Pritzker late last month, claiming…
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You learn something every day, right? Well, I certainly did today. Find out what it was during today’s three thoughts that make up Vo. 124 of the Daily Dirt: 1. The National Toy Hall of Fame recently announced its 2021 inductees, which included the tabletop game Risk and American Girl dolls. My first reaction was,…
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QUINCY — Ever wanted to be a police officer? Adam Yates says the time has never been better. Yates, a deputy chief, is searching for possible recruits to apply for positions within the Quincy Police Department. A simple two-page application must be filled out by Nov. 30. A physical agility test is set for 9…
Read Full Article On 10/20/21, Mikaeel A. Hedgepeth (26) 3446 S. Glendale Dr, Quincy for unlawful use of a weapon. Cash bond. 139 Humberto Valenciano (29) 1014 Melodie Ln N., Quincy for driving under the influence and no valid drivers license. NTA 153 Mark A. Degregg (61) 632 Spruce, Quincy for improper traffic lane usage. NTA 136 Shaun…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2021 tax levy ordinance Wednesday night. Most city residents should see no increase in their property taxes because of that vote. The levies for 2021 property taxes only include aggregate taxes and not debt service. Aggregate taxes provide revenue for general and special…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s political science department will be the host of a Veterans Day tribute inside the Merillat Chapel of the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Thursday. Local veterans who will be recognized for their service are: C-SC President Doug Palmer (SPC USA, 82nd Airborne Division) Jerry Prather (SGT USA, 199th Light…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 6 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a burglary at a residence off North Bottom Road in rural Adams County. It was learned that before the burglary one of the homeowners was the victim of a vehicular hijacking on North Bottom Road and forced back…
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Applications for funds are due November 29th SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) plans to award more than $783,000 in Specialty Crop Block grants over a three-year period under federal House Resolution 133 (H.R. 133 Stimulus Funding). The additional funds are available in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the food system,…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Board unanimously passed its fiscal year 2022 budget Tuesday night that absorbs increases in personnel and employee health insurance. It is a nearly $1.8 million increase over the FY2021 budget. The $61.5 million spending plan calls for four new corrections employees to accommodate the new jail and an additional $600,000…
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