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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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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — You can have a thriving lawn without hiring an expensive service. “Managing your lawn doesn’t have to be complicated,” University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Justin Keay said. “If you understand some of the basic principles and don’t mind putting in a little sweat equity, you can have a beautiful lawn.” A…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, March 19, 2022 All I can say before you read our first thought of the day is, “Please pass the Pepto.” Welcome to today’s three thoughts and Vol. 237 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Major League Eating record book shows some interesting world-class feats, especially when it comes to some…
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QUINCY — April 7th is the start of a 10-week study entitled Recovering From Losses in Life offered at the Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries, 522 S. Eighth, a non-profit inter-denominational peer counseling ministry for women and girls (ages 18 and up) which helps women focus on emotional, mental and spiritual wellness. Life is…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association will offer free concerts on March 25, 26 and 27 showcasing performances by the Symphony Orchestra, Quincy Area Youth Chorus and Quincy Area Youth Orchestra. The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, in conjunction with Quincy Public Schools, will present “The Thrill of the Orchestra,” its 51st annual Young People’s Concerts,…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver–Stockton College’s 166th commencement exercise for the class of 2022 will take place at 9:30 a.m. May 14 in Charles Field House. Degrees of undergraduate and graduate students will be conferred within one ceremony. The event will be led by the college’s 27th president, Douglas B. Palmer. An all-faiths baccalaureate ceremony will…
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I have been on the fence with what to write lately. Like everyone else, I swing like a pendulum back and forth from diligently monitoring the world news until my anxiety ratchets up to a breaking point — then I completely tune it out. Then I feel guilty for turning a blind eye, and the…
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QUINCY — Judge Amy Lannerd ruled an evidentiary hearing will be closed Wednesday when she determines if an aggravated driving under the influence charge should be dismissed in the case of the Quincy woman accused of killing four people in a 2020 crash. The hearing for Natasha McBride, 37, originally was set for Feb. 28. Her…
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It’s been two weeks since prosecutors indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and a little more than one week since he and alleged co-conspirator Michael McClain each entered not guilty pleas on charges including racketeering and bribery. While the 106-page, 22-count indictment was the culmination of years of investigation into what prosecutors allege to…
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