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Author Kathleen Spaltro finds the facts behind the fables of one of Quincy’s most famous native daughters. Lucile Langhanke wasn’t a name that was going to light up a marquee. However, Mary Astor would. Author Kathleen Spaltro beautifully tells this story in her book “The Great Lie: The Creation of Mary Astor”, which came out…
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Atlanta-based company’s purchase of Quincy Media for $925 million is currently pending before the Federal Communications Commission; Once all transactions are complete, Gray will own the second most television stations in the country behind Sinclair, owners of KHQA-TV. News Release: Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Meredith…
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From The Missouri Times Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins testified before a congressional subcommittee last week to advocate for greater access to affordable broadband, particularly in rural communities. “America’s farmers and ranchers embrace technology that allows their farming businesses to be more efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible,” Hawkins told lawmakers. “Today’s farmers and ranchers are using precision agricultural…
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by Jeff Smith for Missouri Independent What does it take to be a successful candidate for high office in Missouri these days? We might consider that question through the lens of Missouri’s 2022 U.S. Senate race.
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Rusty E Willing 40, Quincy for driving while license revoked and speeding. Wendy S Scott 50, Dallas City, IL for uninsured vehicle and following too closely. Contessa McNair 26, Quincy for disobeying stop sign. Roger W McElvain 46, MO for improper lane usage. Shawn M McKenzie 40, Quincy for domestic battery. Lodged Joanne Huebl 61,…
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CHARLES A. GRUBER — 1947-2021 QUINCY — Tony Cameron remembers Charles “Chuck” Gruber as someone who wasn’t afraid to shake up the Quincy Police Department. Gruber, 74, of St. Charles, Ill., died on Monday, April 26, surrounded by his wife and 3 children. Cameron, also a former Adams County State’s Attorney, today has his own…
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By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A state watchdog report into the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home found multiple failures that contributed to 36 veterans deaths, stemming primarily from the home’s complete lack of infection prevention plans or policies. The report also found deficiencies in communication and staff training at the LaSalle home,…
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Effective Saturday May 1, there will be a container for the City of Quincy’s new Glass Recycle Program in the northeast corner of the County Market parking lot on 48th & Broadway.Only glass will be allowed in the container. Remove all lids/caps. Please, glass only. No bags, boxes or trash.
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QUINCY — A retired kindergarten teacher and her daughter have brought Seattle’s thirst for coffee to Quincy, and the popularity of their business has caused quite a stir along Maine Street. Carter’s Coffee Bar, 3815 Maine, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Saturday. May 1 also is the birthday for Debbie Carter’s husband, Owen, who…
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Moline Democrat defeated Republican Bobby Schilling in 2012; Won narrow re-election bid in November From the QC-Times: Cheri Bustos said her decision came after a periodic assessment of her career, something she says she’s done every 10 years. The Moline Democrat said her health is good and that she has no future job lined up,…
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Kyle Moore ends eight years as Quincy’s mayor on Monday. He was this week’s guest on Muddy River News This Week, furnished by Harvey’s.
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Sponsored by Max-A-Million’s The Quincy Grand Prix of Karting returns June 5 & 6.
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From Illinois Policy Chicago’s public health commissioner said residents are not required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 – unless they want to attend summer events. City spending nearly $10 million to reach more neighborhoods with vaccines and close racial gaps. After a year of lockdown, summer in Chicago is back – but maybe only for…
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Western Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes is teaming up with Westown Ford-Lincoln for girls and boys all-star basketball games on Sunday, June 13. Girls tip-off at 2 pm, boys at 5 pm at the former MacMurray College Sports Complex in Jacksonville. Fans will be allowed, encouraged to protect themselves as they see fit. Social distancing…
Read Full Article Terry R Schlueter, 67, 734 N 4th, Apt 2 for Illegal Pedestrian Use of the Roadway at 6th and Payson. NTA Brian A. Martin Jr. (33) Homeless for FTA fighting. NTA The following are Wanted: Leonard E Bergman (28) 200 Main for FTA Stealing Bruce A Blevins (36) 1220 1/2 N 5th for FTA Transportation of Cannabis.…
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The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will present their annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, Missouri. The orchestra will play folk music from around the world. Currently the organization is made up of three groups: the Beginning and Intermediate String Orchestras,…
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QUINCY — A hearing scheduled for Thursday morning regarding alleged liquor code violations at the Barn, 711 S. Front, was canceled after Steven W. Homan, owner of the nightclub, notified the City of Quincy that he is relinquishing his liquor license. However, an Adams County grand jury determined on Thursday there was sufficient evidence to move…
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Before taking over Monday as mayor, Troup attends final School Board meeting QUINCY — Mike Troup says becoming Quincy’s mayor was “never on his bucket list,” but he believes his six-year tenure as a member of the Quincy School Board helped prepare him for his next venture. Troup attended his last School Board meeting on…
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Mayor Kyle Moore of Quincy, Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami and Mayor Brian Barnett of Rochester Hills, MI traveled to Doha as part of a delegation Suarez’s office told a Miami television station the trip was aimed at attracting “investments to Miami and to continue promoting Miami as a global destination for business and investment that will lead…
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From www.hannibalpd.com On Friday, April 23, Officers assigned to the Anti-Crime Enforcement Squad (ACES) conducted a search warrant for narcotics at 2216 Grace St. When the ACES entered the residence Anthony L. Swan, 32 of Hannibal, attempted to destroy capsules that were filled with a substance believed to be heroin. A handgun, pills believed to…
Read Full Article Christopher Marshall (28) 836 Country Club Heights #103 for passing a school bus while loading on 4-15-21. NTA Kenneth M. Silman (39) 1226 Lind for trespassing. NTA James M. Altgilbers (38) 635 Maple for criminal trespass to residence, criminal damage to property and residential burglary. Lodged Brandi L. Kennan (25) 509 Locust for FTA unauthorized use of title and…
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From www.jwcc.edu The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees supported freezing tuition rates and fees for the 2021-22 academic year during their meeting on April 28. The meeting was conducted in-person and virtually as permitted by the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current tuition rates per credit hour for in-district,…
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By State Scoop Despite exponential growth in adoption over the past seven years, the body-worn cameras acquired by police departments nationwide have struggled or failed to result in the changes to officer behavior and public trust that advocates of the technology have sought, according to a report published this week by the nonprofit Council on Criminal Justice.…
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By Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The state Senate and House passed more than 750 bills between them last week, addressing isolated timeouts in schools, youth vaping, teaching Muslim history, the commemoration of Juneteenth and automatic voter registration in prisons, among other topics. Friday was the deadline for the General Assembly to pass bills out…
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From themissouritimes.com It’s official: Missouri will not gain or lose any congressional seats, according to the 2020 apportionment results released by the U.S. Census Bureau Monday. Missouri will retain its eight congressional seats but neighboring Illinois is among seven states losing a congressional seat. California, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia also lost a seat; Texas gained…
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