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Equanya M Byrd (46) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Fighting at 12th and Highway 57. NTA 139 Andrew S Simmons (33) of Quincy, arrested for Violation Civil No Contact Order at 1300 N. 6th. 153 2 Jeayna Z Crider (23) of Quincy, arrested for FTA Retail Theft at 12th and State. Lodged 174 Jeayna Z…
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10/13/2021 @ 00:48:55, US 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C74 Harp, A L Public Narrative Traffic Stop on US-61 and James Rd for Speed. Driver issued a citation and released. 2021-020941, 10/13/2021 @ 00:51:29, Highway 61 James Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint…
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Tracey Ray still faces assault charges from July 2019 shooting ST. LOUIS – Tracey Ray, 48, of Center, was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to make restitution to the City of Center in the amount of $314,889.59. Ray appeared before United States District Court Judge Rodney W. Sippel. She pleaded guilty in…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park District’s search for a private operator to take over the Art Keller Marina has ended without success for a second time. The Park Board voted at its Wednesday meeting to close the process for accepting requests for proposals for marina operations. Proposals were requested in June and January, but none…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board voted Wednesday night to approve its annual district capital project list for 2022, but how it was going to be paid for was the subject of considerable discussion Wednesday night. The Quincy Park District authorizes each year a non-referendum general obligation bond for capital projects. The proceeds are used…
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QUINCY — Indian Mounds Pool lost more than $57,000 in 2021, and the Quincy Park Board voted Wednesday night to spend $173,000 on a filter replacement. Yet Park Board President Roger Leenerts says the board will continue to fund the city’s only public pool. “We feel that this is a service to the community, just…
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QUINCY — Nora Borrowman and Sergio Raad were named the queen and king of the 2021 homecoming court at Quincy Notre Dame High School. QND’s homecoming parade will start at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The parade route starts west from 10th and Hampshire to Fifth, south on Fifth to Maine, then east on Maine to 10th. A pep…
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Gov. J.B Pritzker said Illinois will need to show a steady decline in state COVID-19 transmissions before he considers lifting the statewide indoor mask mandate he revived in August. When asked what metrics were needed for Pritzker to rescind his executive order, the governor pointed to high hospitalization rates and new case numbers relative to metrics when Illinois “fully…
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Missouri students and teachers identified as being exposed to a coronavirus case in school may now be permitted to remain in class if they continue to test negative for the virus and properly wear a mask. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) updated its school reopening guidance Friday to include the new “test to stay”…
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QUINCY — Appointments are being accepted for a no-cost cholesterol screening from 7-9 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Blessing Resource Center in the former Sears auto building, 420 N. 34th. A cholesterol screening requires at 12-hour fast. It measures cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose levels. To make an appointment, go to events.blessinghealth.org or call 877-411-2468. …
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Ontario Teachers’ Announces Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Vantage Elevator Solutions TORONTO – The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Vantage Elevator Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of elevator components and systems and the parent company of Hollister-Whitney of Quincy. As part of the transaction,…
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A BOIL ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED: Replacement of a fire hydrant will require an interruption in water service on Wednesday, October 13th from approximately 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for customers in the following area: South 20th Street, house numbers 920 & 939 South 21st Street, house numbers 921 through 1035 Madison Street, 20th Street to 21st Street 2102 Jefferson…
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Gov. Mike Parson announced a sudden cabinet shake-up Tuesday, with a slew of personnel changes across five state agencies — including the immediate and unexplained departure of the official in charge of the state’s procurement agency. In a news release Tuesday afternoon, Parson announced Office of Administration (OA) Commissioner Sarah Steelman was stepping down and…
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Matthew Kirby submitted these photos of the annual Hannibal Band Day field show. The parade and field show celebrate local high school marching bands and is usually held on the second Tuesday in October.
Read Full Article Gauge A Horton (23) 1016 Monroe for FTA Speeding Lodged 265 Walter W Roberts (77) 1228 N 4th for FTA Criminal Trespass at 5th & Elm NTA Kenneth L Jensen (78) 511 S 12 for Stealing NTA 135 Alexander T Robles (24) 513 Grant for FTA Domestic Battery at 640 Harrison Lodged 126 Roy Watts…
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Daily Dirt for Oct. 13, 2021 I’ll be honest. I always loved Mary Tyler Moore, from her early days on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” to her brilliant years on the program that carried her name on the marquee. Mary passed away Jan. 25, 2017. She was 80 at the time of her passing, and to…
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With an effective state and local tax rate of 15 percent, Illinois has the highest state and local taxes — almost 39 percent higher than the average U.S. household. It’s no surprise then, that Kiplinger voted Illinois the least-friendly state for middle-class Americans to move to. According to Illinois Policy’s August jobs data analysis, Illinois’…
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As Adams County prepares its 2022 budget, the Adams County Board received a little bit of sticker shock on one important item at Tuesday night’s meeting. Finance Committee Chair Bret Austin informed the Board that the County’s employee health insurance plan was looking at a 32 percent increase. “There are not a lot of options…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup informed aldermen Tuesday night of his plans to hold a monthly meeting for people to learn more about issues the city is facing. The first meeting of “Lunch With Mayor Troup” is set for noon on Oct. 20 in City Council chambers at City Hall. “But bring your own…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Marion County has issued arrests warrants for Johnny L. Ricks, 46, and Antone J. Hoskins, 39, both of Hannibal, for their involvement in a shooting in the 1900 block of Market at around 9:15 p.m. Sunday. When officers arrived at the incident, they located an unoccupied vehicle that had been shot multiple…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – To some, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite” isn’t just a quaint good-night wish. Bedbugs are a nightmare for people in the hospitality and housing industries, says Sam Polly, coordinator of University of Missouri Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program. With zero tolerance for these tiny pests, it is important to hire the right…
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QUINCY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is having a “Trunk or Treat” event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Adams County Courthouse, 521 Vermont. Parking for the event will be east of Sixth and Vermont in the jail parking lot, in the municipal lot across the street or in the Central Baptist Church…
Read Full Article Laura Vaughn (52) 613 College for FTA Possession of Methamphetamine. Lodged Robert Bastean (87) 2220 Cherry Lane for Too fast for conditions. PTC Caden Widmer (20) 1728 Spruce for Improper lane Usage and Leaving the scene of an accident. NTA Amy Gallaher (55) 1714 McKinney Street for Improper lane usage. NTA Sommer N Gilker (42)…
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