Posts
Quincy University launched its 2021-2022 QU Fund Drive with a $1.2 M goal on Thursdayat a reception held on campus. Last year, the QU Fund Drive surpassed the $1M goal in support of campus improvements, technology enhancements and student scholarships. The QU Fund is comprised of unrestricted gifts to the university and temporarily restricted gifts…
Read Full Article 
Jaimie A Schroder (42) 1708 Sycamore for FTA Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving While License Revoked and FTA Sentencing at 3321 State Lodged icholas E Carter (43) Pittsfield Il for Operating Uninsured Vehicle at 8th & Jackson NTA 121 Victor D Will (29) Homeless for FTA Trespassing at 200 N 8th NTA 178 Diana E Summers…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will celebrate its 85th season with a lineup of eight performances that balances classic and contemporary and celebrates hope and happiness. A season reveal party was held Thursday night in the large shelter house at Upper Moorman Park. “In crafting the season for 2022, I wanted our audiences to experience sheer…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — A motion to suppress evidence obtained from a cellphone was denied by Judge Bob Adrian during a hearing Thursday morning in the first-degree murder case for Travis Wiley in Adams County Circuit Court. A pretrial hearing for Wiley’s case has been set for Oct. 18, with jury selection set to begin Oct. 25. …
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Senior adult dances have been held at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center for 48 years, and though the names have changed, both for the band and the members, the Uptown Strings have performed the entire time. A carry-in and special celebration is planned for Sept. 28 to celebrate the 48th year of…
Read Full Article 
Daily Dirt for Sept. 23, 2021 Choosing the proper toilet paper can — and should — be a serious issue. It only takes one purchase of those “four rolls for a dollar” at the neighborhood discount palace to ruin a trip to the bathroom. Vol. 76 of the Daily Dirt begins today’s three thoughts regarding that…
Read Full Article 
CANTON, Mo. — U.S. News and World Report recently released its list of “2022 Best Colleges and Universities,” and Culver-Stockton College again earned three rankings among Midwest colleges, elevating its position from last year in all categories. U.S. News and World Report has been providing since 1983 nearly 50 different types of numerical rankings of…
Read Full Article 
HAMILTON, Ill. — Peters Heating and Air Conditioning recently donated $1,250 to Hancock County Fights Cancer. Customers are encouraged to request Peters’ pink van for any service call. When they do, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the fight against breast cancer. Since the creation of the Pink Van Campaign in 2015,…
Read Full Article 
Musicians make money from royalties, advances, playing live, selling merchandise and licensing fees for their music.Some just make more than others. A lot more. Here are the richest rock musicians, according to wealthygorilla.com, a website that used figures from sites such as Forbes, Celebrity Net Worth and The Richest to build this top 10. Any surprises…
Read Full Article Taylor B Cain (20) 1340 Jefferson for Speeding in a School Zone and Operating Uninsured Vehiclebetween 30th & 33rd on Maine NTA 145 Alyssa M Miller (25) 1735 Cedar for Speeding at14th & Broadway PTC 135 Hope W Savage (21) 710 Payson for Domestic Battery at 710 Payson Lodged 135 Marty Owsley, Jr. (33) of…
Read Full Article 
2021-019259, 09/22/2021 @ 00:11:47, 3308 Marsh Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Hang Up Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C62 Potter, L M Adult Victim 911 Hang Up 09/22/2021 Adult Female Suspect 911 Hang Up Administratively Closed 09/22/2021 Public Narrative 911 hangup at 3308 Marsh Avenue. 2021-019260, 09/22/2021 @ 02:08:52, 2859 James Rd , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Vehicle Officer Assigned 027 Myers, S N …
Read Full Article 
Quincy School District's $85.9 budget approved; citizens tell School Board 'they're not being heard'
QUINCY — After mostly hearing complaints from citizens for the first 75 minutes of Wednesday’s meeting in the Quincy High School cafeteria, the Quincy School Board took about two minutes to unanimously approve an $85.9 million school district budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The budget includes a three percent increase in salary, a one…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at 7:23 a.m. Wednesday by 911 for a report of a structure fire at 1907 Hope. All stations responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from the rear door. All occupants were out of the duplex upon arrival. Crews had the fire under control in approximately…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The John Wood Community College Foundation will be the host of a wine pull fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Quincy Country Club. Proceeds will support JWCC students. The $50 ticket covers heavy hors d’oeuvres, carving stations and desserts. A cash bar will be available. The evening will feature exquisite…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Quincy University’s Office of Equity and Diversity is joining Campus Ministry to co-host a Catholic Spanish Mass in the QU Chapel, 1800 College, at 6 p.m. Saturday in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month. “The presence and contributions of Latin American culture in the United States are invaluable,” said Measha Ferguson Smith, program…
Read Full Article 
COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Farm safety yields real results” is the theme of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety’s National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 19-25. Busy rural roads are full of hazards in the fall, says University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch. The often rushed harvest season puts extra traffic…
Read Full Article 
Kimberley Erskine (51) 604 N Section St. Hannibal, MO for failure to yield left turn. PTC. 104 Kristen Harrison (39) 319 S. 14th Quincy, IL for expired registration. PTC. 104 Sheila Ladner (53) Rockport, IL for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. PTC. 168
Read Full Article 2021-019198, 09/21/2021 @ 00:33:13, 1812 Chestnut St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Firearms Officer Assigned 024 Mulheron, R M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Female Assoc. Assault 1st Degree 09/21/2021 Victim Domestic Assault 2nd Degree 09/21/2021 Adult Female Contact Assault 1st Degree 09/21/2021 Adult Female Victim Assault 1st Degree 09/21/2021 Adult Male Suspect Assault 1st Degree Pending Investigation 09/21/2021 Suspect Domestic Assault 2nd Degree Pending Investigation 09/21/2021 Adult Male Contact Domestic Assault 2nd Degree 09/21/2021 Public Narrative…
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will present its eighth annual art history luncheon at noon on Oct. 1 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The luncheon will educate, enrich and engage through focusing on a famous painter, painting or art period, and it’s designed to fit into a workday lunch hour. …
Read Full Article 
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The benefits of bats are many, and participants will learn about them at 6:30 p.m. Friday during a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve. Bats are essential to many ecosystems, ranging from rainforests to deserts, and are a boon to agriculture. Bats disperse seeds and pollinate hundreds of species of plants. Because…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — The Adams County Health Department, 330 Vermont, reminds residents that children must be up to date on their required immunizations for the school year before Oct. 15. Walk-ins for all vaccines are accepted from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday-Friday. A back-to-school vaccine clinic will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct.…
Read Full Article 
Daily Dirt for Sept. 22, 2021 Ahh … lunchtime as a school kid. Vol. 75 of the Daily Dirt should rekindle some memories during the first of today’s three thoughts: 1. This is for those whose moms packed their lunches as grade-school kids. How many of these items did you hope to find when you opened…
Read Full Article 
A light agenda with one heavy issue was addressed by the Hannibal City Council Tuesday night. The big issue was a report from City Attorney James Lemon on stormwater funding options. Lemon recently met with the CIty Manager, City Engineer and Director of Central Services to discuss the various options for funding a stormwater sewer…
Read Full Article 
QUINCY — Junior high schools, high schools and colleges across the country have seen a recent increase in vandalism because of a social media challenge. Quincy hasn’t avoided it. Jody Steinke, principal at Quincy High School, reported “maybe six, no more than eight” incidents during a four-day stretch last week at the 33rd and Maine…
Read Full Article Obituaries
Current Weather
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN