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It is with great joy and pride that we write this letter in support of our dad, Dan Brink, as he campaigns for mayor of Quincy. Our dad has never hesitated in helping us achieve our goals, and we are excited to support him as he campaigns for this position to work as a public…
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QUINCY — Adams County Clerk Ryan A. Niekamp says his office will be open for early voting from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, for the consolidated primary election for the City of Quincy. “This is a great opportunity for voters to cast their ballots at a time that is convenient for them,”…
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Katherine “Kathy” Calvin, 63, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Kathy was born January 5, 1962, in Quincy, IL to Wayne and Virginia (Usherwood) Maggart. On November 7, 1987, she married the love of her life, Loyal “Scott” Calvin, at Bethel Assembly of God in Quincy. Their…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Evan Miller of Mendon and Taylor Webster of Quincy at 1:51 a.m. Feb. 9, 2025.A boy was born to Nick and Kaylee Quinn-Gilbert of Hannibal, Mo., at 6:44 p.m. Feb. 9, 2025.A girl was born to John and Elise Reinhardt III of Quincy at 11:46 p.m. Feb. 9,…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health will hold a free screening called “Listen to Your Heart” to detect heart valve disease from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 22, in the community room of Bella Ease, 721 Broadway. No registration is required. A healthcare provider will listen with a stethoscope to the heart of people ages…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists are hosting an Eagle Day in Hannibal, co-sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and Rotary Pavilion at Nipper Park. Eagle Day will provide an opportunity to connect with nature, raise awareness about…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., North America’s largest food industry redistributor, recently announced that Jon Moore, a warehouse employee at the company’s headquarters in Mount Sterling, took home top honors at the 2024 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) National Championship at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. Moore took first place in the…
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Strict biosecurity is urged in Missouri poultry operations to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has been confirmed in five southwestern Missouri counties. Federal officials have confirmed HPAI in commercial poultry flocks in Newton, Jasper, McDonald, Lawrence and Barry counties. In a press release, Cory Bromfield, University of…
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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: Unless stated, no injuries were reported and damage to the vehicle was over $1500.00. 02/15/2025:Kelly E. Rasner, Maryville, Tenn.: was backing a vehicle in the parking lot of the Western Illinois Correctional Center and struck a parked vehicle owned by Andrew M. Hill, Pittsfield.…
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QUINCY — During its regular meeting on Wednesday, the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees approved freezing the in-district tuition rate for the third straight year. The rate, inclusive of universally assessed fees, will remain at $170 per credit hour effective Fall 2025. “We are committed to our mission of providing accessible, affordable education…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police made an arrest Wednesday night after the second instance of gunfire on the city’s south side. At about 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of S. 14th in reference to a shots fired. Upon arrival, officers were told that a fight had occurred and one shot was fired. Two…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 That license plate reminded me of ESPN veteran Chris Berman’s old nickname for outfielder Oddibe McDowell. Anyone else remember when Berman would refer to him as “Oddibe Young Again” McDowell? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,209 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Welcome aboard…
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As I drive around Quincy, I’m so impressed by all the street repair, construction and new development that I see happening here. I have lived in Quincy nearly all my life and cannot remember seen this much activity. To be informed, I regularly watch and listen to the city council meetings online. I recently heard…
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QUINCY — An advocate for safe and livable housing hopes to unseat a long-serving politician, facing opposition for the first time, in the Democratic primary for 7th Ward alderman and earn a seat on the Quincy City Council. The primary election is set for Feb. 25. With no Republicans filing to run in the 7th…
Read Full Article Paulla Meyer, 41, 910 Joshua St. for felony retail theft at 3701 Broadway. Lodged 122Leandre Wittner, 24, 630 Maine St. for improper lane usage at 3rd and State. 186Connie Hiland, 58, 1120 Ohio, Apt. A for unsafe backing on roadway and operating uninsured vehicle at 5th and Vermont. 186Nathan M. Hoover, 31, 1237 Hampshire for…
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Rodney Joseph Bockenfeld December 9, 1955 — February 13, 2025 Rodney Joseph Bockenfeld, Colorado State Representative, age 69, passed away at his home in Watkins, Colorado, on February 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Rod was born December 9, 1955, in Quincy, Illinois. He was a graduate of Catholic Boys High School in 1974,…
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QUINCY – Quincy Police responded to a report of shots being fired near a neighborhood park Wednesday afternoon. At about 3 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to the 1800 block of Van Buren near Johnson Park. Upon a search of the area, officers located shell casings on the scene. During the investigation, several people were…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Less than two months remain of Barry Louderman’s mayoral tenure in Hannibal, after which either former 1st Ward councilmember Darrell McCoy or current 4th Ward councilmember Charles Phillips will become the next head of the council. It’s a role that runs the risk of becoming April Azotea’s next sparring partner — or…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night to grant the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) an exemption from the city’s prohibition of firearm use for their efforts in preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Hannibal Police Chief Jacob Nacke appeared before the council with Chris Williamson of the Missouri…
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HANNIBAL — The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) is preparing to discontinue the addition of fluoride into the city’s water system, according to a news release issued by the agency Wednesday morning. The Hannibal City Council voted to request that the board cease the addition of fluoride to the community’s drinking water at its…
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State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) said Gov. JB Pritzker needs to refocus his spending priorities from the national spotlight back to Illinois and pass a spending plan that will not be balanced on the back of hard-working families. In his annual Budget Address to a joint session of legislators Wednesday in the House of Representatives…
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QUINCY — The trial for a Quincy man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder and four other felony charges stemming from a July 6 shooting incident in the TJ Maxx parking lot at the Prairie Trails Crossing shopping center now is on the June docket. The trial for Alan Pacheco, 22, was stricken from the December…
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June 11, 2025
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