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Anna Chapman, 97, of Quincy, passed away at 8:50 am Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Anna was born March 9, 1928, in Monmouth, IL to Jesse and Lucille (Parsons) Allen. Her youth was filled with the simple pleasures of small-town life, and it was at Scotties Roller Skating Rink where…
Read Full Article Donna J. Kerkhoff, age 74, of Quincy, IL died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025, in her long-time home surrounded by her husband and beloved gardens. She was born on January 13, 1951, in Quincy, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Waggoner) Genenbacher. On June 3, 1978, she married William “Bill” Kerkhoff who survives. Donna…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame Music Department will present its annual spring show, “Heart and Soul,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium at John Wood Community College. The QND Concert Chorale, Mixed Chorus, Men’s and Women’s Glee,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional, in collaboration with the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, the health departments from Marion, Lewis, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby counties and the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, recently launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The purpose of the CHNA and subsequent Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The friends and family of Troop 99 & Pack 99 of Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church of Quincy will hold its third annual pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, in the church fellowship hall at 3600 Payson Road. The all you can eat breakfast will feature…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Illinois Master Naturalist volunteers are making an impact in their communities, connecting people with nature through conservation, education and hands-on restoration projects. West-Central Illinois Master Naturalists contributed more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service in 2024 — an increase of 447 hours from 2023. Their work included removing invasive species at Camp Eastman…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS, Mo. — With a little bit of planning, gardeners can enjoy small amounts of fresh produce throughout the season by succession sowing, says University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Eliza Pessereau. Succession sowing, sometimes called relay planting, means planting seeds of a particular crop at regular intervals so that the plants mature at…
Read Full Article Bringing fresh flowers inside adds a touch of nature and color that changes any room. Adding flowers to modern interior design gives a chance to include natural elements with sleek designs. Flowers bring life and character, providing spaces with more warmth and uniqueness. Many homeowners now choose local flower services to make their homes brighter.…
Read Full Article There is no replacement for topping up the gas, turning up your favorite music, and getting out onto the open road. Scenic routes and charming little villages are in store, but a little planning can avoid roadside breakdowns. Preparing Your Vehicle for the Long Haul Preparing your vehicle for a road trip requires more than…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The lore of the 25th and Broadway stoplight lives on. The Quincy City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Monday night to keep the light after completion of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) traffic study, which only occurred because the city had requested it after receiving so many comments and questions about…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 I predict that when digesting the following the “been there, done that” thought will pop into your head a minimum of four times … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,231 of The Daily Dirt 1. Remember back in the day when one of those…
Read Full Article The Quincy Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of projects on Wednesday, March 12, that will enhance some of the city’s recreational facilities and sites. Among those projects is replacing 6,100 square feet of safety surfacing with new surfacing at Lincoln Park’s Kiwanis all-inclusive playground. “It will be well worth the cost,”…
Read Full Article PARIS, Mo. — It took seven hours on Monday for a jury to be selected in the first-degree murder trial for a Madison man accused of killing an 88-year-old woman in 2021. Opening statements are expected to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Monroe County Circuit Courthouse in Paris before Judge Rick Tucker of…
Read Full Article The upcoming days are going to be seasonal with warm days and cool nights. There is still time to prune on your fruit trees, grapes and brambles. When pruning cherry and peach trees, use the open vase/open face method of pruning. The branches and limbs grow out and away from the center of the tree.…
Read Full Article If we received the same level of education for everything else as what we receive in regards to sex, we’d have writers who couldn’t spell, bankers who couldn’t count and lawyers with no concept of the justice system. We’re not necessarily here to debate why we don’t learn these things sooner, but we are here to make…
Read Full Article TAYLOR, Mo. — One person was seriously injured in a Sunday morning crash on U.S. 61. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident happened at approximately 3:55 a.m. Sunday March 16, on a snow-covered bridge two miles south of Taylor. A 2012 Buick Enclave, driven by a 50-year-old man from Hannibal, was traveling southbound…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has added a new Art@City Hall exhibit in the customer service area of the Collector’s Office. The exhibit, which will be on display through the end of May, features photographic reproductions of Young Masters Select winners from fifth-grade entries from the 2024 Young Masters exhibit. Art@City Hall is…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The City of Hannibal recently welcomed two new employees to the staff at City Hall. Mark Kempker was hired as assistant building inspector. His job is to ensure that buildings are safe and meet building codes, which includes inspecting new and existing structures and issuing violation notices. The building inspector’s office reviews plans,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, 128 N. Fifth, will be the site of a presentation by Arlis Dittmer, local historian and former president of the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County, on “Courageous Women; Confronting Obstacles in Turbulent Times” on Thursday, March 20 as part of its History Happy Hour program series. The…
Read Full Article Milton G. Jenkins, 59, of Quincy for Disorderly Conduct at 537 Broadway. NTA 162Katherine J. Ploof, 69, of Ocala, Fla., for Failure to Yield at 7th and Elm. NTA 162Daniel F. Werneth, 50, of Quincy for Expired Registration at 16th and State. NTA 128Prestieve Braxton, 66, of Quincy for Stealing at 5211 Broadway. NTA 101Henry…
Read Full Article Meet Peaches, a 4-year-old orange Domestic Shorthair with a heart as sweet as his name! Peaches is a laid-back and affectionate kitty who loves snuggles and attention. Though Peaches is diabetic, he takes his insulin like a pro, and don’t worry if you’ve never cared for a diabetic cat before – the Quincy Humane Society…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University will be the host of the Career Spark STEAM Expo from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 19, at the Health and Fitness Center. This interactive event is designed to inspire and educate eighth grade students from area schools about the wide range of career paths available in science, technology,…
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