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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — As gardeners, we’re often on the lookout for low-maintenance plants with colorful flower displays. One such plant that fits that description, and is vastly underutilized in the landscape, is Baptisia. These easy-to-grow native perennials are primarily grown for their colorful floral displays, ranging from blue, purple, white, and yellow. They can also…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Full closure of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 at Hannibal began Friday at 6:00 a.m. The bridge will remain closed for up to 30 days while structural repairs are completed. These repairs cannot be completed under traffic. Therefore, a complete closure of the route is necessary. MoDOT has issued an emergency contract…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger paid a visit to his hometown of Hannibal on Thursday, making several pit stops throughout the city on his first official visit since becoming the first Hannibal native elected to the position in November. When asked if his perspective on the city has changed now that he…
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David Ray, 27, of Quincy for FTA Stealing. LodgedJoanna Burton, 41, of Quincy for Credit Card Fraud. LodgedJennifer Quenon, 30, of Quincy for Illegal Dumping.Lee D. Caldwell of Quincy for FTA Agg battery. NTA 120Dennis Amsler, 59, of Liberty for Following too Closely.Shane Harrison, 50, of Quincy for Reg Expired, Suspended Reg, and Uninsured Vehicle.Aive…
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MARBLEHEAD, Ill. — One person was flown to a local hospital with injuries after a one-vehicle crash Thursday late morning. The Illinois State Police reported that troopers with Troop 6 are investigating a crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 57 and Interstate 172 that happened at approximately 11:51 a.m. Thursday, May 29. A press…
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SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says concerns by city officials and complaints by consumers emphasize the need to restore local control in solar and wind energy construction, as well as protect consumers from a few bad actors in the business. “Renewable energy projects are an important part of a comprehensive energy plan; however, it’s…
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GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department provided more information Thursday afternoon about how a Perry man who had been reported as missing was found Thursday morning. Sheriff David Greenwood said more information about ping notifications was received. The location of Ronald Boston, 82, indicated an area between Griggsville and Perry along Illinois Route…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre is cranking up the volume on July 10-13 and July 17-20 with “Jersey Boys,” the electrifying Tony Award-winning musical that tells the real-life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. From the gritty streets of New Jersey to the bright lights of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease, 707 Broadway, will hold a summer kickoff from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, featuring food, art, music, face painting, games and the opportunity to learn how Bella Ease is partnering with various Quincy organizations. People attending can sign up their children in grades 4-12 for a variety of…
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QUINCY — The LWV of Adams County will hear from Carrie Bross and Adrienne Abright during its Tuesday, June 3, meeting at 6 p.m. at the Quincy Public Library. Bross and Abright are the founders of Voices for Choice, which works to maintain, protect and ensure human rights for bodily autonomy. The group is primarily…
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QUINCY— The north approach on 18th Street to the intersection at State Street will be closed Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 13. South 18th Street directly north of State Street will be closed to allow construction crews to replace sidewalks, storm sewers and the fire hydrant at the intersection. Traffic Flow Business Access TCBY,…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — Adams County real estate tax bills were mailed on May 27. They are green bills with first and second installment pay stubs from the Adams County Collector in a standard business envelope. Due dates are June 27 for the first installment, and Sept. 2 for the second. Payments can be made:…
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The Adams County Veterans Assistance Commission and 8te Open bring you “Thank you for your Service” where we ask Veterans to tell us their stories. This month, Ron Kinscherf interviews Barb Fletcher.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society will be holding a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31, at Lucky’s Lane, offering everything from pet treats to toys to hand-made yarn. The Munchbox and Kind Coffee will be on site offering food for sale with a percentage of their…
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A business is only as strong as the number of customers it attracts to itself. Customer attraction is another thing, but customer retention is entirely different. As a business, it is necessary not only to attract new customers but also to make the existing ones stay. One great practice to retain your customers is by…
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Learning about your family history can be tough whenever you don’t have all the information. Time erases names on census rolls, blurs the faces of old stories, and leaves whispers where voices once were. Those blank spots linger, pressing questions without easy answers: What defines where you truly belong? The answers don’t just map your…
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QUINCY — The Plan Commission voted during its Wednesday meeting to recommend not supporting a commercial solar energy Facility at 3622 Ellington Road. Dozens of interested citizens attended the meeting, both in favor and against the solar project. Fourteen people spoke during open comment, armed with petitions and arguments. The majority of speakers were against…
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QUINCY — Fishing for Freedom Quincy, a program which pairs boaters with veterans (called warriors) for a weekend of fishing, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this weekend. “When we first got started, it was right after the vets started coming back home from Desert Storm and Desert Shield. We knew one of the things they…
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As the general manager of VIP Quincy 3, a local business committed to meeting all fire safety requirements, I feel compelled to speak out after a troubling experience with the Quincy Fire Department’s Central Command on May 24. After a fire safety inspection, I called their office three times on the day of the inspection…
Read Full Article UPDATE: Mr Boston was located, alive. He is being transported to the hospital. PERRY, Ill. — The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance on locating a missing person. The missing person is 82-year-old Ronald Boston of Perry. Boston is 5’10” and weighs 285 pounds. Mr. Boston left his residence at 9:00 AM in…
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