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Mr. Kevin L. Pepper, 62, of Quincy, died at 7:12 pm Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at home. Born October 14, 1962 in Quincy, Kevin was the son of Alvin and Delores Pepper. Kevin served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1982 to 1985. Kevin loved camping, fishing, music and in later years watching…
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QUINCY — The Muddy River Opera Company is offering a Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Luther Memorial Church, 1210 Jersey. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m., with the sing-along beginning at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. The event will feature Handel’s iconic oratorio followed by a soup supper. Attendees are encouraged to join…
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QUINCY — The Crossing Church, 150 S. 48th, will be the host of Blue Christmas, a worship experience for people experiencing grief and loss, at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Loved ones who have died will be honored. Participants will find joy among their sorrows while seeking comfort and hope. All community and church…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will host its winter commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in Pepsi Arena in the Health and Fitness Center, 20th and Oak. The winter graduating class has 43 undergraduates and 12 graduate degree recipients. University marshal Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art, and assistant marshals David Kirchhofer and Scott…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — During the holiday season, plants often play a central role in our decorations. While poinsettias, Amaryllis, holly, holiday cacti and evergreens receive much of the attention during the holidays, paperwhites also appear in many stores. These easy-to-grow plants with delicate white blooms make them a popular choice for holiday decorations. What are…
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QUINCY — A recent report compiled by the Quincy Police Department showed the number of motor vehicle thefts had risen from 42 in 2022 to 93 in 2023. However, Chief Adam Yates said the creation of a special investigations unit in April 2024 seemed to have made a dent in that type of activity this…
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Joan Theresa Olps, 90, of Quincy, passed away at 12:20 am Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL. Joan was born January 3, 1934, in Quincy, IL to Frank and Elise (Luecken) Olps. Joan is survived by nineteen nieces and nephews, Debbie Kado (Don), Pam Hueseman (Al), Geri Armitage, Brad Heinze (Susan),…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 Did anyone else realize today is a Friday the 13th? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,140 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Some things to ponder as we head toward the weekend: 2. Did you know (Part 215) 3. This week’s celebrity birthdays include: Steve…
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Takevion J.K. Humphrey, 20, 3100 State for Stop Sign violation at 18th and Hampshire. NTA 128Joseph E. Mefford, 30, 626 Harrison for Theft Under $500 at 405 Vermont. NTA 128Patrick S. Harmon. 51, 619 Maple for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 36th and Maine. NTA 151Carrie J. Lisenbee, 54, Maywood, Mo.,…
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Sandra M. Huddleston, age 82, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:25 a.m. in Sunset Home. Sandra was born on June 3, 1942 in Quincy, the daughter of John and Dorothy Marie Wartick Dyer. On December 20, 1960 she married Lyndell Huddleston in Quincy. He preceded her in death on April 27,…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Pittsfield, Ill., man was taken into custody Thursday morning in Taylor, Mo., after he stole a FedEx box truck. The Quincy Police Department received a call at 10:31 a.m. Thursday that the truck was taken as a FedEx driver got out to make a delivery at 10th and Jersey. The Marion…
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QUINCY — Quincy National Cemetery, 3701 Maine, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, will be the site of a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 4,200 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. The wreath escort will leave Washington Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, with a ceremony at…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will have a bourbon whiskey fundraiser and free community holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Quincy Museum will also unveil its official one-day-only holiday Instagram photo booth at the party. Greg Zanger, a longtime member of The Quincy Museum’s board and avid whiskey collector, said In a press release, “The 15…
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QUINCY — Sun Auto Tire & Service opened on Thursday a new Plaza Tire Service store at 4020 Broadway between O’Reilly Auto Parts and ImmunoTek Plasma. For more than 60 years, Plaza Tire Service has stocked a selection of tires from top-name brands. The plans for the Quincy location were announced in May. It has 6,600 square…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Scottish Rite Masons invites the public to Lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the lower level handicap-accessible dining room of the Quincy Masonic Temple, 428 Jersey. The cost is $5 per child, with children under age 10 free of charge. The menu…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,140 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The Daily Dirt Great Plate Debate Board of Control thought long and hard about the BIGSIGH entry it received a few days ago. In the end, however, BIGSIGH was denied a spot on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Victorian Festival of Christmas, presented by the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council, will be held Saturday in downtown Hannibal. Hannibal Parks & Recreation will have reindeer games at the Y Men’s Pavilion from 4 to 6 p.m. as part of the fun. Other activities and games include Snowball Toss and other games,…
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QUINCY — A Quincy Park Board commissioner submitted his resignation during executive session after Wednesday night’s meeting, explaining in a letter that the “toxicity and abhorrent behavior of a single, long-serving staple of the Quincy Park Board” was the reason for his decision. The vitriol in Trent Lyons’ letter was directed at commissioner John Frankenhoff,…
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Attention, folks! Things are about to get wild here at Sunmed, and I’m not just talking about our usual in-store antics. No, this is a full-blown war that’s about to go down, and it’s all because of one little football game. You see, I’m a die-hard Army veteran who thinks the Black Knights are going…
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QUINCY — Trackwork performed by BNSF has forced Amtrak’s Carl Sandburg service to be affected through Friday. Train 381, which normally operates between Chicago and Quincy, will terminate at Galesburg. Bus 3381 will provide alternate transportation between Galesburg and Quincy. Train 382, which normally operates between Quincy and Chicago, will originate at Galesburg. Bus 3382 will provide alternate transportation…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Park Board voted at its Wednesday night meeting to approve a 10 percent salary increase for Executive Director Rome Frericks. The board’s 2024 budget report showed Frericks’s approved budgeted salary for 2024 was $99,275. The recommended budget for 2025 indicates a salary of $109,203. Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the…
Read Full Article Cristian Santiago H. Perez, 21, 2813 Bonansigna for Leaving the Scene, No Valid Driver’s License and Failure to Yield from Stop Sign. 176Cory M. Turner, 32, 1003 Monroe for Driving While License Suspended. 181
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