Book Nook: Quincy Public Library for March 22

March 22, 2022 — by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Book Nook

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Katie Kraushaar of the Quincy Public Library discusses three books, including a children’s books that describes the life of one of the NBA’s earliest superstars — Elgin Baylor.

Two dead after crash between truck, sedan Saturday morning on Ill. 336 north of Mendon

QUINCY — Two people died in a traffic crash on Illinois 336 Saturday morning. The Adams County Sheriff’s Department issued...
Adams County coroner identifies drivers killed in Saturday crash on Illinois 336

QUINCY — Adams County Coroner Scott Graham issued a press release at 1:54 p.m. Monday identifying two of the three...
Two face felony charges after traffic stop conducted in Kinderhook

KINDERHOOK, Ill. — Two people are lodged in the Pike County Jail and face felony charges after the Pike County...
City planner says Planet Fitness going into former County Market; aldermen OK spending tax dollars on three-bay development at 30th, Broadway

QUINCY — The Quincy City Council approved a resolution during Monday night’s meeting to enter into a Mid-Town Business District redevelopment agreement...
Kientzle, Miller named homecoming queen and king at Quincy Notre Dame

QUINCY — Quincy Notre Dame announced its homecoming royalty during an assembly Wednesday afternoon. The homecoming parade will be held...

Local and state video gaming bounces back after COVID

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY — Video gaming revenue in the state of Illinois has now exceeded what it was before industry was completely shut down for six months between March 2020 and January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And Quincy and Adams County have bounced back in a big way. Data released last month in … ...Read Full Article about Local and state video gaming bounces back after COVID

Ralls County woman now living in Alabama admits to embezzling $1.2 million from employer, faces 30 years in prison

by Muddy River News

ST. LOUIS – A woman formerly from Perry, Mo., admitted on Thursday to embezzling more than $1.2 million from her employer during a six-year span. Stephanie D. Carper, 51, admitted taking advantage of her position as secretary of a family-owned Ralls County agricultural business to write checks to … ...Read Full Article about Ralls County woman now living in Alabama admits to embezzling $1.2 million from employer, faces 30 years in prison

Quincy man gets 10-year sentence to federal prison for distributing more than 200 grams of meth

by Muddy River News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Quincy man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough for distributing more than 200 grams of pure methamphetamine in Quincy. At the sentencing hearing, Marcus Moore, 35, … ...Read Full Article about Quincy man gets 10-year sentence to federal prison for distributing more than 200 grams of meth

Kohl’s annual fall food show transforms OLC into a commonwealth of cuisine

by Steve Eighinger, Muddy River News Minister of Culture and Doctor of Love

QUINCY — For those who like to challenge their taste buds, Wednesday most certainly qualified as a culinary heaven on earth -- the ultimate entree of eats. Or a World Series of food, if you will. The annual Kohl's Wholesale fall food show, which dates back to 1989, transformed the … ...Read Full Article about Kohl’s annual fall food show transforms OLC into a commonwealth of cuisine

Adams County considering $2 million to assist housing developments

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

QUINCY — The Adams County Board will consider putting $2 million toward assisting what many local officials believe will help spur growth in Quincy and Adams County. At Tuesday night's Adams County Executive Committee Meeting, Finance Committee Chairman Bret Austin proposed using $1 million in … ...Read Full Article about Adams County considering $2 million to assist housing developments

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