2x4s for Hope
QUINCY — Mark Lawrence, who with his wife founded the 2X4’s for Hope charity, is scheduled to enter a plea next month. Assistant State’s Attorney Todd Eyler said Lawrence, 65, appeared in Adams County Circuit Court Wednesday morning and that Lawrence has tentatively agreed to a plea. Eyler said he could not comment on the terms…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A trial for the co-founder of a local charity charged with two counts of theft is set for this summer. Judge Robert Adrian set July 10 for the jury trial of Mark Lawrence, who appeared Wednesday morning with attorney Don Schuering in Adams County Circuit Court. The trial will be held before Judge…
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QUINCY — The co-founder of a local charity charged with two counts of stealing from that charity saw his trial pushed back to the January court docket. Mark Lawrence appeared with his attorney, Don Schuering, in Adams County Circuit Court Monday morning before Associate Judge Roger Thomson. Lawrence, 63, is charged with theft over $100,000,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — 2x4s for Hope will officially cut the ribbon on its latest Tiny Home in the Quincy area at 215 Spruce at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Jordan Lenz, executive director of 2x4s for Hope, says the process faced many challenges, but with the generosity of Quincy Medical Group Foundation, a dream has become…
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QUINCY — On November 11, Quincy Mayor Mike Troup and Quincy Medical Group CEO Carol Brockmiller stood alongside the then-leadership of 2 X 4’s for Hope as they put shovels in the ground to mark the ceremonial beginning of building another small home as a way to thank a veteran for their service. But four…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mark Lawrence pled not guilty during his arraignment Wednesday morning in Adams County Circuit Court on two theft charges following an indictment by an Adams County grand jury on May 12. Lawrence appeared with his attorney, Don Schuering, before Associate Judge Roger Thomson on Wednesday. A status hearing was set for Aug. 17…
Read Full Article Mark and Chris Lawrence are countersuing charity’s board of directors, claiming accusations are false. QUINCY — Mark Lawrence made his first appearance in Adams County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning after he was arrested on two theft charges following an indictment by an Adams County grand jury on May 12. Lawrence is charged with theft…
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