Mark Philpot
QUINCY — A Friday night cookout could be the catalyst for more community involvement in revitalizing a basketball court in the northwest section of the city. Hamburgers, hot dogs and other refreshments will be available from 5-7 p.m. at the Penny Lewis Community Court, 818 N. Eighth. Mark Philpot, one of the organizers, hopes the…
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I tried really hard not to write this. I really did. But after observing the Supreme Court decisions over the past few days, and recognizing the myriad of responses and opinions that would be derived from them, I felt it was important to have my say. I’m 53, an African American, graduated from the former…
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QUINCY — Jeff Van Camp said he resigned from the Quincy Park Board on Tuesday because of how Jarid Jones was elected as president at the board’s May 11 meeting. Van Camp informed the board of his decision on Tuesday, then explained his decision to commissioners and departments heads in an email on Wednesday. Muddy…
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Park Board learns price tag to install irrigation system on all 27 holes at Westview is $2.8 million
QUINCY — An irrigation consultant told the Quincy Park Board on Wednesday the cost of an irrigation system for all 27 holes at Westview Golf Course would be an estimated $2.8 million. Les Hill of Navasota, Texas, recently completed design work for the proposed system. He said 1,166 sprinkler heads are needed at a cost…
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QUINCY — A discussion about installing Wi-Fi service at Art Keller Marina eventually led to an informal vote Wednesday night by the Quincy Park Board to reaffirm its promise to keep the marina operating through 2025. During a report on the finance committee, commissioner Mark Philpot said one topic of interest was an expense with…
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I wanted to reach out and share an opinion regarding the change in leadership on the Quincy Park District board. The change in roles on the Park Board is in no way a reflection on the quality of service that previous Park Board President John Frankenhoff has provided. John has and will continue to (I’m…
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QUINCY — Saying he’s ready to “uplift the staff, continue to push them and allow them to be able to do what they need to do,” Jarid Jones took advantage of three votes from new commissioners to be elected president of the Quincy Park Board during Wednesday night’s meeting. Jones and Mark Philpot attended their…
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The story of the first free Black man to found an American town has moved a step closer to history books now that New Philadelphia in Pike County has become the 424th national park. “The designation of New Philadelphia National Historic Site ensures that Frank McWorter’s struggle, sacrifices and legacy will never be forgotten,” National…
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QUINCY — Alan Hickman will get a head start on his four-year term as a Quincy Park Board commissioner by filling the remainder of the late Jeff Steinkamp’s term. Hickman’s name was drawn from a hat late Wednesday afternoon by Park Board president John Frankenhoff. Hickman’s name was one of three in the hat, representing…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Mark Philpot has a history of getting involved in his community, regardless of where he’s lived. He’s only lived in Quincy for three years, but he’s already the chairman of the Quincy Human Rights Commission, the public affairs officer for American Legion Post 37 and vice director for Together with Tri-State Veterans, a…
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January 13, 2025
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