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“Stemmers” to attack 100 quarts of strawberries June 5
QUINCY — In preparation for the 151st annual Strawberry Festival at Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church being held June 6, stemmers will begin that process. Starting at 9 a.m. on June 5, a volunteer group of about 20 stemmers will “attack” 25 flats or 100 quarts of fresh strawberries in preparation for the Strawberry Festival the next day.
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MayFest returns to Quincy with food, drinks and live bands
The annual May German festival returned to Quincy this weekend as Dick's Brothers Brewery hosted its annual Mayfest at Ninth and York streets. The day featured food, drinks and performances from local bands. While the event has been held on York Street in the past, organizers moved it to the...
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Eftink, Hough heading to major junior golf events after winning qualifiers
QUINCY — A pair of Quincy Notre Dame golfers have earned the chance to compete on a national stage on opposite sides of the country. Beau Eftink, a recent QND graduate who will play golf at Illinois State University in the fall, is headed back to the USWING MOJING Junior World Championship at Torrey Pines-South in San Diego after winning a qualifier in Florida.
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HANNIBAL HIRES: Bleigh Construction
Take an inside look at one of the area’s longest standing construction companies on this episode of Hannibal Hires. For more than 75 years, Bleigh Construction Company has helped shape Northeast Missouri through commercial, civil, industrial, and heavy highway projects across the region. Established in 1950, the family-owned company has grown into a full-service operation offering everything from structural steel and concrete paving to pre-engineered buildings, ready-mix concrete, and in-house design and engineering services.
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HAC announces public art contest winners
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has announced the winning images chosen for the 11th annual ART IN THE OPEN public art contest. The winning images will be featured on local Robinson Outdoor digital billboards at Broadway & Maple Ave. and Stardust Dr. in June and on banners at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center during the summer pool season.
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Macomb Municipal Band 2026 dates from May 28 to Sept. 24
The Macomb Municipal Band will return to the City Hall lawn this spring, with the season featuring special tributes to the McDonough County Bicentennial and 250 years of American independence. The band, led by Mike Fansler and Bruce Briney, will perform several concerts at 232 E. Jackson St., according to a community announcement. Performance dates announced The season opener, directed by Briney, is on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. The band will pay tribute to the McDonough County Bicentennial on Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m., directed by Fansler. Another performance is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m., also under Fansler's direction. The season will conclude with a final performance directed by Briney on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating during the performances. Additional performances planned The band will also make community appearances during Heritage Days on Thursday, June 25 at 5:45 p.m. to perform "America’s Roots Run Deep," directed by Fansler. Additionally, the band will perform at the City of Macomb’s Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4 at 8 p.m. on Vince Grady Field, also under Fansler’s direction. This story was created by reporter
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Melrose Chapel to hold 151st annual Strawberry Festival June 6
QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its 151st annual Strawberry Festival from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. The festival is held at the church located at 3600 Payson Rd. The Strawberry Festival features wonderful, tasty strawberry desserts:. a cup of strawberries. strawberry shortcakes.
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Quincy Park Band opens season; new grandstand nearly completed
The Quincy Park Band kicked off its 78th season with the annual Memorial Day concert on Monday. The community came out to Madison Park with lawn chairs to listen to an hour of music dedicated to those who served in the military. That included “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and...
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Heinze Dance Academy to present 33rd annual spring dance concert May 30
QUINCY — Students of Heinze Dance Academy will present their 33rd annual Spring Dance concerts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at the Quincy Junior High School Morrison Theater. Tickets will be available at the door. The concert will feature...
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Photo gallery: Beardstown holds off QND’s rally, win regional quarterfinal
QUINCY — The Beardstown baseball team built a 9-5 lead with back-to-back three-run innings before watching Quincy Notre Dame close within a run and get the tying run to second base. However, a stirkeout ended the game as the Tigers advanced in the Class 2A Williamsville Regional with a 9-8 victory Monday at Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield.
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Photo gallery: QHS, Jacksonville go extra innings in regular-season finale
QUINCY — A six-run rally by the Quincy High School baseball team forced extra innings Saturday, but Jacksonville scored a run in the top of the ninth inning to secure an 8-7 victory. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman put together this photo gallery from the game.
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Locke-d and loaded: Hannibal golfer relishes opportunity to play season’s final round
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Adrenalin and disbelief fueled Kyle Locke’s desire to get to his feet regardless of the fact his right leg “was floppy.”. “I was hopping around on my left ankle, which was broken, while trying to wait for my dad to get there,” Locke said. “There wasn’t much I could do.”
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Streamer walking across the country stops in Quincy
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Area artists invited to submit art for upcoming open show
HANNIBAL —The Hannibal Arts Council is inviting artists of all mediums to submit their works for Adventure, an upcoming open show to be held May 29-June 27. This is an open call for both new creations and existing works, with a wide range of mediums welcomed including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures mixed media, etc.
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Twain on Main festival celebrates special anniversary this weekend
HANNIBAL, Missouri - The 18th annual Twain on Main festival in Hannibal is kicking off Saturday, May 22, and it'll be full of people from all over the country. This year marks a special anniversary, celebrating 150 years of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. “For Hannibal, we have so many...