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Carthage college honors fallen firefighter with memorial tree
A tree planted on the Carl Sandburg College campus in Carthage now serves as a living memorial to alumnus and fallen first responder Doug Buckert. The college recently dedicated a purple prince flowering crabapple tree in Buckert's honor, according to a community announcement. Buckert, a volunteer member of the Carthage Fire Department, was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call near Burnside on Oct. 2, 1997. Buckert earned an associate degree from Sandburg in 1995 and completed a second degree in 1997 as a member of the college's first mortuary science graduating class. The dedication ceremony took place Sept. 9, which would have been Buckert's 51st birthday. Family members attending the event included Gene and Joyce Buckert, along with Doug Buckert's sister, Carla. Honoring a legacy of service The memorial tree recognizes Buckert's connection to the college and his service to the community. The Buckert family also continues to honor his memory through the Walter Douglas "Doug" Buckert Memorial Scholarship. The award supports a second-year mortuary science student who demonstrates leadership and civic-mindedness in the community and classroom while exemplifying servant leadership. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of
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Early punch not enough for QND football team to derail Chatham Glenwood
CHATHAM, Ill. — Chatham Glenwood football coach James Dambacher had a hunch something out of the ordinary was going to happen when Quincy Notre Dame junior quarterback Kaden Marth lined up at tailback on the Raiders’ first play from scrimmage. “If (Marth) is in the game on offense,...
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Blue Devils ruin Golden Warriors’ march to WB6 title with dominant effort
QUINCY — Sterling was primed to run its winning streak to seven games and celebrate clinching at least a share of the Western Big 6 Conference football championship. Quincy High School had other ideas for its senior night. Bryson Little threw for 398 yards and four touchdowns, Braxton Williams...
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Pikeland Schools facing major buildings projects
Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 held a special board meeting Tuesday night at Pittsfield High School to continue discussions about the district’s facilities. The meeting came less than a month after the district held a town hall addressing building needs at Pittsfield High School, Pikeland Community School and South Elementary.
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Liberty School District looking for new superintendent
LIBERTY, Ill. – Liberty CUSD 2 is looking for a new superintendent to begin July 1, 2027. The current superintendent, Kelle Bunch, will retire after a 39-year educational career. In an email release Monday evening, Bunch emphasized the district’s reputation for strong academics, a positive culture, student leadership development,...
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Blue Devils falter in second half, lose to Silver Streaks and see WB6 title chances slip away
GALESBURG, Ill. — Quincy High School football coach Rick Little does not like to use the “L” word in the wake of a setback. But he will be watching to see how the Blue Devils respond using an “L” word. Will they learn or will...
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Quincy Notre Dame’s Fast Start Sends Raiders To Road Win Over Springfield
Quincy Notre Dame scored 21 points in the first quarter and led 24-0 at halftime. The Raiders scored to start the second half for a 31-0 lead before the Senators scored twice in the second half. Final score 37-14 QND over Springfield High. The Raiders (4-3) will travel to Chatham in Week 8 before hosting Rochester. Springfield High (2-5) heads to Decatur MacArthur.
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JWCC inauguration of President Aron Potter
Potter vows John Wood will be the place where every student finds their path and their passion. QUINCY–Tears, laughter, and endless praise filled the Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium of the Paul Heath Community Education and Fine Arts Center on the Quincy Campus of John Wood Community College. Although she...
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Camp Point Central grabs road win over Routt Catholic
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HGLU getting the word out early about its Dec 4 Christmas Concert
HANNIBAL–The Hannibal-LaGrange University Music Department will celebrate the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. in the Parker Theatre, located inside the Roland Fine Arts Center on the HLGU campus. The concert is free and open to the public, and the community...
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Streaks, Hickey chase win, more records on Friday
Galesburg junior quarterback Grady Hickey and the Silver Streaks football team have posted some eye-popping records and statistics in recent weeks. That trend should continue Friday night at CBI Stadium when the 2-4 Streaks entertain 5-1 Quincy in their final home game of the season. Hickey, who has already set...
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Duerrisms Part III: Prep football power rankings heading into Week 7
QUINCY — Here are the Duerrisms prep football power rankings heading into Week 7. 1. North Shelby Raiders (5-0) The skinny: Presented with a state-ranked, undefeated conference opponent at home this week, the No. 1-ranked perennial state power absolutely aced the test. No. 10 Paris failed to expose one...
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Hannibal proudly shows off new Innovation Campus
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District unveiled its brand new Innovation Campus to the community Wednesday. MRN’s Shane Hulsey shows us this impressive new learning facility that will help students prepare for numerous careers after high school.
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Pikeland CUSD 10 to hold town hall on facilities, funding
PITTSFIELD, Ill.— Pikeland Community Unit School District 10 will hold another town hall meeting to discuss district facilities and funding options. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Pittsfield High School Media Center. According to Pikeland CUSD 10 Superintendent Russ Tepen, the meeting...
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Duerrisms Part II: Prep football’s Roll Call of Honor for Week 6
QUINCY — Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr offers his weekly Roll Call of Honor, counting down to the Muddy River Sports Player of the Week. 7 of 9 passing, 157 yards, 3 TDs vs. Highland. No. 6 — Sawyer Harshberger, WR, Sr., Quincy High School. 9 receptions,...