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The Missouri town that inspired ‘Tom Sawyer’ celebrates his 150th birthday
The Missouri town of Hannibal, on the banks of the Mississippi River, sits at the heart of Tom Sawyer’s adventures. In 1876, when Mark Twain wrote the preface to what would become the legendary American novel, he noted, “Most of the adventures recorded in this book really occurred.”
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Germanfest returns to Quincy, highlighting Gem City’s German roots
An event dedicated to Quincy’s roots returns this weekend. The annual Germanfest began Friday in South Park. The event celebrates German heritage by serving German food and featuring traditional German music. Quincy has a long-standing German history, with immigrants coming to the area around the 1830s and settling in...
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2026 Blues in the District concert series kicks off June 12 with Blues Highway
QUINCY — Blues In The District, a beloved tradition in Quincy, draws music lovers together to celebrate the soulful, emotional and electrifying sounds of the Blues. Blues Highway will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, in Washington Park. Blues Highway began when physicians Dr. Gene...
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Legacy Theater to begin capital campaign for promising building expansion
CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater, a well-known live theater in Carthage, is announcing a capital campaign to raise funds to expand the facility. The mission of The Legacy Theater Foundation is to enrich lives through exceptional arts, entertainment, education and community experiences. The expansion will allow the Legacy Theater to offer community members a more comfortable patron experience with expanded entrance, lobby and concessions areas, as well as a large flex room available for community use.
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A Forgotten Name Resurfaces on the Kahoka Square
A piece of downtown Kahoka history was uncovered last week during repair on the Clark Mutual building where Clark Mutual Insurance Company and Ross Insurance are located on the west side of the square. As work began near the top of the brick building, the name “J. H. Puder” became...
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Music of the Underground Railroad to be performed at Quincy’s History Museum on the Square June 6
QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County will present Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road, the powerful new musical performance by award-winning folk musician Chris Vallillo which features the songs and stories about the struggles of those who traveled the Illinois Underground Railroad. The performance is...
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Cobbs Creek’s Lincoln Financial Center Features Brand-New Pro Shop
In December, the Cobbs Creek Foundation opened a new two-story driving range and golf entertainment center, along with a pro shop, inside the newly completed Lincoln Financial Center at Cobbs Creek in Philadelphia. The openings mark the completion of the three-story Lincoln Financial Center and represent the next major step in the long-term reopening of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course. The Cobbs Creek campus will continue opening in phases, with the championship 18-hole course set to reopen in 2027 and the nine-hole Karakung course set to reopen in 2028.
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Footloose takes the stage July 16-19 and July 23-26 at Quincy Community Theatre
QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre is ready to cut loose this summer with the cast of Footloose. This high-energy musical is based on the cult classic film that celebrates the power of music, movement and standing up for what you believe in. Performances take place July 16–19 and 23–26, inviting audiences to kick off their Sunday shoes for an electrifying theatrical experience.
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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...