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Quincy Races Again; Journalist Notebook & Photo Gallery
Quincy, Ill — FINALLY! Racing is back at the Broadway Bullring. After six long weeks, the motors revved across the track. It also seemed like there was some rust on returning drivers. There was a lot of bumping and grinding, as well as plenty of cautions to go around.
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Quincy Races Return After Six Weeks
Quincy, Ill — Quincy Raceways finally returned to action after a six-week hiatus. The racing crew looked to make up for lost time, and the night proved that racing in Quincy was back. After heat racing, the IMCA Late Model Dash saw Quincy’s Jake Griffin pick up the win...
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Hannibal celebrates America’s 250th and Tom Sawyer’s 150th birthday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — While the country celebrates America's 250th anniversary, Hannibal is also celebrating Tom Sawyer's 150th birthday during National Tom Sawyer Days this weekend. The events have been well underway, starting June 27 and continuing until this Sun., July 5. The Hannibal Jaycees put on this grand celebration...
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Quincy Public Library presents “250 Years of Freedom: American History Series”
QUINCY — The Quincy Public Library invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through 250 Years of Freedom: American History Series, a special three part lecture series exploring the events, people and ideas that shaped the United States. Held in the large meeting room at the Quincy...
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Families, food and fun greet opening day of Freedom Fest along Quincy’s riverfront
Extreme heat was met by extreme precautions to help festival goers keep cool. QUINCY– Families ruled in the opening hours of the annual Freedom Fest at Clat Adams Park. The “kiddos” took full advantage of all the free fun, from a rock climbing wall, bumper cars, and the always popular face painting.
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Hannibal Cannibal kicks off 4th of July festivities in America’s Hometown
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‘You can’t find this in New York.’ Nauvoo Temple Visitors’ Center features one-of-a-kind artwork
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened a new visitors’ center in Nauvoo. The visitors’ center is designed to teach people about the church’s original Nauvoo temple, the rebuilt temple in Nauvoo, and about the LDS faith. The temple itself is open only to church members in good standing.
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Strong back nine allows Guthrie to create momentum heading into final round
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Another strong closing kick helped Quincy native Luke Guthrie overcome a frustrating start to Saturday’s third round of the Korn Ferry Tour’s Memorial Health Championship. Guthrie shot a 1-over 36 on the front nine at Panther Creek Country Club and followed his first birdie...
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Schuckman: Hat is simple reminder for St. Charles West’s Little his family always has his back
QUINCY — Maybe it was the hat. Following Tuesday’s round of the boys 16-18 division of the Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships, Jace Little walked off the course having positioned himself in the top 10 with a 4-over 76 that came while wearing a Town & Country Bank Midwest ball cap.
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Pair of late-round birdies give Guthrie cushion to easily make cut at Memorial Health Championship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Luke Guthrie knows how to put the finishing touches on a round. Friday, Guthrie made a pair of birdies over the final three holes to catapult himself up the leaderboard and secure making the cut at the Korn Ferry Tour’s Memorial Health Championship at Panther Creek Country Club.
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Quincy Rotary After Dark to host “Christmas in July” community event
QUINCY — Quincy Rotary After Dark invites families across the Quincy area to celebrate the magic of the holiday season early at its upcoming “Christmas in July” community event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. The event will be held at the Eagles Club, 3737 N. Fifth St. (back building.)
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Quincy’s St. Clair in contention in boys 16-18 division of Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships
QUINCY — The first four holes of Tuesday’s opening round of the Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships didn’t go quite the way Hunter St. Clair envisioned. The recent Quincy High School graduate, who is playing in the boys 16-18 division at Spring Lake Country Club, took a double bogey on the par-4 first hole and then made back-to-back bogeys after a birdie on the par-3 second hole. However, he rolled in eight consecutive par putts, made three birdies in the closing six holes and posted a 2-over 74 to sit tied for third.
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Nauvoo Rock & Gem Show returns to The Flood Museum July 3–4
NAUVOO, Ill. — Rockhounds, families, collectors and bargain hunters are invited to the annual Nauvoo Rock & Gem Show at The Flood Museum on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. The popular two-day event will feature a large selection of rocks, gemstones, fossils, meteorites and minerals from across the country with many items offered at special show prices.
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Free grant workshop for Illinois artists coming to Quincy June 26
CHICAGO, Ill. — Company of Folk is offering a free, in-person workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. June 26 at the Quincy Arts Center, 1515 Jersey. The workshop is designed to help artists across Illinois apply for the Illinois Arts Council’s new Creative Projects Grant. These workshops are ideal for artists of all backgrounds and disciplines—including music, dance, visual art, film and folk/traditional arts—and are especially helpful for first-time applicants.
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LaGrange July 4th Appreciation Day to Feature Parade, Vendors, Live Music and Fireworks
LAGRANGE, MO — The City of LaGrange will host its July 4th Appreciation Day celebration on Saturday, July 4, with an evening of vendors, a parade, live music and fireworks. The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. with vendors, followed by a parade at 4:30 p.m. Live music will...
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Erica Perry-Brockemeier appointed to the Quincy Public Library Board of Trustees
QUINCY–The city council approved the following appointments by Mayor Linda Moore to the Quincy Public Library Board. Dr. Harry Ruth will transition to Emeritus Member of the Quincy Public Library Board effective July 1. Megan AuBuchon was reappointed to a three-year term beginning July 1. The mayor also announced...
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Photo gallery: Missouri girls end Muddy River Showcase jinx by rallying for first series victory
QUINCY — The Missouri girls all-stars put together a strong closing kick, erasing an eight-point second half deficit Saturday to beat Illinois 63-60 and win for the first time in five Muddy River Showcase opportunities at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt...