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Elderly driver injured in Highway 61 accident south of La Grange
An accident occurred on Highway 61, four miles south of La Grange, at approximately 9:40 a.m. on May 7, 2024, involving a 2017 GMC 1500 and a 2023 Kenworth tractor-trailer. The GMC, driven by 77-year-old Craig A. Starkey of Quincy, Illinois, was reportedly westbound when it entered the path of the northbound Kenworth, driven by 26-year-old Dakota L. Downson of Auburn, Illinois. The collision resulted in total damage to both vehicles, towed from the scene by Robert’s Garage.
Dickerman chosen as JWCC student trustee as Student Government Association elects officers
QUNCY — The Student Government Association (SGA) of John Wood Community College recently elected officers for the 2024-25 academic year. Kannon Dickerman, a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, was elected by JWCC’s student body as the college’s new student trustee. Dickerman is pursuing a degree in accounting and is the recipient of JWCC’s Presidential Scholarship.
Switch from curbside recycling to drop-off sites leads to 56 percent increase in material collected
QUINCY — The annual report from the City of Quincy’s Recycling Division showed the city collected 2.833 million pounds of material from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. Quincy Mayor Mike Troup happily announced a 56 percent increase in recyclable materials collected during Monday night’s Quincy City Council meeting.
Screening of ‘Scary Movie’ on Saturday at State Theater to include Q&A session with actors
QUINCY — Fall-Com will hold a Halloween celebrity screening and autograph signing of “Scary Movie” on Saturday, May 18, at State Street Theater. The event begins with actors Dan Sheridan and John Abrahams of “Scary Movie” meeting with fans from 1 to 5 p.m. in the District Art Gallery in the Quincy Town Center. The screening will be held at State Street Theater with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the film at 7:30 p.m.
Early morning crash on Highway 136 sends driver to hospital
An early morning accident occurred on Highway 136 about four miles east of Kahoka, where a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze veered off the road and overturned. The incident happened at 4:50 a.m. on May 6, 2024. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Chevrolet was traveling eastbound when it left...
QPD Blotter for May 8, 2024
Cody L. Fox, 36, homeless, FTA trespassing and FTA possession of meth, new charges of possession of meth and unlawful possession of ammo by a felon. Lodged 124. Harley D. Foster, 30, Quincy for Original Warrant for Possession of Meth at N. 12th St. and Lind St. 148. Anthony W....
Scholarship foundation from St. Louis puts QU, HLGU on list of colleges of ‘special concern’ with financial trouble
QUINCY — Quincy University, Culver-Stockton College and Hannibal-LaGrange University are on a list of colleges considered to be in financial trouble in a March report from the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis. Teresa Steinkamp, advising director for the foundation, issued what the foundation called an “important alert regarding several...
Wednesday ceremony at Quincy Police Department to recognize fallen police officers
QUINCY — Every day, police officers sacrifice much to protect and serve their communities. In 2023, 137 police officers nationwide gave the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good — their lives. The Quincy Police Department will honor all fallen police officers with a brief ceremony at 9 a.m....
McGee says QU future is bright, takes umbrage with reporters who ‘took potshots’ in story on school’s finances
QUINCY — Brian McGee, president of Quincy University, said a St. Louis Post-Dispatch story detailing financial troubles at the school was written by two reporters “taking potshots,” and the story contained information that was either “puzzling,” “wrong” or “incomplete.”. McGee also said...
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