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Hannibal to commemorate Arbor Day with tree planting at Norfolk and Southern Multi-Sports Complex Friday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The city of Hannibal is celebrating the designation of Tree City USA for 25 years. The Hannibal Tree Board and Hannibal Parks and Recreation will kick off the commemoration on Arbor Day by planting a tree at 1:30 p.m. on Friday April 26, at Norfolk and Southern Multi-Sports Complex.
QPD Blotter for April 21-22, 2024
Justin C Cowan, 50, Quincy for FTA fighting in the 400 block of South Front. Lodged 102/144. Michael A. Morton, 26, Fowler for FTA improper use of title/registration at 20th and Broadway. Lodged 120. Chanceler J. Richmiller, 21, 626 N. 30th St. for Speeding at N. 22nd St. and Locust...
St. Francis Solanus recognizes students in grades 6-8 at 14th annual STEM night
QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus School recognized three winners Thursday night at its 14th annual STEM night for students in grades 6-8. Students in the sixth grade make egg drop contraptions that are dropped from the school’s balcony. The goal is to make something that will protect the egg from breaking. The seventh graders make mousetrap cars that may enter a speed or distance category. The eighth graders make catapults, intending to shoot the eggs at a five-gallon bucket for points.
Volunteer group gathers at HLGU to ‘Bring Back a Legacy’ as renovation work begins on residential halls
HANNIBAL, Mo. — “God is good! All the time!” The chant rang out in the makeshift dining room at the Carroll Science Center at Hannibal LaGrange University. The chanters were some of the 84 members of the missionary group, Campers on Mission, who spent the week working on repairs and updates at two residence halls, Crouch Hall and Pulliam Hall.
Tuesday morning crash in West Quincy sends one to hospital
Two people were involved in an early morning collision on Highway 24 in West Quincy, Missouri, resulting in minor injuries and vehicle damage. The accident occurred at 6:35 a.m. on April 23, 2024, and involved a 2015 Volkswagen Passat and a 2017 RAM 1500. The Volkswagen, driven by 18-year-old Gage...
Hickman baseball narrowly beats Hannibal
Hickman baseball emerged victorious from a tight contest Thursday, beating Hannibal 6-5 in eight innings. The win takes the Kewpies to 10-14 on the season. It is also their third straight win over the Pirates (12-11). Hickman next faces Ozark at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hickman. The Kewpies will also...
King and Queen, Prince and Princess named as Dogwood Royalty Contest
QUINCY — Arts Quincy announced the winners of its inaugural Dogwood Royalty Contest on Wednesday night. The winners fall into two age groups — ages 7-10 and ages 4-6. The Little King of Dogwood is Julian Stickler, 9, son of Jennifer Stickler. He attends Rooney Elementary School. The...
Letter to the Editor: Establishing TIF South will keep downtown Quincy vibrant, thriving
Tax increment financing is effective. It has led to economic development and increased growth in our historic downtown business district. As mayor, I was proud to propose and implement TIF East in 2010 with the help of our terrific city planner, Chuck Bevelheimer. A multitude of infrastructure improvements have occurred since then, and private investment has skyrocketed.
QPD Blotter for April 20, 2024
Corey T. Haynes, 44, 2046 Sycamore St. for Disorderly Conduct on 04/15/2024 at 2050 Sycamore St. NTA 179. Jonathan M. Sultzman, 38, Quincy for Possession of Meth less than 5 grams at N. 6th St. and Oak St. NTA 148. Kelsie L. Deege, 22, 5130 W. Paradise Ln. for Failure...
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