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Quincy man facing aggravated battery with deadly weapon charges after 77-year-old woman is stabbed
QUINCY — A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail after he was arrested in Payson on Monday in connection with a stabbing incident on Sunday. An officer with the Quincy Police Department, who was at Blessing Hospital for an unrelated call, was approached at approximately 11 a.m. Sunday, April 21, by an elderly female who said she needed help. The 77-year-old female had been stabbed multiple times and had driven herself to the hospital.
MarioKart tournament Saturday to help fund summer camp for youths at Faith Chapel in Plainville
PLAINVILLE, Ill. — Faith Chapel will hold a MarioKart Deluxe tournament Saturday, April 27, at the church located at 102 S. Church. the tournament will begin at 5 p.m. with all ages welcome. A $10 entry can be paid upon arrival. This event is a fundraiser for the youths...
Baseball Recap: Carlinville takes loss despite strong performances from Noah Convery and Dom Alepra
Carlinville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Carrollton Hawks. Carlinville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Carrollton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
NAMI West Central Illinois begins serving region with creation of Mount Sterling office
MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Illinois office has announced the launch of a new affiliate, NAMI West Central Illinois, to serve the mental health needs of the residents in the region. Following a year-long intensive application process, NAMI recently approved the creation of the...
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