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Extra cars from Wisconsin event make Quincy Derby officials confident of record number of entries this year
QUINCY — Quincy Derby officials are now confident there will be a record field for the 20th edition of the Grand Prix of Gravity. Ray Wilson, director of the Quincy Derby, formerly known as the Soap Box Derby, told Muddy River News all possible openings in the Super Stock, Stock, Masters Elite and Super Kids divisions should soon be filled.
Shea returning to Quincy Community Theatre as education director
QUINCY — Brendan Shea is returning to Quincy Community Theatre as the education director starting June 1. In a press release, Shea said, “There are so many more stories left for us to tell together on the QCT stage. To say that I’m excited to reunite with our amazing students is a serious understatement. In my time since leaving Quincy, I’ve learned a lot about myself: who I truly am, what I want and (most importantly) where I belong. QCT isn’t just an artistic home. It’s my chosen community.”
Flashy flagman returning to Quincy for return of Grand Prix of Karting in June
QUINCY — When Quincy businessman Jeff Scott vowed to revive the Grand Prix of Karting, one of his immediate goals was to bring back popular flagman Jason Burgess. Burgess, who lives about a mile from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind., has agreed to be a part of the rebirth of the Grand Prix on June 8-9 at South Park.
Central Park Farmers Market in Hannibal to open for business Saturday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Central Park Farmers Market will begin its season on Saturday, April 27. Hours will be 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 26. Starting in mid-June, the market will be open Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Several of the vendors are eligible to take SNAP (Supplemental...
Quincy Police Department makes another arrest in connection to shooting of teen girl in October
QUINCY — A seventh person was arrested Wednesday in connection to the shooting death of a 16-year-old female in October 2023. A 17-year-old male juvenile wanted for conspiracy to commit armed robbery in relation to the shooting death, along with several other outstanding Adams County warrants, was found by officers with the Quincy Police Department in the 500 block of Oak at approximately 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 17.
Retired Air Force colonel to be featured speaker at Quincy Astronomy Club meeting on Thursday
QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will be presenting a live ZOOM lecture entitled “Gemini: A Giant Leap in the Race to the Moon” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at John Wood Community College in Room D022. The public is invited. Retired U.S. Air Force...
Orthopedic surgeon to demonstrate knee replacement technology on Wednesday
QUINCY — Blessing Health board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Darr Leutz will demonstrate the latest in knee replacement technology at a free public open house on Wednesday, April 24 at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. People can choose to attend the Velys demonstration open house between the...
St. Francis Solanus last card party of spring season to be held May 2
QUINCY — St. Francis Solanus will hold its last party of the spring season from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at the St. Francis Parish Center. Entrance to the center is between 17th and 18th streets on Elm. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. In addition...
Quincy man charged with setting fire to apartment complex in December could plead insanity defense
QUINCY — The attorney for a Quincy man, believed to have set fire to the apartment complex in which he was living, filed a motion for an affirmative defense on Wednesday. Public Defender John Citro filed the motion Wednesday morning in the Adams County Circuit Clerk’s office on behalf of Joseph Lindsay, 25. Lindsay and Citro appeared in Adams County Circuit Court for a status hearing on Wednesday afternoon before Judge Charles H.W. Burch.
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