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Several renovation projects under way on Culver-Stockton College campus

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CANTON, Mo. -- Two buildings on the Culver-Stockton College campus are undergoing major renovations, and a new music recording studio was recently created. All three projects were launched with donations from the... More>>

Payson man gets probation for church burglary

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A Payson man convicted in December of breaking into a Quincy church and stealing food items was sentenced Thursday to two years probation. More>>

Quincy Catholic Charities, Quanada team up for Souper Bowl of Caring

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Quincy Catholic Charities and Quanada are teaming again this year with the help of the biggest sporting event in the nation to provide food for those in need. The Souper Bowl of Caring, a nationwide campaign to collect... More>>

Homelessness up in Northeast Missouri, according to twice-a-year homeless count

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Results are still being tabulated for Missouri's annual winter Point-in-Time homeless count conducted this week, but the numbers from Northeast Missouri show that homelessness is on the rise. Rhonda Lunceford, a... More>>

Hannibal Free Public Library awarded federal grant for summer kids' programs

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HANNIBAL, Mo. -- The Hannibal Free Public Library has received a federally funded grant to implement two summer programs for younger patrons. The $5,720 Summer Library Program Grant will fund the "Dream Big -- Read"... More>>

Palmyra teacher put on leave in investigation of alleged inappropriate activity with student

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WILSON: Old song helps ease life's tough journeys and teaches about what has value

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None of my family members remember exactly when we first chose "Sixteen Tons" as a traveling tune. I'm certain it was a simple matter of us parents preserving our sanity. Back when Shawn and Teresa were still in... More>>

EIGHINGER: Valentine's Day through the ages tells us what really matters in life

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There are always tell-tale signs of a strong man-woman relationship, and Valentine's Day is normally one of those barometers. How a male and female grow in their time together can usually be defined by how they have... More>>

HART: New cat is just the result of a "little decision"

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Here is a story about why there are no big decisions, and the resulting mischievous furball. It's suggested you go to eat at an East Broadway restaurant. You respond with, "All the way out there?" And that's when... More>>

WILSON: Transportation solutions such as taxes, tolls, debated in Congress and state capitols

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Transportation issues are going to be big this year for states and for federal lawmakers. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., spelled out three options for the nation's transportation future during his visit to Quincy last... More>>

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Payson man gets probation for church burglary

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A Payson man convicted in December of breaking into a Quincy church and stealing food items was sentenced Thursday to two years probation. More>>

Quincy woman gets probation for threatening young boy

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A Quincy woman was sentenced Thursday to probation for her role in intimidating and threatening a young Quincy boy. Vikki Crider, 53, was sentenced to two years probation and 180 days in jail by Judge William Mays, but the... More>>

Chicago man gets 10 years for federal meth conviction

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A Chicago man arrested last summer in Quincy for several methamphetamine-related counts was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in federal prison. Authorities say Peter Mayslak, 46, came to Quincy last June... More>>

Seven Quincyans arrested on meth charges at two sites

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Seven Quincyans were arrested on meth charges after police searched two residences Tuesday afternoon in Quincy. Police said additional arrests are pending. The first search warrant was conducted at 12:41 p.m. at 637... More>>

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Cavemen announce roster full of hard-throwing pitchers

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The Cavemen released Wednesday their summer roster for this summer, and it includes a contingent of hard-throwing hurlers who can reach the upper-80s up to the mid-90s with their fastballs. More>>

Hawks get key GLVC win over division-leading UMSL

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The Quincy University men's basketball team inched closer to first place in the GLVC West Division on Thursday night by beating division-leading Missouri-St. Louis at Pepsi Arena.
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Defense propels Lady Hawks past UMSL

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The Quincy University women's basketball team shut down Missouri-St. Louis and rolled to a 75-57 Great Lakes Valley Conference victory Thursday night at Pepsi Arena.
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Area Roundup: Illini West girls slip past C-SE

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Illini West made the best of a subpar effort. After trailing Central-Southeastern nearly the entire game Thursday night, the Chargers made enough plays in the final two minutes to win 50-47 at Camp Point, Ill. More>>

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