Saturday, May 19 2012 7:12 PM EDT2012-05-19 23:12:34 GMT
Free skin and oral cancer screenings will be offered from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the lower level of the Blessing Cancer Center, 11th and Oak. Appointments are required by calling toll
Free skin and oral cancer screenings will be offered from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the lower level of the Blessing Cancer Center, 11th and Oak. Appointments are required by calling toll free (877) 411-2468 or...
Water service will be interrupted for residents on South 18th Street from Melview Road to Diamond Drive, all of Diamond Drive, Amber Avenue, Luxury Lane and Golden Grove from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday,
Water service will be interrupted for residents on South 18th Street from Melview Road to Diamond Drive, all of Diamond Drive, Amber Avenue, Luxury Lane and Golden Grove from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in order to replace a...
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:36 AM EDT2012-05-15 15:36:49 GMT
The Quincy Bicycle Club is having a "Ride of Silence" Wednesday night to raise public awareness of bicycling safety and to honor cyclists killed or injured on roadways. The event starts at 6 p.m.
The Quincy Bicycle Club is having a "Ride of Silence" Wednesday night to raise public awareness of bicycling safety and to honor cyclists killed or injured on roadways. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Madison Park, 24th and...
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:36 AM EDT2012-05-15 15:36:08 GMT
The Friends of Historic Woodland Cemetery are sponsoring a tour of early anti-slavery settlers who were laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery, 1020 S. Fifth. Tours will be at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday,
The Friends of Historic Woodland Cemetery are sponsoring a tour of early anti-slavery settlers who were laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery, 1020 S. Fifth. Tours will be at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday; participants should meet at...
Saturday, May 12 2012 9:37 PM EDT2012-05-13 01:37:48 GMT
The Man to Man Cancer Support Group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, in the Blessing Hospital at 11th Street Auditorium, located just inside the hospital's main entrance and to the right.
The Man to Man Cancer Support Group will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, in the Blessing Hospital at 11th Street Auditorium, located just inside the hospital's main entrance and to the right. The Man to Man...
Saturday, May 12 2012 9:19 PM EDT2012-05-13 01:19:15 GMT
The Adults Coping With Grief Support Group is changing its meeting location. The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Quincy Presbyterian Church, East Lake Centre on South 36th. The
The Adults Coping With Grief Support Group is changing its meeting location. The group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Quincy Presbyterian Church, East Lake Centre on South 36th. The church building is between...
Friday, May 11 2012 10:39 PM EDT2012-05-12 02:39:37 GMT
The Quincy Police Department will honor fallen police officers with a brief ceremony on Tuesday, May 15, at City Hall, Eighth and Maine. The Quincy Police Honor Guard will lower flags in the City
The Quincy Police Department will honor fallen police officers with a brief ceremony on Tuesday, May 15, at City Hall, Eighth and Maine. The Quincy Police Honor Guard will lower flags in the City Hall plaza to half mast....
Friday, May 11 2012 8:22 PM EDT2012-05-12 00:22:20 GMT
The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area is accepting online applications for its 2012 competitive grant program in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education, health and human
The Community Foundation of the Quincy Area is accepting online applications for its 2012 competitive grant program in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education, health and human services. Applications...
Wednesday, May 9 2012 12:01 PM EDT2012-05-09 16:01:24 GMT
Water service will be interrupted for customers from 27th to 30th on Broadway beginning early Thursday to repair a water main leak. The water will be turned off from 4:30 to 11 a.m. Once service
Water service will be interrupted for customers from 27th to 30th on Broadway beginning early Thursday to repair a water main leak. The water will be turned off from 4:30 to 11 a.m. Once service is restored, customers in...
Wednesday, May 9 2012 11:40 AM EDT2012-05-09 15:40:51 GMT
The Great River Genealogical Society annual dinner meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Lynn McVey from the Burlington (Iowa) Public
The Great River Genealogical Society annual dinner meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. Lynn McVey from the Burlington (Iowa) Public Library will present...
Wednesday, May 9 2012 11:39 AM EDT2012-05-09 15:39:59 GMT
The Quincy Public Library will offer "Steps to Success," a job skills and search series from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays in May in the Large Meeting Room. The series will cover the basics of finding
The Quincy Public Library will offer "Steps to Success," a job skills and search series from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays in May in the Large Meeting Room. The series will cover the basics of finding and securing a career....
Tuesday, May 8 2012 8:37 AM EDT2012-05-08 12:37:30 GMT
Financial and legal advisors from the Tri-State area are invited to attend a reception starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at The State Room, 434 S. Eighth, hosted by the Community Foundation of
Financial and legal advisors from the Tri-State area are invited to attend a reception starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, at The State Room, 434 S. Eighth, hosted by the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area. Special...
The Miss Adams County Fair Queen Pageant is seeking contestants for the 2012 Miss Adams County Fair Queen Pageant and Little Miss and Mr. Adams County Pageant being held July 26.
The Miss Adams County Fair Queen Pageant is seeking contestants for the 2012 Miss Adams County Fair Queen Pageant and Little Miss and Mr. Adams County Pageant being held July 26. The Miss Adams County Fair Queen Pageant...
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- The Huckleberry Park disc golf course will play host next month to a four-week beginner's clinic for the sport. Lessons will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, May 1-22. Topics to be covered include rules,...
Saturday, April 28 2012 12:07 AM EDT2012-04-28 04:07:07 GMT
The Quincy Fire Department received a $2,500 grant Friday to assist with pre-fire planning, and collection and tracking of data related to local community buildings. FM Global, which touts itself
The Quincy Fire Department received a $2,500 grant Friday to assist with pre-fire planning, and collection and tracking of data related to local community buildings. FM Global, which touts itself as one of the world's...
Wednesday, April 25 2012 5:54 PM EDT2012-04-25 21:54:25 GMT
Works by graduating graphic design majors will be spotlighted in Quincy University's annual "Baccalaureate Exhibition." The exhibit, which showcases a retrospective of diverse works, will be on display
Works by graduating graphic design majors will be spotlighted in Quincy University's annual "Baccalaureate Exhibition." The exhibit, which showcases a retrospective of diverse works, will be on display starting...
Tuesday, April 24 2012 11:24 AM EDT2012-04-24 15:24:47 GMT
John Wood Community College is offering the ACT WorkKeys test to help teacher aides meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Registration and a $75 payment for the test must be received
John Wood Community College is offering the ACT WorkKeys test to help teacher aides meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. Registration and a $75 payment for the test must be received by Friday. The test...
Saturday, January 7 2012 2:45 AM EST2012-01-07 07:45:38 GMT
John Wood Community College is seeking entries for its 13th annual Student Art Show. Area students in grades one through 12 are welcome to enter. Entries will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday...
Thursday, July 7 2011 5:28 PM EDT2011-07-07 22:28:12 GMT
QMG Dialysis Center receives safety award Quincy Medical Group's Dialysis Center recently received the highest award for dialysis safety from The Renal Network. The dialysis center earned "5 Diamonds" in the Renal...
Monday, May 21 2012 9:04 AM EDT2012-05-21 13:04:16 GMT
Chris Mefford was in for a surprise when he transferred to Quincy Notre Dame High School last year as a junior. Mefford, who lives in Hannibal, Mo., had been playing musical instruments...
Chris Mefford was in for a surprise when he transferred to Quincy Notre Dame High School last year as a junior. Mefford, who lives in Hannibal, Mo., had been playing musical instruments most of his life. But he didn't...
Monday, May 21 2012 11:08 AM EDT2012-05-21 15:08:14 GMT
It's almost time to grab a paddle and head for Quincy Bay. The Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will launch its fifth "Kayak Quincy" season on June 9. ...
It's almost time to grab a paddle and head for Quincy Bay. The Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will launch its fifth "Kayak Quincy" season on June 9. The program offers two-hour guided sea kayaking...
Monday, May 21 2012 11:06 AM EDT2012-05-21 15:06:15 GMT
Organizers are anticipating more than 2,000 entrants for the 17th annual Hannibal Cannibal and Fun Run on July 7.
Organizers are anticipating more than 2,000 entrants for the 17th annual Hannibal Cannibal and Fun Run on July 7. "We've set our goal at 2,012 -- for the year 2012," said co-director Robin Doyle. Actually, the figure will likely be higher than that.
Monday, May 21 2012 10:54 AM EDT2012-05-21 14:54:49 GMT
A dozen trees along the north side of Harrison Street between 18th and 20th streets have been removed.
A dozen trees along the north side of Harrison Street between 18th and 20th streets, among the most trimmed in the city because they had grown into Ameren power lines, have been removed. City Engineer Jeff Steinkamp said the trees were removed to facilitate moving homes along Harrison from the southwest corner of 24th and Harrison, where the Good Samaritan Home is building new cottages.
Monday, May 21 2012 9:29 AM EDT2012-05-21 13:29:05 GMT
Four motorcyclists were formerly arrested at 1:30 a.m. Monday in connection to an armed robbery of two male Quincy motorcyclists which occurred at 2:15 p.m. Sunday at 12th and Hampshire.
Four motorcyclists were formerly arrested at 1:30 a.m. Monday in connection to an armed robbery of two male Quincy motorcyclists which occurred at 2:15 p.m. Sunday at 12th and Hampshire. The two victims were not injured.
Saturday, May 19 2012 10:13 PM EDT2012-05-20 02:13:08 GMT
Millie Pepion's voice rises over traffic noise in the background. Pepion walks alongside the cars and trucks on the roadway, talking about the mission that sent her and fellow Haskell Indians...
Millie Pepion's voice rises over traffic noise in the background. Pepion walks alongside the cars and trucks on the roadway, talking about the mission that sent her and fellow Haskell Indian Nations University students...
Saturday, May 19 2012 9:50 PM EDT2012-05-20 01:50:26 GMT
It is no accident May has been termed National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Summer is right around the corner, and for many that translates into chances for overexposure to the sun and...
It is no accident May has been termed National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Summer is right around the corner, and for many that translates into chances for overexposure to the sun and its ultraviolet rays. Many...
Monday, May 21 2012 11:11 AM EDT2012-05-21 15:11:37 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- The Pikeland School Board gave first reading approval to a policy setting parameters for dealing with online threats. Under the
PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- The Pikeland School Board gave first reading approval to a policy setting parameters for dealing with online threats. Under the policy, threats made online, such as on a blog, against students or staff...
Monday, May 21 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-05-21 14:55:29 GMT
Only 82 tickets remained available as of Tuesday for the "Everybody Wins" mega raffle sponsored by the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation and the Quincy Notre Dame Foundation.
Only 82 tickets remained available Tuesday for the "Everybody Wins" mega raffle sponsored by the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation and the Quincy Notre Dame Foundation. The fundraising raffle benefits...
Monday, May 21 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-05-21 14:55:06 GMT
By STEVE EIGHINGER Herald-Whig Staff Writer Free skin and oral cancer screenings will be offered to the public from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Blessing Cancer Center. The screenings will be conducted
Free skin and oral cancer screenings will be offered to the public from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Blessing Cancer Center. The screenings will be conducted on the lower level of the Blessing Cancer Center, 11th and...
