Thursday, July 31 2014 11:40 AM EDT2014-07-31 15:40:01 GMT
Felicia Powell and her husband, Richard, have been converting the former elementary school and Quincy Park District headquarters at 1310 Washington into the Emerson Garden Apartments. Crews continue to transform the building this week, adding the final touches to four apartments that will be move-in ready Friday.
Felicia Powell has heard that a time capsule has been buried somewhere at the old Emerson School, and she wants to find it. "I just want somebody to tell me it doesn't exist to move on with my life, or (tell me)...
Thursday, July 31 2014 1:47 PM EDT2014-07-31 17:47:54 GMT
It was a very good year for the Adams County Fair. A combination of cooler-than-usual July weather, coupled with popular attractions and continued physical improvements to the fairgrounds, pushed the estimated fair attendance past 50,000 people. Veteran directors said that figure is believed to be the highest since 1990, when budding country music superstar Garth Brooks -- who was 27 at the time -- performed at the fairgrounds.
It was a very good year for the Adams County Fair. A combination of cooler-than-usual July weather, coupled with popular attractions and continued physical improvements to the fairgrounds, pushed the estimated fair attendance past 50,000 people. Veteran directors said that figure is believed to be the highest since 1990, when budding country music superstar Garth Brooks -- who was 27 at the time -- performed at the fairgrounds.
Thursday, July 31 2014 12:35 PM EDT2014-07-31 16:35:38 GMT
The United Way of Adams County has established a record $1.25 million goal for its 78th annual campaign. Campaign chairman Chris Niemann made the announcement Thursday morning during a news conference at Upper Moorman Park. Niemann emphasized the United Way's impact in the areas of advancing education, income and health in Adams County.
The United Way of Adams County has established a record $1.25 million goal for its 78th annual campaign. Campaign chairman Chris Niemann made the announcement Thursday morning during a news conference at Upper Moorman Park. Niemann emphasized the United Way's impact in the areas of advancing education, income and health in Adams County.
Thursday, July 31 2014 12:31 PM EDT2014-07-31 16:31:24 GMT
PAYSON, Ill. -- Three young women will compete Saturday for the title of 2014 Old Settler's Association queen during the 121st annual Payson Old Settler's Picnic from Friday through Sunday. The event will also...
PAYSON, Ill. -- Three young women will compete Saturday for the title of 2014 Old Settler's Association queen during the 121st annual Payson Old Settler's Picnic from Friday through Sunday. The event will also...
Thursday, July 31 2014 12:09 PM EDT2014-07-31 16:09:37 GMT
Quincy Family YMCA officials expect a new workout concept to become a popular addition to their physical fitness offerings. "Fitness on Demand" will allow an entire group or simply one person to select from a variety of...
Quincy Family YMCA officials expect a new workout concept to become a popular addition to their physical fitness offerings. "Fitness on Demand" will allow an entire group or simply one person to select from a variety of...
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:57 AM EDT2014-07-31 14:57:00 GMT
A truck owned by Micro-Surfacing, based in East Peoria, caught on fire while traveling on I-72 at Exit Ramp 20 near Barry on Wednesday morning. Herald-Whig Photographer Michael Kipley was on the scene and talked to the driver, Dan Hulva, who said the truck "just caught on fire on the highway."
A truck owned by Micro-Surfacing, based in East Peoria, caught on fire while traveling on I-72 at Exit Ramp 20 near Barry on Wednesday morning. Herald-Whig Photographer Michael Kipley was on the scene and talked to the driver, Dan Hulva, who said the truck "just caught on fire on the highway."
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:11 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:11:32 GMT
CANTON, Mo. -- Culver-Stockton College has concluded its three-year fundraising campaign last month by raising $3 million more than the original goal and setting two records in the process. The campaign, "A Vision for...
CANTON, Mo. -- Culver-Stockton College has concluded its three-year fundraising campaign last month by raising $3 million more than the original goal and setting two records in the process. The campaign, "A Vision for...
Thursday, July 31 2014 3:26 PM EDT2014-07-31 19:26:51 GMT
HAMILTON, Ill. --The 47th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show begins Friday, Aug. 1, north of Hamilton, and continues Aug. 2 and 3, with three days of demonstrations and activities. This year the show...
HAMILTON, Ill. --The 47th annual Western Illinois Threshers Bee and Antique Show begins Friday, Aug. 1, north of Hamilton, and continues Aug. 2 and 3, with three days of demonstrations and activities. This year the show...
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:59 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:59:08 GMT
Adams County Treasurer Terry Asher typically doesn't have much to say about the properties that are being sold through the county's annual tax sale, but one property caught his attention this year. A tract of...
Adams County Treasurer Terry Asher typically doesn't have much to say about the properties that are being sold through the county's annual tax sale, but one property caught his attention this year. A tract of...
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:45 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:45:28 GMT
RUSHVILLE, Ill. -- A familiar face at the Schuyler County Courthouse has been named as the resident circuit judge for the county. The Illinois Supreme Court on Monday announced that Associate Judge Scott J. Butler has...
RUSHVILLE, Ill. -- A familiar face at the Schuyler County Courthouse has been named as the resident circuit judge for the county. The Illinois Supreme Court on Monday announced that Associate Judge Scott J. Butler has...
