Tuesday, July 29 2014 11:05 AM EDT2014-07-29 15:05:38 GMT
A state audit reveals that former Clark County Circuit Clerk Mary D. Jones failed to deposit some money received by the office and did not collect court costs in several cases, some of which involved family members. State Auditor Thomas A. Schweich released a 24-page report Tuesday which shows the county was short $12,181 in misappropriated court funds and missing monies.
A state audit reveals that former Clark County Circuit Clerk Mary D. Jones failed to deposit some money received by the office and did not collect court costs in several cases, some of which involved family members. State Auditor Thomas A. Schweich released a 24-page report Tuesday which shows the county was short $12,181 in misappropriated court funds and missing monies.
Monday, July 28 2014 12:56 AM EDT2014-07-28 04:56:21 GMT
A family that researches its history together stays together, and one Quincy area clan is doing just that. Descendents of John and Anna Genenbacher hosted their 50th family reunion Sunday at the Knights of Columbus' Father McGivney Hall, but marking a half-century of remaining connected wasn't the only cause for celebration. After about two years and 500 hours of research and compilation, a group of organizing family members presented their kin with a 110-page book.
A family that researches its history together stays together, and one Quincy area clan is doing just that. Descendents of John and Anna Genenbacher hosted their 50th family reunion Sunday at the Knights of Columbus' Father McGivney Hall, but marking a half-century of remaining connected wasn't the only cause for celebration. After about two years and 500 hours of research and compilation, a group of organizing family members presented their kin with a 110-page book.
Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:59 PM EDT2014-07-30 01:59:54 GMT
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Joe Anderson knows all about the right way to develop a theater. "You build an organization, build an audience, then build a building," Anderson said. "So many get in trouble early on committing to expensive performance venues before they have the ability to pay for it." But taking the wrong approach might pay off for the new Bluff City Theater in Hannibal.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Joe Anderson knows all about the right way to develop a theater. "You build an organization, build an audience, then build a building," Anderson said. "So many get in trouble early on committing to expensive performance venues before they have the ability to pay for it." But taking the wrong approach might pay off for the new Bluff City Theater in Hannibal.
Tuesday, July 29 2014 3:33 PM EDT2014-07-29 19:33:05 GMT
A published report has found that more than 10 percent of Illinois government employees made more than $100,000 in 2013, an increase of 1,600 employees from a year earlier. In Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties,...
A published report has found that more than 10 percent of Illinois government employees made more than $100,000 in 2013, an increase of 1,600 employees from a year earlier. In Adams, Brown, Hancock and Pike counties,...
Tuesday, July 29 2014 11:56 AM EDT2014-07-29 15:56:16 GMT
A malfunctioning dehumidifier is being blamed for a fire at 3:18 a.m. Tuesday at 2410 Hampshire. Smoke detectors alerted the residents of the house, who escaped unharmed with their pets. The fire damage was limited to...
A malfunctioning dehumidifier is being blamed for a fire at 3:18 a.m. Tuesday at 2410 Hampshire. Smoke detectors alerted the residents of the house, who escaped unharmed with their pets. The fire damage was limited to...
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:41 AM EDT2014-07-29 14:41:46 GMT
The Christian Science Church building at 1664 Vermont is for sale. Church member Scott Walden said the sale of the building is part of the congregation's plan to downsize. He described the congregation as "small" and no longer in need of the building, which has housed the denomination since 1910. The 5,190-square-foot site is listed with Happel Realtors for $289,000.
The Christian Science Church building at 1664 Vermont is for sale. Church member Scott Walden said the sale of the building is part of the congregation's plan to downsize. He described the congregation as "small" and no longer in need of the building, which has housed the denomination since 1910. The 5,190-square-foot site is listed with Happel Realtors for $289,000.
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:36 AM EDT2014-07-29 14:36:00 GMT
Proposals will be sought for redevelopment of the former driver's license facility site on Quincy's north side. The city demolished the building at 1030 N. Fifth earlier this year. The city's Finance...
Proposals will be sought for redevelopment of the former driver's license facility site on Quincy's north side. The city demolished the building at 1030 N. Fifth earlier this year. The city's Finance...
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:33 AM EDT2014-07-29 14:33:01 GMT
The city of Quincy has secured 3,600 tons of rock salt for winter -- although at a 75.6 percent increase in cost from last year -- after aldermen approved a quote Monday night.
The city of Quincy has secured 3,600 tons of rock salt for winter -- although at a 75.6 percent increase in cost from last year -- after aldermen approved a quote Monday night.
Tuesday, July 29 2014 9:05 AM EDT2014-07-29 13:05:20 GMT
PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- A contest years ago put Darwin Feenstra's tinkering talents, and love of science, to work creating a robot costume. Working as a heating and air guy at Capitol Records, "what better thing to go as...
PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- A contest years ago put Darwin Feenstra's tinkering talents, and love of science, to work creating a robot costume. Working as a heating and air guy at Capitol Records, "what better thing to go as...
Monday, July 28 2014 10:24 AM EDT2014-07-28 14:24:14 GMT
Larry Lewis, retired president of Lewis Hybrids, said between 200 and 300 teens are typically hired to detassel corn for a few weeks in July. However, the company has been about 75 workers short this season. "It's not necessarily hard work, because you only work in the morning," he said. "We ask them to report in by 6:30, and we like to have everybody starting by 7 and try to be done by noon."
Larry Lewis, retired president of Lewis Hybrids, said between 200 and 300 teens are typically hired to detassel corn for a few weeks in July. However, the company has been about 75 workers short this season. "It's not necessarily hard work, because you only work in the morning," he said. "We ask them to report in by 6:30, and we like to have everybody starting by 7 and try to be done by noon."
