Mayor John Spring lifted the snow emergency, declared Thursday, about 9 a.m. Saturday.
"After talking to Central Services and the police department, we felt we were OK to lift the snow emergency," Spring said. "We hope we won't have to re-enact it again Monday or Tuesday."
Spring said he appreciated how people responded to the snow emergency declaration, which requires cars to be moved off snow routes so plowing can take place from curb to curb.
"It was a tough snow. It was hard to push this snow. There was ice and freezing rain," Spring said. "I appreciate people's patience, and I also appreciate them being able to move their cars off the snow routes."
Officials estimate snowplows "traveled somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,000 miles" with multiple trips to clear city streets, Spring said.
Plows may be busy again early in the week.
The National Weather Service calls for snow beginning Monday night and continuing into Tuesday.
"Early indications are this storm will produce heavy snow, well in excess of six inches," NWS said in a "special weather statement" issued Saturday morning. "Right now it appears that the greatest threat of heavy snow will extend from central into Northeast Missouri into West-Central Illinois. However, it is also important to remember that a slight shift in the track of the storm will also cause a shift in the axis of heavy snow."
If another storm hits, Spring said trucks and crews will be prepared.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:56:38 GMT
HULL, Ill. -- Ted Schwartz usually spends the month of May busy farming. He stayed busy on the farm Wednesday, but he was cleaning up storm damage instead of planting corn or soybeans.
HULL, Ill. -- Ted Schwartz usually spends the month of May busy farming. He stayed busy on the farm Wednesday, but he was cleaning up storm damage instead of planting corn or soybeans.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:04:16 GMT
Unemployment rates fell throughout Western Illinois and Northeast Missouri during April, even though rainy and cold weather slowed construction and outdoor job hirings.
Unemployment rates fell throughout Western Illinois and Northeast Missouri during April, even though rainy and cold weather slowed construction and outdoor job hirings.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:09:06 GMT
By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer CARTHAGE, Ill. -- Western Illinois Electrical Cooperative will tap into federal economic development funds to help build a medical clinic in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Ill. -- Western Illinois Electrical Cooperative will tap into federal economic development funds to help build a medical clinic in Carthage and work on two other projects. The Carthage-based co-op qualified for...
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:15:30 GMT
By DOUG WILSON Herald-Whig Senior Writer A record amounts of tax revenue was collected by the states last year, with Illinois leading the nation with its year-to-year increase of $5.8 billion. Todd
A record amounts of tax revenue was collected by the states last year, with Illinois leading the nation with its year-to-year increase of $5.8 billion. Todd Maisch, executive vice president of the Illinois State Chamber of...
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:00:29 GMT
By EDWARD HUSARHerald-Whig Staff Writer The Quincy School Board is beginning to make some progress in its quest to update the disciplinary policies throughout Quincy's schools to make them more uniform
The Quincy School Board is beginning to make progress in its quest to update the disciplinary policies throughout Quincy's schools to make them more uniform and effective. Board member Scott Stone, chairman of the...
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:56:24 GMT
Eleven Quincy teachers on Wednesday morning were awarded grants ranging from $100 to $500 from Mercantile Bank's "Banking on YOUth" program. The grants, totaling $3,000, will be used for various classroom
Eleven Quincy teachers on Wednesday morning were awarded grants ranging from $100 to $500 from Mercantile Bank's "Banking on YOUth" program. The grants, totaling $3,000, will be used for various classroom purposes in...
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:54:33 GMT
By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer Two local organizations have teamed up to offer the community a new way to celebrate Memorial Day. Friends of Historic Woodland Cemetery and the Historical
Two local organizations have teamed up to offer the community a new way to celebrate Memorial Day. Friends of Historic Woodland Cemetery and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County have planned a day of Reflection...
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:37:40 GMT
A local mother went before the Quincy School Board Wednesday to discuss "safety in our schools for the students and the staff," telling the Board that one of her daughters was sexually assaulted at QHS.
A local mother went before the Quincy School Board Wednesday to discuss "safety in our schools for the students and the staff," telling the Board that one of her daughters was sexually assaulted May 3 at Quincy High School. ...
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:58:08 GMT
The Missouri Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief team is partnering with the American Red Cross and Salvation Army to help during recovery from the storm that swept through the region Monday.
The Missouri Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief team is partnering with the American Red Cross and Salvation Army to help during recovery from the storm that swept through the region Monday.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:57:19 GMT
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Andy Dorian, the city's director of Parks and Recreation, revealed at Tuesday's city council meeting plans for new playground equipment at Willow and Kiwanis parks.
HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Children may enjoy new equipment at two Hannibal parks this summer. Andy Dorian, the city's director of Parks and Recreation, revealed at Tuesday's city council meeting plans for new playground equipment at Willow and Kiwanis parks.
