Deborah Gertz Husar has covered West-Central Illinois and agriculture at The Herald-Whig since 1989. She is a graduate of Knox College and received a master's degree in public affairs reporting from Sangamon State University, now the University of Illinois at Springfield. She is a native of St. Louis.
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Education
Quincy Public Schools committee looks at improvement plans
Superintendent Roy Webb says Quincy Public Schools is moving in "the wrong direction" on truancy. "We're hoping as we continue to build community awareness and community partnerships, we'll make an impact on that," Webb said.
Education
St. Dominic teacher honors former students with classroom Wall of Fame
Part of a wall in Donna Richmiller's classroom is covered with photos and newspaper clippings featuring her students.
Illinois News
Students get hands-on presentation about past
Central Middle School fourth-grader Evan Walker thinks it's fun to learn about the past.
Quincy News
United Way campaign leader: "It's people helping people"
Mark Tyrpin needs only four words to describe the importance of the United Way of Adams County. "It's people helping people," he said.
Quincy News
Big Read kicks off Thursday at QPL
The NEA Big Read: Quincy and the Little Read will kick off Thursday with special events at Quincy Public Library.
Education
QPS joins state pilot program
Quincy is one of four school districts joining the state's Competency-Based High School Graduation Requirements Pilot Program.
