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
Grant program helps keep Adams County students healthy
Funds from Blessing Hospital, Quincy Medical Group and the Adams County Medical Society are matched by fundraising efforts by the alliance, a group of physician spouses, to provide the grants launched some 10 years ago when school funding was being cut.
Education
QPS retirees help answer teacher shortage
Participating in a statewide competency-based education pilot program helps the district fill some teaching positions more easily.
Education
Competency-based education pilot program benefits QPS hiring
The competency-based education pilot program benefits QPS hiring.
Education
QAVTC plans tours for students, businesses
QUINCY -- QAVTC plans tours for students, businesses
Agriculture
Chamber seeks nominations for ag awards
The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for ag awards.
Quincy News
Wine, beer tasting benefits United Way
Brandilee Jarrett and her mom, Stacy Jenkins, marked some items off their list Friday night then moved onto something fun.
Illinois News
Student-decorated trees highlight Christmas at the Mill
The event helps support the Golden Historical Society and costs to maintain the windmill complex for the coming year.
Education
School Board waives administrative cost cap
The Quincy School Board wants to waive a cap on administrative costs for the 2018-19 school year.
