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.
Bylines
Education
QPS '260 day' personnel still work when students, most other staff don't
A little snow and ice don't bother school custodian Ronnie Cox. It just changes around his workday. As a year-round employee of Quincy Public Schools, Cox comes to work -- even on snow days like Wednesday, when students and most of the staff get the day of
Quincy News
BSA Scouts Troop 225 is first for girls in Quincy -- and in Mississippi Valley Council
It looks just like any other scout meeting except for one thing. It's girls, not boys, gathered together for a meeting of Troop 225, the first girls Scouts BSA troop in Quincy and in the Mississippi Valley Council serving 13 counties.
Education
Delta Dental program focuses on brushing, flossing and rinsing with mouthwash
Bree Davis and Wyatt Saalborn walked out of Tuesday afternoon's assembly knowing just what to do before heading to bed and in the morning before heading to school. "Brush your teeth," the Baldwin second-graders said.
Agriculture
Feral pigs pose problems for farmers, landowners
Tim Krumwiede offers some simple advice to help prevent a feral swine population becoming established in Illinois. If you see pigs places where they're not supposed to be, report it.
Education
Third annual auction benefits QHS FFA
The third annual Quincy High School FFA auction will take place Thursday, Feb. 21, in the QHS cafeteria.
Quincy News
Church plans dollhouse display
More than 30 dollhouses from the shuttered Dollhouse Museum: Then and Now will be on display Sunday afternoon at a Quincy storefront church.
Quincy News
Characters come to life at Fairy Tale Tea
Princesses and princes will be entertained in true fairy tale fashion at the Fairy Tale Tea on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Education
QHS, QND earn top spots in pom at state
Teams from both Quincy high schools took top honors in pom in the Illinois Drill Team Association State Finals.
Education
Fifth-graders bring history to life
With costumes and props, fifth-graders at Baldwin School shared what they learned about historical figures with other students.
Illinois News
Memorial Hospital Foundation passes fundraising milestone
A Hancock County foundation marked a milestone in working to enhance health and wellness in its communities.
