This Week in Pictures-February 27 to March 5
2024 Budget Revenue
Quincy City Comptroller Sheri Ray presented the first look at the fiscal year 2024 revenue projections ahead of Monday's City Council meeting. Current projections put the incoming revenue for the city at $49.7 million.
- H-W Photo/Mike Sorensen
New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia Association President Phil Bradshaw smiles after signing a letter of intent Tuesday to donate 34 acres to the National Park Service. Looking on is NPS Deputy Regional Director, Facilities and Operations Mike Ward who will work toward establishing the New Philadelphia park.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
Two recycling sites now open
Work to remove the curbs at Quincy's new recycling drop-off center was underway Wednesday at the 12th and Locust location, even as the site opened for public use. The work is to allow trucks easier access to replace the bins, but won't interfere with residents' use of the site.
- H-W Photo/Mike Sorensen
BizTown-01
A costumed Ashton Kreger, a Rooney fifth-grader and part of the Goofy Slimers team, points out product features to potential customers during Thursday's BizTown. Students created some 15 businesses and offered a variety of services for some real-world experience tied to Junior Achievement lessons.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
New contract announced between Continental Cement Co., United Steelworkers Local 11-205
A new, five-year contract was announced Thursday between Continental Cement Co. and United Steelworkers Local 11-205. The Collective Bargaining Agreement represents the conclusion of months of negotiation and an eight-day strike that began last Wednesday.
- H-W PHOTO / TREVOR MCDONALD
Orr
Orr Corp. Chairman Matt Bradshaw, left, provides an update on the new heating and cooling system for the arena at the new multipurpose agriculture facility at the Orr Center. The corporation held its annual meeting Monday for the first time at the completed center.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
Cook Feature-01
Quincy Montessori School elementary student Marty Pittman, left, adds some pepper and William Keller some food coloring while making green eggs and ham in Lisa Sutton's classroom. Sutton and her students prepare a meal each week.Â
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
Cook Feature-02
Max Brown, left, enjoys his green eggs and ham in honor of favorite author Dr. Seuss, while his older brother Jayden adds his whisked eggs to the griddle to cook. Students have fun during weekly cooking sessions and build basic skills.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
2024 Budget Revenue
Quincy City Comptroller Sheri Ray presented the first look at the fiscal year 2024 revenue projections ahead of Monday's City Council meeting. Current projections put the incoming revenue for the city at $49.7 million.
- H-W Photo/Mike Sorensen
Red-letter day
Red-letter day
- H-W Photo/Mike Sorensen
New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia Association President Phil Bradshaw smiles after signing a letter of intent Tuesday to donate 34 acres to the National Park Service. Looking on is NPS Deputy Regional Director, Facilities and Operations Mike Ward who will work toward establishing the New Philadelphia park.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
Two recycling sites now open
Work to remove the curbs at Quincy's new recycling drop-off center was underway Wednesday at the 12th and Locust location, even as the site opened for public use. The work is to allow trucks easier access to replace the bins, but won't interfere with residents' use of the site.
- H-W Photo/Mike Sorensen
BizTown-01
A costumed Ashton Kreger, a Rooney fifth-grader and part of the Goofy Slimers team, points out product features to potential customers during Thursday's BizTown. Students created some 15 businesses and offered a variety of services for some real-world experience tied to Junior Achievement lessons.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
New contract announced between Continental Cement Co., United Steelworkers Local 11-205
A new, five-year contract was announced Thursday between Continental Cement Co. and United Steelworkers Local 11-205. The Collective Bargaining Agreement represents the conclusion of months of negotiation and an eight-day strike that began last Wednesday.
- H-W PHOTO / TREVOR MCDONALD
BizTown-02
Rooney fifth-grader Hayden Engle, right, wraps up a manicure for a customer during Thursday's BizTown at the school. The event gave fifth-graders an idea of what's involved in the business world.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
United Way Annual Meeting
United Way of Adams County President Nancy Bluhm speaks to the full room at Thursday evening's annual meeting. The organization raised over $1 million in its annual fundraising campaign.
- H-W Photo/Mike Sorensen
Orr
Orr Corp. Chairman Matt Bradshaw, left, provides an update on the new heating and cooling system for the arena at the new multipurpose agriculture facility at the Orr Center. The corporation held its annual meeting Monday for the first time at the completed center.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
Cook Feature-01
Quincy Montessori School elementary student Marty Pittman, left, adds some pepper and William Keller some food coloring while making green eggs and ham in Lisa Sutton's classroom. Sutton and her students prepare a meal each week.Â
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
Cook Feature-02
Max Brown, left, enjoys his green eggs and ham in honor of favorite author Dr. Seuss, while his older brother Jayden adds his whisked eggs to the griddle to cook. Students have fun during weekly cooking sessions and build basic skills.
- H-W Photo/Deborah Gertz Husar
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