Michele McCormack

Full encounter caught on surveillance, no sound QUINCY–Jake Townsend, 43, made his first court appearance in connection with the August 4 beating of an elderly bar patron at Uncle Bob’s Tavern, 1301 N. 12th Street, at Karaoke night. He is free pending trial and must adhere to conditions that include, but are not limited to,...

Amish from around the region helped in the aftermath with the store reopening just two months after a devastating fire CANTON, Mo. –The Rustic Ridge Amish Variety Store, along 81 just a mile outside Canton proper, is celebrating a successful summer season, which some might have thought impossible after the store was destroyed by fire...

QUINCY–The playing of taps will fill the plaza outside Quincy City Hall, 730 Maine Street, during the annual 9/11 commemoration ceremony starting Friday at 9 a.m. On September 11, 2001, a coordinated attack by Al-Qaeda linked terrorists killed nearly 3,000 and thrust the United States into a protracted war in the Middle East. Representatives of...

Interim Chief Mike Tyler called social media chatter that he utilized the system incorrectly “false accusations” QUINCY–Interim Quincy Police Chief Mike Tyler extolled the virtues of the automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras that were introduced to the city by his predecessor, Adam Yates. Often referred to as Flock cameras, the name of the company...

Rhetoric over Islamophobia reaches a disturbing level with the approach of 9/11 QUINCY– The back and forth between supporters and detractors of Third Ward Alderman Mike Adkins and his social media posts apparently crossed the line from keyboard warriors to reported intimidation and threats over the Labor Day weekend. At least one member of the...

QUINCY – Contour Airlines officially launches a rental car service at Quincy Regional Airport at the end of the month. Ten midsize SUVs will be available for rent through the pilot program from the ticket counter at the airport. Travelers interested in renting a vehicle can contact the airport by phone (217) 885-3285 and select...

Defendant has several prior narcotics convictions QUINCY– The trial lasted a mere 1 1/2 days and now Katie C. Temple, 43, of Quincy is looking at potentially living the rest of her life behind bars after being found guilty on two drug counts: Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine. She faces...

MACOMB, Ill. – Rabies tests have come back positive on a bat collected at a McDonough County home on September 3. The McDonough County Health Department (MCHD) says the state lab performed the tests after a Macomb resident came forward about possible exposure with household members. The health department says bats are the primary carriers...

The rain cleared out for a beautiful evening to celebrate a beloved tradition QUINCY–Blue Devils of all ages took to Maine Street Thursday evening for the annual QHS Homecoming Parade. The Quincy Senior High Marching Blue Devils kicked things off at 14th and Maine Street and proceeded to the high school. Mayor Linda Moore had...

PALMYRA, Mo. – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help in gathering information on a traffic crash involving a pedestrian/bicyclist just before 2 a.m. on September 10. The crash happened on Missouri Route 168, seven miles east of Palmyra. Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen the pedestrian/bicyclist in the...