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Semoball Scholar-Athlete Asher Britt takes talents to Quincy
SIKESTON, Mo. – The path to college basketball is rarely a straight line, but for Asher Britt, every challenge has been met with the same quiet intensity: a refusal to fail. From a season-ending injury to balancing a demanding academic workload, the newly minted Semoball Scholar-Athlete has consistently found ways to overcome obstacles and excel both on and off the court. Now, that determination has earned him a spot with the Quincy University basketball program, where he'll look to prove that his tenacious work ethic and keen understanding of the game can translate to success at the next level.
QPD Blotter for July 17, 2024
Earl J. Bryant, 53, Quincy, Retail Theft at 837 Jefferson St. 113. James Venus Jr., 64, homeless for Trespassing at 405 Vermont St. NTA 128. Ryan M. Miller, 20, Payson, FTA Expired Registration at N. 20th St. and Broadway St. 186. Tyler R. Arbet, 28, 401 Cherry St., Disregard Stop...
Quincy welcomes Tenaska's $450M energy project
Quincy, IL (KHQA) — Big news comes to Quincy as Tenaska announced its plans to develop a new energy storage project in Quincy. In a press conference with Mayor Mike Troup, the senior director of development at Tenaska, Jarrod Pitts, officially announced the company's plans to develop the 300-megawatt project.
Exhibition by Quincy Artists Guild to be on display Aug 3-9 at Cheryl Loatsch Studio
QUINCY — Artwork by Quincy Artists Guild members will be on display Saturday through Friday, Aug. 3-9, at the Cheryl Loatsch Studio, 334 S. 48th. A variety of artwork with media such as oils, watercolors and pastels will be on display. Regular viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
Illinois Fighting Illini football rankings in College Football 25: Full list of player ratings
Fans of the Illinois football team can play as the Fighting Illini with the release this week of the popular console video game College Football 25. The last time EA Sports released a college football video game was 2013 with NCAA Football 14. Back then, gamers couldn't play as Nathan Scheelhaase: Instead, QB #2 was under center for the Illini.
Chatham Jaycees host 49th annual event
Chatham's big summer event celebrating that delicious, golden food staple is almost here. It's none other than the long-running, annual Sweet Corn Festival by the Chatham Jaycees. This is the 49th year for the event. Things start at 4:30 p.m. Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Little Miss Sweet Corn pageant, games for children, more than 70 vendors and, of course, loads of sweet corn. The Lovelorn and Revel in Red provide the musical entertainment before the event closes for the evening at 11:30 p.m. A full day of events begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with the Sweet Corn Festival 5K. Activities include demonstrations, a volleyball tournament, ancient athletics competition and the famous Cow Chip Throw at 2 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by Soul Experience and The Shenanigans before the event ends at 11:30 p.m. There's no telling how many ears of corn will be consumed. One thing is for certain, if you want to help shuck all that corn, then report to the park today. For a complete schedule, visit chathamjaycees.net.
Tutera, Shelbourne Open $55M The Lumiere of Chesterfield in Missouri
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, together with Shelbourne Healthcare Development Group, have completed The Lumiere of Chesterfield, an upscale senior living community in the St. Louis suburb of Chesterfield. The community features 96 units of independent living, 37 units of assisted living and 17 units...
St. Louis woman killed, 3 injured in north St. Louis County crash
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. — A St. Louis woman was killed and three other people were injured in a crash early Friday morning in north St. Louis County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, St. Louis County police notified troopers at about 3 a.m. about a two-car crash on Lewis and Clark Boulevard near Haviland Drive in Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Quiktrip suing St. Charles city over sales tax dispute
Quiktrip is suing the city of St. Charles over its one-percent sales tax, known as the "tourism tax", which applies to any restaurant that sells prepared food or meals, and is seeking to apply the tax to other convenience stores.
Diseases hurting Missouri apple growers after years of climate pressure
On a sunny June morning at Hickory Ridge Orchard a few miles southeast of Mexico, Missouri, Brandt Schisler walked down a row of apple trees, picking fruits that had succumbed to a variety of diseases. He checked them to see how infected they were and threw them on the ground to help save the rest of the tree. Two of the most infectious diseases he’s battling in his orchard are called bitter rot and fire blight.
River Dragons swept in doubleheader at SIUE
-0- The Alton River Dragons were swept in a doubleheader last (THU) night at SIU-Edwardsville. The Clinton (IA) LumberKings edged the River Dragons, 1-0 and 4-3 in the twinbill. > Scott Montesano has the details:. _. Alton will play at SIUE again tonight. Friday at 6:30 pm, it's Alton against...
Juvenile court reduces charge for teen accused of beating girl in north St. Louis County
A 15-year-old girl has been charged with second-degree assault for beating another girl near Hazelwood East High School, and will now be under court supervision for at least six months and will complete community service.
Alton Comptroller says the city is not going cashless
A recent post on social media led many in the community to believe the City of Alton was going to an all-cashless form of payments. A follow-up post indicates that is not the case. Alton Comptroller Debbie Dunlap explains this goes back to the consequences of dealing with the sinkhole...
Hannibal Arts Council exhibits opening Friday feature wide variety of media
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, feature a wide variety of media. The exhibits will be on display at the Hannibal Arts Council July 19 through Aug. 31. An exhibit opening will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, with an artist talk at 6 p.m.
Francis Howell school board considers updated book policies
The Francis Howell School District's board of education has postponed a vote on a new book approval process due to community backlash, but has made some changes to the proposal to include teachers and administrators in the process.
Bethalto Names New School Board Members, Addresses Recent Personnel “Issues”
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education approved two new board members during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Dana Aronin and Natalie McCoy were sworn in as the newest Board of Education members. Superintendent Dr. Jill Griffin noted her excitement to work with Aronin and McCoy as well as the other new members of the central office staff.
Eureka Police arrest man who allegedly damaged SUV outside Poor Richard’s
Eureka Police arrested a 46-year-old Chesterfield man for reportedly damaging an SUV outside the Poor Richard’s restaurant, 108 Hilltop Village Center Drive. The man allegedly shattered a window and damaged the two doors on the driver’s side of the 2017 Cadillac XT5, the report said. The suspect reportedly...
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