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Thursday, April 18, 2013  Amid bouts of heavy rainfall the fire department dealt with an attic fire at 1315 Locust St.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  In a new development, the Lee County Sheriff's Office confirms that the victim of an assault on Tuesday, March 12 was 45-year-old Gina Sisk.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Deputies responded to a 911 call about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at the 2544 Hilton Road home of Gina Sisk.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The lawsuit filed in late February is the third against Gina Sisk. Keokuk Community School District Superintendent Tim Hood released an official statement about the lawsuit.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Farmers across most of Missouri now are eligible for federal aid as a result of a natural disaster declaration by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Darrell Floyd Azbill, 44, was arrested in the 2700 block of Main Street in Keokuk.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Nearly two dozen young men face hazing-related charges after a student was found dead following a night of drinking last month.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A lawsuit was filed in March by a "Jane Doe" alleging physical and sexual abuse by Keokuk teacher Gina Sisk. The civil suit also names the New London School District.

Monday, December 03, 2012  UPDATE: Lab results are pending in the continued investigation and an arrest is expected.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Beardstown's Cargill plant is still in negotiations with its union, despite two rejected contract offers.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Macomb's Heritage Days celebration continued Saturday morning with its annual parade.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  Hannibal Free Clinic is relocating from its current location at 711 Grand Avenue to the new Hannibal Regional Medical Building at 3145 North Highway 61.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  The Tri-Township Fire Department responded to the call just after 4 p.m. However, upon arrival, the home belonging to the Hinshaw family, at 6831 Benz Road, had completely burned to the ground.

Friday, May 25, 2012  The Quincy Humane Society will offer discounted cat spays and neuters next week for anyone.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  The Quincy City Council had the first reading of the new fiscal year budget Monday night.