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Friday, June 14, 2013  Friday, June 14 marks a special day in our nation's history ... Flag Day.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Planned 'traditional' prom barring gays raises questions about tolerance in small Indiana city

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Monday, December 03, 2012  A path of American flags paved the way from the service to the cemetery in Basco ... Nathan's home town.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  The Lt. Kenneth Lee Coontz, VFW Post #2446 in Hannibal will be performing a flag retirement ceremony on Sept. 29 for flags that are worn, damaged or tattered beyond repair.

Friday, August 03, 2012  They can be seen on the Brooklyn Bridge, the Freedom Tower, in a farmer's field here in the Tri-States, and just about everywhere in between.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  A young women from Barry, Illinois has been asking for donations for patriotic rubber bracelets and the money is benefiting the flag fund for American Legion Post 222 in Barry.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  The Marine Corp League Auxiliary raises money to support the Marine Corp League as well as donate to the Honor Flight.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The Quincy Humane Society has new landscaping thanks to some eager Eagle Scouts.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Officials say we have to listen to kids and be aware of who they are with at all times.

Friday, November 11, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for November 11, we're taking a moment to talk about how to properly retire an American flag.

Friday, July 22, 2011  hese blazing hot temperatures might have changed your daily plans. They've also changed the plans of road construction workers.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  One group wants to invite you to the Mississippi River at Quincy this weekend for a little camaraderie and outdoor recreation .... all while supporting veterans.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  Spring is here and in Quincy, the Dogwood Festival is upon us.

Sunday, April 03, 2011  Members of the Hamilton Area Troop Support group began sending gift baskets overseas in 2004. They've recently started it back up again as more soldiers have deployed. This time, they're filling up camouflaged easter baskets. While it may be just candy and magazines, these family and friends say the baskets provide a lifeline to home.