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Thursday, June 06, 2013  Controversy in recent years has focused on land around the lake formed by a hydroelectric project now operated by St. Louis-based Ameren.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Over 140 veterans flocked to the Tri-States for Quincy's Fishing for Freedom event.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Organizers are pulling the 3rd annual Fishing for Freedom event off the Mississippi River and plan to move it to Tri-State area lakes within 60 miles of Quincy.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two of the Mark Twain Lake public swimming beaches will be open later than usual because of the flood debris that needs to be cleaned up before the area opens to the public.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The legal case is continuing between several residents who live in the Turtle Lake area south of Quincy and the landowner who wants them to move out.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Tri-Township firefighters responded to reports of a fully engulfed home, at 524 Turtle Lake Trail, just south of Quincy around 10 p.m.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  April 18, 2013 Kelton Christopher James Peter would have celebrated his first birthday.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Updated docks will accomadate the larger boats that are used today.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Public health officials have issued new guidelines for eating fish caught in some Illinois rivers and lakes.

Monday, March 11, 2013 

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Republican Congressman Aaron Schock spent the afternoon at Spring Lake Country Club campaigning for Quincy councilman Kyle Moore.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Christopher Bigsby led police on a pursuit through McDonough County.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  For many people it's not Christmas without a layer white fluffy snow on the ground.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  The king of the jungle became a holiday photo mainstay in Macomb.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  The hunt gives people who are physically disabled a chance to get out and hunt.