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2 hours, 4 minutes ago  County emergency director says it could be weeks before things in the city return to normal.

2 hours, 41 minutes ago  Police discovered methamphetamine and materials used to make the drug during an April search at the Ursa home of John Grotts, the Adams County Sheriff's Department and the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force said.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Local media celebrities and business personalities took to the field to have some fun raising money for the Quincy YMCA Youth baseball programs Sunday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The South Shelby R-IV School District will withdraw its job offer to a superintendent candidate amid allegations that he stole money from his previous school district.

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 Missouri Highway Patrol said that Hazel Martin died Wednesday at her home two-miles south of Wyaconda.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Twenty employees in the Operating Engineers Lcoal 965 withdrew its intent to strike notice after reaching an agreement with elected officials.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The issue will be up to City Administrator Jeff LaGarce to decide.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Willie Franklin, 37, is charged in numerous robberies, including the Dec. 26 robbery of the First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Mail delivery woes are following a Hannibal dog to his new home.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The April 26 complaint cites Elisha Prero, the registered agent of Newcomb Realty, LLC, with maintaining an unsafe structure.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Midwest Coin and Cahill Jewelry were burglarized in Keokuk, Iowa.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The admnissions office at John Wood Community College says they're seeing more applications from soon to be graduates of Quincy Senior High School for enrollment next fall.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Macomb residents and business owners have their chance to give input on the future of their downtown.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  John Hark says the Hannibal floodgates will stay in for at least another week while the river starts a slow drop.