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QUINCY, ILL. -- The Girl Scouts of West Central Illinois are bidding farewell to a proposed overnight camp in Hickory Grove.

The organization announced Tuesday that it will take its search elsewhere.

Officials from the Scouts said they will search for a new place for their camp after a number of contentious Quincy City Council meetings saw neighbors of the proposed camp raise concerns about possible nussiance and noise. The council eventually denied the special permit required for overnight camping.

“We put a lot of thought and time into the selection of the Hickory Grove site and while we are disappointed that we are unable to proceed with our vision at this location, we look forward to bringing the Urban Program Center to life in the not too distant future.” Pam Kovacevich, GSCI CEO said.  “We will begin a new search for suitable property and look forward to unveiling the Urban Program Center to the Quincy community and know it will provide the foundation for area girls to realize their potential.”