9 hours ago If you are like me, you read your Quincy Herald Whig daily and it has become commonplace to see one, two or even three stories each night about a methamphetamine arrest for either using or selling the stuff. There is no doubt there is a meth crisis going on.
9 hours ago It appears the plan to change the third nine holes at Westview Golf Course in Quincy has run into a stone wall. During a 90 minute open to the public meeting, 19 members of the public took the opportunity to speak and the ideas of Westview Golf Pro Matt Burry to make the changes were not supported by a majority there.
Yesterday It is hard for me to even fathom having a missing child or grandchild. Unfortunately, there are thousands of children every year who become missing. With that in mind, National Missing Children’s Day is recognized nationally each year and will be held this Saturday, May 25.
Yesterday Quincy Gem players will start reporting to Quincy this coming Saturday for the upcoming season. As of Tuesday of this week the Gems have placed 18 of the possible 28 Gems players into local homes.
2 days ago The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) has been mobilized for assistance to those in Hannibal in the most need of emergency necessities after Monday night’s severe weather.
2 days ago The rules of tipping in restaurants vary depending on what nation and culture you are a part of. Here in the United States 15% is considered an average tip for average service.
What most people don’t realize is that waitresses and waiters are NOT paid minimum wage. This is a fact that restaurants rarely publicize but they should.
2 days ago While out of town on Sunday, I came across a beauty shop sign that read "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow". It got me to thinking of just how many beauty salons there are and even more interesting is the names of those salons.
2 days ago The Salvation Army will, again this year, distribute electric fans to those in need. The program will begin on June 3rd, and fans will be distributed as they are available in both Quincy and Hannibal.
3 days ago Can you blow a whistle and do you know the game of basketball? If so, the Quincy Exchange Club needs you this Saturday and/or Sunday to officiate games as a "Gus Buster" for the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament.
3 days ago Matt Burry, the golf pro at Westview Golf Course, has the job of making Westview a profit center for the Quincy Park District. To his credit he has produced a plan to help the public golf course find a way to make additional revenue.
