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Good Bye My Friend! We Are All Better For Knowing John Holm
He was dedicated, he was reliable, he was driven to work hard, he was always on time and he was my friend. John Holm passed away Monday night at the age of 84 losing his battle with cancer.
I met John and his lovely bride Patricia back in 1978 when I first came to Quincy
Marion County Relay For Life Moves
(PALMYRA)—This weekend’s Marion County Relay For Life is moving to Palmyra High School. The relay was originally scheduled at Flower City Park but higher than normal rain in the last week and the forecast of possible additional rain led to the decision to move.
Don’t Expect to See the Thunderbirds or Blue Angels This Summer
One of my favorite summer pastimes has gone away thanks to the economy. I would drive hundreds of miles every summer or fall to get a chance to see the Air Force Thunderbirds or the Navy Blue Angels in an air show. Unfortunately, the Government has decided not to fund those visits anymore and with it the chance to see America's most accomplished fighter pilots perform precision flying at tremendous speeds.
Watch These Marching Band Mishaps — Daily Distraction
When you have large groups of people walking in unison and playing music and wearing elaborate outfits and sometimes holding enormous, heavy instruments, you have the ingredients for disaster.
Not Your Ordinary Buick – Check Out This Cluster of Bees Inside a Car!
The phone rang about 2:30 today and the caller identified himself as the manager of the local fast food restaurant.
He had found my name on the internet as 'somebody who takes care of bees' and said:'There is a customer's car out here with bees', so I headed over
Storm Debris Site Open on Hannibal’s South Side
(Hannibal)--The City of Hannibal says residents may once again dispose of storm debris on the city’s South Side.
OK Manly Men, This Is For You
It's about time. Finally we men can now provide proof that beer can be healthy for you!
Win a Toyota Yaris!
The Quincy Gems, Shottenkirk Toyota, and Y101 Radio are giving Quincy Gems fans a chance to win a Toyota Yaris!
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive June 24
The Quincy Regional Training Facility is hosting the "Battle of the Badges" blood drive for the American Red Cross. The event will take place from noon until 4pm on June 24 at the Quincy Regional Training Facility's New Classroom Complex. The classroom is located at 1900 Seminary Road.