The 2016 Miss Adams County Queen, Emma Hildebrand, was named Second Runner-up at the Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant held in Springfield, Illinois Sunday night. Hildebrand competed against 71 other county fair queens for the state title from Friday through last night.
A pinning ceremony was recently held in Mendon, Illinois for the first Unity High School students to earn a certified nursing assistant credential through a partnership with John Wood Community College. The new CNAs were all hired by North Adams Home in Mendon.
The John Wood Community College Financial Aid Office will hold Financial Aid Filing Nights to help families and students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The program is free and open to the public, with no reservations required.
The Quincy Exchange Club presented the Character Champion Awards to five outstanding students in the area who show great character and leadership qualities on and off the field or court.