Patrick McGinley

1 week ago | whig.com | Patrick McGinley |Patrick Mcginley

Quincy is situated at the eastern edge of what was referred to as “tornado alley,” but when there is wind damage, it is often had to determine if it was caused by a tornado or not. In recent memory, several tornadoes have been spotted, and some have touched down in Quincy or its environs. Sometimes described as small tornadoes, they have still caused damage. Many people remember the June 14, 1998 tornado which knocked out all the windows of Sheridan Swim Club on the south side of Quincy.

Oct 12, 2024 | whig.com | Patrick McGinley |Patrick Mcginley

Quincy can claim some well-known actors and actresses, but none can come close to the quantity of work of John Robert Anderson. He was born on Oct. 20, 1922, on a small farm near Clayton. While a child, the family moved into the city of Quincy where his mother operated a small newsstand and cigar store in the WCU Building. The family lived at 613 1/3 Maine Street.