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New tabletop gaming store now open in downtown Quincy

1 week ago | whig.com | Mike Sorensen |MIKE SORENSEN Herald-Whig

QUINCY — There's a new player in town at the corner of Eighth and Hampshire as Tabletop Treasure Games is now open. Owner Mark Keller has been a fixture in the Quincy gaming community for years, including serving as coordinator for the annual Quincon gaming convention. "I've been into tabletop games since I was an early teenager, even preteen," Keller said.
Dot Foods offers STEM grants for area schools

1 week ago | whig.com | Deborah Gertz Husar

MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods continues its support for science, technology, engineering and math in area schools with a new grant program. The Mount Sterling-based company will award up to $150,000 in total funding, with individual grants up to $15,000, to schools in Brown County and 10 of its neighbors – Adams, Cass, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler and Scott counties.
Rotary Teen Career Day 'an opportunity' for QHS, QND students

1 week ago | whig.com | Deborah Gertz Husar

QUINCY — Moving to Missouri might have set Gabe Schrage on a career path. “We were redoing the inside of the house, and I saw some of the blueprints for that. I thought that was pretty interesting,” the Quincy Notre Dame High School freshman said. “I wanted to get to know more about that.”He got an opportunity Tuesday with a visit to Klingner and Associates thanks to the 29th Rotary Teen Career Day.
Public gets first look at sports complex feasibility study

1 week ago | whig.com | Mike Sorensen |MIKE SORENSEN Herald-Whig

QUINCY — Residents received a first look at a concept to bring a sports complex to Quincy from two companies that specialize in such projects during a feasibility study presentation Tuesday at City Hall. "This is the initial step with all these facilities," Eric McCafferty, senior VP of business development for Sports Facilities Companies said. "(We look at) what it looks like from an economic impact, generation from a total revenue perspective, and how much it's going to make year to year.
Grant to help Bella Ease ‘mPower’ students, families

1 week ago | whig.com | Deborah Gertz Husar

QUINCY — Bella Ease plans to use a grant through the Illinois State Board of Education to launch a new program offering additional academic support for students in grades six through 12 in Quincy’s public and parochial schools. The program, known as mPower, will be in place for the 2025-26 school year.
QND battles back with key two-out hits in win over Pittsfield

1 week ago | whig.com | Mike Thomas

PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- Two of the top softball teams in the area clashed on Monday at Vic Callender Field as Quincy Notre Dame faced a challenge from Pittsfield. QND stayed even keel as it struggled at the plate the first couple of innings and fell behind a pair of runs going into the fourth. A key two-out bases clearing double in the top of the fourth by QND freshman pinch hitter Cadence Smith plated three and gave the Lady Raiders the lead for good. "That was huge," said QND head coach Eric Orne.
Council gets deeper dive into next budget, reviewing options for water projects

1 week ago | whig.com | Mike Sorensen |MIKE SORENSEN Herald-Whig

QUINCY — Ahead of the regular City Council meeting on Monday, council members heard from several department heads in the second round of budget meetings ahead of the expected final budget vote on April 28. The council was presented the proposed budgets for the 911 center, water and sewer departments, and Quincy Transit Lines, among others.
Blue Devils strike for a big third inning in win over Pirates

1 week ago | whig.com | Mike Thomas

HANNIBAL, Mo. -- The third inning proved to be a turning point in Saturday's game between cross river rivals Hannibal and Quincy. The Blue Devils entered the top of the third inning with a 3-1 lead and seized control of the game with a seven-run outburst. "We just broke it open with a really good inning," said Blue Devils head coach Rick Lawson. "The biggest thing is they were patient and took what the pitchers gave us.
Tornadoes that hit Quincy, including the devastating 1945 twister

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.
Germanfest logo competition 'cool opportunity' for QHS senior

1 week ago | whig.com | Deborah Gertz Husar

QUINCY — If senior year is all about making memories, then Faith Van Hecke designed a pretty good one tied to this year’s Germanfest. The Quincy High School senior’s design will be used for this year’s festival T-shirt. “It’s a really cool opportunity to be able to have my design on stuff for Germanfest,” Van Hecke said. Germanfest takes place June 6 and 7, featuring traditional German music, cuisine and beverages in Quincy’s scenic South Park.