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New plan addresses statewide math challenges
18+ min ago (578+ words) Published 8: 35 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer QUINCY " Looking at Illinois Assessment of Readiness scores, Pikeland Superintendent Russ Tepen readily admits that third through eighth grade students didn't land where the district wanted in math. "Some…...
Doggy Paddlers' look to second half of season after nailing playoff bid
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Pirates aiming for another deep postseason run as independent school
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Your Turn/Gretchen Wolfmeyer
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (771+ words) Published 12: 00 am Saturday, June 27, 2026 When I was a kid, I wanted to be " a veterinarian on an Australian horse ranch. That might seem specific, but I was obsessed with all things Australian, watched "The Man from Snowy River," and read…...
Legacy Theater joins national effort tied to Declaration of Independence
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (143+ words) Published 10: 58 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 CARTHAGE, Ill. " The Legacy Theater in Carthage will hold a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 5 p. m. Wednesday, July 8 in conjunction with the national initiative "Sharing the Spirit of America." Doors open at 4: 30 p. m. with open seating for…...
Friday event celebrates Pike County history, America 250
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (307+ words) Published 10: 58 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer PITTSFIELD, Ill. " A Daughters of the American Revolution chapter's interest in America's 250th anniversary led to a countywide celebration planned in Pittsfield. The Nancy Ross chapter "was looking for an America…...
QPL plans America's 250th lecture series
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (156+ words) Published 10: 58 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 QUINCY " The Quincy Public Library will offer a lecture series tied to America's 250th anniversary. "250 Years of Freedom: American History Series" explores the events, people and ideas that shaped the United States. The programs by history professors…...
Building History Museum exhibits "takes a lot of time, a lot of details
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (775+ words) Published 10: 58 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer QUINCY " Sydney Jarvis carefully unrolls the fabric holding a collection of Civil War-era medical instruments. "I never know what I'm about to walk into on any given day," said…...
Noon Kiwanis grants support Adams County children, youth
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (444+ words) Published 10: 57 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer QUINCY " When Bella Ease lost funding for a program serving third- through fifth-graders due to state grant cuts, Gabrielle Esselman started looking for help. She found some Monday thanks…...
Interim chief selection involved in 2009 shooting that left 15-year-old dead
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