Whig.com

School Board candidates respond to Herald-Whig questionnaire
whig.com > education...Public Schools?... ...JEREMY ALLENWhy are you running for the Quincy School Board? I am running for the sake of our children.... ...For example: why were there almost 700 referrals to the principal's office last semester at the Quincy Junior High School alone?... ...see as the key issue facing Quincy Public Schools?...

Bunte hits two homers in QND win over Unity
whig.com > sports...It was a second conference game victory for us, said head coach Eric Orne. Caitlyn (Bunte) swings the bat great.... ...Quincy Notre Dame's Caitlyn Bunte coined the term after hitting two home runs on Tuesday against Unity, helping the Raiders softball team defeat... ...by Laela Hernandez-Jones went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs.Abbey Schreacke went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and three... ...It's a little nerve wrecking but it's exciting, said QND senior Addi Zanger...

Seven vie for Quincy School Board seats | Quincy Public Schools ...
whig.com > education...Jeremy Allen, Tory Kaufmann, Ashley Randolph and Curtis Sethaler in the first contested School Board race since April 2015, when nine people sought... ...candidates vie for four board seats in Tuesday's election.On the ballot are incumbents Shelley Arns, Latonya Brock and Jim Whitfield along with... ...Mary Miller and unsuccessful attorney general candidate Tom Devore rule out putting a ballot measure before voters to increase the tax rate if... ... In light of school shootings across the country are you concerned about security in Quincy Public Schools?...

ROBIN WRITES: Library night in 1963 | Opinion
whig.com > opinion...It was library night.Dad shifted the Plymouth into gear and eased off the clutch, smooth and liquid....

Advocates call on regulators to reject natural gas rate increases
whig.com > news...on the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject a proposed rate increase from the gas utility.Several advocacy groups, including the Citizens Utility... ...Board, Blacks in Green and Illinois PIRG participated in the protest.The event drew around 100 people, including Valerie Carroll, a resident of... ...CUB is an independent nonprofit organization created by the Illinois General Assembly which intervenes in ICC cases on behalf of utility consumers.This... ...for Chicago customers by $11.83 per month, on average, according to an analysis from the Citizens Utility Board....

Raiders persistence pays off in win over Palmyra
whig.com > sports...Anytime you have a pitcher you haven't seen before, the first time through the lineup can be a challenge," said QND head coach Rich Polak.... ...QUINCY -- Tuesday's game between Quincy Notre Dame and Palmyra came down to making in-game adjustments and limiting mistakes.QND did both of those... ...Raiders added to their lead in the fifth inning when Alex Connoyer hit a two-run home run and Nolan Robb hit an RBI double to score Jack Linenfelser.Kenning... ...Palmyra responded in the top of the fourth, starting with a leadoff walk from Raeson Miller, who was later driven in by Colby Cook.Jon Lundberg scored...

LETTER: Incumbents, Sethaler recommended for Quincy School ...
whig.com > opinion...Latonya Brock and Jim Whitfield.... ...roles in our community is that of a board member for the Quincy Public Schools.... ...Without the support of the Quincy Public School system, its superintendent, its board, its staff, re-opening Adams County would not have happened.This... ...Creating a plan for the 2020-21 school year allowed this to happen; students went back into schools and parents went back to work....

Thomas kicks PK in Devils win | Sports
whig.com > sports...6 rival East Moline United 1-0 on Tuesday at Flinn Stadium.The Devils had 20 shots on goal compared to just three by East Moline United.Up next... ...QUINCY -- It's been a long stretch of games for Quincy High School girls soccer the past few days.After being scoreless for the first 61 minutes... ...Catcher Owen Rigg went 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs and two RBIs.Eagles pitcher/first baseman Levi Hoener went 2-for-4 with a walk, double, three... ...Notre Dame in its next game at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.Illini West softball defeats Bushnell-West PrairieThe Illini West softball team defeated Bushnell-West...

Area districts see contested School Board races | Education | whig ...
whig.com > education...between Jessi-Lyn Liesen, Holly Veach, Nicole Nikki? Buehler, Andrea Foss, Zachary Wallace, Tami S.... ...term. In the Liberty district, incumbent Kayla Derhake, Adam Ancelet, Michelle McMillan, Laura Meyer, Anna Mowen, Jonathan Howell, incumbent... ...Hymes, incumbent Kayla Kazukauskas and Jaclyn Lansing seek two seats on the Hamilton School Board, while incumbent Josey Huls and Michael Craigâ... ...Hughes, Garrett Kyle Ingram, Adam Veith, Mark Gregory and Kurt Reische for four School Board seats.HANCOCK COUNTY? Carthage Elementary voters...

Registration open for 13th "Strike Out Breast Cancer" event
whig.com > lifestyles > health...Registrations must be received by April 19 to guarantee t-shirts.Registration forms are available at the Tangerine Bowl, Mark Twain Casino and online... ...QUINCY Registration is open for the 13th annual "Strike Out for Breast Cancer" at Tangerine Bowl, with proceeds benefiting the Blessing Foundation... ...Box 7005, Quincy, IL 62305, Attn: Make checks payable to Blessing Foundation.... ...Registration forms with payment can also be mailed to Blessing Breast Center, P.O....