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Hello again Quincy! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Quincy’s Salvation Army is helping neighbors rebuild life after addiction
  • How a Quincy native helped Drury spoil the Hawks’ home game

Also on today's calendar: Cross Stitching Group and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 33, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 14 and low of -4 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former addicts find hope through Salvation Army Peer Support Program (wgem.com) — Quincy residents struggling with addiction or homelessness now have a powerful new lifeline through The Salvation Army’s Peer Support Program, led by peer specialist Josh Stevens. The program connects people to treatment, housing, and ongoing support, drawing on the lived experiences of former addicts who’ve rebuilt their lives. Local contacts, including the Quincy Area Command and crisis hotlines, are highlighted for anyone needing help.
   

• Drury Lady Panthers run win streak to 3 games with win over Quincy (news-leader.com) — A women’s college basketball matchup at Quincy’s Pepsi Arena saw the Drury Lady Panthers top the Quincy Hawks 74–67, despite a late push from the home team. Quincy native and Drury freshman Sage Stratton hit a key fourth-quarter three, while standout Rhi Gibbons led Drury with a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double.
   

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    Friday December 12
  • Into the Woods
    Quincy Community Theatre, 300 Civic Center Plaza Ste. #118, Quincy
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💬 Chatter

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  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Prairie Crossings in Quincy. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Quincy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quincy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hamilton

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  • FOIA request sent to Hamilton County regarding newly executed contracts or amendments on December 10, 2025 (seillinoisnews.com)
  • Sucro Announces Guyana Sugar Refinery Joint Venture, Sale of Hamilton Refinery Assets to the JV, and Launch of Sucro Engineering Services (barchart.com)

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