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In today's newsletter:
- See why a Camp Point resident appeared in Quincy’s weekly police blotter.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• QPD Blotter: Week of July 5-July 11 (whig.com) — A Quincy police report from July 5–11 notes that a Camp Point resident was cited in Quincy for driving with a suspended license, alongside many other arrests and traffic violations involving area residents. Everyone listed remains presumed innocent unless charges are proven in court. Use this snapshot to stay aware of recent law-enforcement activity nearby.

📸 Around Camp Point
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
Wednesday August 5
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Jay Daniels →
Clayton Public Library District, 211 E Main St, Clayton
6:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday July 15
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Summer Nature Program ends
Quincy Park District
1231 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, IL 62301
9:00 am
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Summer Visit Day →
John Wood Community College, 1301 S 48th St, Quincy
10:00 am
Thursday July 16
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Fishing Clinic ends
Quincy Park District
1231 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, IL 62301
9:00 am
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Preschool Time →
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St, Quincy
10:00 am
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Special Populations Summer Dance
Quincy Park District
1231 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, IL 62301
6:00 pm
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Craft Zone: Marble Painting →
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St, Quincy
6:00 pm
Friday July 17
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Summer Read Superstar: Guest Reader Storytime! →
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St, Quincy
10:00 am
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Drive-in Movie in the Park
Quincy Park District
Paul Dennis Complex @ 4200 State St. Quincy Il, 62305
8:45 pm
Saturday July 18
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Gladiator Fight Out in the Parks →
Ridge Park, 9625 S Longwood Dr, Chicago
1:00 pm
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Summer Read Foam Party! →
Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey St, Quincy
1:00 pm
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Murder Mystery Dinner →
Pointe D'Vine, 276 IL-57, Quincy
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Quincy. Apply here.
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Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Quincy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camp Point here.
🗞 Nearby News
Beverly
Quincy
- Retiring Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates tells council, 'It's bittersweet' (muddyrivernews.com)
- Good Portion doing good business after just nine days in (whig.com)
- Michael John Will (whig.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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