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‘Rock Against Violence’ Concert at State Room Saturday Night
‘Rock Against Violence’ Concert at State Room Saturday Night
‘Rock Against Violence’ Concert at State Room Saturday Night
Dennis Hibbard has seen first hand the violence escalation in Quincy the last two years as he was very close to the Ray Humphrey, Jr. family.  At 14 years of age, Ray was murdered a year ago in March when he was shot sitting outside a friend's home. Then other violent incidents occurred causing Dennis to ask "what can I do to make a difference?" It was then that the idea was spawned to p
Boxer Ken Norton Had Ties to This Area
Boxer Ken Norton Had Ties to This Area
Boxer Ken Norton Had Ties to This Area
Former WBC World Heavyweight Champion boxer Ken Norton passed away yesterday at the age of 70, after a long battle with poor health complicated by a series of recent strokes. Norton, known nationally, also had local ties to this area.
Quincy Native Paul Tibbets Helped End WWII 68 Years Ago Today
Quincy Native Paul Tibbets Helped End WWII 68 Years Ago Today
Quincy Native Paul Tibbets Helped End WWII 68 Years Ago Today
It was August 6, 1945 and the United States was involved with World War Two on two fronts, in Europe and also in the South Pacific.  Supplies were waning with fighting going on in two different parts of the world at the same time. So the decision was made by then President Harry Truman to utilize an atomic bomb for the first time ever.