Congratulations to Quincy Police Officer Jeff Nevin for being named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and to Quincyan Greg Arens who received the Citizens Crime Prevention Award.  Officer Nevin was recognized for his numerous contributions to law enforcement but especially for his actions on June 15, 2010, when he assisted in the rescue of two people from a house fire.  Mr. Arens was recognized for his efforts on May 31, 2010, when he helped save a man who had fallen into the Mississippi River and was sucked into the Quincy damn.  Adams County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Fred Kientzle and Adams County Sheriff's Investigator Joe Lohmeyer both received letters of commendation from Quincy Police Chief Rob Copley.  After the awards, Stu McArthur, Supervisory Agent in Charge of the FBI's Springfield Office gave the keynote address.  Agent McArthur spoke in detail about the agency's efforts to combat terrorism abroad and in the United States.  Hats off the Adams County Sheriff Brent Fischer and Quincy Police Chief Rob Copley for Co-Chairing the special day.  Good stuff!

The Big Dog's 25^th Annual St. Patrick's Parade will be held in Quincy on Saturday, March 12^th at 11:00 a.m.  The parade route is from 12^th & Maine to 5^th & Maine with the line-up at 10:00 a.m. that morning.  Entries are NOW being accepted by calling 223-5292 or e-mailing Jeff (jdorsey@hqradio.com).  This year's theme is "25 years with the Luck of the Irish".  The parade is FREE for businesses, churches, individuals, or groups.