Steve Eighinger
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EIGHINGER: Make room for some more national holidays
We're nearing July 4, which is probably the granddaddy of all major U.S. holidays. Which makes me think, what important people and/or events have we missed when doling out specific → Read More
EIGHINGER: Summer, it's nice to see you again
Fortunately, we are all now in official summer mode. Gone are those days of checking morning temperatures to see how many layers to wear. → Read More
Derby champs recognized at annual awards event
Aiden McDonnell provided some insight on how and why the Quincy Derby has become so successful. → Read More
EIGHINGER: Our monthly honors take a break from the criminally inept
Normally, our monthly trip down Moron Road deals with dumb criminals. → Read More
EIGHINGER: Derby's impact reaches far beyond championships
The anticipation builds throughout the year, and when the weekend finally arrives it amounts to two days worth of non-stop action and emotions. → Read More
Vogel's sixth straight Stock championship may have been her last
QUINCY — Jadyn Vogel may have provided a hint to what the future holds for the Quincy Derby. → Read More
Four first-time champs crowned in Super Kids portion of Quincy Derby
So, just how entertaining was Friday’s first round of the 17th annual Quincy Derby? Fittingly, it was ... super. → Read More
EIGHINGER: What better way to celebrate the ongoing return to normalcy?
Day by day, the world as we know it moves closer to returning to normal, or at least what constituted normal prior to the pandemic. → Read More
Derby vet sets sight on sixth straight title
There is good news and bad news concerning Jadyn Vogel's domination in the Quincy Derby. The good news? Vogel will be going for an unprecedented sixth straight championship this weekend → Read More
EIGHINGER: Some of our favorite stars are all older than sliced bread
Betty White is older than sliced bread. → Read More
EIGHINGER: What if my parents had chosen Shaq or Apollo?
When I arrived in this world in late 1953, my parents proudly assigned me the name "Stephen," which at the time was quite well-liked in the western hemisphere. → Read More
EIGHINGER: If you missed the Grand Prix, get ready for the Quincy Derby
One down, one to go. This month showcases two of Quincy’s most popular summer attractions — the just-completed Grand Prix of Karting and the upcoming Quincy Derby. → Read More
Memorable weekend for Harden-Smith, Neilson
Devon Smith-Harden understood the significance of his accomplishment. “Knowing the history of this event, and to be at the top of the list is ... great,” he said. → Read More
EIGHINGER: We have lost a lot of talent during the pandemic
We appear to be in the home stretch of turning back this pandemic, and soon the masks and social distancing will be things of the past. → Read More
Grand Prix of Karting 'more than a race, it's an event'
The Grand Prix of Karting is back — again. South Park will once more play host to what is arguably the nation's crown jewel of karting. → Read More
Pittsfield native, IndyCar driver will be featured guest at Grand Prix
Mike Lashmett is looking forward to coming home. Lashmett, 68, will be one of the featured guests at this weekend's Grand Prix of Karting at South Park. He'll make the → Read More
EIGHINGER: The loss of Bruce Rice is the loss of a region's heartbeat
Many across the region lost a good friend late last week, myself included. The Rev. Bruce Rice passed away early Thursday evening, cancer claiming a life that had enriched so → Read More
EIGHINGER: If you can't say anything nice, at least make it funny
Another month, and another series of Facebook comments I happen to find hilarious. Here's the latest edition of "Found on Facebook": → Read More
EIGHINGER: Maybe they didn't think those plans all the way through
Admittedly, today’s “Morons of the Month” tribute may have reached a new level of unusualness. → Read More
Quincy Derby anticipates returning to pre-pandemic entry levels
There is a noticeable amount of pride in Ray Wilson's voice when he talks about last year's Quincy Optimist Club Derby. → Read More