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QUINCY — Partners on the Adams County Works Career Guidance Team will be the hosts of the Career Launch Signing Day at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 in the Quincy Community Theater inside the Oakley Lindsay Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza. The event celebrates students entering the workforce. It is in partnership with Great River…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army Family Services in Hannibal invites everyone to its first block party from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 18 within the parking lot of Steamboat Bend Shopping Center near the Family Services/Family Store storefront. This event is free and open to the public. In a press release, Family Service coordinator Amanda…
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QUINCY — In 2022, 245 police officers gave the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good: their lives. On Monday morning, the Quincy Police Department honored all fallen police officers with a ceremony where the QPD Honor Guard lowered flags at half-staff. Video by MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough
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QUINCY — The “Everybody Wins” Mega Raffle mega drawings will take place on Friday, May 19, begining at 8 a.m. Thirty-five prizes, totaling more than $140,000, will be announced on Facebook Live and on 97.9 KICK-FM. All prize winners will be posted at QuincyMegaRaffle.org by 9 a.m. Friday. In a press release, Kurt Stuckman, executive…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a special performance spotlighting Hannibal’s own Molly Brown with Hannibal actor, playwright and producer Erin Kelley at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. “Margaret: The Incredible Molly Brown,” written and performed by Kelley, features Hannibal’s own Margaret Tobin (Molly)…
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QUINCY — Ernst & Young, LLP, recently announced that Paul Reitz, CEO and president of Titan International, Inc., has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year Midwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Reitz was…
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QUINCY — Family and friends of Timothy Haley participated in the “Heart Check for Tim” benefit on Saturday, May 13 on the Knights of Columbus grounds. Organizers of the event hope to raise awareness for unknown heart conditions. Haley was 26 years old when he died from an unknown heart issue, later identified as fatal…
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QUINCY — The 28 veterans and 28 guardians visiting Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 11 as part of the Great River Honor Flight made a stop at the White House as part of the Vietnam War Commemoration, recognizing the 50th anniversary with a celebration in the nation’s capital. Of the 28 veterans on Thursday’s mission, 24…
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Now is a good time to buy a used car, but read BBB’s tips first to avoid pitfalls like subpar vehicles and predatory lending practices. U.S. News & World Report reports May is one of the best months to buy a car because dealers may offer discounts on old inventory after the spring auto show season, especially…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Crossing will hold a trivia contest at 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1 Columbus Road, to raise funds to help serve their mission partner, Pan De Visa, and its people of Quito, Ecuador. The event will feature random trivia questions with cash prizes to be…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Jensen Woods Camp has an opportunity to raise $10,000 for the camp and scholarships for future campers. An anonymous donor, a lover of Jensen Woods Camp who believes every child should have the opportunity to go to camp, has volunteered to match any donations to the camp up to $5,000. People…
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QUINCY — Altrusa recently awarded four $1,000 scholarships to students from Adams County for the 2023-24 academic year. These scholarships originated from a fund sponsored by Patricia and Leonard Kramer in May 1998. Recipients of the Patricia and Leonard Kramer Memorial Scholarships are: Traditional: Non-Traditional:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal (formerly Hannibal Clinic) recently was awarded a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology. Nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material, ingested by the patient, to diagnose and…
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Ross Wilbur Breckenkamp, age 86, of Quincy, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 12:59 pm at Bickford Cottage. Ross was born on February 10, 1937, in Quincy, Illinois, the only child of Wilbur and Margaret Upschulte Breckenkamp. He married Mary Lou Peters on March 2, 1957 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Quincy Catholic Charities will be the host of a “Band Together” fundraiser from 4-11 p.m. at The Sportsman’s, 111 N. Capital, in Mount Sterling on Saturday, May 20. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, with food by JR Parn. Providing music for the event will be by Carol Jean…
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QUINCY — The Mary Weems Barton Quincy Public Library Foundation is announcing its Quincy Public Library online auction, scheduled to run Monday through Saturday, May 15-20. The online auction will feature an extensive selection of items donated by community members, local businesses and library supporters. Participants can to find items ranging from weekend getaways, local business…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Chaddock will be the host of a drive-thru interview event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, in the parking lot of the main campus at 205 S. 24th. Entry-level, daytime, nighttime and degree opportunities are available. Applicants will interview on the spot without leaving their vehicle. Lunch will be…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College students interested in civic engagement opportunities can apply for a new internship provided through a partnership between the college and Tri-State Development. The 12-week internship program will begin in the fall of 2023. The internships are structured to help participants learn more about the process and outcome of economic and…
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QUINCY — Dr. William Dixon, associate professor and director of Southern Illinois University Family Medicine and Residency Program in Quincy, recently gave a national presentation at the American Academy of Family Physicians Residency Leadership Summit held in Kansas City, Mo. His presentation was titled, “Structured Interviews: How to Recruit Terrific Residents While Advancing Equity.” This…
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Kristie Gower, 49, of Quincy for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway. NTA 122 Ivan K Carter, 43, 612 Sycamore St, FTA Fighting at 530 Broadway St. Lodged 174 Briana L Pearl 911 N 11th for FTA Shoplifting, FTA Failure to Wear Seatbelt & FTA Uninsured at 2600 N 12th Lodged 155 Robert J Fetzer Homeless…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is celebrating all mothers on Sunday, May 14 by giving them free admission to The Kroc Center during its operating hours of noon-6 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring mothers to the community center to enjoy the many activities the Kroc Center has…
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Meteorologist Brent Clair gets you ready to run…or walk…over the bridges. Hilbing Auto Body brings you MRN Weather with Brent Clair.
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QUINCY — Quincy Warehouse Bargains, 4100 N. 24th, reported Thursday a theft of tools to the Adams County Sheriff Office. Joshua L. Winfield was arrested at 6:41 p.m. Friday in Camp Point for burglary and theft over $500 after video was obtained by the Adams County Sheriff Department from the business. The video and photos…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — A Hamilton man is in the Hancock County Jail after he was arrested on methamphetamine charges. A deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 silver Ford Focus for a traffic violation at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 11 on the Hamilton/Keokuk bridge. The driver was identified…
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The following petitions for marriage were filed in the Adams County Circuit Court April 1-30, 2023. Kameron Brett Bridgeman, 39, of Quincy and Amber Lane Tietsort, 43, of Golden filed April 5, 2023.Laci Ann Daggs, 39, of Quincy and Jeremy Scott Wolfe, 40, of Quincy filed April 5, 2023.Dean Francis Peters Jr., 36, of Quincy…
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QUINCY — Quincy University will have its 160th commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, in Quincy University’s football stadium, 20th and Sycamore. The spring graduating class is comprised of 146 undergraduates with an additional 32 graduate degree recipients. The procession will be led by university marshal, Robert Mejer, distinguished professor of art,…
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QUINCY — The 20th annual “Cop on a Rooftop” event to benefit Special Olympics Illinois will take place from 5 a.m.-noon Friday, May 19. Local law enforcement will be on the roof at Quincy’s Dunkin’ Donuts, 2602 Broadway, to help raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics athletes. The local goal is to raise…
Read Full Article Crayton M Rost (35) of Quincy, arrested for FTA TrafficX3 at 12th and Adams. Lodged 104/136 Elizabeth S Bimson (21) of Taylor MO, citation for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident at 11th and Broadway. PTC 104 Kody S Knoche (29) of Warsaw IL, citation for Expired Registration at 38th and Broadway. PTC…
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SPRINGFIELD — John Wood Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa organization recently attended the All-Illinois Community College Academic Team recognition ceremony. Attending the ceremony were JWCC advisor and English instructor Jennifer Grindstaff, JWCC Dean of Students and Enrollment Management Tracy Orne and Phi Theta Kappa member Catharine Miller of Pittsfield, who is majoring in elementary education.…
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