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CHICAGO — Two of Gov. JB Pritzker’s top staffers have opened their own communications strategies firm. Jordan Abudayyeh and Jason Rubin have announced the launch of Abudayyeh Rubin Communications Strategies (ARC Strategies) to help companies and organizations raise their profiles, message targeted audiences and perform crisis navigation and management. ARC Strategies offers services including crisis communications, public…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Melissa White to its team in Louisiana. White earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama and, with experience in a variety of medical settings, she brings a wealth of knowledge to care for the community. As a primary care provider, White can help manage…
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QUINCY — Dr. Sean Moroze has joined the Blessing Health department of orthopedics and sports medicine. An Air Force veteran, Moroze graduated with honors from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, completed an orthopedic surgery residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center and a fellowship in adult reconstruction/total joints at Florida Orthopedic Institute.…
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QUINCY — AYR Wellness will be the host of a Movie Character Costume Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the State Street Theater. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. Fans of film and fashion can celebrate their favorite characters. The evening will include a costume contest with prizes…
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QUINCY — Due to company expansion, Alarm Systems, Inc., of Quincy has announced new hires and promotions to address the increased territory. Shawn Leonard has been promoted to the role of general manager for ASI Quincy. Leonard will oversee daily operations, including sales, purchasing and technical operations. He holds a degree in political science/prelaw from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal High School boys soccer team was the host of the eighth annual Kickin’ Cancer game on Oct. 8 at Veterans Field. Players were escorted onto the field by local cancer survivors during the announcement of the starting lineups. The players sold apparel, pink ribbons and drawing tickets to raise funds for…
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ADAMS COUNTY Ill. — Electric cooperatives across Illinois are committed to investing in youths through scholarships that honor the legacy of the cooperative family but also fuel the dreams and goals of tomorrow’s leaders. The electric cooperatives of Illinois will award 17 scholarships, each worth $2,500, to outstanding students from the electric cooperative family through…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Rink @ Uptown Mount Sterling is returning for its second season at 109 W. North, offering an ice-skating experience complete with cozy fire pits, food vendors and games. Presented by Action Brown County (ABC) through generous private donations and sponsorships, The Rink offers a 3,600-square-foot outdoor ice rink—15 feet wider…
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QUINCY — Melissa Shriver, former morning show anchor, is returning as a temporary anchor on weekday mornings on “KHQA This Morning” on KHQA Channel 7. Shriver is filling in for Paula McKenna, who has temporarily moved to anchoring the evening newscast. Shriver previously was the co-host of “KHQA This Morning” with Tegan Orpet in Quincy.…
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QUINCY — As Adams County prepares to commemorate its 200th anniversary in 2025, the Adams County Bicentennial Commission has announced an initiative to recognize businesses that have stood the test of time. During Memorial Day weekend in 2025, businesses operating in Adams County for 150 years or more will be honored with commemorative signs, celebrating…
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EWING, Mo. — Staff and volunteers at Heartland Resources are now preparing daily meals in an upgraded kitchen. Thanks to a federal grant promoting food security, which they were made aware of through the Lewis County Health Department, Heartland has replaced two outdated appliances with more to come. Heartland Resources, a community impact partner of…
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QUINCY — Since selling her business, Celia’s Gifts and More, at 117 N. Fourth in 2013 and spending half of her time in Phoenix, Celia Neff has learned she needs to stay busy. “I can’t sit around,” she said. “I wanted the sunshine. I wanted to relax, but I found myself still getting into things.…
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QUINCY — It can take effort to prepare your home and car for colder weather. However, taking the time to winterize during the fall months will save you from headaches later. A few preventative measures can help you avoid waking up to a broken furnace, frozen pipes or a deflated tire. Planning ahead also gives…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently announced that Melissa Brewer, a nurse practitioner specializing in emergency care, has been appointed as the state representative of Illinois for the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP). The AAENP is a leading professional organization that promotes high-quality, evidence-based practice for nurse practitioners providing emergency care to patients…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation’s latest grant will help the Hannibal Arts Council provide a host of programs for Hannibal youth. These programs reach more than 500 children ages 3-17. The $10,000 award will help expand the IMPACT youth summer art camps for ages 9-11 and 12-14. It will also fund monthly…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Tim and Justin Haubrich from Pam Printers about the printing industry and their role in providing the missals found in many Catholic Church pews on Sundays (or Saturday nights). Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — The first of nine open-house-style informational sessions on Medicare Advantage plan changes at Blessing Health System will take place Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. Seniors and their caregivers are invited to stop between 3 and 6 p.m. to talk with certified staff to help understand the benefits…
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CARTHGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Teaching Kitchen’s fall edition of Balanced Bites: Cooking for Diabetes, which promotes diabetes wellness through healthy cooking, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Health and Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital, 1454 N. County Road 2050. Led by Kayce Fuhrman, registered nurse,…
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QUINCY — In observance of Columbus Day, the following will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14: The following will run their normal schedule on Monday, Oct. 14: The Quincy City Council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in City Hall Council Chambers.
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Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery – a record bolstered by continued growth in video gambling, sports betting and the opening of several new casinos. But that growth comes at the expense of Illinois’ traditional riverboat casinos and the horse racing industry, which…
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QUINCY — Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, 926 Broadway, Suite 3, is having an open house from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. Attendees will decorate pumpkins, play a variety of games, meet the staff and learn about the services provided. Land of Lincoln is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Kiwanis Club recently was awarded a $3,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation to buy coats and shoes for Hannibal students in need. This is the 39th year for the program. The George H. Riedel Foundation works with non-profit organizations in Hannibal to make Hannibal a better place to live and…
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BAYLIS, Ill. — John Wood Community College (JWCC) invites prospective students, parents and community members to the JWCC agriculture open house to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 14, at the JWCC Agriculture Education Center, 37803 Illinois 104 in Baylis. The open house will provide an opportunity for people to learn…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Beau and Company LLC, an event venue located just off U.S. 61 outside of Palmyra at 7109 County Road 402, will be the site for live music by Soul Root on Saturday, Oct. 12. Gates will open at 6 p.m. with the band playing from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10…
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QUINCY — Jim Hansen has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers,one of the premier legal associations in the United States and Canada. Approximately 900 Fellows and guests from across North America gathered in Nashville,Tennessee to discuss issues important to the profession and to induct 88 new Fellows,including Hansen. Founded in 1950,…
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