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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill recently donated $500 to Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The money donated will help buy a lawn mower for the cemetery. One of the mowers used by Mt. Olivet to maintain the 100-plus acres of the cemetery is no longer operational. After 14 mowing seasons, it was decided that…
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QUINCY, Ill. — Adams County received a boost of $50,000 last month as part of a joint effort to support local childcare providers. The Community Foundation, Kohl Wholesale, West Central Child Care Connection and a private funder partnered to provide Kohl Cash and Carry gift cards to child care providers to help offset food costs…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — NECAC is extending the application period for a federal rent-assistance program in 11 Missouri counties. Income-qualifying applicants to the NECAC Housing Choice Voucher program will be placed on a waiting list. Counties covered are Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Shelby and Warren counties, and the Vandalia/Farber areas…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Adams County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Class of 2024 will hold its end-of-the-year tradeshow from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. The open house-style event is free and open to the public. CEO students will be showcasing their personal businesses each started…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Kendel Locke, owner and founder of Hula Bowls, said she would not miss the grand reopening of the Hannibal location for anything. And she meant it. When Locke, 20, graduates from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor of science in business administration focusing on marketing with a minor in entrepreneurship on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional’s wound care center has received the Dr. Robert A. Warriner III Clinical Excellence Award. The wound care center scored in the top 10 percent of eligible Healogics Wound Care Centers on the clinical excellence measure, which is the comprehensive healing rate weighted by wound mix. The wound care center was…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Hospital recently introduced a pediatric care unit with an enhanced pediatric nurse desk that offers improved visibility and accessibility and a centralized pediatric monitoring system that ensures continuous oversight of vital signs and patient status, allowing medical staff to promptly intervene when necessary. The unit is adorned with artwork curated…
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QUINCY — Local nonprofits looking to build their programming, expand their mission and better their communities are invited to apply for grant funding through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri’s annual community grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1. Grants totaling more than…
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QUINCY — Marc Arntzen and Danyelle Harrison had similar experiences as kids. Harrison remembers growing up in Warsaw and visiting her grandfather’s business, Harrison Monuments, when she was 3 years old. After moving to Quincy from Hannibal, Arntzen remembers as a first grader going to work with his father, Glendon, at Gem City Memorials. “He…
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Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips cross the Illinois River and head to Meredosia and try out the menu at Floyd’s 104. SEE Quincy, the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings you Taste of the Town.
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QUINCY — If you’re looking to buy a car online, make sure you do your research first. BBB has received reports from consumers who have come across fake cars listed on online marketplaces, or even fake websites that imitate licensed sellers. BBB just released an update to a 2020 study about online car buying scams.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently was awarded full accreditation for another three years by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized organization that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations. The Joint Commission’s role is to seek to improve health care for the public by evaluating healthcare organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jamie Blaesing of Carl’s Shoes about operating a small, independent shoe store in today’s business climate. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County Community Building Council Poverty Team has established a new resource to coincide with Financial Literacy Month. The website serves as a centralized hub for access to financial literacy classes, guidance and other essential local resources. National Financial Literacy Month is celebrated in April and is a…
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LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is seeking two board members from Lewis County. Nominations are being accepted through May 16 for a civic interest representative and a low-income representative. The people chosen will serve the remaining year of four-year terms. Candidates must live in Lewis County. Those seeking the…
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PAID PROMOTIONAL Kym Foster thought he had run out of options. After consulting with a few doctors and eventually having surgery, Foster was still suffering from persistent leg pain. Self-employed with a metal fabrication business, Foster’s standards for project turnaround time were being tested. “After about 45 minutes to an hour, my leg was just…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rare but potentially serious, internal jugular vein thrombosis is characterized by the formation of a blood clot within the internal jugular vein, a major blood vessel located in the neck. While less common than other types of blood clots, prompt recognition and treatment is necessary. Dr. Blake Kramer, an interventional radiologist at…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Students in the Western Illinois University Department of Kinesiology are learning on new equipment, thanks to a recent gift from McDonough District Hospital. The staff at McDonough District Hospital donated in February 2024 an electrocardiogram testing system, including a GE Medical Systems EKG testing computer, a GE72100 motorized treadmill and a Laerdal…
Read Full Article As you and your family plan for warmer weather and all the summer fun that comes with it, make sure you vet potential summer camps for your kids carefully. Summer camp is a safe environment for kids to develop social skills, grow a bit of independence and experience the outdoors. At a top-quality camp, parents…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital recently participated in the donation of vital medical equipment to two significant hospital projects in Kenya. This charitable effort was facilitated by insights from Memorial Hospital’s colleagues at Quincy Medical Group and Bishop E.L. Warren, senior pastor of the Cathedral of Worship in Quincy. One of the projects taking place…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for 2Dye4 Hair & Co., 129 S. Randolph. The ribbon cutting celebrated the recent expansion and complete remodel of the lower level of the salon to include spa services such as massage, facials, waxing, brow services and…
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Rory O’Donnell talks about getting back into the family business as the company now has locations in both Hannibal and Quincy. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — Jeremy Farlow simply wanted to buy a vehicle for his daughter. He lost $250 to a scam on Facebook … and a little pride as well. “I’m super embarrassed,” Farlow said. “So many warning signs.” The Better Business Bureau said the number of virtual vehicle vendor scam reports increased in 2023 in a…
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QUINCY — A specialized Blessing Health team that provides life-changing care to children has earned a prestigious national recognition. The Blessing Health Craniofacial Anomalies Clinic team of providers specializes in the care of cleft lip, cleft palate and other head and facial bone disorders, known as craniofacial disorders. The team has earned “Cleft Palate Team”…
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QUINCY — John Bordewick joins the Alzheimer’s Association as this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s event chair in Quincy. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs. The Quincy Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday, Sept.…
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