Business and Tech
QUINCY — For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a financial aid company that guarantees results can seem like a dream come true – but it could also be the setup for a scam. Higher education is expensive, and scammers take advantage of that to trick students and their families.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — With a $6,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation, any Hannibal child in need of a bicycle helmet who attends this year’s Ride Cool event will receive one free of charge. Ride Cool is an annual event that educates children and their parents about the importance of bicycle safety, especially the use of…
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Nate and Katy from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa are in for another Sunday Sitdown to talk about the most popular procedures and what bugs Katy about Nate. Luxe Health and Wellness brings you the Sunday Sitdown.
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Teri Hooper from Hooper Photography about senior pictures, wedding pictures and all things in-between. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $2,100 grant to Shoes from the Heart, a non-profit organization that makes sure children in need have essential footwear. The grant will allow the organization to stock shoe closets at three Hannibal elementary schools. Shoes from the Heart is based in Macon and has…
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QUINCY — ADM Quincy recently partnered with The Pack Shack, J.M Huber, Ingersoll-Rand and Hollister-Whitney to pack thousands of healthy meals for neighbors in the community as part of the Feed the Funnel event. The event, a trademark of The Pack Shack, was held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 9 at the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting as the City of Macomb proclaimed April 17 as McDonough County Health Department Day in honor of its 50th anniversary of service to the area. The McDonough County Health Department has been a cornerstone of community well-being, providing…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Action Brown County (ABC) recently launched the Business Signage Program, a new grant initiative designed to help local businesses enhance their visibility and attract more customers through the installation of custom signage. The program offers funding for retail, food/drink and experience-based businesses to install blade signs —eye-catching signs that extend perpendicular…
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Kohl’s super chef Bradley Darnell whips up some street tacos just in time for your Cinco De Mayo celebration on Monday. Kohl’s Cash and Carry brings you “Cooking with Kohl’s”.
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Camp Point has been designated as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This recognition celebrates Camp Point’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive growth, enhance opportunities and foster a thriving rural community. The announcement was made during Camp Point’s village board meeting on…
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QUINCY — The Adams County CEO class recently made a $1,000 donation to Connect Child and Family Solutions. The funds were generated from the class project “Frosty Flics,” which was held in December. The CEO program takes place throughout the school year, with a focus on building a single business as a class during the…
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Recovery rarely has a straight line. For some, it can be a lifelong process with many turns and false starts. It’s a lot of work to rewire the brain’s coping strategies and work through a disease. Lifestyle changes are a given with recovery, but a change that may not be apparent in the early stages…
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QUINCY — Approximately 25 members of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a social fraternity at Culver Stockton College., volunteered their time to assist with spring cleanup at Camp Sacajawea. The students spent approximately two hours removing brush and picking up trash adjacent to the trails. They maintained the fire pits, stacked wood for the fire pits and…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Mount Sterling recently was designated as a Smart Rural Community (SRC) by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This recognition celebrates Mount Sterling’s commitment to harnessing advanced technology to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The announcement was made by Adams board director Tracy Lawson, representing District…
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QUINCY — Now 100 years old, the WCU Tower at 510 Maine now has a new name — the Tower of Maine. Commissioned by the Western Catholic Union and completed in 1925, the building was known as Quincy’s first skyscraper. Its Beaux-Arts architectural design and marble-adorned halls made it a centerpiece of Quincy’s commercial landscape.…
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QUINCY — Western Catholic Union is hosting its first ever Member Appreciation and Service Day on Friday, May 2. Members will be attending from 10 different branches located in Illinois and Missouri. The activities will begin with a social/dinner Thursday, May 1, at Town & Country Inn & Suites Embassy Room beginning at 5:30 p.m.…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center recently introduced its revised New Beginnings program, designed to provide people with the guidance, tools and support needed for long-term healthy lifestyle changes. Whether focusing on weight loss or heart health, New Beginnings offers accessible, Medicare-accepted resources to help participants achieve their goals. The New Beginnings…
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Basketball has emerged as one of the most popular and widely watched sports, both in terms of participation and spectatorship, worldwide. The sport, which originated in the United States in 1891, has evolved from a gym class experiment into one of the most significant cultural and athletic revolutions of the last century. Its speed, simple…
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Ethereum is showing signs that its blockchain is falling into disuse. This may explain its falling prices. Yet does this mean a rebound is incoming? We discuss it below. It is not the inherent value of Ether that has worried many over the past months. What is really worrying, is the lack of activity on…
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QUINCY — Baby goats, yoga and vendors will be the attractions at an event to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 3609 N. Marx Dr. Vendors participating include Luxe Health and Wellness offering on-site Botox and filler and skincare specials; Foreverwear…
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QUINCY — Bella Ease recently announced it has been awarded the 21st Century Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education for the next three years. It will provide additional academic support for 6th-12th grade students in Quincy public and parochial schools. This new program will be called mPower. Bella Ease will have an open learning site…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Warmer weather means everyone is getting out more, including salespeople. Now through September is prime time for door-to-door sales, so it’s a good time to form a plan for how you will respond if someone knocks on your door. Plenty of reputable companies use door-to-door sales, including industries like telecommunications, energy, security and…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center is introducing “Salads on Saturday,” a DIY salad-making class happening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, in the Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen on the Memorial Hospital campus. Led by chef Amber Clark and registered dietitian Ashlyn Housewright, this hands-on class invites participants on a…
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RUSHVILLE, Ill. — The Brown Schuyler CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) annual trade show will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at The Crossing Camp, 15770 Shuck Lane in Rushville. The trade show celebrates the innovation and entrepreneurship of its participants. The CEO program seeks to prepare high school juniors and seniors…
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Let’s say you’ve got your eye on a new cryptocurrency project. It hasn’t launched yet, but the team behind it is selling tokens early to raise money and get things rolling. That’s basically what an ICO—Initial Coin Offering—is: a way for crypto projects to fundraise by offering their token before the product is ready. Unlike…
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