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QUINCY — Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) recently received a $35,000 grant from the Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust that will be used to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in Adams County. GSCI annually supports more than 600 girls in Adams County through the delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). The…
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QUINCY — Six air carriers have filed proposals with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide essential air service (EAS) at Quincy Regional Airport, with all offering service to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago and three offering jet service. The proposals were made public Wednesday, and the Aeronautics Committee discussed them briefly during its late…
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QUINCY — Beer drinkers, rejoice. After 195 years, one of the country’s most popular beers is crossing the border into Illinois. D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., the oldest operating brewing company in the United States, announced Wednesday the continuation of its Midwest expansion with the distribution of its portfolio of beers into Illinois in early 2025.…
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Ashley and Brittany are at Celebrations to announce our Birthday of the Month winner. Celebrations is where you can get all of what you need to prepare for that large holiday party or family gathering you’re planning. Christmas is only 20 days away!
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QUINCY — Quincy-area patients visiting the SIU Center for Family Medicine can now supplement their health care options with a range of treatments that encompass some hallmarks of Eastern medicine. Offerings include traditional acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and cupping. These therapies are widely recognized for their ability to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of medical conditions.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mended Hearts Hannibal Chapter will hold the inaugural meeting of its new cardiac support group at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, in the Hannibal Regional Hospital sun room. Mended Hearts is a nationally recognized peer-to-peer support organization dedicated to inspiring hope and improving the quality of life for heart patients…
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Dr. Brendan Smith tells us what age parents should start considering braces for their kids.
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QUINCY — Served with Love, a local nonprofit serving west central Illinois, will be providing holiday meal baskets to veterans, military families and recipients of Toys for Tots WCIL. A total of 1,300 meal baskets containing ham or turkey, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, canned vegetables, cornbread, rolls, jello, Cool Whip and pie will be prepared for…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods donated $60,000 worth of food and other necessities to 16 area food pantries on Nov. 14-15 through the company’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. The recipient pantries in the Mount Sterling area were: Each food pantry selected products from a shopping list of Dot’s inventory to address its specific needs. Dot employees…
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QUINCY — The winter holidays are the busiest shopping season of the year. Unfortunately, that means scammers will be busy, too. To help you know what to look out for this holiday season, BBB just released an update to its 2021 investigation and 2022 update on online shopping scams. Last year, we received reports from…
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MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments (MTRCOG) recently announced the awarding of a $2,000 grant to the Monroe City Area Chamber of Commerce for its upcoming holiday initiative, the “Ole’ Fashioned Downtown Christmas,” which began on Saturday, Nov. 30. The initiative aims to celebrate the holiday season by showcasing Monroe…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — In response to Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Vidalia, Ga., Dot Foods, Inc., mobilized its employees for hands-on relief efforts in the affected community. Vidalia, home to one of Dot’s 13 U.S. distribution centers, was significantly affected by the hurricane. More than 30 employees from various Dot locations, including Mount Sterling,…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you on a tour of a long-standing Tristate holiday tradition, the Women’s Service League Holiday Gift Show. Now in its 56th year, this institution has become a tradition for families throughout our region. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital Foundation is gearing up for Celebration of Lights in conjunction with the 30th annual Carthage Area Chamber Christmas Open House. The community is invited to enjoy the lighted parade around the Carthage Square at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The square is decorated with Christmas trees, lighted displays, arches and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Salvation Army has announced the return of the Captain Kettle Mascot Challenge, inviting the community to showcase their school spirit while supporting a worthy cause. Join us in spreading holiday cheer, supporting local teams and making a difference. This friendly competition features local mascots — the Quincy High School Blue Devil, Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — About a year ago, when a gentleman and his elderly mother came to the door of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, director Denise Damron received a humbling reminder of what the holiday season is about. “The man handed me an envelope and said that, in lieu of buying Christmas…
Read Full Article QUINCY— December will be a busy month for travel – and travel is stressful at the best of times. Unfortunately, for some travelers, scams can make holiday travel even more overwhelming. BBB often receives reports about scams that target travelers during their trip, whether it be during booking, during their hotel stay or through social…
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Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries to participate in global generosity movement on Tuesday
QUINCY — Tri-State Area Center for Women’s Ministries (CWM) will celebrate GivingTuesday, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement, on Tuesday, Dec. 3. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal kicked off the holiday season with its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign Kick-Off event on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at The Rialto. The honorary chairs for the 2024 Christmas Campaign are Jen and Shad Terrill and Shelby and Kassondra Terrill, owners of the Coffee Barn in Hannibal. The campaign’s goal has been set…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army of Quincy kicked off the holiday season with its annual Red Kettle Christmas Campaign Kick-Off event on Nov. 21 at The Kroc Center. This event introduced the campaign chairs and revealed this year’s fundraising goal. The honorary chairs for the Christmas Campaign are Mike and Jean Buckley, along with their daughters…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Levi Schmitt from Schmitt Happens Masonry about the brick trade that is ripe for new people to come in and learn. It really is an art. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY – MRN’s Emma Dalke bundled up before 5 a.m. Friday to brave the cold in search of those seeking Black Friday doorbuster deals.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, is Mark Twain’s 189th birthday, and there will be opportunities for children and adults to participate in the “Father of American Literature’s” special day at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. Tickets are still available for the Tour with Twain at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Join…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Challenges in recruiting qualified early learning teachers and other staff, along with the cost of administering and maintaining the center, caused officials at Illini Community Hospital to close its child care center permanently as of Feb. 28. “The teachers and staff of our center are exceptionally skilled and passionate about educating and…
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