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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Seeland of Relax Quincy Spas about the pool and spa business and the changes he has seen in more than 25 years in the business. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business spotlight.
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QUINCY — As your kids get older, they’ll spend more time online. Now is a good time to start teaching them about protecting their personal information. Adults aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by a scam online: Children are at risk too. While Better Business Bureau does not collect information from people under…
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A $10,000 donation from Community State Bank of Missouri will help NECAC renovate more Pike County homes through the Self-Help Housing program. A check presentation was held Aug. 22 at the bank on the Bowling Green square. The Self-Help program allows homeowners to upgrade their houses by doing the work themselves.…
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QUINCY — Jon and Amanda Morris, along with business partner Kasey Kenison, had no intention of getting into the soup business until they saw on Facebook a link to a Muddy River News story in June about the closing of Zoup! and the retirement of owners Steve and Patti Bunch. “I just kind of, on a…
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QUINCY — After a successful inaugural event in 2023, Blessing Health invites all area women to attend the second “Ladies’ Night.” This evening of skin and beauty presentations, product discounts, giveaways and appetizers will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Blessing Health Center, 4800 Maine. There is no cost…
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QUINCY — Completion of The Range at KC has rendered the former Knights of Columbus driving range almost entirely unrecognizable, with 30 heat-covered bays, a 4,000 square foot bar and dining area and a revived driving range outfitted with glowing red and blue hole markers. Plans for the Topgolf-like facility were announced in January, ground…
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QUINCY — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, a retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, plans to open a store in Quincy in November. A customer service agent with Ollie’s, headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., recently told Muddy River News the store will be at 3003 Broadway — next door to the west of Planet Fitness. The property at…
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG), in partnership with Cathedral of Worship, is hosting the fourth annual Man Up event from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at South Park. Man Up is a dedicated event that empowers men to prioritize their health. The event will offer expert advice and free screenings…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — A sign on the wall inside Freeman Milki Way Farm reads: “Every family has a story. Welcome to ours.” Owner Gretchen Forsythe asked the previous owners to leave that sign. Her vision when opening Freeman Milki Way Farm, a bright red barn-like building at 403 E. Park in Camp Point formerly…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Trustees of the George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $9,000 grant for the Junior Achievement program to be presented in Hannibal schools for the upcoming school year. About 1,200 students will benefit with JA being offered at the grade school level at Oakwood Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary and St. John’s Lutheran…
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QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (TRRC) recently announced the retirement of Community Services Director Becky Pruden after 36 years of service in Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. Pruden began her employment with Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials in 1988 as an intake specialist in Brown and Schuyler counties.…
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QUINCY — Shopper Gloria Wilson said Tuesday afternoon she frequents Kirlin’s Gifts in the Quincy Town Center about once a month. The store is currently running a hefty 75 percent discount on several items, but the sale isn’t what she’s most enthusiastic about. “I’m really excited about them moving to Prairie (Trails) Crossing,” Wilson said. …
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QUINCY — SeeQuincy announced in a Tuesday press release that tourism in Adams, Pike and Hancock counties generated an economic impact of $202.3 million, contributing to an increase in visitor spending across Illinois in 2023. Tourism contributed $15.6 million in local tax revenue while directly supporting 1,474 jobs in the tourism and hospitality industry, according to…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit recently earned a five-star rating for the recent survey period of the nation’s nursing homes from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The survey is conducted four times each year. Blessing’s SNU has earned a five-star rating in each of the past four survey periods.…
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QUINCY — Dr. George Crickard, III, an orthopedic surgeon with Quincy Medical Group, recently achieved a significant milestone by completing his 50th procedure utilizing Persona IQ. This technology represents an advancement in patient monitoring and outcomes for total knee replacement surgery. Persona IQ is the world’s first and only smart knee implant approved by the U.S.…
Read Full Article Are you looking for a trustworthy tutor for your child this school year? Each student’s academic needs are unique, but many kids can benefit from having a tutor to help keep them motivated and learning. A wide variety of tutoring options are out there to personalize support to each student. Tutors can specialize in different…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — The North East Community Action Corporation, a non-profit organization founded in 1965, confronts poverty and supports community development through utility assistance, housing programs and community services. Community coordinators at each service center work with people and families to meet the needs of that specific area. A service center is in each…
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QUINCY — Allison Begley, one of Farlow Real Estate Experts’ leading real estate professionals, recently received the Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) designation which underscores Begley’s commitment to excellence and expertise in negotiation, enhancing her ability to secure the best outcomes for her clients. The CREN designation is awarded to real estate professionals who demonstrate…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa recently launched an app designed to enhance the patient experience with access to beauty and wellness treatments. The app, available at memorialmedspa.repeatmd.app, offers a host of benefits for users. Joining the app is free and takes a few seconds. Patients will receive a welcome gift of $25 off any service,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital was recently honored with two awards from the American Heart Association, recognizing its designation as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital. Memorial earned the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Silver award for quality stroke care across all hospitals, as well as the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze award…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 14 as Bickford of Macomb welcomed its new partner, Curana Health. Curana Health offers on-site, value-based healthcare to senior living residents allowing them to improve health outcomes, prevent oncoming illnesses and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. Services include…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Josh Moore with ProRider, a motorcycle training school that recently opened a location in Quincy.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — It took awhile for Friendship Brewing Company to have its official grand opening just across from the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. That’s because co-owner Brian Nolan wanted the former Mark Twain Brewing Company (and before that Murphy Motors) building at 422 N. Main to receive a little TLC. “It needed…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five local nonprofit organizations recently were honored with grants from the Marion County Endowment Fund and the HOMEBANK Fund, held at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. The grants mark the ninth annual grant awards presented from the Marion County Endowment. Recipients of the 2024 Marion County Endowment…
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – More than 20 years ago, eight-year-old Casey Jefferson Coy enrolled in the Garden ’n Grow program in Kirksville at the University of Missouri Extension Center in Adair County. Little did she know that the summer-long program would lead her to decades of employment and enjoyment. For Coy, the class was also an…
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