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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Sparks of SwingSync Labs. His facility is equipped with swing analytics, training tools at six designated stations and on-demand instructional videos to personalize training for both baseball and softball players. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY — Most people who buy a business generally cannot wait to get the signs changed to tell everyone. That was not the case for Kyle Ronellenfitch, a senior vice president with AYR Wellness in Boston. “We wanted to make sure that we didn’t just rip the Band-Aid and change Herbal Remedies to AYR immediately,” he said…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal High School girls soccer team held its annual Kickin’ Cancer game on April 25, recognizing friends and family who have fought or are battling cancer. The girls presented their donation of $2,000 to representatives of Hannibal Regional Foundation, Wendy Harrington and Chris Maune; Cary Cancer Center Director Bob Hess; as…
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QUINCY — Bailey’s Coffee and Fudge, 3024 Broadway, has partnered with the Chaddock Children’s Foundation for Mental Health Awareness Month. Bailey’s is offering two specialty drinks throughout May, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to support Chaddock children. One of the featured drinks, named “The Mo-Mo,” is dedicated to longtime volunteer Maureen Scheuring…
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QUINCY — Jim Otis doesn’t yet have a deal in place, and he won’t reveal the names of any restaurants or businesses he could potentially bring to Quincy. But when he heads to Las Vegas for the three-day International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) conference beginning Sunday, he’ll search for retailers ready to commit to this…
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QUINCY — The National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) has declared May 12-18 National Senior and Specialty Move Managers Week. NASMM and its members around the world are promoting the value of senior and specialty move management and move managers’ commitment to assisting older adults and their families (and people with unique needs) with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of National Women’s Health Month, Hannibal Regional will offer $99 3D mammograms during May. The 3D mammography exams were developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in women’s health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, these exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Monday, April 22, for Macomb Audiology and Hearing Aid Center, a long-standing Macomb area Chamber of Commerce member, which recently relocated to 515 E. Grant. The business is located within Health Services Building 2 on the McDonough…
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QUINCY — An Omaha, Neb., developer hopes to bring a convenience store and five national retail stores to the northeast corner of 54th and Broadway, with construction possibly starting this summer. A sales tax rebate for the development was a topic of discussion during Monday night’s Finance Committee meeting, held one hour before the Quincy City…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal and VFW Auxiliary have a new program for local veterans, Service for Sacrifice, a food box appreciation program. The appreciation box will contain proteins, soups, veggies and options for a quick meal. Each box will contain a special treat donated by the local Girl Scout organization and…
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As you start to spruce up your lawn for the summer, make sure you’re working with a trusted lawn care or landscaping service. A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals. Whether you’re looking for help with spring to-dos like yard cleanup, weed control or seeding, or if…
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Ron Kinscherf talks to Luis Barnes of Tek Forward, a company that offers Basic Computer Skills, Basic Software Development, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer and Full Stack Development. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.
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WARSAW, Ill. — More than 150 participants attended the Warsaw Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 20. Memorial Hospital and the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce partnered to be the hosts of the event at the Bott Community Center. The Expo offered a diverse range of screenings, demonstrations and activities tailored to all age groups and interests.…
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QUINCY — Debbie Heinecke, administrative director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Blessing Hospital, retired on April 23 after 35 years of service. Heinecke’s career began as an emergency room nurse at the former St. Mary Hospital in Quincy. Her love of heart care began in 1982 when she joined the former Physicians and…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is participating in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Under the SFSP, nutritious meals are provided free of charge to children 18 years and under. The meals will be served at The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont. Meals will be served Monday…
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QUINCY — The owner of the Jersey Mike’s franchise coming to Quincy hopes to have a staff in place to start making submarine sandwiches by the end of July. Scott Miller of SamCo Management, based in Champaign, owns seven Jersey Mike’s throughout Illinois. The first stores were in East Peoria and Springfield in April 2021. He since…
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QUINCY — Residents of the Quincy and Pittsfield areas now have more options in which to safely and properly dispose of unneeded prescription and over-the-counter medications. Blessing Health is participating with the State of Illinois in its Drug Take-Back Product Stewardship Program by installing two secure medication disposal containers for use by the public. The…
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QUINCY — Carolyn Bailey, director of risk management with Blessing Health System, co-authored a chapter in a recently published book titled, “Enterprise Risk Management for Health Care, Fourth Edition.” The chapter to which Bailey contributed, which falls under the Strategic Risk section of the book, is titled, “Risks Related to Emerging Health Care Delivery Models.”…
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QUINCY — Less than two years after starting work on building a 6,000-square-foot retail building on the northeast corner of 30th and Broadway, Marx Commercial Properties and Development Company is going to develop a similar facility across the street. Demolition work began Thursday on the former VIP Lounge at 2929 Broadway. Tory Kaufmann, a Marx Commercial…
Read Full Article While prospective college students await their highly anticipated acceptance letters this spring, they’re also starting to think about finding financial aid. Some companies offer scholarship opportunities or help finding aid for a fee, but are they really the best option for students? For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation Cancer Crush, held on April 5, reached a monumental milestone by raising more than $100,000 toward assisting local cancer patients with basic living expenses. For those facing the daunting reality of a cancer diagnosis, each dollar raised through events like Cancer Crush represents support and possibility. From assisting…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional’s Chaplaincy Corps recognized Rev. Mark Jauss as the Volunteer Chaplain of the Year for 2023 during the annual Chaplains Service Awards Banquet on March 21. The Hannibal Regional Chaplaincy Corps was formed in 1993 to help patients, families and visitors in a time of need. With more than 25 members,…
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CAMP POINT, Ill. — Adams Electric Cooperative was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $5 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding as part of the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas program. Adams Electric Cooperative Green Energy Project was selected as one of 19 community-led clean energy…
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QUINCY — Gov. JB Pritzker, together with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), recently announced the inaugural class of the Next Generation Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen). Next Gen will provide capital, training, and technical assistance focused on reducing barriers to entry for developers of color. The initial cohort…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Advance Physical Therapy opened the doors to its 14th outpatient clinic Wednesday in Palmyra. “Palmyra has been on our radar for a while,” said Matt Bozarth, a vice president with Advance Physical Therapy. “We are really excited to be here.” Situated a stone’s throw from Palmyra High School at 1811 S. Main, the clinic has…
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