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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The YMCA of Hannibal will benefit from two recent grant awards from the George H. Riedel Foundation. Trustees awarded a $100,000 grant to fund scholarships for membership, summer camp and daycare at the YMCA. In a press release, Hannibal YMCA CEO Eric Abts said, “Thirty percent of all youth funding is made…
Read Full Article Do you chili dip it around the green? Do you shoot scuds past the pin that hit your playing partner in the shins? Well, MRN’s Ron Kinscherf does. R&R Golf’s Blaise Haxel helps Ron fix this part of his game.
Read Full Article WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Titan International, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Carlstar Group LLC. for approximately $296 million in a transaction consisting of cash and stock, which closed on Feb. 29. Carlstar is a global manufacturer and distributor of specialty tires and wheels for a variety of end-market verticals including outdoor power equipment, power…
Read Full Article PAID PROMOTIONAL — Most of us seek the “quick fix” solutions that never work long term. What have you tried so far to correct your pain thus far? It’s unfortunate. It’s like looking for love in all the wrong places. You’ve been looking for a solution to your pain without discovering what caused the pain…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional has introduced the addition of vascular surgeon Dr. Scott Gard to its team. Gard completed his medical education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and furthered his expertise through general surgery residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His journey continued with a fellowship in vascular surgery…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Finding a new place to live is stressful, and apartment hunting moves quickly. People looking for a new rental don’t always have time to do thorough research. Scammers try to take advantage of this by creating fake rental listings that use photos and descriptions stolen from real listings to look legitimate. Rental scammers…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Hospital Diagnostic and Imaging has earned a three-year term of accreditation in 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) after a review by the American College of Radiology, earning the organization’s gold seal of accreditation representing the highest level of image quality and patient safety. MRI uses magnets and radio waves instead of radiation…
Read Full Article ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Community Banks recently announced it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey of more than 35,000 people included more than 140,000 reviews of regional banks and credit unions. “We are thrilled to be acknowledged as one of the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People who recently moved in Quincy or are new to living in Quincy have until March 7 to opt out of the city’s Municipal Aggregation Electricity Program. People who do not opt out before that date will have been deemed to have authorized and agreed to be enrolled in the program. All residents of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in stereotactic breast biopsy as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology, earning the organization’s gold seal of accreditation. A breast biopsy is performed to remove cells from an area in the breast suspected to be…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group recently hired Dr. Ellen Pratt, who specializes in allergy and immunology. She will be working alongside Dr. Jason Knuffman. Holding board certifications from the American Board of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics, Pratt earned her bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of…
Read Full Article PEORIA — Eastside Rehabilitation and Health Care, 1400 E. Washington in Pittsfield, is one of 17 nursing and long-term care facilities in Illinois and Missouri at risk of foreclosure as its Peoria-based parent company, Petersen Health Care, owes nearly $51 million in loans. WEEK-TV in Peoria reported Monday that, as of early February, all 17 facilities…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital was the recipient of 27 breakthrough awards at the annual Custom Learning Systems (CLS) HealthCare Service Excellence Conference at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Fla. These awards are based on patient experience survey scores for HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems), ED CAHPS (Emergency Department Consumer Assessment…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Impact Global will sponsor Taste of Tri-States, a multicultural and business expo, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. The expo will be held at 639 York. The event will celebrate diversity, heritage and history during Black History Month. The expo will include live performances and cultural experiences. Vendors will be…
Read Full Article QUINCY — SIU Center for Family Medicine-Quincy has announced Stacy Miller as its February Employee of the Month. Miller is the office manager and has been employed with SIU since September 2021. As office manager, Miller is responsible for creating and updating faculty, provider and resident physician clinic and rotation schedules and uploading those into…
Read Full Article QUINCY — No one likes doing their taxes, but filing early may help you avoid tax fraud this year. Tax scams are among the types of fraud most frequently reported to BBB, and scammers often impersonate the IRS. Their goal is either to get your personal information for tax identity theft or to trick you…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — John Deere Construction and Forestry recently presented Martin Equipment with the Onyx Circle Award. Honoring the top-performing dealerships throughout the United States and Canada, the award recognizes outstanding achievement in customer, product and service support. In a press release, DeLene Martin Bane, Martin Equipment president, said, “This accomplishment recognizes our employees who…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Emily Peters and Patrick Milford, owners of Golden Collective, a Quincy-inspired lifestyle small business, will be hosting 217 Day at Quincy Brewing Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The day will offer the opportunity to “sip and shop” from various Quincy vendors. Vendors participating are: Golden Collective founded 217 Day…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Pancheros Mexican Grill now is open at 3015 Broadway. It’s the restaurant’s fourth location in Illinois. Pancheros Mexican Grill offers “Burritos Better Built” – incorporating fresh-pressed tortillas, delicious queso and high-quality ingredients seamlessly mixed together using BOB the Tool, a signature brand device designed to create equally balanced bites. The brand also offers…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Laura Gramke, Jacob Scholz and Mark Stephens have joined the Blessing Foundation Board of Trustees. Gramke is a full-time mother of four, a volunteer at her children’s school and self-employed part-time in real estate hospitality. Gramke is a graduate of Culver Stockton College with a degree in elementary education. Scholz, an attorney, is…
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