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QUINCY — Blessing Health is offering a “Passport to Blessing Hiring Event” on Thursday, Dec. 14. Job seekers can attend between 3 and 6 p.m. in the Blessing Hospital auditorium inside the main lobby of the hospital at 11th and Spring. The event is free, and no advance registration is required. Those planning to attend…
Read Full Article QUINCY — It has been about five years since Jesse Stephenson was inside 924 State Street where her grandma lived. The house has been recently converted into a very popular pop-up boutique called The Find for the month of December, giving both Jess and her cousin, Lindsey Milane, an opportunity to walk back through time…
Read Full Article Join Ashley Burnett this Friday, Dec. 8, as she celebrates the pre-launch of her first book, Your Spacious & Seasonal Year: Nourishing rituals, reflections & recipes to ignite joy, connection, meaning & magic. The $25 ticket price includes 1 copy of the book, an excerpt read from the author, and wine at Electric Fountain Brewing Roastery +…
Read Full Article QUINCY — RNCareers.org, a leading nursing education resource, has recognized Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing as one of the best RN to BSN programs in Illinois. This accolade further distinguishes the university as a Nationally Recognized Nursing School of Distinction. More than 1,700 nursing schools were thoroughly evaluated by RNCareers.org to compile these merit-based rankings. Critical…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery welcomes returning guest artist and Hannibal native Haley Cassiday Wayman for December. The community is invited to meet Wayman and many other artists at a Second Saturday event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, which coincides with the Historic Downtown Hannibal’s popular Living Windows event. Wayman…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People interested in joining the fight against heart disease are invited to buy a ticket to attend the Heart of our Community Gala on Feb. 10 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The fundraising event helps address the unmet needs of Blessing heart patients and enhances medical technology available to patients and supports staff continuing…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods in Mount Sterling recently donated 3D printers to 13 area school districts as part of the company’s Focus on STEM, a new program designed to give west-central Illinois school districts the tools and education needed to create science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Dot Foods employees and representatives…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Golden Bridges has become a local area office of Safe Moves for Seniors, a national nonprofit that relocates qualifying seniors in need at no cost. When Golden Bridges formed in 2013, the owners knew they wanted to help seniors in the community with their transition needs. Even then, they wanted to find a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — As temperatures drop, BBB recommends making sure your furnace is in working order so you don’t have any chilly surprises. It’s wise to have a contractor check up on your furnace if you haven’t already this year – this can help you get out ahead of potential issues. If a broken furnace does…
Read Full Article LA HARPE, Ill. — COUNTRY Financial representative Jake Allen recently made a $1,500 donation to the La Harpe Ambulance Service to help buy ambulance equipment. In a press release, Allen said, “The La Harpe Ambulance Service provides EMT support to the La Harpe community and surrounding areas in Hancock County. It’s operated by a dozen…
Read Full Article ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Treasurer’s Office is accepting real estate property tax prepayments during the month of December for taxes that will be payable in 2024. Prepayments will bear a receipt date in 2023. Prepayments can be made in person or by mail. If paying in person, enter the courthouse through the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced the addition of nephrologist Dr. Karol Rosner to their team of physicians. Rosner completed his medical education at the University of Illinois and an internal medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. His completed a fellowship in nephrology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Nephrologists play a crucial…
Read Full Article QUINCY — First Bankers Trustshares, Inc. recently announced Erin Wharton will join its board of directors. She will join the Board as of Dec. 1. Wharton, a certified public accountant, has served as a partner at Gray Hunter Stenn LLP since 2018. She provides audit, tax and consulting services to businesses and nonprofits. She has…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Dr. Deseray Aguirre is joining the SIU Center for Family Medicine in Quincy, 612 N. 11th, in December. Board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulation treatment, Aguirre cares for patients of all ages including infants, children, teens, adults and seniors. Aguirre provides preventative care, women’s health services — including obstetric and gynecological…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced it received a grant to help grow the local healthcare workforce. A new program through the Missouri Chamber Foundation will help meet the growing demand for health care workers by training up to 1,500 apprentices across the state. In a press release, Dan Mehan, Missouri Chamber president and…
Read Full Article SUPERMOM! Isn’t that who you want to be? SUPERWOMAN! Are the following symptoms keeping you from being the SUPERWOMAN you truly desire to be? Fatigue? Trouble sleeping? Irritability? Anxiousness? Mood swings? Low mood? Night sweats? Hot flashes or flushes? Weight gain? Decreased sex drive? Discomfort during intercourse? It’s tough being a woman these days! You…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal recently awarded a $13,900 grant to Harvest Outreach Ministries to help expand their facilities for alcohol and drug addiction. Harvest Outreach provides sober living facilities for people recovering from addiction. Both the men’s and the women’s units are full with a waiting list for admission. The group…
Read Full Article PAID PROMOTION IF YOU suffer from Knee or Hip pain, you are one of over 30 million adults in the US with this often-crippling condition. Shooting, stabbing and burning pains from the knees, sometimes with additional pain through the hip and down the legs are all symptoms of knee and hip pain. In severe cases, it…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Wayne E. Messick and Marvin Hufford at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Business Hall of Fame, established in 2006, honors people and organizations for their impactful contributions to the Quincy area business community.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Professions has promoted the following faculty members: Alexander joined the college faculty in January 2010. She is the master of science in nursing (MSN) program coordinator and teaches research and nursing informatics in the undergraduate BSN program, and education-focused courses in the MSN nurse educator track. …
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