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LaPLATA, Mo. — Amy Morris thought her inconsistent health maladies were a normal part of the stress of life. She was juggling a lot. She had just sent her oldest child to college. She was completing her 20th year working in education — she works for the LaPlata R-2 schools as a preschool teacher —…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works electric crew will be performing maintenance on electric lines beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1. Power will be shut off for a duration of 15 minutes. Areas include portions of Wildwood Court, Head Lane, and Stardust Drive. Contact the HBPW Dispatch Center at 573-221-0955…
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CANTON, Mo. — Karen Voss and Brian Munzlinger will be seated as commissioners for the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) at its April 14 meeting at Culver-Stockton College in Canton. Voss was elected by the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District board at its March 4 meeting. She serves as the chief financial officer at Ursa Farmers…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children is planning a number of events throughout the area in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. A number of local businesses will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the agency. Advocacy Network for Children has two programs — CASA (Court Appointed Special…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will be site of “Minecraft at the Museum” from 1 to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5, to celebrate the release of “A Minecraft Movie.” This event will bring the world of Minecraft to life, offering a multi-disciplinary educational experience for museum guests. “Most people don’t realize Minecraft is based…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to help put on Project Graduation for the Hannibal High School Class of 2025. The parents of the senior class are the hosts of the party each year. For each of her children, Anna Lemon has served as a chairperson of the event. With…
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QUINCY — As many as 40 percent of people with depression can find no relief for their condition. “These are patients who experience feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness,” Olivia Patterson, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with Blessing Health System, said in a press release. “They’ve tried multiple conventional antidepressants and experienced no relief.” For…
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Summer will be here before we know it, and you might be looking into day camps or overnight camps for your kids. After all, summer camps are a great environment for kids to develop social skills, grow independence and experience the outdoors. BBB recommends using the same level of care in choosing a summer camp…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is implementing a change in the location and bill pay process for its patient accounts office. Patients visiting the hospital to pay a bill or make payment arrangements should check in at the front welcome desk at the hospital’s main entrance. A patient accounts representative will be notified and available…
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RALLS COUNTY, Mo. — The Ralls County Endowment Fund recently received a $5,000 donation from Ranger Power to get closer to its goal of $15,000, which will permanently endow the fund, earn a match of $15,000 from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri and begin providing annual grants to nonprofit organizations…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jennifer Tournear of Enchanted Books about running a locally owned bookstore and how she stands out against the big boxes and online booksellers.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol and wellness screening on Thursday, April 10, at Blessing Health Hannibal in the MJB Conference Room on the second floor at 100 Medical Drive. Use the West entrance. The event will include a blood pressure reading, body composition screening and an A1C screening for…
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Small businesses must find creative ways to engage their audience and stand out from the competition. One of the most effective strategies is using audio and text tools to make marketing content more dynamic, professional, and accessible. Whether it’s transforming voices for promotional videos, converting text into speech for automated interactions, or generating automatic captions…
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QUINCY — The mayor’s office has announced the following schedule in observance of election day on Tuesday, April 1:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization focusing on providing needed resources to kids in care, will hold its annual Birthday Bash donor match event from Friday, March 28 through Tuesday, April 1. An anonymous business will match up to $5,000 in donations during this event. In a press release, Shannon VonAllmen, executive director…
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Having a static website is no longer sufficient in today’s digitally orientated society. Tourists are drawn to immersive and captivating experiences that hold their interest and entice them to return. AI-generated layouts, graphics, and animations have completely changed the way people engage with websites. An AI image generator is assisting developers, creative professionals, and business…
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If creating or designing jewelry is your hobby, it’s time to create a remarkable business opportunity for yourself. According to a report shared by Fortune Business Insights: “The global jewelry market size was around US$ 232.94 billion in 2024.” This huge market volume depicts that there is a significant space for you to start a…
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Illinois is taking the gambling industry a step further by moving closer to legalizing mobile gambling. The state’s proposal leads to mixed feelings among the society. Nevertheless, industry experts and business owners are feeling positive about the upcoming change. Taking the legal route could mark a shift not only for the gaming industry but also…
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While online gaming has crept up only in the last thirty years or so, its impact has been significant on today’s society. From increasing governmental revenue, providing a social outlet, and even affecting those with addictive personalities, its impact can’t be disputed. Why Has it Become so Popular? The rise of online gaming has one…
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CANTON, Mo. — Hooper Photography and Painted Threads are the hosts of a painting party and photo shoot Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, at Gather Event Venue, 507 Clark, and is open to all area school districts and Class of 2025 seniors. Painting being will be completed on Friday, and photo shoots will be held…
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These days, online feedback shapes how people see businesses and media outlets. News portals, in particular, rely on a solid reputation to attract regular readers. When a platform receives negative reviews, it can have a ripple effect on public trust. Why does this happen? Readers often view these comments as honest reactions to how a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Members of the Hannibal Parks and Recreation staff, the Tree Board, Missouri Department of Conservation, employees from DHL Shipping and fourth-graders from Stowell Elementary School will participate in tree plantings beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the South Main Recreation Area, starting at South Main and Fulton Streets. Fifty trees will be…
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Everyone dreams of a wedding they can always refer to joyfully, and they will give it all it takes to achieve this goal. Marrying the love of your life in luxurious surroundings will always create unforgettable wedding memories. A way to infuse luxury is to have a destination wedding, and what better luxurious destination than…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Workforce Center, 107 N. Third, in partnership with Two Rivers Regional Council and the Illinois Department of Employment Security, is the site of a walk-in event from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 26, and from 1 to 4 p.m on Friday, March 28, to assist people looking for a…
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