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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The recently established Hannibal Area CEO program teamed up with a new business that offers guide services in Hannibal for a walking tour around the town as part of a hands-on lesson in entrepreneurship. The high school students heard about the impact of the tourism industry to our area, learned about the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Horizons Soup Kitchen’s second annual “Charcuterie in CommUNITY” fundraiser is set from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at Quincy Country Club. This event will showcase a competition among local talents, all vying for the prestigious title of Best in Show and People’s Choice awards. The event will debut the inaugural…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 2 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois-Macomb at 1522 E. Carroll. The retail store and donation center helps fund community outreach, job preparation, veterans’ services and youth programs in the Macomb…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the five-year anniversary of The Crafty Coop, LLC, 206 N. Lafayette. Owner Laci Todd set out to provide a cozy studio with a relaxed atmosphere where customers can gather to create and share…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health patients can now make a payment by phone, any day at any time, using an automated payment system. With the statement to be paid in hand, patients should: The automated payment option is available to all patients at any Blessing facility. Blessing continues to offer online payment at blessinghealth.org/billpay, payment by…
Read Full Article PAID PROMOTION Mount Sterling, Ill. — In 1994, when Aaron Littig finished high school, all he wanted to do was keep playing basketball. “At that point in time, I wouldn’t say that academics or education was a big focus in my life,” he said. He found a home at John Wood Community College. “It’s not…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL Mo. — Four entrepreneurs will present when Ignite hosts its third SparkNIGHT at the Rialto at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1. SparkNIGHT is the catalyst of Ignite, an initiative to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Hannibal region. SparkNIGHT is an event where local entrepreneurs and small business owners pitch their businesses to investors.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Electric Fountain Brewing has returned to Sixth Street, although the address is officially on Hampshire. The coffee and roasting house has moved from its alley location behind Quincy Axe Company to 534 Hampshire, on the southwest corner of 6th and Hampshire. “We are currently doing some work inside our new building including customizing…
Read Full Article Halloween may be scary, but shopping for the holiday shouldn’t be. The National Retail Federation estimates 73 percent of Americans will celebrate Halloween this year and that spending will reach $12.2 billion, a new record. Whether you’re shopping online, visiting a seasonal store or paying for a Halloween event or haunted house, you’ll want to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the Hannibal Regional Diabetes Center will be site of a diabetes health fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. Diabetes impacts 37.3 million people in the United States, and 8.5 million of those are unaware that they have diabetes. Raising awareness of diabetes is…
Read Full Article MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Nakita Hughes from Healing Hearts Family Counseling about making relationships healthy. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article QUINCY — More than 2,300 Hy-Vee, Inc. employees will be honored this month for their years of providing helpful smiles and dedication to the company. Employees from across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region gather each year at a series of service award celebrations, which recognizes employee’s career milestones in five-year increments, from five to 45 years and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added Dr. Allyson Munch to its family medicine team. Munch earned her medical degree from A.T. Still University in Kirksville and completed her residency at SIU School of Medicine. In a press release, Munch said, “I’ve always been drawn towards being able to care for patients of all…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal High School boys soccer team played host to its seventh annual Kickin’ Cancer game on Monday, Oct. 9 at Veterans Field. The team presented Hannibal Regional Foundation with a check for $2,000. Players were escorted onto the field by local cancer survivors during the announcing of the starting lineup. The…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Herald-Whig, once a daily newspaper with the largest circulation in a 100-mile radius, recently told its rural subscribers it will reduce its printing schedule to twice a week. Citing rising fuel, postage and delivery costs, the e-mailed notice said the company would eliminate its Tuesday, Thursday and Friday editions in the rural…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund program will accept applications for assistance until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. ILHAF provides up to $60,000 in mortgage assistance to eligible homeowners which is paid directly to the servicer, taxing body or other approved entity. Funds may be used for: The ILHAF is a federally…
Read Full Article QUINCY – Calftown Corners has added two more businesses to the Calftown Square on the northwest corner of Eighth and State. The Engraved Hive is a collection of local vendors who have come together in one bright, beautiful storefront located at 735 State to sell their handmade products. They are set for a grand opening this…
Read Full Article Ashley and Brittany visit Dues at The Liquor Booth to get ready for fall entertaining. So when. you see Ashley and Brittany with their kids trick or treating, ask them what’s in their bags. Pumpkin Spice for all!
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Healthcare System will be interviewing for registered nurses from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. This event will take place in the Hannibal Regional Sunroom, just inside the Hannibal Regional Hospital. Registered nurses at all levels are welcome, from upcoming graduates to those with several years of experience. Interviewees…
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