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WEST QUINCY, Mo. — Autumn Harvest Farms, a pumpkin patch, opened for its fifth season on Saturday, Sept. 9, and will be open each weekend until Oct. 29. Hours are Fridays 4 to 7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Autumn Harvest farms offers a large play…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of Weaver Guns and Ammo Inc., 233 E. Jackson. After an extensive remodel to a brick and mortar store, owner Tim Weaver opened his six-year online business to much success…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Chris Bockius with Xcel Performance about core strength and getting fit.
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Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to the head of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce about business, growth and development.
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QUINCY — Dr. Michelle D. Combs, laboratory manager with Rivercross Diagnostics, recently received a Career Ambassador Award from the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Career ambassadors help young people understand and appreciate the medical laboratory’s role in patient care and inspire them to pursue a career in the medical laboratory and pathology field through hands-on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation has awarded a $7,500 grant to the CHART Teen Task Force to help in its efforts to decrease unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases for teenagers in Hannibal. The grant award will be divided with $5,000 going toward the CHART Teen Health Fair, and the balance to fund the…
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PAID PROMOTION The world of hunting is continually evolving, and with it, so are the tools and techniques used by hunters. One such essential tool is the hunting blind, which has seen significant advancements in recent years. Hunting blinds serve as crucial hideouts for hunters, concealing them from their prey and enhancing their chances of…
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QUINCY — National Diaper Need Awareness Week is scheduled for Sept 18-24. The week draws attention to the issue of diaper need in the United States. Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank is getting ready to celebrate its three-year milestone since the inception of its 501(c)3 status in September 2020. Since then until now, 414,711 diapers have…
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Well, we wrapped up the Great Quincy Sandwich Debate and now it’s time for you to vote! There are no bad choices, but we’re going to make you pick one in our online poll…votes in Facebook comments DO NOT COUNT! One vote per person (or device) and voting closes on Sept. 17 with a winner…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks with Dennis Frericks of Full Throttle Parts about what his company offers and how it can help you when you need suggestions about your ride.
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QUINCY — As a new school year kicks into gear, be on the lookout for scam streaming links when you’re watching a high school sports event online. While many pandemic-era adjustments to high school athletic events have vanished, live streaming has stuck around. Live streams can be a great way for fans to join in…
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QUINCY — Liberty Bank recently announced the addition of two longtime active community supporters to its board of directors. Carlos Fernandez, former general manager at WGEM AM/FM/TV, and Mike Elbe, former president of John Wood Community College have both been elected to the bank’s board of directors. “Most banks add board members who have done…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Blessing Health Hannibal Sleep Disorders Center recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. To receive and maintain accreditation for a five-year period, the Blessing Health Hannibal Sleep Disorders Center met or exceeded all standards designated by the AASM, including core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment,…
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QUINCY — Ashley Chbeir, clinical research coordinator for Blessing Health, has earned the status of certified clinical research professional. Requirements to earn the certification include having a minimum of two years in the field and passing the Society of Clinical Research Associates examination. SOCRA established the certification program for Clinical Research Professionals to create an…
Read Full Article QUINCY — People struggling with debt or seeking to fix their credit score often turn to credit relief companies. And some of these companies make big promises, but then don’t deliver, leaving people further in debt. Debt is not inherently bad, but many people find themselves underwater as monthly payments and interest stack up, leading…
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QUINCY — The next few weeks are going to be a little busier than normal for the Traeder family. Jason Traeder is the vice president of TNT Golf Cars and Motorsports at 930 Maine, but he’s also the president of The District, which is looking for a new executive director after announcing Wednesday that Emily…
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QUINCY — A spokesman for Marx Commercial Properties and Development Company says construction of a 24,000 square foot building in the Prairie Trails Shopping Center at the corner of 63rd and Broadway likely will be complete by December. However, you will have to continue waiting to find out what types of business will be in that…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Class of 2024 Business Hall of Fame. Officials say when considering nominees, think of business leaders who have laid the foundation for innovation, strong work ethic, sound financial principles and vision that will continue to serve the Quincy area for generations. In…
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QUINCY — Theresa Oakley has graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with her Doctor of Medical Science degree. The SIU School of Medicine Doctor of Medical Science degree prepares physician assistants to be leaders in health care, higher education, research, and innovative industries, as well as public and private agencies. The program is designed to advance physician…
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HANNIBAL, MO. – Sawyer’s Creek, a once popular spot for Hannibal families along Missouri 79 beside the riverfront, is expected to be reopened next year. The new owners, father and son duo Todd and Austin Curry of Quincy, recently bought the park, which closed in 2020 during the pandemic. It reopened for a short time…
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QUINCY — Bard Optical, a retail optical services provider with 20 locations in Illinois, will be putting its 21st location in the Prairie Trails Shopping Center. Construction work is underway at the site near 63rd and Broadway between the Bath and Body Works store and Jen’s Nails. Vice President Mick Hall hopes for the store to open…
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QUINCY — Hannibal resident Melissa C. Griswold is the newest member of the Blessing Foundation. Griswold is an associate teaching professor in the department of finance at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo. She previously was a business faculty member and dean at Quincy University and Maryville University in St. Louis. Griswold has received…
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QUINCY — Now that Target has finally opened its doors, Quincy shoppers want to know what businesses will be filling three parcels of property on the northeast corner of 36th and Broadway. Muddy River News has confirmed through multiple sources that Raising Cane’s, an American fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers, will be built on a…
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QUINCY — Sometimes it only takes a few months to learn a new skill to land a job or a promotion. That’s why John Wood Community College offers more than 20 certificate programs — many offered fully online — to help students gain skills to meet the specific needs of regional employers. In a press…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added general surgeon Dr. Eric Butler to its team. Butler earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Fla., and completed his residency at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, N.J. When asked why he chose to specialize in surgery, Butler…
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