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QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission has added Quincy Recycle and Quincy Farm Products as sponsors for the county’s 200th anniversary celebration. The commission recognized Quincy Recycle as the John Quincy Adams Sponsor and Quincy Farm Products as the Premier Sponsor for the Adams County Bicentennial during the presentation on Monday morning. Quincy Recycle…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce and the Macomb Park District celebrated a new park golf course on June 26 at the Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center, 9575 US Hwy. 136, as part of their Business After Hours event. Park Golf is a form of golf involving one ball, one club and…
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Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce announces partnership for 10-day British Landscapes tour in May 2025
QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a partnership with Collette Travel and local travel agent The Travel House to offer the community a group trip. The British Landscapes tour invites travelers to discover the Crown Jewels of Scotland, the medieval Snickelways of York and explore William Shakespeare’s childhood home. The group…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, is providing mental health care to employees and their family members covered by Dot’s health plan. Dot opened its nearly 5,000-square-foot Mt. Sterling Family Health Center (FHC) in 2020 in Mount Sterling, operated by Premise Health, the world’s leading direct healthcare provider.…
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QUINCY — You might have heard of “phishing” phone calls or messages, where a scammer pretends to be someone from your bank, tech support or a government agency to get your personal info or money. But what happens when you get a scam call that seems like it’s from someone you know? Emergency scams, sometimes…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health recently re-certified Memorial Hospital as an Emergent Stroke-Ready hospital. Earning the certification requires Memorial Hospital to meet the standards to support better outcomes by providing early intervention to stroke patients. The eligibility standards include a dedicated stroke-focused program, qualified medical professionals trained in stroke care and…
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BEARDSTOWN, Ill. — Ameren Illinois is entering its eighth-year of a multi-year streetlight replacement program to upgrade neighborhood streetlights throughout its 43,700-square-mile service territory with more energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) streetlights. For decades, most streetlights in the United States have used high-pressure sodium (HPS) technology, which emits orange-yellowish light. Ameren Illinois started removing company-owned HPS…
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Frankie Murphy-Giesing with Walter Louis Fluid Technologies talks to MRN’s Ron Kinscherf about the water businesses and how to treat it for commercial, industrial and consumer use. Rober & Phillilps and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — A change in income guidelines means that the North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) can serve more disadvantaged people. The annual income limits under federal poverty guidelines for Community Services Block Grant programs were raised July 1. A single-person household which previously had an annual income of $18,825 could now receive…
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QUINCY — U-Haul Co. of Illinois, Inc. has announced that Save A Lot 469 grocery store at 1120 Locust has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Quincy community. Save A Lot will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies. Normal business hours are 9 a.m. to…
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QUINCY — Some area residents who see Blessing Health providers for their healthcare have reported they have received letters from their insurance plans stating that their provider is out-of-network. Blessing officials said earlier this week in a press release those letters are being sent in error. As insurance companies work to improve their data management…
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Fireworks aren’t the only thing up in the air this Fourth of July. On this episode of Road Trips with Randy, we fly with Scott Davis, who bought his own airplane and is learning to fly. We will also take a ride in an antique aircraft and see the sites over Quincy. This episode is…
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Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you through Quincy’s elevator manufacturer, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
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QUINCY — Board-certified neurosurgeons Ryan Brennan and Gayatri Sonti have joined Blessing Health. Brennan is a decorated veteran who served as chief of neurosurgical operations and director of trauma critical care for U.S. forces in Afghanistan and earned the rank of lieutenant colonel. A graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, he completed residency and…
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QUINCY — The Chaddock Children’s Foundation recently received a donation from the Rotary Club of Quincy to be used to buy essential sensory tools and supplies for the Chaddock School. Jared Ransom, manager of support services at the Chaddock School, highlighted the significant impact of this donation. In a press release, Ransom said, “Our diverse…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Todd Ahrens breathed a sigh of relief Friday afternoon. More than 170 items were struck from the Missouri state budget on Friday, June 29, as Gov. Mike Parson cut $1 billion from the spending plan passed this year by lawmakers. Parson said in a statement he vetoed earmarked items he believed were loaded into the budget…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Carter’s Coffee Bar in Palmyra recently partnered with Hannibal Regional Auxiliary to raise $2,000 for local healthcare in honor of National Hospital Week, May 12-18. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with the Carter’s Coffee Bar in support of local healthcare,” J.D. Dodd, group director-guest/volunteer services at Hannibal Regional,…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is seeking volunteers for the Summer Food Service Program, which provides free nutritious meals to children aged 18 and under. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining clean tables and distributing milk and…
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La GRANGE, Mo. — Andrew Eisenbeiss grew up in a trucking family. His father drove for years, and his grandfather drove into his 70s. “I’ve been around truck driving since I was a little kid,” he said. Eisenbeiss now is taking things a step further. After nearly 20 years in the industry, he recently created…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Swimming season has officially kicked off, and, with some hotter-than-normal temperatures in the region lately, a dip in the pool sounds extra refreshing. If you’re considering adding a backyard pool to your list of summer projects, research contractors carefully before taking the plunge. Investing in a pool is a big decision, but a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Riedel Foundation trustees recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Douglass Community Services to help fund the Kids in Motion program this summer. Kids in Motion (KIM) is a short-term summer program for incoming fifth and sixth graders in the Hannibal School District. Through hands-on career exploration, the youth learn about a variety…
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QUINCY — QMG Eye and Vision Institute recently welcomed optometrist Dr. Michael Benedict to its team. Benedict’s interest in optometry began during a high school job shadowing experience when he witnessed the intricate workings of the human eye. “The first time I looked through the ophthalmoscope and saw the back of the eye, I was…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Tek Forward, a local non-profit focused on accessible technical education, recently launched the National Month of Service campaign. “Too often, when you ask someone for help, they offer you money. We want people to understand that a lot of times, it is your time they are asking for and what they really need.…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Before members of the newly re-established Pike County 4-H Foundation met for the first time, CNB Bank & Trust presented a $1,000 donation, indicating the start of positive growth in Pike County 4-H. In a press release, Illinois Extension County Director Shelby Crow said, “This foundation will help members gain new opportunities…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Rochell Sharpe with Blessing Hospital about Alzheimers awareness. She is a nurse practitioner with 30 years in the field. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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