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QUINCY — Shelley Barkley is the new vice president for academic and student affairs at John Wood Community College. Her position combines the areas of instruction and student services as part of a new, streamlined approach for JWCC. In a press release, JWCC president Dr. Bryan Renfro said, “Combining instruction and student services into one service…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill recently made a $1,000 donation to the Salvation Army of Hannibal. The establishment pledged to donate $1 from every meal bought on Thanksgiving Day. In a press release, Chad Douglas, donor relations coordinator at The Salvation Army of Hannibal, said, “We are thankful for this generous donation.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — UScellular is donating needed items to the Hannibal Arts Council. With its “Gift of Connection” program, UScellular is donating $5,000 worth of sound equipment, art supplies and more to help the organization further the creation, support and promotion of community arts programs that inspire creativity in all its forms. The council received…
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QUINCY — If you haven’t started already, now is the perfect time to prepare your home and car for winter weather. It can be overwhelming to decide how to winter-proof your life and what contractors you might need to hire for help. However, a few preventative measures can help you avoid waking up to a…
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The Illini Xpress Walk-In Clinic on the square in Pittsfield will close permanently at noon, Thursday, Dec. 14, to relocate equipment and supplies to the clinic’s new location. The new Illini Express Clinic will open at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, on the northeast corner of the Illini Community Hospital campus where…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal has awarded a $4,000 grant to provide for the 2023-24 season of the Hannibal Concert Association. The HCA will use the money for the Student Pass Program, where select students and one accompanying adult are offered complimentary admission to a concert to encourage audience development through youths…
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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…
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QUINCY — Quincy is one of four U.S. cities with a chance to win an indoor pickleball facility from The Picklr, which expects to have more than 100 locations across the country by the end of 2024. The original field of 32 cities entered in the Picklr Your City contest was narrowed to four early Friday morning…
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Dr. Jose Torres from Hannibal Regional Hospital performed the hospital’s first open heart surgery last month. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to him about cardiovascular surgery. Mercantile Bank sponsors MRN Business Spotlight.
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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…
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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 +…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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QUINCY — A resolution on the agenda for Monday night’s meeting of the Quincy City Council asks for aldermen to approve a $15,000 success fee to NextSite, LLC, for the recruitment of Planet Fitness to Quincy. However, the developer of the property and a Planet Fitness representative both say NextSite was not involved in bringing…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Dr. Niharika Yedia of Quincy Medical Group about diabetes. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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