Business and Tech
QUINCY — Amanda Wetzel, an information technology support associate at the SIU Center for Family Medicine – Quincy, recently was named the June Employee of the Month. Wetzel has been with SIU Medicine for a little more than a year and has made an impression through her dedication, positive attitude and technical expertise. She assists…
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HAMILTON, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Mobile will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at Memorial Medical Clinic, 951 Broadway in Hamilton. This come-and-go event will provide a look at Memorial’s mobile healthcare unit, which expands access and serves rural communities. Attendees can tour the clinic, meet…
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Imagine: At three o’clock in the morning, your phone suddenly sounds a piercing alarm – not an emergency call, but an abnormal temperature in the mine. You struggle to get up, restart the machine remotely, look at the shocking numbers on the electricity bill, and wonder if it’s really worth it. At the same time,…
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For a long time, Apple users only relied on Apple’s in-app purchase options, with third-party payment gateways restricted. However, the landscape has just changed, thanks to Epic. The Epic vs. Apple case is about to send shockwaves through the mobile payment ecosystem. If you’re one of the millions of Apple users, you can now make…
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Brittany Boll and Randy Phillips take you inside the home of Larry and Susie Royalty at 1416 Locust. This house … has a past. It is known around Quincy as “The Monckton Mansion” where Leo Monckton reportedly hosted a friend from Chicago, Al Capone, on numerous occasions. This home was built for Charles Savage, manager…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Quilts of Valor Foundation presented quilts to 12 Dot Foods and Dot Transportation, Inc. employees during a ceremony held this spring in Mount Sterling. The event honored their service in the U.S. military. Dot’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) organized the ceremony and recognized the following veteran employees: The Quilts…
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On this special day dedicated to fatherly love and gratitude, Sunny Mining launched a limited-time “Father’s Day Exclusive Welfare Contract” to give back to global investors with innovative gifts, especially fathers who have silently contributed. The platform perfectly combines safety and compliance with high returns, making every investment the most thoughtful financial surprise for fathers.…
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Ron Kinscherf with Muddy River News talks with Eric Ervin from Country about insurance and his career. Bank of Springfield brings you Business Spotlight.
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Since it’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, June is a good time for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud. Older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may be more susceptible to scams. Scam awareness is a complex mental task, and it’s harder for those who have a condition…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa will be the host of “Confidence Hour: A Beauty and Wellness Evening” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Memorial Hospital Health Wellness Conference Rooms, 1454 N. County Road 2050. This event allows people to: Five lucky guests will receive Botox services at $7 per unit.…
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Chemical Maintenance, Inc., a distributor of cleaning supplies and equipment based in Champaign and owned by Betsy and Brad Parks, announced the sale of its business assets on Friday to the owners of Area Distributors in Quincy. The two companies have around 40 employees combined. Area Distributors offers janitorial supplies and equipment, restaurant supplies and equipment,…
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Tomorrow is Father’s Day and here’s a late gift idea for you. Alex O’Neal has treats as he and Bob discuss the quality cigars he is bringing to Quincy at his 910 York cigar shop. It’s BYOB, but you can get a drink at The Ratkseller across the street and bring it over. Bank of…
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NORTHEAST, Mo. — A new collaborative initiative, Hogs for Hunger, is set to tackle food insecurity in northeast Missouri by supplying area food pantries with locally produced pork. This program is a partnership between Missouri Farmers Care, the Missouri Pork Association and United Way of the Mark Twain Area. Both Missouri Farmers Care and United…
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Have you ever dreamed of rapidly turning a modest investment into significant wealth? Now, thanks to GVCloud’s innovative integration of advanced artificial intelligence and Bitcoin cloud mining, this once distant financial goal has become achievable. GVCloud is swiftly gaining global attention, becoming the preferred platform for investors seeking exceptional financial outcomes. 🌟 Verified Results: Remarkable…
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As times change, people’s attitudes towards energy have also changed. They rely on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power to power new energy cloud mining operations, which greatly reduces mining costs and integrates the electricity generated by surplus energy into the grid. This not only saves a lot of energy consumption, but…
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QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company (FBTC) recently announced the promotion of Kyle Beckman to vice president of marketing and customer experience. Since joining FBTC in 2019, Beckman has enhanced the bank’s ability to connect with customers through marketing strategies and an enhanced digital presence. Beckman has developing the brands for Buck Land Funding, which…
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QUINCY — Financial Advisor Ben Drebes of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Adams County has received the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation. The course of study to earn the ChFC consists of the following topics: Drebes also is required to complete a professional recertification program each year, including an ethics questionnaire. “At Edward…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Medical Group (QMG) Foundation’s annual Cancer Crush event, held April 4, raised more than $115,000 to help local cancer patients with the financial challenges that often come with treatment. The funds will directly support people by covering essential living expenses such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and transportation to treatment,…
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Illinois lawmakers just passed a new state budget, with a change that’s raising eyebrows in the sports betting world. Starting soon, each sports wager made in the state will come with a small fee: 25 cents per bet for the first 20 million bets a company takes, and 50 cents after that. At first glance,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal High School seniors Abbie Martin and Kyrie Wilkerson will each receive $2,500 scholarships from the George H. Riedel Foundation. Wilkerson was awarded the Riedel Scholarship for Business and Banking. Martin earned the Riedel Scholarship for Social Advocacy. The scholarships are awarded in honor of George H. Riedel, a director of F&M…
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After three years of technical research and development, OPTO Miner, headquartered in the UK, officially launched a global mobile mining app. The platform is driven by a variety of green renewable energy sources and is committed to creating a new generation of environmentally friendly and low-carbon cloud mining technology. Users can easily participate in the…
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QUINCY — The Makers Market will return to the heart of downtown from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, with a special preview night from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 13. The event takes place on the newly renovated and pedestrian-friendly Sixth Street promenade, spanning from Maine to Vermont. What started…
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QUINCY — Tri-State CWM recently announced the appointment of Brenda Langan as its assistant director, effective immediately. Langan joined the ministry three years ago and has been an active member of CWM. During her time with the organization, she has made contributions to key programs, particularly the Ladies Night Out and Second Tuesday initiatives. In…
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The sun scorches, sweat trickles down, heart races, and somehow…it feels amazing. Working out during the hot season isn’t just for the daredevils; it’s a test of toughness, a lesson in biology, and a natural performance enhancer. It can be observed from a building worker enduring the harsh heat to elite marathoners from Kenya: the…
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Every trucker knows ELD fines aren’t just annoying; they’re expensive and avoidable. They can mess with your schedule, cut into your pay, and flag your record. But avoiding them isn’t rocket science. It comes down to doing a few simple things right every day behind the wheel. This guide breaks down exactly how to…
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