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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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QUINCY — You might be planning to hire a tutor this school year to keep your child motivated and learning. Many kids can benefit from a tutor to give them extra support in a subject that’s difficult for them or to prepare them for a tough assignment. Your student’s academic needs are unique. A wide…
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QUINCY — Michael Weiman has joined the team at XCEL Physical Therapy. Weiman graduated with his doctorate in physical therapy degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2014. He earned additional credentials in 2019 as an orthopedic certified specialist. Using his education and training in movement impairment syndromes, Weiman evaluates each patient’s posture, functional…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Morgan Miles, owner of Miles Design about her new business, which is a full service interior design firm with experience in a wide variety of commercial projects of various sizes and complexities. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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QUINCY, Ill. — Home Instead is unveiling an expansion of its service area by offering in-home senior care services to the residents of Adams County. Now located in the Quincy Worx office space at 3701 East Lake Center, Suite 1, Home Instead has two decades of experience delivering service to seniors across West Central Illinois.…
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Ron Kinscherf gets some clean advice on how to handle mold damage from Jeff Butler of Clean Restoration. PAID PROMOTION
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Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday vetoed a measure that would have granted existing utilities in downstate Illinois, notably Ameren Illinois, the “right of first refusal” for transmission line construction. This would have given Ameren, the electric utility that serves much of downstate Illinois, authority to build new transmission lines without going through a competitive bidding…
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences in Quincy now offers registered respiratory therapists an option to earn a bachelor of science degree online, called the RRT to BSRT program. The program allows people with an associate degree in respiratory therapy to complete their bachelor’s degree in as little as 12 months. All…
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In our first episode of “Business Big Picture”, Jason Watkins, a certified business consultant, tells MRN’s Ron Kinscherf that another set of eyes can only help your business succeed … whether you are big or small.
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Tim Schrage of Refreshment Services Pepsi talks to MRN’s Ron Kinscherf about customer service and the many drinks offered today besides just Pepsi and Mountain Dew. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read Full Article If you’re a music lover, you may find yourself looking for last-minute deals on late summer festivals or tickets to a sold-out show. However, junk fees, resale pricing for high-demand shows and unscrupulous sellers can all make ticket prices skyrocket. You should also keep an eye out for counterfeit tickets. You’re more likely to run…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation program has earned three-year accreditation from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Studies show patients who participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program after a heart attack, heart failure or other heart problem that required surgery or medical care decreased their chance of death related to their condition…
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QUINCY — Shelby Norton is the August Employee of the Month at SIU Center for Family Medicine. Norton is a medical technologist II. She has worked at SIU Center for Family Medicine for four years and has worked in a lab setting for nine years. In her time at SIU, Norton collects, processes and analyzes…
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QUINCY — U.S. News & World Report, known for its annual hospital ratings and rankings, has named Blessing Hospital as a 2023-24 High Performing Hospital in the following care areas: This is the fifth year Blessing Hospital has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital, the highest recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s annual…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Mariner Girl Scout program is coming to Hannibal with the support of the George H. Riedel Foundation. Riedel trustee Bill Craigmiles recently presented a $16,331 check to the Girl Scouts that will cover all supplies to start a Mariner program, which teaches water skills to members. In a press release, Craigmiles…
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Peel back the label and you will find the real story that needs to be told. It’s the story of the workers nationwide, many in our own backyard. Not to be forgotten is the vast number of employees at Anheuser-Busch who work hard to produce the products many of us enjoy with our families and…
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QUINCY — Today the building is filled with rotted boards, light bulbs hanging from the ceiling and plenty of dust and plaster to clean up. L.J. Helmke and Branigan Stehl, however, have a shared vision for what 613 Maine will look like next spring as the home of the Blind Goat Cider House. “This is…
Read Full Article As the final days of summer sweep in, you may be planning a camping trip to close out the season. The right gear can make your camping trip a lot more comfortable, but it’s hard to know what you’ll need and where to get it. The price of high quality gear can also add up…
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