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QUINCY — The Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) members and leaders gathered near McCormick Place in Chicago to install the new board of directors and present awards. Timothy Ott of the SIU Faculty selected two members for the President’s Awards, including SIU’s Dr. Michael Connolly. The IAFP president of the previous year chooses this…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jason Watkins of Strategic Management and Consulting about finding employees. When starting a new business, who do you want with you on the ground floor? PAID PROMOTION
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has received a $5,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation to help fund art experiences for more than 500 children ages 3-17 in the Hannibal area. Included in the Riedel grant is an allocation for the Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a popular summer event. The money will help…
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QUINCY — Blessing Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit was among 39 nursing homes in Illinois that recently received the highest possible rating in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Nursing Homes 2024. More than 15,000 nursing homes across the country were rated based on patient and resident outcomes such as infection rates, staffing levels,…
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QUINCY — Throughout the holiday season, many people travel to visit friends and loved ones or enjoy a winter vacation. According to Deloitte’s 2023 holiday survey, nearly half of Americans intend to travel for the holidays in 2023, up from last year. Travelers also reported they had fewer concerns about health, finances and flight delays…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Agribusiness of the Year and Larry Fischer Ag Educator of the Year awards until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, with the winners set to be recognized at the ag banquet scheduled for Tuesday, March 12. Bruce Guthrie, president/CEO of the Quincy…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Dec. 12 to celebrate Chubby’s rebranding to Chubby’s Smoke & Steakhouse. The restaurant, at 2 West Side Square, has been in operation for 11 years and now includes a full-service bar, banquet space and catering options. The…
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Derek Oestreich of Immunotek talks about what the plasma company does at its location which formerly housed Quincy’s latest Golden Corral. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Illini Community Hospital recently earned a four-star rating from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing excellence in rural healthcare. The NRRS was created by several organizations, including the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network and the Wyoming and New Mexico Departments of Health. The NRRS Star Ratings are similar to…
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QUINCY — Horizons Social Services is “Raising the Roof” this holiday season through a campaign to raise $110,000 by Christmas. As of the first of December, Horizons has raised $40,000. Horizons Social Services provides a wide range of services from providing hot meals and refuge to fostering opportunities and emotional support. However, a deteriorating roof jeopardizes…
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QUINCY — Makenzi Henderson has found a new home one month after leaving WGEM-TV. Henderson has taken a position at WDAY, the ABC affiliate in Fargo, N.D. She will be an anchor and producer of the station’s 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. newscasts. Her first day in Fargo, 3½ hours from her hometown in Minneapolis,…
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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…
Read Full Article 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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