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PALMYRA, Mo. — Options for Women will hold its third annual Marion County Walk for Life and pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, April 26, at the Flower City Park. Registration for the walk and a special warm up session will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. Breakfast will be provided by the Hannibal…
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US residents are in luck as more states are legalizing online casinos in response to the wave of economic perks that these sites offer to jurisdictions that allow their operation. As such, more online sites have been offering their services to the US, and this number is set to grow in the coming years. What’s…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently welcomed adult psychiatrist Dr. John Flo to its team. Dr. Flo earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Saint Louis University Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Flo blends science and empathy to help people navigate their mental health journeys. Psychiatrists…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 annual awards event on March 20 at Park Place to acknowledge the efforts of several members, citizens and community leaders who played a vital part in the 2024 business community. Awards were presented to: The chamber also recognized outgoing board member Mike Woodrum…
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In today’s fast-paced media landscape, news channels quickly jump on the latest trends, especially regarding food. Trending edibles often grab the public’s attention, sparking curiosity and excitement. But how do news outlets manage to keep these foods in the spotlight and drive conversations around them? From captivating visuals to viral-worthy stories, news channels have mastered…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Community members are invited to attend a community pinwheel ceremony at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 7, at the Hannibal Riverfront in Rotary Pavillion in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least one in seven children have experienced child abuse or neglect…
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QUINCY — The Friends of the Quincy Public Library will hold its annual spring used book sale Thursday and Friday, April 3-4 at the Quincy Public Library, 526 Jersey. The sale is held in the large conference room. It will offer books, DVDs and CDs for purchase. With a few exceptions, everything is 50 cents…
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LaPLATA, Mo. — Amy Morris thought her inconsistent health maladies were a normal part of the stress of life. She was juggling a lot. She had just sent her oldest child to college. She was completing her 20th year working in education — she works for the LaPlata R-2 schools as a preschool teacher —…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works electric crew will be performing maintenance on electric lines beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1. Power will be shut off for a duration of 15 minutes. Areas include portions of Wildwood Court, Head Lane, and Stardust Drive. Contact the HBPW Dispatch Center at 573-221-0955…
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CANTON, Mo. — Karen Voss and Brian Munzlinger will be seated as commissioners for the Mid-America Port Commission (MAPC) at its April 14 meeting at Culver-Stockton College in Canton. Voss was elected by the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District board at its March 4 meeting. She serves as the chief financial officer at Ursa Farmers…
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QUINCY — Advocacy Network for Children is planning a number of events throughout the area in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. A number of local businesses will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the agency. Advocacy Network for Children has two programs — CASA (Court Appointed Special…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will be site of “Minecraft at the Museum” from 1 to 3:15 p.m. on Friday, April 5, to celebrate the release of “A Minecraft Movie.” This event will bring the world of Minecraft to life, offering a multi-disciplinary educational experience for museum guests. “Most people don’t realize Minecraft is based…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to help put on Project Graduation for the Hannibal High School Class of 2025. The parents of the senior class are the hosts of the party each year. For each of her children, Anna Lemon has served as a chairperson of the event. With…
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QUINCY — As many as 40 percent of people with depression can find no relief for their condition. “These are patients who experience feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and worthlessness,” Olivia Patterson, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with Blessing Health System, said in a press release. “They’ve tried multiple conventional antidepressants and experienced no relief.” For…
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Summer will be here before we know it, and you might be looking into day camps or overnight camps for your kids. After all, summer camps are a great environment for kids to develop social skills, grow independence and experience the outdoors. BBB recommends using the same level of care in choosing a summer camp…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital is implementing a change in the location and bill pay process for its patient accounts office. Patients visiting the hospital to pay a bill or make payment arrangements should check in at the front welcome desk at the hospital’s main entrance. A patient accounts representative will be notified and available…
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RALLS COUNTY, Mo. — The Ralls County Endowment Fund recently received a $5,000 donation from Ranger Power to get closer to its goal of $15,000, which will permanently endow the fund, earn a match of $15,000 from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri and begin providing annual grants to nonprofit organizations…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jennifer Tournear of Enchanted Books about running a locally owned bookstore and how she stands out against the big boxes and online booksellers.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Reservations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol and wellness screening on Thursday, April 10, at Blessing Health Hannibal in the MJB Conference Room on the second floor at 100 Medical Drive. Use the West entrance. The event will include a blood pressure reading, body composition screening and an A1C screening for…
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Small businesses must find creative ways to engage their audience and stand out from the competition. One of the most effective strategies is using audio and text tools to make marketing content more dynamic, professional, and accessible. Whether it’s transforming voices for promotional videos, converting text into speech for automated interactions, or generating automatic captions…
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QUINCY — The mayor’s office has announced the following schedule in observance of election day on Tuesday, April 1:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit organization focusing on providing needed resources to kids in care, will hold its annual Birthday Bash donor match event from Friday, March 28 through Tuesday, April 1. An anonymous business will match up to $5,000 in donations during this event. In a press release, Shannon VonAllmen, executive director…
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Having a static website is no longer sufficient in today’s digitally orientated society. Tourists are drawn to immersive and captivating experiences that hold their interest and entice them to return. AI-generated layouts, graphics, and animations have completely changed the way people engage with websites. An AI image generator is assisting developers, creative professionals, and business…
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If creating or designing jewelry is your hobby, it’s time to create a remarkable business opportunity for yourself. According to a report shared by Fortune Business Insights: “The global jewelry market size was around US$ 232.94 billion in 2024.” This huge market volume depicts that there is a significant space for you to start a…
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