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QUINCY — Together with Tri-State Veterans Support (TSVS) recognized Blessing Health with the first “Veterans’ Choice Award” during a ceremony at Blessing Hospital on Friday, Nov. 8, attended by more than 100 Blessing staff and volunteers. In a press release, Richard Elsenpeter, coordinator and facilitator for TSVS, said, “The Veterans’ Choice Award appreciation program was…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — NECAC held its annual meeting and installation of officers and directors dinner on Oct. 22. At the meeting, NECAC president and CEO Dan Page gave an update on progress made during the year and offered praise to board members, staff and volunteers. He also provided a look forward. In a press release,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Buy now, pay later is a service that many stores offer to allow shoppers to space out smaller payments on an item over time, rather than paying the full cost up front. Read the fine print before agreeing to one of these services. In recent years, buy now, pay later plans have become…
Read Full Article LA GRANGE, Mo. — Mark Twain Casino helped to celebrate William Kraemer’s 100th birthday on Oct. 30 with his daughters Karen Huff of Auburn, Ill., and Sandy Elbe of Augusta, Ill. Kramer has been a loyal guest of the casino for 23 years. In a press release, Ryan Lounsbury, general manager of Mark Twain Casino,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Foundation donors recently spent $45,000 on two LIFEPAK 15 Trainer Cardiac Monitors for students of Blessing Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedic and emergency medical technician programs. These monitors, used by ambulance personnel in cases of suspected heart attack, replace 20-year-old technology and are the same machines used in many area ambulances.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional is hiring for multiple roles in maintenance, housekeeping, food services and security. Open interviews will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at The Caring Cup just inside Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Interested applicants can talk with hiring managers and human resources directly. For questions, call…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Laura Oakman, clerk for the city of Quincy, recently earned the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), Inc. IIMC grants the CMC designation only to municipal clerks who complete education requirements and have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community and…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV will be at Quincy Regional Airport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Services available will include: The airport is at 1645 Highway 104.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Blessing Cancer Center has again earned accreditation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, as the result of a recent survey. Blessing Hospital has held CoC accreditation since 1966. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society recently received a $10,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to save the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. The grant was awarded after the Northeast Missouri Humane Society completed Best Friends Animal Society’s ‘Return to Home’ Challenge,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Registrations are being taken for a no-cost cholesterol screening sponsored by Blessing Health. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Blessing Resource Center, 420 N. 34th. An appointment and a 12-hour fast before the test are required to participate. Visit blessinghealth.org/cholesterol, call 217-277-5000 or stop…
Read Full Article QUINCY — State Street Bank recently announced the appointment of William “Will” Spear to its board of directors. Spear is a Quincy native and longtime resident. As a fourth-generation funeral director, he brings experience and commitment to Quincy. He is a graduate of Quincy High School, Illinois Wesleyan University and Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Spear…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy City Hall will be open Tuesday, Nov. 5, during general election day. However, the water utility clerk office inside City Hall will be closed. Central Services will be open on Tuesday but with limited services available. Garbage will be picked up on Tuesday, and city buses will operate on their regular schedule.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Reverse mortgages are widely advertised to older adults as a way to convert part of the equity in a home to cash in the form of a loan – without having to sell the property. The cash may be paid to you in installments or a lump sum, and you must pay back…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — Bomgaars will be the host of its annual Ladies Night event from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Proceeds will be directed to Hannibal Regional Foundation to support women’s healthcare at Hannibal Regional’s Monroe City Family Practice Clinic. The retail chain offers this night of fun and fall shopping…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – One in four women have experienced sexual assault and domestic abuse. Ja’Nae Weathers is one of them. In a press release, Weathers said, “I grew up with great parents and lived in a stable environment, but some of the choices I made weren’t so great, and they led me down the wrong…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The dates for filing nominating petitions for a seat on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees are Nov. 12 through Nov. 18. Petitions must be filed in the office of the president on the second floor of the JWCC Student/Administrative Center on the campus at 48th and Harrison in Quincy. Hours…
Read Full Article MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., is launching its second year of its Focus on STEM program, aimed at providing West Central Illinois school districts with the tools and education necessary to develop science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Throughout the 2024-25 school year, Dot employees, in collaboration with representatives from the Learning…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — SETWorks, a business focused on elevating the standard of disability services through innovation, dedication and excellence recently, held its second annual “Inspiring Progress – Celebrating Success in Disability Services” contest. The contest recognizes and gives back to people who embody this mission and make a real impact in their communities. Submissions were…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Jersey Mike’s recently made a donation of $7,500 to the Chaddock Children’s Foundation after its grand opening celebration on Sept. 25-29. Through a campaign where customers used a special promo code or coupon, a percentage of sales went directly to Chaddock. In a press release, Scott Miller, owner and operator of SamCo Management,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers Trust), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares, Inc., recently announced the appointment of Kelly Kern as senior vice president of finance and accounting, effective immediately. In her role, Kern will spearhead the finance and accounting and technology services departments, focusing on the development and execution…
Read Full Article Meteorologist Brent Clair is a good sport who often pokes fun at himself. Like when he calls himself a D.I.M.W.I.T. But can you beat his first snowfall date prediction and win a $100 shopping spree? Here’s “How’s the Weather up There?” from Farm and Home Supply.
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