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QUINCY — After working in the restaurant industry for 20 years, Rebecca Lee always had wanted to own her own restaurant. “It was just one of those dreams that never happened,” she said. Until now. Monday was the first day for Lil’ Abnors Omelette Shack at 938 Maine in the former Pops Pizza building. Lee…
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When I write for Muddy River Vibe, it is usually about something that has piqued my interest and something I want to share with the general public. That is exactly what Jeff and Shelly Rasche do with their knowledge and skillsets of art, life, and good parties. They make it interesting, and they share it…
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BARRY, Ill. – Dave Forshey bought a vehicle service contract with St. Louis-based CarShield in June 2020 to cover any problems with the motor, engine and transmission in his 2011 Ford F150. “I told them my truck had more than 289,000 miles on it,” he said. “I really didn’t think they’d take (the policy). That’s…
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Derek Price of DP Construction is making an impact on Downtown Quincy. Business Spotlight is brought to you by Cason, Huff and Schlueter insurance.
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Bob Gough talks to Bruce Guthrie, who will be moving from The District to the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce in November.
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QUINCY — Bigger and better. That’s what Terry Traeder is envisioning in 2022 when it comes to the Grand Prix of Karting at South Park, plus the regular bi-monthly competition at TNT Kartways in West Quincy, Mo. “I think the growth in both will continue,” Traeder said. Traeder is a former world champion karter who…
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QUINCY — A yellow giraffe with polka dots named Flower Girl likes to play video games. Flower Girl’s favorite video game involves tractors with flowers. Flower Girl’s friend, a brown cheetah named Cheety, wants to come over to play video games. A red lion named Tiger also wants to play games, but Tiger’s sharp teeth…
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QUINCY — The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois recently honored three businesses in the Quincy region with Torch Awards. A Torch Award is the most prestigious honor the BBB can present to exceptional organizations for their dedication to integrity and ethical business practices. “These organizations have truly joined BBB’s mission of advancing marketplace trust in an…
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QUINCY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified Burkholderia pseudomallei, the bacteria that causes melioidosis, in an aromatherapy room spray. The contaminated product is the Better Homes and Gardens-branded Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones “Lavender & Chamomile” scent. The spray was sold at Walmart stores and online between February and Oct. 21.…
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QUINCY — Blaise Haxel always has wanted to own and operate his own bar. After negotiations with another bar owner fell through late this summer, Haxel visited with Sonny Settles, owner of Port’s Place, 510 Jersey. “What really intrigued me about Port’s Place is any time I came in, I always felt like family,” Haxel…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Chariton Valley recently announced the completion of its state-of-the-art fiber network at Hannibal Lakeside Technology Park. The network will deliver 100 gigabit service that is essential for large-scale businesses with extensive operations. “Chariton Valley is proud of our partnership with the Hannibal community and to provide this valuable service to the technology…
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Hotel Nauvoo receives $1.03 million in grant money QUINCY — More than $1.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds has been given to 15 restaurants, bars and catering companies in Quincy during the last six months. The businesses are among 101,000 across the United States receiving emergency assistance from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The U.S. Small…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup hopes to have something to present to the Quincy City Council within two weeks that would modify how the city oversees video gaming operators. There is one slight problem. Quincy doesn’t have much leeway. “The state will not allow us to be more restrictive to gaming,” Troup said. Troup…
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The long-time director of the Quincy Convention and Visitor’s Bureau dishes on tourism, travel and bringing events to town.
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QUINCY — Sam McKelvie greets the people in her class with “Hello, my friends,” then instructs them to begin stretching before they start exercising. It’s a routine she’s gone through many times. On some days, those instructions are given in a studio she rents in the Washington Theatre building in downtown Quincy. On many days,…
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QUINCY – The track is back! And it has a new name. Owner Paul Holtschlag announced Wednesday that Jimmy Lieurance will be taking over as director of operations at Adams County Speedway, formerly known as Quincy Raceways, and that the .29-mile track at 8000 Broadway will reopen in spring 2022. Lieurance will be leasing the…
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Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials held a ribbon cutting Wednesday at its new location for the community service center at 706 Maine in Quincy. The new service center is in the former People’s Prosperity Bank location. Programs like the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Percentage of Income Payment Plan, rental assistance, shelter programs,…
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CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services announced Tuesday the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved six new retailers for Illinois’ 1.8 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to buy groceries online. Among the new retailers is County Market, which operates 31 locations throughout the state. County Market has…
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On Saturday, Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBG or Sinclair), the parent company of local CBS/ABC affiliate KHQA, identified and began to investigate what it called “a potential security incident” On Sunday, SBG officials identified that certain servers and workstations in its environment were encrypted with ransomware, and that certain office and operational networks were disrupted. Data…
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QUINCY — The former Comfort Inn at 4122 Broadway, closed since it was sold in February, will reopen Friday as an AmericInn Lodge and Suites. Shil Patel said he and his father, Sunny, bought the 58-room facility in February for $1.1 million. He says they’ve spent $700,000 in renovations. “We’re just waiting on some of…
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Bob Gough talks to Sunset Home Administrator Jerry Neal about how the senior living facility is recovering from the pandemic and their capital campaign for a sizable expansion. MRN Business Spotlight is sponsored by Cason, Huff and Schlueter Insurance.
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QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group will host a job fair for opportunities at the QMG Surgery Center, 3301 Broadway at the Quincy Town Center, from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 21. No appointment is needed. QMG has a variety of full-time positions available at the QMG Surgery Center including surgical technologists, registered nurses (Surgery Center and GI)…
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Ontario Teachers’ Announces Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Vantage Elevator Solutions TORONTO – The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Vantage Elevator Solutions, a manufacturer and distributor of elevator components and systems and the parent company of Hollister-Whitney of Quincy. As part of the transaction,…
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With an effective state and local tax rate of 15 percent, Illinois has the highest state and local taxes — almost 39 percent higher than the average U.S. household. It’s no surprise then, that Kiplinger voted Illinois the least-friendly state for middle-class Americans to move to. According to Illinois Policy’s August jobs data analysis, Illinois’…
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QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup says he’s working to bring a hotel to the city, and the director of real estate for the company that owns the Quincy Town Center says he’s talking with several major hotel chains about building in Quincy. However, the president of the Quincy Hotel and Lodging Association isn’t sure…
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