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MONROE CITY, Mo. — A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 36, one mile east of Monroe City in Ralls County, injured one man on the morning of April 18. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 5:25 a.m. on April 18 when a 2015 Ford F-150 struck the rear of a 2024 Dodge…
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Paying bills, scheduling appointments, applying for jobs – we share personal information with businesses and other people nearly every day. Since so much of our data is shared online, it’s easy to forget that it’s valuable, especially to scammers. Nearly every scam involves some sort of identity or information theft. Scammers want your personal information…
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QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre will present The Suits at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, in QCT’s Barbara Rowell Auditorium. This event brings together four men delivering powerhouse vocals, smooth choreography and undeniable charm. The Suits will perform timeless hits from the 1950s through the 1980s, blending genres like Motown, Doo Wop, Pop and…
Read Full Article GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — Griggsville-Perry High School (GPHS) has been approved for Career Pathway Endorsements in business, nursing and agriculture through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), making it one of the few schools in the region to achieve this distinction. These endorsements provide students with structured opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills, college credit and…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will hold a lecture by Quincy High School science teacher Jared Holman at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The topic is “Are We Alone in the Universe?” In the presentation, Holman will explore the Fermi Paradox: the puzzling question of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The third annual Marion County Walk for Life and pancake and sausage breakfast will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Sesqui Building in Flower City Park. The breakfast, provided by the Palmyra Knights of Columbus, will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Free-will donations will be accepted for breakfast, which…
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Lachelle M. Wigfall, 47, of Quincy for Retail Theft at 5211 Broadway St. 101Kenneth Newland Jr., 47, of Quincy for FTA Possession of Meth at S. 9th St. and Jersey St. Lodged 181Tyler J. Sprick, 19, of Quincy for Speeding at N. 16th St. and Broadway St. 181Matthew D. Anderson, 42, of Quincy for Failure…
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MRN’s David Adam talks to Quincy Fire Chief Steve Salrin about his new position and the rash of fires in vacant buildings around the city.
Read Full Article Darren L. Stephens, 25, of Quincy for Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Improper Lane Usage, Duty Upon Damaging Unattended Vehicle or Other Property, Immediate Notice of Crash. NTA 128Jaret T. Shear, 24, of Quincy for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident in the 4500 block of Broadway. NTA 104Tabitha Campbell, 40, of Quincy for…
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QUINCY — SONIC® Drive-In is fueling education by sending 400 teachers from 149 public school districts to Atlanta for the Ron Clark Academy Experience, a two-day training made possible by a nearly $1 million donation from the SONIC Foundation. Paula Epker, a teacher at Quincy Junior High School, attended the academy March 20-21. At the…
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QUINCY — Friends of the Lorenzo Bull House will welcome parade watchers to Quincy’s front lawn for the Dogwood Parade. The Lorenzo Bull Park, 1550 Maine, home to the Women’s City Club, will offer a day of fun, festivities, and front-row parade views from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In a press release, Dick Wellman,…
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QUINCY — Tabitha Jordan, a medical assistant at SIU Center for Family Medicine, is being recognized by the center as Employee of the Month for April. Jordan is pursuing her certified medical assistant (CMA) certification while continuing her role. Her daily responsibilities include assisting doctors and nurses with exams and procedures, educating patients, setting up…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024. The utility earned a Diamond level designation in the category for utilities with 60,000-109,999 worker-hours of annual worker exposure. More than 200 utilities entered the annual Safety Awards for…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Mike Dobson asked at a candidate forum last month why constituents should trust April Azotea, the woman who could replace him in the 2nd Ward seat on the Hannibal City Council, with the city’s budget based on her tax status and business handlings. The same questions were not asked during that forum…
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MRN interviews the two candidates in the Tuesday Hannibal Ward 2 runoff: April Azotea and Tammy Riley.
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QUINCY —The Quincy Museum will hold its annual free Easter Eggstravaganza from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The event is expanded this year to celebrate The Quincy Museum’s 60th anniversary. Event highlights are: The museum will be open throughout the event with one-day only membership specials to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Anyone who…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hop with a Cop Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Central Park. Children will be divided into age groups with more than 2,000 eggs available for children to hunt. The prizes include six bicycles, pool passes, toys and…
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QUINCY — Chaddock will have live virtual campus tours offering families, educators and professionals the opportunity to explore its nationally recognized programs from anywhere. These tours take place live via Zoom. Hosted by Chaddock’s admissions team, these interactive sessions provide a look at the organization’s trauma-informed care model, residential treatment cottages, accredited special education school…
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QUINCY — Literary excellence and groundbreaking achievements in media will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, at the Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. The festivities begin in the afternoon with author readings from 1 to 3 p.m. Open to the public, this free event invites attendees to immerse themselves in literary works and engage with…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Family YMCA is now accepting registrations for its 2025 summer camp, offering children a fun-filled, enriching experience all summer long. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with early drop-off available from 7 to 8 a.m. for an additional $25 per week — or free with a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering a bird walk from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The bird walk will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s Nature Interpreter Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Registration can be completed at www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program…
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QUINCY — Gabriel VanderMaiden, whose quick actions helped save the lives of a police officer and a civilian 15 months ago, was named the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on April 4 during the Quincy Service Club luncheon. He learned four days later his services were no longer needed by the Quincy Police Department…
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