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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center’s “Meals with Memorial,” a freezer meal pickup service providing the community with a convenient way to enjoy delicious, dietitian-approved meals at home, will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, in the Health and Wellness Center Teaching Kitchen. Each meal kit…
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A recap of the week’s events and a look ahead. It’s Muddy River Mornings, driven by Hess Auto Agency.
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QUINCY — Dr. Patrick Hotle will present a program on artist John Quidor at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the Quincy Art Center, 1515 Jersey. Quidor, an artist best known for his unique literary-themed paintings based on works like Don Quixote, Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Pioneers, lived in Quincy during the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation and O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite are teaming up to raise funds for the Pediatric Speech Therapy Department at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The fifth annual Casino Royale event will take place on Friday, April 11, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, bringing blackjack, roulette and other fun casino games to the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra, directed by Bruce Briney, presents “American Horizons” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Quincy Junior High School’s Morrison Theater. “American Horizons” is a salute to American composers, including regional composers Jeremy Beck, James Romig, Randall Faust and Aaron Copland. Music by Copland includes selections from The Tender Land…
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BARRY, Ill. —The Barry Community Chorus will perform its annual Easter cantata, “The Easter Story,” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Barry United Methodist Church, 720 Perry. The cantata presents the story of Holy Week through Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection via new and familiar songs as well as narration. It is under the direction…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University is offering a workshop, “World Music Series: Latin America Camp – Learning Spanish Through Music and Dance,” for students in grades 7-12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 2-6. Led by Edwin Aybar, this program will introduce participants to the vibrant world of Latin American music and dance while incorporating…
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Meet Daphne! This 2-year-old beagle/dachshund mix is an absolute delight. With her stunning red/brown coat and the most heartwarming smile, Daphne will melt your heart the moment you meet her. She’s a sweet, goofy girl with a loving nature and an adorable personality that will have you smiling and laughing all day long. Whether she’s…
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QUINCY — Disappointment and confusion was on the faces of the handful of people who walked up to the door at Starbucks at 3115 Broadway Monday morning, only to see the popular coffee shop was closed. According to company personnel, the location is being remodeled and is scheduled to be completed around May 16, if…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites the public to submit digital images for an upcoming Photography Channel exhibit titled Close-Ups. To fit the theme, submitted digital images (up to five) should feature snapshots of close-up images — old or new, natural or man-made, textures, color or any subject matter that fits the theme.…
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Nate and Katy give you some great information from Luxe Health and Wellness Spa this week. So what is the difference between Botox and filler?
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Jeep Run benefit for Jerry Barger on Saturday, April 12, will start at the Lions Club in New London. Registration will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. The event will kick off with a Jeep Run bar hop, stopping at a few local bars and pubs in New London,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its Spring Jazz Showcase Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th & Seminary Road. The concert is free and open to the public. The Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform an array…
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The Guinness World Record for largest pothole is in the UK and is nearly 65 feet across. That’s less of a pothole and more of an accidental pond. Potholes are nature’s way of reminding us that smooth rides are a privilege, not a right. Let that sink in. Some are subtle ankle twisters; others are…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton Fine Arts Department will present its annual student honors exhibit from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 in the Mabee Art Gallery with an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. The exhibit features works selected through a jury process, highlighting the creativity, dedication and skill of Culver-Stockton’s art majors.…
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QUINCY — Quincy University’s Gray Gallery is the site of the annual QU Faculty Juried Student Art Show through April 18. The student art exhibition features artwork produced during the current academic year by students enrolled in the various studios offered in the QU art program. Faculty members in the art program select the best…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ol’ Blue Gallery is presenting “Little Things,” a group exhibition that brings nationally and internationally celebrated artists to Missouri from April 18 through May 24. The show will feature more than 100 artists, each delivering original works no larger than 12 inches. Opening night from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday,…
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Meet Zeus, a handsome two-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier mix with a striking black-and-white coat and a heart as big as his name! This sweet, affectionate boy is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all his vaccinations, making him ready to find a family to share his love with. Zeus is the perfect combination of playful…
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Longtime area sportscaster Steve Looten has put together a compilation of quotes from athletes and other notables to inspire you or at least make you think a bit. He chats with fellow author Ron Kinscherf. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.
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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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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — American rapper, singer and songwriter Snoop Dogg will perform at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, Aug. 13. “We are excited to bring Snoop Dogg back to Springfield and the Illinois State Fair,” Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello II said in a press release. “We know from past experience…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council fills its galleries each April with the Young Masters Exhibit —select works by Hannibal’s fifth grade, eighth grade and high school students, including both public and parochial schools. This year’s exhibit will run April 1–29. Participating schools are A.D. Stowell Elementary, Eugene Field Elementary, Holy Family School, Mark…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command’s annual fundraiser, “Unmasking the Singer,” a head-to-head singing competition between local celebrities and community members from Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., will take place April 25 at Town and Country Inn and Suites. Each contestant will take the stage in a mascot costume, performing in disguise as they compete for votes while raising…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council continues Art Adventures, its popular creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The April Art Adventure is a creative project for grades K-5 students. Participation fees include all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. This one-hour event…
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