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QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of Blazer Pep Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at its Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. This event is free to all high school students involved in band, cheer or dance performance groups. The JWCC pep band, cheer squad and…
Read Full Article WARSAW, Ill. — The Quincy Symphony Orchestra Association has announced Renee Blunier, who plays the oboe, as the winner of the Martha McCrory Young Artists Competition, open to local 10th through 12th graders. The contest was held Dec. 16 at First Union Congregational Church in Quincy. Blunier performed movements from Benedetto Marcello’s “Oboe Concerto in…
Read Full Article Ashley talks to Mary Francis Barthel with Blessing Hospital about a group working to help out Quincy’s homeless population and Megan Duncan gets us caught up on what’s been going on in Hannibal with another installment of “Twain Talk”.
Read Full Article Ashley talks to Tammy Harr with Blessing Skilled Nursing Care about the service they offer. Then, Ashley and Brittany get in their first Coffee Talk of the new year.
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Legacy Theater 2024 Showcase, a free event highlighting this year’s linup of outstanding performers, will be held Saturday, Jan. 20. The showcase is free to anyone in the region, and reservations are not required. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a social time with light refreshments, and the program will begin…
Read Full Article Ashley chats with J.D. Dodd of Hannibal Regional about how you can volunteer to be a part of their auxiliary team and Kristy Trevathan talks about the effort to restore Hannibal’s Riverview Park.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced the establishment of two endowed scholarships honoring Quincy University alumni Kathi Dooley and Dan and Pam (Wozniak) Sherman. The fundraising effort to start these scholarships was spearheaded by George Meyer. In a press release, Meyer said, “Kathi Dooley and Dan Sherman had such a positive influence on so many…
Read Full Article Ashley, Brittany and Bobby talk about getting ready for Christmas then Quincy’s mayor stops by to discuss retail and the City Council and we see where he is on running for a second term.
Read Full Article Get your holiday spirits at The Liquor Booth. Ash C., Britt B. and Dues sample some cheer for you. Santa Dues also gives away a 70 inch TV!
Read Full Article Sally Westerhoff talks with Ashley about another Quincy Rotary Club you may not now about and then Brittany brings her glow for a very special holiday edition of Coffee Talk.
Read Full Article QUINCY — Quincy Community Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” to kick off the 2024 season. “Matilda: The Musical” will take the stage Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 22-25. Flex season ticket holders may reserve their tickets starting Jan. 11. General tickets go on sale on Jan. 23.…
Read Full Article Quincy Public Library Director Kathleen Helsabeck talks about the final fundraising push for a new bookmobile and Daniel McCleery with McCleery Law stops by to talk about a legal issue involving your auto insurance that you’re going to want to check out.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has received a $5,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation to help fund art experiences for more than 500 children ages 3-17 in the Hannibal area. Included in the Riedel grant is an allocation for the Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a popular summer event. The money will help…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Art Center has put out a call for artists for three upcoming exhibits: the 50th annual High School Art Competition, the seventh annual High School Art Teacher Exhibit, and the 50th Anniversary High School Competition Past Participants’ Showcase. All three of these exhibits will be on display at the Quincy Art…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council kicked off its fourth annual Bad Art by Good People program in November. Bad Art by Good People matches local community leaders and area artists/mentors to support the arts by creating works to sell. Ten local community leaders joined 10 area artists to pair up by drawing names…
Read Full Article Adams County Assistant Public Defender Chris Pratt talks about “switching teams” as he prepares to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. He also discusses going back to school a little later in life, working at the late, great Elder’s Restaurant and sharing his name with a famous actor.
Read Full Article Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Jeff Kennedy about financial planning and getting kids ready for future careers and investments.
Read Full Article Brittany steps in again and talks to Xavier Richardson from Quincy Junior High about getting his own kettle to raise money for the Salvation Army. Megan Duncan also comes over from Hannibal for Twain Talk.
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The smooth sounds of Sal Valentinetti are coming to The Legacy Theater in Carthage on Saturday, Dec. 16, for a 7 p.m. show. Valentinetti, coming from Long Island, N.Y., started in music by playing the baritone horn, base trumpet, tuba and trombone. His voice was discovered by accident. During a horn lesson…
Read Full Article Brittany fills in for our ailing Ashley who is suffering from Post-Cruise Disorder and she and Bob talk about great local gifts to give. Then, Kodi Duke tells us about the wonderful Wreaths Across America program, that will take place Saturday at Quincy Memorial Cemetery.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, offers a jazz performance at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 featuring holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison. Guest musicians will be Morrison’s son, Marty Morrison, on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom Byrne on guitar and Jim Batson on bass.…
Read Full Article Ashley Conrad is back from her cruise…sort of. She still needs Dramamine. She talks to Katie Carlin with EMBRACE of Hannibal about their capital campaign and J.R. Bareis from TigerHawk Technologies about consumer IT needs.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — UScellular is donating needed items to the Hannibal Arts Council. With its “Gift of Connection” program, UScellular is donating $5,000 worth of sound equipment, art supplies and more to help the organization further the creation, support and promotion of community arts programs that inspire creativity in all its forms. The council received…
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