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CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Friends of the Carthage Public Library are offering the After Christmas Trivia Night fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 17, at First Baptist Church. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event, and youths are encouraged to participate. Trivia questions will be about Christmas…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The sixth and final fall sale of Show-Me-Select heifers on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Palmyra set a local record for total cost of heifers sold. The 53 buyers set a northeastern Missouri record $1,162,600 worth of bred heifers exchanging hands in one-and-a-half hours. Thirty-five repeat buyers purchased 192 head, or 59 percent…
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LA HARPE, Ill. — The Western Area Purchasing Coop (WAPC), along with the Regional Office of Education No. 26, recently announced upgrades at its facility in La Harpe made possible by a $35,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The grant allowed WAPC to rebuild the warehouse’s loading dock. These upgrades…
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QUINCY — SIU Center for Family Medicine recently recognized Kayla Leach as its December employee of the month. Leach, a certified medical assistant, has been with SIU since January 2023. Her dedication to patient care and her team earned her this honor. She performs clinical tasks, supports outreach clinics and assists with phlebotomy in the…
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In today’s interconnected and digital world, where internet access is often taken for granted by many people, mobile apps that don’t have offline functionality can leave users stranded in situations where there is no internet connection. Mobile apps that have offline functionality are more versatile than those without offline functionality because these apps allow users…
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The business landscape of Quincy changed dramatically in 2024, though the city won’t realize some of those changes until the next year or two. Tom Marx’s impact can be seen by development, past and current, throughout the city, and the impact of his death remains to be seen. One of the biggest sports developments Quincy…
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Ron Kinscherf and Bob Gough talk about the origins of Muddy River News and what the company is looking at in terms of growth and expansion in 2025. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 DR. LOV zeroing in one of online journalism’s premier accomplishments … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,157 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The finish line is within reach. The checkered flag is about to fall. DR LOV is about to be crowned the third annual…
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Ian P. Havermale, 38, 508 Madison for Trespassing at 520 N. 24th. NTA 101/104Heather M. Osborne, 26, 925 N. 4th for FTA-Home Invasion at 1100 block of Ohio. Lodged 126Ian P. Havermale, 38, 508 Madison for Adams Co. warrant Aggravated Battery at Broadway and 172 ramp. Lodged 178/104Justin White, 37, LaGrange, Mo., for Seatbelt Violation.…
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Claire Dittmer Myers, age 94, died on December 27, 2024 at Good Samaritan Home. She was born July 8, 1930, in Quincy, the daughter of Oscar L. and Helen Moore Dittmer. Claire was a 1948 graduate of Quincy High School. She attended Quincy College, the University of Illinois, Indiana University, and, in 1982, after her…
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Andrew “Skip” Carroll Lewis Jr., 71, of Quincy, passed away at 1:15 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Skip was born September 27, 1953, in Peoria, IL to Andrew and Joan (Dawson) Lewis. Skip found his lifelong partner in Carolyn Martin, and their marriage on May 10, 1975, was a…
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Janice Evelyn (McGlasson) Kirgan, 71, of Liberty, passed away at 7:45 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Old Monroe, MO. Janice was born May 13, 1953, in Quincy, IL to Lee McGlasson and Evelyn Sutton Morley. On February 12, 1972, she married the love of her life, Robert H. “Joe” Kirgan,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — An unnamed benefactor has donated $20,000 to Carthage Public Library District’s Launching Our Dream fundraising campaign. The goal of the initiative is to raise $50,000 before the end of February. If the library raises the remaining $30,000 to reach the goal, the unnamed benefactor will match it with another $30,000 donation. Community…
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Pike County, Mo. – The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information on the whereabouts of Nathan Mueller, 23, of Hannibal. At around noon on Dec. 21, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a vehicle parked in a resident’s drive near the intersection of Mo. routes C and E just west of Frankford.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources recently awarded a $226,000 loan to the City of Palmyra for planning and design work related to its ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs while the city works with the department to secure a…
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QUINCY — Together With Tri-State Veterans Support (TWTSVS) recently recognize the efforts, generosity and caring spirit of Home Depot as part of its Veterans Choice Award appreciation program. A presentation took place on Dec. 8 at The Corinthian Event Center, 415 Hampshire. Together With Tri-State Veterans Support officials said Home Depot in Quincy exemplifies what…
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A sustainable event is any event, gathering, or conference that is planned with environmental consciousness in mind. These events aim to achieve and promote environmental sustainability among the participants. The benefit of holding sustainable events is that you can cut down on costs, enhance your reputation, and show your commitment to a sustainable Earth. If…
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No matter what life aspect you consider, difficulties await you everywhere. While these challenges are frustrating, they’re never impossible to get over. Instead of considering them roadblocks, think of them as the stepping stone to growth. This article highlights some of the best ways to turn problems into opportunities. Although each challenge will be different,…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial MedSpa recently announced the hiring of Chelsea Youmans, who brings a blend of medical expertise and artistry to the field of aesthetics, specializing in Botox and fillers. Memorial MedSpa is offering a special savings opportunity — purchase a Botox membership in the app and receive Botox® for only $10 per unit…
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MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to David Hancock, CEO/Founder of Morgan James Publishing about the publishing business. Quincy Public Library brings you Book Nook.
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When it came to readers and their concerns about how their tax dollars are handled by local governing bodies, the Hannibal School District grabbed the most popular headlines in 2024. Whether it was Roy Webb changing his mind to become the district’s superintendent, Susan Johnson’s battles with the Hannibal School Board or the financial troubles…
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The 99th Representative District Committee announced a vacancy in the Illinois House of Representatives due to the resignation of Randy Frese. The Committee’s appointment will serve the remainder of Frese’s term in the 103rd General Assembly. In accordance with state statute, vacancies created in the General Assembly must be filled within 30 days. Former Quincy Mayor and current…
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The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period since the increase was approved in 2019. Beginning New Year’s Day, Illinois workers making minimum wage will see wages rise by $1 and tipped workers will see their paychecks bump to $9 an hour. Youth workers…
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