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As Maureen Kahn wraps up her tenure of leading Blessing Health, she sits down with MRN’s J. Robert Gough to discuss the challenges, the successes and some of the regrets of her more than 20 years at the helm. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, June 25, 2023 I think an argument could be made for Wilt Chamberlain being the single most dominant athlete in his sport — ever … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 647 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re a sports fan — and, really, who isn’t? —…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — After receiving a $400,000 grant from the state, the Mount Sterling Park District has been making waves in an attempt to raise enough money to give its current pool much needed upgrades. The state grant was through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program, administered by the Illinois Department of…
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David L Coon 2513 Crescent Ln for Improper Backing at 30th & Wismann PTC 176 Yvonne K Kindhart 2019 Spruce for Suspended Registration at 25th & Broadway NTA 135 Tadarryl Washington, 39, Quincy, Aggravated Battery at 8th and Madison at 0300. Lodged 185
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Ameren Missouri and Cool Down Missouri have donated 75 window air conditioning units to the North East Community Action Corporation to be distributed to qualifying elderly and disabled residents in nine Missouri counties. Locally, Ameren customers living in Lewis, Monroe, Pike and Ralls counties can participate. In a press release, NECAC’s Kayla Wasson said, “We…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Astronomy Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at John Wood Community College in Room D022/023. The topic for the meeting is Tools of the Trade. The lecturers will be Bob Weirather and John Baird. The meeting will give the public the opportunity to learn more about the tools…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rhonda Travers, president and founder of Travers Training and Consulting, and Amy Vaughn, president and CEO of Be The Change For Your Community, LLC, are offering a 90-minute webinar designed to offer nonprofits high quality training on how to prepare for the unexpected, specifically related to volunteer risk assessment/management and crisis communication…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — The Ralls County Board of Equalization will convene at 9 a.m. Monday, July 17, in the county commissioner’s chambers on the main floor of the historic Ralls County Courthouse. Any person who disagrees with the values of real estate and/or personal property established by the assessor may appeal to the county’s…
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Curtis Mayfield, Lou Rawls, Chuck Berry lead the way … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 647 of The Daily Dirt. 1. June is Black Music Appreciation Month, and both Illinois and Missouri have plenty to celebrate. Here are my favorite Black artists from both states: Illinois Gold medal: Curtis Mayfield of Chicago…
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Bridgette Northern of Adams Fiber stops by to talk with MRN’s Ron Kinscherf about the company’s continued growth and expansion and an exciting new gaming platform they are hosting. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
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Meteorologist Brent Clair give us an update on some potential thunderstorms for Saturday night.
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Bliefnick removed from QU Sports Hall of Fame; is McClain's removal from QU Legal Hall of Fame next?
QUINCY — Tim Bliefnick graduated from Quincy University in 2005 and played football for the Hawks as a student-athlete. He was good enough to be named an All-American and be selected for the school’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. The following paragraph is from a QU news release announcing the school’s induction class for…
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QUINCY — Adams County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three people at 635 Payson Avenue Friday afternoon on charges of methamphetamine possession. One of the suspects, Bethany Handley, 29, was also charted with intent to deliver meth and endangering the life or health of a child. Shana Chatham, 43, and Cory Graham, 42, were arrested with possession…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – When Aiylinn Gower, 6, and her brother Kasen Hill, 4, held a lemonade stand and helped their mom with a garage sale, they had no idea the Hannibal Police Department would show up to issue them a citation. Aiylinn and Kasen were among the first kids to receive a “ticket” from the…
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CHICAGO — Millions of Illinoisans could see higher energy bills next year, but the size of those increases will be determined by a state agency that has recently had its oversight powers expanded. Four gas utilities and the state’s two largest electric utilities are currently requesting authority from the Illinois Commerce Commission to increase rates.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Cuddle Cat Rescue invites community members to a grand re-opening event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. The event will feature a $25 black cat special and yard sale in the back warehouse. Kittens adopted from Cuddle Cat Rescue are fully vetted, spayed and neutered and available for adoption for $50. Refreshments…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club and The Salvation Army have partnered to offer the Ken Bigelow Kids’ Day at Camp Saukenauk for a free afternoon of summer fun. The kids’ day, for children ages 5-12, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22. A refundable $5 deposit is due at…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Police Department invites people to take part in the city’s voluntary camera registration program. “Many privately owned surveillance cameras were instrumental in the resolution of the (Becky) Bliefnick murder trial,” said a press release from the Quincy Police Department. “We encourage all residents with any type of camera system to help…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will be the host of a blood drive from 10 a.m-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, in the conference room at United Way of Adams County, at 936 Broadway, Suite F. In a press release, Jenna Hull, director of development and communication for United Way, said,…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Service League recently donated a total of $23,085 to The Salvation Army, Iles Elementary and Young Life. The Salvation Army received $13,935 for its “Youth Outreach and Opportunity through SA Gaming” project. This program would exist to create a safe and positive environment for gamers to come together and build community…
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For decades, there’s been a global movement urging “plain packaging” on tobacco products — or packaging with limited colors and frills — after numerous studies found it makes cigarettes less appealing to young people. Missouri will soon be a testing ground to see if plain packaging has the same impact for recreational marijuana. When voters passed the constitutional…
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If I had ever earned a spot in KISS, I would have likely been Ace Frehley’s “Spaceman” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 646 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At one time, the band was mildly controversial with its appearance and stage shows. Now, in their golden years, KISS members are…
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