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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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COLUMBIA, Mo. – A master pollinator steward program offered by University of Missouri Extension begins soon. The five-week program focuses on ways to protect and support pollinators, which are declining significantly due to a loss of feeding and nesting habitats, says MU Extension field specialist in horticulture Tamra Reall. Pollinators – including bees, butterflies and…
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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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Mackenzie Finlea is guest directing at Quincy Community Theatre this summer and has experience in several technical theatre roles. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf’s talks to her about her experiences. Mercantile Bank brings you Business Spotlight.
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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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Daily Dirt for Saturday April 19, 2025 Don’t forget, I’m a happy married senior citizen … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,259 of The Daily Dirt 1. First of all, I may be happiest married man in history. I just needed to get that out front before today’s first thought. You”ll…
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Daily Dirt for Friday April 18, 2025 Today’s Daily Dirt can be filed under the “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,259 of The Daily Dirt. 1. The opening lines of a song are crucial. Always. Those initial words can make or…
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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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James Leo “Jim” Genenbacher, age 84 of Quincy, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Liberty Village, Pittsfield, IL. Jim was born in Quincy on April 29, 1940 to Leo G. and Alvina Rose Wellman Genenbacher. Jim married his wife, Jeanie Vaughn Pool, on December 30, 1967. She survives. Jim attended St. Francis and…
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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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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few vegetables elicit less excitement from the average gardener than beets, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Once relegated to pickling or making borscht, beet is enjoying greater respect due to its reported health benefits, Trinklein said. Humans have eaten beets for more than 5,000 years, he said. Beets originally…
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Anna Mae Hoebing, age 91, of Quincy passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Adams Pointe Senior Living. She was born on December 18, 1933, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Sommer) Genenbacher. Anna Mae was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. She married Richard F. “Dick” Hoebing on September 18, 1954. He preceded…
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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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Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying recorded documents. Dates provided may differ from actual transaction or recording dates. Further details may be obtained from the PTAX form or recorded documents. The estate of Marilyn A. Rees of Lansing, Mich., sold a residence at 19 Randolph in…
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Tiffany D. Davis, 38, of Quincy for Unsafe Equipment and Operating Vehicle with Suspended Registration at 7th and Jackson. NTA 107Florida Niyokusenga, 19, of St. Louis, Mo., for Speeding at 14th and Maine. NTA 128Elizabeth Chandler reports her 2003 GM had two tires slashed on 4/12. 136Stanley T. Johnson, 44, of Quincy for FTA-Obstructing Identification…
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QUINCY — Easton B. Glaves, 21, of Quincy, was sentenced Thursday to the Illinois Department of Corrections for 10 years for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, a Class 1 felony. Glaves appeared in Adams County Circuit Court with attorney Drew Schnack before Judge Holly Henze. Dismissed as part of plea negotiations was a Class…
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