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Prince Tribute ‘Purple Xperience’ and Quincy’s Micki Free coming to Quincy Oct. 29

September 17, 2021 — by Muddy River News

QUINCY — Tickets now are on sale for the upcoming “Purple Xperience with special guest Micki Free” concert on Friday, Oct. 29 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace of Minneapolis. Front-man Marshall Charloff of Purple Xperience has been bringing the most authentic production of Prince and the […]

Mayor wants to bring new hotel to Quincy; president of local hotel association questions if one is needed

QUINCY — Quincy Mayor Mike Troup says he’s working to bring a hotel to the city, and the director of...
After eight months of renovations, former Comfort Inn set to reopen Friday as AmericInn

QUINCY — The former Comfort Inn at 4122 Broadway, closed since it was sold in February, will reopen Friday as...
Proposal on inheritance taxes would devastate Illinois farmers

With an effective state and local tax rate of 15 percent, Illinois has the highest state and local taxes --...
Borrowman, Raad named queen and king of QND’s homecoming court; parade set for Thursday night

QUINCY — Nora Borrowman and Sergio Raad were named the queen and king of the 2021 homecoming court at Quincy...
Hollister-Whitney parent company sold

Ontario Teachers' Announces Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Vantage Elevator Solutions TORONTO - The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board...

Taking the first steps back to pre-pandemic health

by MARTHA BRUNE RAPP

QUINCY — It came without warning, that single glance in the mirror that left me dumbfounded. “YIKES! What on earth has happened here?” Sure. I knew I’d gained eight pounds since March 11, 2020, when the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global pandemic. I knew I’d sort’ve tried to … ...Read Full Article about Taking the first steps back to pre-pandemic health

MRN This Week: Chuck Bevelheimer

by J. Robert Gough, Publisher

Bob Gough, MRN Publisher/GM, sits down with the City of Quincy's Director of Planning and Development to talk about his time in Quincy, which began in 1994. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey's. … ...Read Full Article about MRN This Week: Chuck Bevelheimer

‘It’s amazing what talents some of these people have’: Owners anxious to show vintage cars during Fall Color Run

by David Adam, MRN Editor

PLAINVILLE, Ill. — A visitor stopping by Richard Chapman’s home in rural Adams County might look at the car parts scattered throughout the property and wonder what he’s planning to do with all of that … well, junk. “My wife tells me that all the time,” Chapman said. “But what’s junk to someone … ...Read Full Article about ‘It’s amazing what talents some of these people have’: Owners anxious to show vintage cars during Fall Color Run

After eight months of renovations, former Comfort Inn set to reopen Friday as AmericInn

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The former Comfort Inn at 4122 Broadway, closed since it was sold in February, will reopen Friday as an AmericInn Lodge and Suites. Shil Patel said he and his father, Sunny, bought the 58-room facility in February for $1.1 million. He says they’ve spent $700,000 in renovations. “We're … ...Read Full Article about After eight months of renovations, former Comfort Inn set to reopen Friday as AmericInn

Second search for private operator to take over Art Keller Marina comes up empty

by David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The Quincy Park District’s search for a private operator to take over the Art Keller Marina has ended without success for a second time. The Park Board voted at its Wednesday meeting to close the process for accepting requests for proposals for marina operations. Proposals were requested … ...Read Full Article about Second search for private operator to take over Art Keller Marina comes up empty

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