BEELINE WHEELCHAIRS AND HOUSING

Ashley talks to Julie Gordon with Children’s Medical Ministries about their upcoming dinner for Beeline Wheelchairs on November 11. Then housing advocate Lisa Wigoda, who was recently recognized by the Quincy YWCA, stops by to discuss the efforts to improve local housing.  

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NATURAL GAS WARNINGS AND A COSTUMED COFFEE TALK

Jake Dukett with Ameren talks about taking precautions as you turn your furnace on for fall and winter. If you smell excessive gas in your house, don’t hesitate to call Ameren Illinois.  Then … we all know Ashley is a delicate flower, but what the Hell is Britany wearing? Watch and find out on EFB…

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BATTLE FOR THE BATON AND PET OF THE WEEK

Ashley talks to members of ENCORE! about the upcoming Battle of the Baton fundraiser for the Quincy Symphony Orchestra and Pilar Brumbaugh with the Quincy Humane Society brings in this week’s Pet of the Week … Ivan! He’s not terrible at all. He’s a good boy! Your State Farm agent, Bill Terlisner, and Farlow Real…

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DOWNTOWN QUINCY ACCIDENT

Just as the Quincy City Council meeting ended on Monday night, a woman was injured in a single car crash just outside City Hall. Just after 9:15 p.m. Monday, a black Cadillac SUV was northbound on Eighth Street and veered into the building on the northwest corner of the intersection. Bystanders called 911 and Quincy…

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Heather Leindecker

Ron Kinscherf meets with nurse practitioner Heather Leindecker for this week’s version of the Business Spotlight. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you the Business Spotlight.

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BRITNEY BUCKWALTER

Ashley and Brittany (Boll) bring aboard another Britney (Buckwalter), a medium who is having a live demonstration at the State Street Theater, 424 S. 8th, Quincy on Friday (today as this is posted), Oct. 25. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 pm.  Bobby reminds Ashley she was supposed to pick…

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ANTHONY B. CAMERON

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to attorney Anthony B. “Tony” Cameron about the political climate, his long career in the military and politics, including his one-time partnership with a former president from Arkansas.

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CEDAR CLUB AND QUINCY RACEWAYS

A two-fer for today’s road trip as Brittany and Ashley head to 20th and Cedar for the new-look Cedar Club. Also, the new owners of Quincy Raceways stop by to talk about this weekend’s Day of Destruction. SEE Quincy sponsors Road Trips with Randy.

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HOOEY’S

Brittany heads to everyone’s favorite Taco Tuesday stop in today’s Taste of the Town installment. Hooey’s is an intimate spot at 12th and College where you can get good, fast and hot Mexican food. Brittany and Randy Phillips bring you the sights and sounds, but you’ll have to taste it for yourself. SEE Quincy, the…

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ANN BOLAND

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany put a bow on the roundabout and hope to never talk about it again. Then, Ashley and Brittany sit with Ann Boland and try to get her to talk about her active and charitable life. This universally-beloved woman has been honored by many groups, but being on Club Muddy probably tops…

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Hannibal’s Williams waits through rain delay to score first collegiate touchdown for Notre Dame

YouTube highlights of Notre Dame’s win over Stanford, including the first collegiate touchdown for Hannibal’s Aneyas Williams. (NBC/University of Notre Dame) SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Aneyas Williams had to wait until the sixth game of the season — and an hour-long weather delay on Saturday afternoon — to score his first collegiate touchdown. The Hannibal…

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FRIENDS OF JUSTICE

No, it’s not the newest Marvel or DC movie. But Jack Miller wanted to do something when the 2012 death of his friend, Nancy Streitmatter, went unsolved. So Miller formed a non-profit to provide reward money to anyone who has information that could lead to the solving of this cold case and other local unsolved…

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PAM PRINTERS

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Tim and Justin Haubrich from Pam Printers about the printing industry and their role in providing the missals found in many Catholic Church pews on Sundays (or Saturday nights). Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.

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SCOREBOARD ANNIVERSARY

Anniversary? What? The Scoreboard has been around forever! But it’s the first anniversary of the Patterson family owning the corner sports bar. Big celebration Saturday at 8th and York and Jimmie shows off some new bourbon selections.

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LEGAL SHIELD

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Rich Ellerman of Legal Shield about the services the online legal provider offers. Rober & Phillips (a local law firm) and Mercantile Bank sponsor Business Spotlight.

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RON KINSCHERF

How does one go from sales guy and Hall of Fame broadcaster to writing about the antics of ants? It’s actually an endearing story that Ron Kinscherf, who will be honored at the Quincy Public Library’s Little Read on Saturday, shares with Frankie Murphy-Giesing.

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MEDICARE CHANGES AND THE ENCHANTED CANVAS

Confused about Medicare these days? Well Hannah McNeff and Julie Duke from Blessing Health stop by to talk to Ashley about the changes and how you can get more information. Also, Julie Waterkotte brings some cool craft items by from the Enchanted Canvas. Just in time as the holidays are approaching.

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PET OF THE WEEK — NATTY!

Introducing Natty, a sweet and goofy 4-year-old Lab mix who is ready to steal your heart! With her big, adorable eyes and wagging tail, Natty is the definition of joy. She loves exploring the world around her, from sniffing out new trails to playing in the backyard with her favorite toys. Natty is not just…

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ASHLEY STROOT, MIDWIFE

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ashley Stroot, a midwife at Quincy Medical Group. You thought midwives were only in old westerns or small towns. That’s not the case. Ashley talks about how she helps women get through pregnancy and childbirth. Rober and Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.

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DETERING BAD BEHAVIOR

Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about this week’s events at the Quincy Public Schools and how the community is handling the frequent “threats” toward the schools. How can we de-escalate this situation? Hint: Posting unsubstantiated crap on social media isn’t the answer.

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BRIAN RICHARDS

Frankie talks to Brian Richards, who also has children in the Quincy parochial school system, about the reorganization efforts and Frankie being a bad Catholic. Hey, he’s self-identifying here.

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FREEMAN MILKI WAY FARM

Brittany Boll takes you to Camp Point and the delicious Freeman Milki Way Farm, a true farm to table cafe just off the railroad tracks. Owner Gretchen Forsythe tells her story and whips up some of the best home cooking around. SEE Quincy sponsors Taste of the Town.  

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CURTIS SETHALER

The incoming executive director of the Quincy Family YMCA talks about the Y’s importance to the community and building a culture. Curtis Sethaler takes roles that have an impact on children as he looks to build community.

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WAREHOUSE BARGAINS

Alec Askey of Warehouse Bargains talks about buying product for their six stores across Illinois and Iowa. The massive inventory is constantly changing and provides many options for shoppers. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.

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TYLER WHITE ARREST VIDEO

Sgt. Justin Dunn with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said White is in the Shelby County Jail in Shelbina on a 24-hour investigative hold. White is suspected to have been the driver of a vehicle in a crash in Shelby County. Dunn said the investigation began on Sept. 13.

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JULIE FLOYD

The Club Muddy buddies have a discussion about college and it’s changing course after JWCC’s partnership announcement with SIU-Carbondale. Then Julie Floyd from Floyd’s 104 Bar and Grill in Meredosia joins the ladies to discuss their experiences in the food and bar industry and how it has changed through the years. If you don’t have…

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CATIE DOYLE DANCER

Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Catie Doyle Dancer of Doyle Manufacturing about working with family and integrating a family culture throughout the entire 230 employee operation in Palmyra, Mo. She also talks about trying her hand at acting in California before coming back home and realizing home was a great place to be. A&B Properties brings…

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YES, OKTOBERFEST STARTS IN SEPTEMBER

Bob Gough sits in for Ashley and he’s here for the bier … and the brats. No lederhosen, please. But you can attend Oktoberfest sponsored by Quincy Rotary on Sept. 28. Also, he talks with Laura Wiegand with Blessing Hospital about sepsis. It’s not a fun topic, but it is important because it can be…

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Rooted Yoga

Ashley and Brittany are on their latest “Road Trip With Randy” to do some breathing, relaxing and learning some fun yoga moves. SEE Quincy fills up our tank for the “Road Trip with Randy.”

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School Resource Officers

Adams County Board Chairman Kent Snider and Sheriff Tony Grootens sit down with MRN’s J. Robert Gough to discuss their plan to place school resource officers from the sheriff’s department into the county schools.

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CHARLES WHITCOMB

A South African skydiving retired Air Force officer who travels the country in a monster RV with his wife and is based out of Quincy? And he acts and plays chess? Why that sounds interesting as Hell, doesn’t it? Watch Frankie Murphy-Giesing’s interview with Charles Whitcomb.

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STEVE HOMAN

Ashley and Brittany get their wish as the outspoken Steve Homan joins the Club. Before that, Bobby, Brittany and Ashley talk about the controversial Quincy Catholic Schools reorganization plan and the return of the Gem City Concert Series.

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THE BIG READ AND A HOMETOWN HERO

Ashley talks to the people getting ready for the Quincy Public Library’s Big Read. Then, she introduces us to Steven Fuller, who was recognized at this week’s Quincy City Council meeting for his actions in helping someone who was in dire need of assistance.

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RYAN THURM

Ryan Thurm, hailing from Wisconsin, is the pharmacist of Blessing’s ER. He is married and interested in maximizing the liberties and freedoms of all Quincians.

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CHADDOCK ROSE TEA AND COFFEE TALK

Brittany talks to Jeff Van Camp about the annual Chaddock Rose Tea coming up this weekend and then, EFB Coffee Talk, she and Bob talk about people who are on the street in Downtown Quincy after being removed from their apartments (some for not paying their rent for months).

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EFB’S COFFEE TALK

Brittany Boll and Bret Austin discuss local politics and how non-partisan issues devolve into partisan fights, which leads to a discuss on do we really need party politics in local government? As the old saying goes “there ain’t no Republican or Democrat way to fill a pothole.”    

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FOUR WINDS FARM

​ Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you to Four Winds Farm, just north of Quincy, an 1870’s, 6th generation family farm, owned by Deborah Lee. Since 2002, the homestead has gradually evolved into a chemical-free growing area for herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers. In 2005, a cozy Bella Luna Patio was constructed from recycled…

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BEHIND THE MASK

Dawn Whitcomb with the The Behind The Mask Committee, who is hosting a suicide awareness fundraiser for the Adams County Suicide Prevention Coalition, talks about the event. September is Suicide Awareness month.

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MR. K’S FABRIC SHOP

Jennifer Young of Mr. K’s Fabric Shop stops by to talk about this well-established, long-time local business that is celebrating its grand re-opening on Sept. 13 and 14. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business Spotlight.  

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IVAN RAIKLIN

Frankie goes down the rabbit hole this week in a Zoom interview.  At times, the signal dropped, but when Green Beret and attorney, Ivan Raiklin, began rattling off his agenda, we began a crazy ride. Ivan can be found on X and Substack. Thanks to Jason Langston of Quincy for the hook up. A&B Properties…

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QUINCY RELAX SPAS

MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Ryan Seeland of Relax Quincy Spas about the pool and spa business and the changes he has seen in more than 25 years in the business. Rober & Phillips and Mercantile Bank bring you Business spotlight.

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MEGAN REDSHAW

Ashley and Brittany fangirl hard over this lawyer, journalist, mom, wife and homesteader who lives in Marion County and has a business relationship with a member of a certain family who is a political dynasty. Bobby wanted to talk political conventions, but the ladies hate everyone so that didn’t go far.

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BRENNAN HILLS

Brennan Hills ran for mayor of Quincy four years ago. So what has he been doing since then? And how does he view his activism? Frankie Murphy-Giesing asks. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.

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BRIAN ALLEN

The winner of the Republican primary for Ralls County Sheriff joins MRN’s J. Robert Gough. He has no Democratic opponent or a write-in as of yet, so it looks like he’ll be the county’s next sheriff. We talk about his law enforcement philosophy and working with other agencies.

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