Snow? Really? When?
Meteorologist Brent Clair said we might finally see a little snow. Might. Maybe. Here’s his forecast.
Read MorePaul Havermale
The former Quincy alderman is heading up the new Adams County Veterans Commission. The Army veteran talks with MRN’s David Adam about what this program means to local veterans.
Read MorePolice chief delivers surprises to people throughout city as part of Project Christmas Cheer
Adam Yates, chief of the Quincy Police Department, drove around Quincy to give away gift cards to unsuspecting people as part of the department’s annual Operation Christmas Cheer promotion on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The cards were donated by Stifel and Niemann’s.
Read MoreMayor Mike Troup
Ashley, Brittany and Bobby talk about getting ready for Christmas then Quincy’s mayor stops by to discuss retail and the City Council and we see where he is on running for a second term.
Read MoreSanta Dues and his elves
Get your holiday spirits at The Liquor Booth. Ash C., Britt B. and Dues sample some cheer for you. Santa Dues also gives away a 70 inch TV!
Read MoreMayor Brittany (for a day)
MRN’s Brittany Boll won the chance to rule the world…or at least Quincy…for a day. She finds out quickly heavy is the head that wears the crown.
Read MoreChristmas Coffee Talk and Rotary after Dark
Sally Westerhoff talks with Ashley about another Quincy Rotary Club you may not now about and then Brittany brings her glow for a very special holiday edition of Coffee Talk.
Read MoreChristmas Forecast – No Snow
You’d better go north if you’re looking for a White Christmas. Meteorologist Brent Clair gives you the Christmas forecast.
Read MoreEpisode 4
Ron Kinscherf and Chaplain Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.
Read MoreBUSINESS BIG PICTURE: Volume 5
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Jason Watkins of Strategic Management and Consulting about finding employees. When starting a new business, who do you want with you on the ground floor? PAID PROMOTION
Read MoreA Bookmobile update and a chat with McCleery Law
Quincy Public Library Director Kathleen Helsabeck talks about the final fundraising push for a new bookmobile and Daniel McCleery with McCleery Law stops by to talk about a legal issue involving your auto insurance that you’re going to want to check out.
Read MoreKent Snider
The Adams County Board Chairman begins his final year in the chair as he wraps up 20 years on the board. He talks about roundabouts, jail construction and the passing of his dear friend and community leader Jeff Spear.
Read MoreImmunotek
Derek Oestreich of Immunotek talks about what the plasma company does at its location which formerly housed Quincy’s latest Golden Corral. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreJeff Kennedy
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Jeff Kennedy about financial planning and getting kids ready for future careers and investments.
Read MoreChris Pratt
Adams County Assistant Public Defender Chris Pratt talks about “switching teams” as he prepares to run for state’s attorney in Hancock County. He also discusses going back to school a little later in life, working at the late, great Elder’s Restaurant and sharing his name with a famous actor.
Read MoreKids ringing Bells for the Salvation Army and Twain Talk
Brittany steps in again and talks to Xavier Richardson from Quincy Junior High about getting his own kettle to raise money for the Salvation Army. Megan Duncan also comes over from Hannibal for Twain Talk.
Read MoreWreaths Across America and Coffee Talk
Brittany fills in for our ailing Ashley who is suffering from Post-Cruise Disorder and she and Bob talk about great local gifts to give. Then, Kodi Duke tells us about the wonderful Wreaths Across America program, that will take place Saturday at Quincy Memorial Cemetery.
Read MoreSome tech talk and EMBRACE
Ashley Conrad is back from her cruise…sort of. She still needs Dramamine. She talks to Katie Carlin with EMBRACE of Hannibal about their capital campaign and J.R. Bareis from TigerHawk Technologies about consumer IT needs.
Read MoreWhat’s happening at the Quincy Public Library in December
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf chats with Madeline Brandon with the Quincy Public Library about what’s happening over the holidays at the library and gets an update on the new Bookmobile.
Read MoreChristopher Seals and DDP Yoga
Need inspiration for the new year? Meet Christopher Seals who has lost 170 pounds over the last 18 months. How did he do it? Well, aside from breaking his Little Debbie’s addiction, he did yoga, but not just any yoga. Chris tells us about working with former professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page to get into…
Read MoreDr. Jose Torres
Dr. Jose Torres from Hannibal Regional Hospital performed the hospital’s first open heart surgery last month. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to him about cardiovascular surgery. Mercantile Bank sponsors MRN Business Spotlight.
Read MoreChris Duerr
KHQA-TV’s Chris Duerr is known for his local sports acumen, but how did he end up in Quincy from Sacramento, California? Bobby and Brittany talk to Chris about his career, movies, TV, the greatness of the University of Missouri and being a grandpa.
Read MoreQFD crews respond to second apartment fire in two days
QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a structure fire in a two-story residential house converted into apartments Thursday morning. Crews arrived on the scene around 9:20 a.m. Thursday to find smoke coming from the roof and eaves at 123 N. 14th Street. They deployed a hose line and forced entry at the back…
Read MoreCurtis Sethaler
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to Curtis Sethaler about business, kids and other sundry topics. A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.
Read MoreQU’s Handshake program and some Twain Talk
Brittany likes naming things, so she has designated Megan Duncan’s visits from Hannibal as “Twain Talk”. Supercute. Kristen Liesen from Quincy University also stops by talk about the Handshake program to help students with career management and job placement.
Read MoreUnited Way December Spotlight on Salvation Army
Host Megan Duncan and Denise Damron, director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, talk to Chad Douglas and Amanda Bowen of the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has volunteers out there ringing bells for Christmas, but find out their hard work for the community all year long.
Read MoreEpisode 3
Ron Kinscherf and Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work. God@Work is sponsored by Activate U.
Read MoreRiverfront update and paying for legal help
Brittany gets the latest on Riverfront development from Tieraney Craig and then she and Bob have coffee talk with Bret Austin to talk about paying for the shortage of attorneys in Adams County.
Read MoreAndy Douglas
Three Blue Devils get together to talk hoops…well, sort of. QHS basketball coach Andy Douglas gives Ashley and Brittany a glimpse of what Blue Devil Basketball means. Before that, Bobby talks to the ladies about his vacay.
Read MoreNOI SONETHONGKHAM
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Noi Sonethongkham about being born in Asia, business, golf and how do you pronounce his last name? A&B Properties sponsors Frankie Say.
Read MoreGive the gift of flags for Christmas and get ready for a concert this weekend
Brittany Boll talks to Jeff Dorsey with the Quincy Service Club about the club’s American Flag program and how you can give the give of a flag in someone’s yard. Then, Bill Machold of the Quincy Civic Music Association tells us about this weekend’s concert at the State Street Theater.
Read MoreChristmas Bells and Toys for Tots
‘Tis the season. Find out how you can help with Toys for Tots or when you can ring in some Christmas cheer with a bell choir to benefit Chaddock.
Read MoreDr. Niharika Yedla
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Dr. Niharika Yedla of Quincy Medical Group about diabetes. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreRick Gengenbacher
After more than 30 years with the Illinois Veterans Home, Rick Gengenbacher has retired. MRN Publisher J. Robert Gough talks to him about the facility and what he plans to do after stepping away from a place he still dearly loves.
Read MoreMark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum
Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips take you on a tour of one of the area’s greatest treasurers led by the man who put it all together, Henry Sweets of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. Dot Foods brings you Muddy River Gems.
Read MoreHolidays in Hannibal and at the John Wood Mansion
Lynn Niewohner with the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County stops by to talk about touring the John Wood Mansion over the holidays and Meg Duncan and Ashley Conrad talk about talking window displays as part of Hannibal’s Christmas celebration.
Read MoreBourbon tasting in Hannibal and Coffee Talk
Ashley talks to Steve Viorel about this weekend’s bourbon tasking benefit in Hannibal to support the Mark Twain Home Foundation. Then Brittany and Ashley have coffee talk about who is paying for all of the lawyers these days.
Read MoreQPD’s “Who’s got the Voice?” fundraiser and Christmas in Payson
Ashley Conrad returns from Thanksgiving break and talks to Kyle Beckman about Payson’s Christmas celebration. Then, members of the Quincy Police Benevolent and Protective Association stop by to talk about their latest fundraiser: “Who’s got the Voice?”
Read MoreJohn Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro
MRN Editor David Adam talks with John Wood Community College President Bryan Renfro about the Aspen Prize, spring enrollment numbers, expansion at the Workforce Development Center, the Pathways to Promise Scholarship and the strange combination of pizza and Mexican food in Quincy’s restaurants. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s Furniture.
Read MoreSwick Realty
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Glenn Swick with Swick Realty about the current real estate market and how the business has changed over the last 30 years. Mercantile Bank brings you the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreThanksgiving temperatures should be ideal, but be prepared for snow (already?) on Sunday
Brent Clair tells us the weather for Thanksgiving Day will be ideal for November and a little cooler for Black Friday, but he warns that snow could be in the forecast for Sunday.
Read MorePretrial release denied for two facing robbery charges; Jones said teen killed was shot in head
QUINCY — Assistant State’s Attorney Josh Jones said Mackenzie Bullard was shot in the head and killed as the result of an armed robbery during which a group of adults and juveniles allegedly conspired to steal a gun. Jones revealed that information during status hearings Tuesday afternoon in Adams County Circuit Court for Tristian L.…
Read MoreUnited Way November Spotlight Coyote Hill
Megan Duncan and Denise Damron, director of United Way of the Mark Twain Area, discuss foster care and how to support those in it with Brittany McCaskey of Coyote Hill, a foster care licensing and support service organization. Coyote Hill is the November Spotlight for the United Way of the Mark Twain Area.
Read MoreBricktown Inn
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Sara and Ted Lung about their restored hotel, Camp Point’s Bricktown Inn. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreScorpios and Thanksgiving
How can a nest of Scorpios survive and even thrive? Let’s ask three of them.
Read MoreTyler Myers
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Tyler Myers, the lead minister at Madison Park Church, about faith and family.
Read MoreWILEY GUILTY: Verdict Video
An Adams County jury has found Travis Wiley guilty of first-degree murder in the case of Airyana Huffman, a baby who died of head trauma five years ago. Wiley’s sentencing will be on Jan. 26.
Read MoreFestival of Lights
Eric Dooley gets us ready for Christmas with the annual light show through Moorman Park. The Festival of Lights begins for the 2023 season at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving night and ends on New Year’s Eve.
Read MoreWho do you believe? Dueling experts offer different theories for cause of death in Wiley first-degree murder trial
Video testimony from Thursday included QUINCY — “Her severe head injuries were due to abusive head trauma and led to her death.” That was the opinion of Dr. Channing Petrak, a child abuse pediatrician from Peoria, as to how 2-month-old Airyana Hoffman died on Jan. 22, 2018, after being found unresponsive in her mother’s apartment…
Read MoreEpisode 2
Ron Kinscherf and Pastor Carla Green bring you the latest episode of God@Work, Brought to you by Activate U.
Read MoreCrushing Karaoke and Megan Duncan
Courtney Huff gives us a sample of her winning Karaoke talent and Megan Duncan and Ashley talk about women’s health as they prepare for tests they have to have at certain stages of life.
Read MoreThe Holiday Gift Show
Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau joins Ashley to talk about holiday online scams and then David Adam and Maggie Flowerree reminisce about the Pink Monkeys soccer team, but then get you ready for this weekend’s Holiday Gift Show at the Oakley-Lindsay Center.
Read MorePolice officer testifies about discrepancies between Wiley statement, cellphone extraction data
QUINCY — Travis Wiley told first responders he fell asleep for 45 to 60 minutes in Christina Engle’s apartment on Jan. 20, 2018, only to awake to see her 2-month-old daughter, Airyana Hoffman, unresponsive. Testimony about the extraction of data from Wiley’s cellphone may have shown he wasn’t truthful about what he did that afternoon.…
Read MoreCoffee Talk about travel time
Ashley and Brittany talk about holiday travel and whether they prefer hotels or AirBnB’s.
Read MoreYou need to get home now. The baby’s not breathing’: Mother testifies how she learned of daughter’s emergency
QUINCY — Christina Engle was at work at a local fast-food restaurant during the afternoon of Jan. 20, 2018, when she was told she had a phone call and that she had an emergency. On the line was her boyfriend, Travis Wiley. The words she heard from Wiley began a nightmare that changed her life…
Read MoreDOB and the BBB and it’s Holiday Gift Show Time!
Don O’Brien from the Better Business Bureau joins Ashley to talk about holiday online scams and then David Adam and Maggie Flowerree reminisce about the Pink Monkeys soccer team, but then get you ready for this weekend’s Holiday Gift Show at the Oakley-Lindsay Center.
Read MoreSusan Johnson, Hannibal Public Schools
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Hannibal’s retiring superintendent of schools Susan Johnson about her 30-plus years in education, all with the Hannibal School District. MRN This Week is furnished by Harvey’s.
Read MoreVIDEO: Veterans Day celebration at IVHQ
Bill Siebers and Elder Law
Elder Law encompasses many different areas, including: long-term care planning, assisted living, home care, retirement, and healthcare issues. MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to attorney Bill Siebers about all of that and more.
Read MoreTom Frese
Tom Frese talks about how his family runs two small businesses and he and Ashley reflect on their party days at The Abbey.
Read MoreSteve Boll
Steve Boll wraps up 40 years of broadcasting next week as he retires from WTAD Radio. He talks about his career and changes in the overall media landscape with his daughter, Brittany Boll, and Ashley Conrad.
Read MoreTodd Rost
Frankie Murphy Giesing chats with Blacktop South frontman Todd Rost as his daughter tries to call and censor the program. Both men were on their best behavior, but it was still entertaining.
Read More“A Christmas Carol” and Hannibal has a new mayor
Ashley gets us in the Christmas spirit with Elizabeth Mannhardt has they discuss the upcoming presentation of “A Christmas Carol” at the Quincy Museum. Then, Ashley and Meg Duncan talk about the Hannibal election.
Read MoreLet’s go ice skating after Coffee Talk!
Alex Giesler from Action Brown County stops by to talk about The Rink, where you will be able to go ice staking in Mount Sterling! Then Brittany and Ashley talk about birthdays and whether they prefer “ma’am” or “honey”.
Read MoreJames B. Stewart
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Quincy native is back home this week to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Quincy Public Schools Foundation. He talks about growing up in Quincy and about his latest book “Unscripted” about Sumner Redstone, CBS, Viacom and Paramount.
Read MoreBrandon Van Camp
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Brandon Van Camp about education, running a bar and having a growing family.
Read MoreHospice care and Charcuterie for Community
Ashley talks to some Blessing Hospital nurses about Hospice care and then Sarah Stevens gets us ready for Horizon’s annual Charcuterie for Community event.
Read MoreJWCC Inauguration of Bryan Renfro
John Wood Community College held its formal ceremony to welcome Bryan Renfro as the school’s president late last week. Here are his remarks.
Read MoreWindsong Acres
Mark McDonald and Randy Phillips head to Camp Point to show off the beautiful Windsong Acres. Owners Jeff and Shelly Rasche have renovated one of Illinois’ most beautiful and unique show barns, the 1912 Show Barn and kick up your heels at a genuine barn dance. Dot Foods sponsors Muddy River Gems.
Read MoreGuide dogs and getting ready for Hannibal’s mayoral election
The Machinists Lodge is hosting a fundraiser for guide dogs and Megan Duncan drops by to talk about next week’s Hannibal mayor’s race.
Read MoreEpisode 1
Ron Kinscherf and Carla Green discuss how business owners can align their business mission with Godly principles and create more purpose in their work.
Read MoreC-SC’s Critical Response Lab and Blacklight Bingo
Seth McBride from Culver-Stockton College talks to Ashley about how the college’s Critical Response Lab works and then members of Quincy Firefighters Local 63 discuss their upcoming Blacklight Bingo fundraiser.
Read MoreElectric Fountain Brewing’s new home and the ladies get their Halloween on
Ashley professes her love for “Electric Larry” while talking to Ryan Christian of Electric Fountain Brewing about the coffee house’s new location. Then, she and Brittany show off their Halloween look.
Read MoreNora Baldner
Ashley, Bobby and Brittany talk about how local news has changed over the last 30 years. Nora Baldner, QU communications professor, joins the ladies to discuss those changes from her experience as a teacher and journalist.
Read MoreWhat’s happening at the Quincy Public Library?
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Madeline Brandon, the new Communication & Development Coordinator at Quincy Public Library and Eric Brandhorst of QPL about upcoming activities and events.
Read MoreAdams County CEO
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to Roger Leenerts with Adams County CEO about the program to help students get started in business. One of those students, Cole Wagy, is also on to discuss the program.
Read MoreHealing Hearts
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Nakita Hughes from Healing Hearts Family Counseling about making relationships healthy. Mercantile Bank sponsors the Business Spotlight.
Read MoreMegan Duesterhaus
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Megan Duesterhaus about the issue of abortion and the impact of the discussion at the local level.
Read MoreHy-Vee Food Show and ending polio with Bourbon and Popcorn
Ashley gets you ready for next week’s Hy-Vee Food Show, which benefits QUANADA. Then she talks to to Suzanne Ellerbrock with Quincy Rotary about their Bourbon and Popcorn fundraiser.
Read MoreIt’s Pumpkin Spice time at The Liquor Booth
Ashley and Brittany visit Dues at The Liquor Booth to get ready for fall entertaining. So when. you see Ashley and Brittany with their kids trick or treating, ask them what’s in their bags. Pumpkin Spice for all!
Read MoreBirthright Trivia Night; also Dr. John Hammock on electrophysiology
Ashley returns to talk to Dr. John Hammock from Blessing Health about cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Then she gets us ready for Birthright Trivia Night on Nov. 4 with Patty Adam and Pam Eftink.
Read MoreBob and Brit Coffee Talk
Madonna Watters talks with Brittany about her Val’s Pals program that honors one of her sisters who died of cancer. Then, Brittany and Bob talk about the slippery slope of selling off parks.
Read MoreAron Lee, Kroc Center
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf talks to Aron Lee, executive director of the Kroc Center, about what the facility has to offer.
Read MoreUnited Way Spotlight on Harvest Outreach Ministries
Megan Duncan talks to Denise Damron, director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area and Larry Hinds, director of Harvest Outreach Ministries. This month, the United Way is spotlighting Harvest Outreach’s work in addiction recovery and feeding the community.
Read MoreMuddy River Gems and The Scoreboard
Bobby and Brittany have two guests this week: Randy Phillips talks about Muddy River Gems and the history lessons viewers get with each episode and then Jimmie Patterson discusses his family’s purchase of The Scoreboard and the personal story behind it.
Read MoreTalking Gaza and the potential of war with Justin Coffey, Quincy University
Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks with Justin Coffey, Quincy University history professor, about the situation in Gaza between Isreal and Hamas. Coffey holds QU’s Fr. Aaron Pembleton Endowed Chair in History.
Read MoreIt’s Hannibal Folklife Festival time!
Megan Duncan chats with Michael Gaines of the Hannibal Arts Council about this weekend’s Folklife Festival, which is now in its 47th year.
Read MoreVal’s Pals and Coffee Talk
Madonna Watters talks with Brittany about her Val’s Pals program that honors one of her sisters who died of cancer. Then, Brittany and Bob talk about the slippery slope of selling off parks.
Read MoreChris Gill
Chris Gill of the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools talks about his new role with the schools and how he plans to help shape the future of Catholic education in Quincy.
Read MoreBrittany goes to prom and WGCA gets ready for its Share-A-Thon
Brittany fills in for Ashley as she and Denise Damron of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area show off their prom dresses ahead of this year’s Mom Prom. Then Gregory Haubrich of WGCA stops by to talk about the annual Share-A-Thon fund drive for the Christian radio station.
Read MoreTake the Washington Theater survey
The Washington Theater Commission invites community members to share their insights and perspectives by completing an online survey to help shape the future direction of the theater. Jim Lawrence of the Washington Theater Commission and Maggie Strong of Strong Consulting talk about the survey and the facility’s future.
Read MoreK-9 Kelby and Roy
Bobby, Ashley and Brittany talk about some of the strange local news happenings that took place this week and Kelby Rescinito of the Quincy Police Department brings K-9 officer Roy by and the ladies talk about the life of a K-9 Unit.
Read MoreHome Instead
Gina Hayes of Home Instead talks about providing home healthcare, hospice and personal care. Business Spotlight is sponsored by Mercantile Bank.
Read MoreAshley dances…and she might lip sync
Anita Failor of the YWCA talks about the “Voice for All Women” fundraiser to honor Macy Ferguson-Smith and other deserving women. Then, Ignacio Anguiano-Reyes shows Ashley some fancy moves!
Read MoreHomeward Bound Waggin and Coffee Talk
Ronna Robertson lets us know what it takes to run a pet rescue as she talks to Ashley Conrad about Homeward Bound Waggin. Then Brittany Boll stops by for Coffee Talk about how moms dress and the top three things in the news this week.
Read MoreThe Elks Lodge and learn to weld at JWCC
Ashley talks to Kathleen Rodgers about upcoming events at John Wood Community College including a garage welding class and a Trunk or Treat for the kids. Then Carlene Spohr and Ashley swap stories about the Quincy Elks Lodge and talk about membership, along with the club’s scenic view.
Read More“Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022”
MRN’s Ron Kinscherf interviews Quincy native and 1983 graduate of Quincy High School Tim Scherrer about his new book “Half the Town Burned: The Great Wooldridge Fire of 2022”. Scherrer will launch his book in Wooldridge, Mo., at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, the one-year anniversary date and hour of the wildfire that wiped half…
Read MoreBill Terlisner
David, Ashley and Brittany talk about the Quincy as a sanctuary city then former QU football coach and current bar owner/slash insurance guy Bill Terlisner joins the Club to talk about gaming, coaching and one of his former players, Tim Bliefnick.
Read MoreLayne Shottenkirk, Verve Imports
Frankie Murphy Giesing talks to Layne Shottenkirk of Verve Imports about wine…really good wine. A&B Properties brings you Frankie Say.
Read MoreUp, up and away: Come take a ride in a WWII fighter plane
Videographer Randy Phillips gives you look at how if feels to fly in a WWII fighter plane with this video from a Tuskegee Airman Hagood P51 that was in Quincy over the weekend.
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