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Surprise! Rains May Help Keep the West Nile Virus Cases Down

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:13:04 +0000

Everywhere I went this weekend it was the same comment, “when is this rain going to stop?” There is a silver lining in all this in that we didn’t have any severe weather accompany the heavy rains we got and the West Nile Virus problem maybe helped by all the rain. I, for one, have [...]

It is Allergy Season and It is Killing Me!

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:14 +0000

For years I have always sympathised with people who were dealing with allergies in the springtime and for the first time I now am dealing with the same issue. With all the rain we have had and the first warm spell of the season upon us, the pollen must be out in full force. Never before have I [...]

'Baby Ella' Keeps Making Great Steps to Recovery

Deron Johnson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:50:16 +0000

If the city of Quincy, Illinois, ever had an adopted child, chances are very good her name would be Ella Cain. Ask most anyone from Quincy about “Baby Ella” and their faces light up. Words like “miracle” and “courage” are usually brought into the conversation. Smiles abound. Little Ella Cain, now age 2 ½, who [...]

The Need for Blood

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:26:39 +0000

The need for blood is a constant thing. Even some of the runners in the Boston Marathon, with everything going on around them and seeing the horrific scene, ran straight to the hospitals to give blood so others might live. Talk about heroes. We are so blessed to have them around us.

QPD and DEA Collecting Unused Medications

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:20:21 +0000

On Saturday, April 27, the Quincy Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted medications. Bring your medications for disposal to the Quincy Mall, Quincy Police Sub-Post (enter at door #1). The [...]

Red Cross Month is Coming

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:26:18 +0000

March is Red Cross Month and our local media will sponsor a big blood drive on Monday, March 11. It will be held at the Quincy Mall community room from 12 noon to 6 pm. You may be eligible if you haven’t donated since January 14, 2013. Please bring ID-Red Cross donor card or photo [...]

Clean Off Your Driveway Before We Get Hit Again

Dennis Oliver — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:09:01 +0000

Yep. Sounds like we are gonna get hit again with a bunch of snow. Clean your driveway of the snow now, so you can get in or out of your garage or driveway. The crews in Missouri, Iowa and Illinois are trying to clean up from last week’s storm. But as for your driveway at [...]

Thunder Snow in Quincy

Dennis Oliver — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:34:08 +0000

So, we were looking out our window here at Y101 radio to see if it was snowing. All of a sudden, we heard a loud crash of thunder, and right after that it started to snow and snow and snow. As I write this it is snowing like crazy. And this is suppose to last [...]

What a Day to Remember

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:06:11 +0000

In preparing for the morning show this morning I came across this story about a woman by the name of Carolyn Cummins of Clintwood, Virginia. She was listed as giving birth to her first child on this day, February 20th in 1952. It was listed on the Today in History list. I thought to myself why would this be listed as a historical occasion. I read on and found my answer.

It's All in the Words – Funny Headlines

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:30:40 +0000

I was reading a magazine today called “The Radio and TV Interview and Report” It is geared towards radio and television people who are looking for interview posssibilites on a certain subject. As I was turning the pages of the magazine, I noticed some very good titles that the magazine had used to catch your [...]