Monthly Archives: October 2024

Top 3 Most Haunted Towns of Farm & Home

By Katie Bigley

Unsolved mysteries, unexplained sightings, odd experiences, and eerie sounds… this blog is going to be a little different as I am going to explore the secrets of the top three most haunted towns in our store areas. So, buckle up and hang on as we dive into some mysteries that are too close to home! 

First up is Jerseyville, IL. A small town that is big on community… and hauntings. If you’ve ever driven through Jerseyville, you probably wouldn’t think it would be a popular ghost hunting spot, but this one location says otherwise – 

Cheney Mansion – In 1827, the first ever building was constructed

Tailgating Tips with Chad Duesterhaus
by Katie Bigley

It’s football season and that means it’s tailgating season! Whether you come for the game or the food, Quincy native Chad Duesterhaus is our tailgating expert, and he will share his tips and tricks on how you can make the most of the experience from the essential items to tailgating etiquette. Chad has all the knowledge from coaching, scorekeeping, and attending countless high school, college, and pro football games, no one knows the world of tailgating better than Chad! 

When I asked Chad about his favorite tailgating memory, he took me back to the 90s when he recalled his first Chief’s game. On the game day, Chad and his buddies loaded up the car and headed out of Quincy. When they arrived at the stadium,