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Thursday, April 25, 2013  The 3rd Annual Lighthouse Challenge in Hannibal

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse is one of Hannibal's biggest tourist's attractions. Hundreds of people walk up the lighthouse steps to take in the city's view. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shines a light on another reason you should make the climb.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Members of Quincy's Autism Support Group walked from Quincy Medical Group to Washington Park and back Thursday.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Eighteen-year-old Erin Hart won a gold medal for Level 2 Ladies Figure Skating at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Down Country gave out scholarships to 53 families from the Tri-State area who will attend national conferences on the differently abled and exceptionally gifted issues.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  We looked back through our archives once again to find out what the Top 10 most popular stories were on ConnectTriStates.com ...  this time for 2012. Did we miss any?

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Erin Hart will be representing Illinois in January in the World Special Olympics.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Kirchner complained that her son was mistreated by the officer after her son had what she described as a “meltdown” during class.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  A missing child is a parent's worst nightmare. It becomes even more serious when it involves a child who's differently-abled. But there's a Palmyra family working to calm those fears next time your child wonders off.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  A Quincy mother is upset over the way she said school officials treated her son who has autism during an incident Friday at Baldwin South Intermediate School.

Monday, September 17, 2012  New technology is on the way for dozens of Tri-State area schools. It's all thanks to an organization called, Down Country.

Monday, April 02, 2012  The Tri-State community is gathering for an Autism Awareness rally Monday evening in Quincy. Everyone who attends will be given a light to glow blue down Maine Street.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  Down Country hosted its first Rhinestones & Rodeo Art Auction and Dance Saturday evening at the Ambiance in Quincy.

Monday, January 16, 2012  It may not be easy for parents to hear a child has special needs, but diagnosing those problems early can make all the difference in a child's education.  One of the ways a school can help facilitate learning is through what's called an Individualized education plan or I-E-P.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  From children with Down Syndrome or Autism to exceptionally gifted people, you'll want to check out this website, called Down Country.