Marion County, Missouri
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Economic development leaders, early education advocates and families in Marion and Ralls counties are urging Gov. Mike Kehoe to approve funding for a childcare cost-sharing exchange — an innovative public-private partnership that would help address persistent child care shortages across northeast Missouri. The initiative, backed by a $5 million state appropriation, requires…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — As early as the week of June 23, resurfacing work is scheduled to begin in Marion and Lewis counties. Contractor crews will start on Route F in Marion County, from Route E at Woodland to 0.2 mile west of U.S. Route 61 near Palmyra. Once complete, crews will shift to the following…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 61, one mile south of Palmyra, on Wednesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. A 2011 Ford F250 truck traveling east pulled into the path of a 2016 Hyundai Elantra traveling south.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently announced the return of its summer food pogram in Palmyra, designed to ensure that children and youth in the community have continued access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The program will run from June 23 to Aug. 11 with children receiving a weekly food box containing…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Industrial Development Company (HIDC) has approved a $15,000 loan to Jones Machining Company LLC, a precision machine shop based in Palmyra, to help owner Leighton Jones buy additional materials and increase capacity for larger, more complex projects as the business scales to meet growing demand. Jones Machining’s loan was made…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Great River Honor Flight board of directors recently announced that the 76th mission will be its first all-women veterans honor flight on June 18–19, leaving from Hannibal. Thirty-seven veterans will participate. Five served during the Vietnam era, 18 during the Gulf War and the remaining 14 served between those conflicts. They…
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MEXICO- The 94th Miss Missouri competition began Wednesday night at Missouri Military Academy in Mexico with the announcement of preliminary winners in evening gown and talent. It is the 55th anniversary of the competition being held in Mexico. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of Miss Missouri’s Teen competition. Delegates in the Sash group competed in talent.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Roth McElvain, who described himself as a “fifth-generation farmer, husband, father and proven conservative leader,” announced on Thursday his candidacy for District 5 Missouri State Representative. A lifelong resident of Marion County, McElvain lives and works on his family’s farm outside Palmyra, raising crops and cattle. “Our part of Missouri is often…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Thursday and is in the Marion County Jail. The 10th Judicial District Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Friday, June 6, for Jeffrey S. Elliott, 37 of Hannibal, for delivery of a controlled substance. The warrant is the result of a search warrant executed on…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — People are invited to an open house to learn about a potential future safety improvement project at Route F and U.S. 24/61 in Marion County from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, on the second floor of the Marion County Courthouse, 100 S. Main in Palmyra. Details about future improvements,…
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MEXICO, Mo. — The Miss Missouri Scholarship organization will crown its 94th Miss Missouri on Saturday, June 14, after a week of preliminary competition featuring a private interview with the judges, talent performances, on-stage question and fitness. This year’s class competition class includes Miss Hannibal Grace Isch, Miss Clark County Evan Jones and Miss Mark Twain Kate…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Marion County injured a Palmyra man and a 16-year-old girl. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said the accident occurred at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, June 7. A northbound 2015 Honda Accord, driven by a 34-year-old man from Troy, was on U.S. 61…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra recently received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety, which recognizes Missouri communities demonstrating a commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Gov. Mike Kehoe in January 2025, recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime,…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. In addition to catfish and “VFW spuds,” the menu offers baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and a drink. People interested in joining the post…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new event, as well as the swearing in of the new chief and deputy chief for the Marion County Ambulance District, was held during last week’s MCAD Board of Directors meeting. Chief Marshall Miller and Deputy Chief Eric Murfin were sworn in by Dot Lake, president of the MCAD board, after…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans from its Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin as needed. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. — Tractors will ride through Marion County at the end of summer as part of the Northeast Missouri Knights of Columbus’ first NEMO Journey for Charity tractor cruise to raise funds and collect food for local pantries on Sunday, Aug. 24. The 35-mile cruise from Hannibal to Monroe City is being organized…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Full closure of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 at Hannibal began Friday at 6:00 a.m. The bridge will remain closed for up to 30 days while structural repairs are completed. These repairs cannot be completed under traffic. Therefore, a complete closure of the route is necessary. MoDOT has issued an emergency contract…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger paid a visit to his hometown of Hannibal on Thursday, making several pit stops throughout the city on his first official visit since becoming the first Hannibal native elected to the position in November. When asked if his perspective on the city has changed now that he…
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MEXICO, Mo. — Teens from across Missouri will converge in Mexico, Mo., to begin a week of interviews, talent performances and appearances as they pursue the title of Miss Missouri’s Teen. Local women competing for the title will be: Eden’s crown covers the Kahoka region. Since Eden was crowned this winter, she is focusing on her…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A man has been transferred to a hospital in the St. Louis area after he was involved in a fight Friday night in Hannibal. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were dispatched at approximately 10:31 p.m. on Friday, May 16, to the 100 block of North Main for a fight in progress.…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — U-Haul Company of Missouri has announced that Midwest Shed Quarters LLC signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Palmyra community. Midwest Shed Quarters, 707 Marion City Road, will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies. Normal business hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Flower Children team of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Relay For Life was the host of the 23rd annual Spring Fling on April 19. More than 300 people attended the event at the American Legion Hall Post 174 in Palmyra. The night’s activities were dinner, raffles, silent and live auctions. The…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish fry Friday at its post, 316 S. Main. Catfish filet, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Meetings are held every first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.…
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