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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The preliminary hearing on Wednesday in the case against Hannibal attorney Tyler White, who is accused of attempting to tamper with a victim in a felony prosecution, will move forward to trial on a date to be announced. White allegedly approached Kaylee O’Toole before a preliminary hearing on June 13 in a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — President-elect Cassie Smith recently presented a check on behalf of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club for $1,000 to Tamitha Ague, branch director for Foster Adopt Connect. These funds will be used to help provide clothing, food, toys and other necessary items to foster children and to support their foster parents in…
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Hannibal, Mo – This spring, all students from Hannibal Middle School and Hannibal High school will have the opportunity to receive one evidence-informed training session that has grade level adapted content to help students enhance their awareness and understanding of different facets of mental health. Parents will have the option to choose whether their students…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Four more have been charged in connection to the death of a Hannibal man that occurred on last Wednesday, Jan. 25. On Saturday, four warrants were issued in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging the following subjects: Braden Chestnutt, 19, Assault 1st Degree, Murder 2nd Degree Chad Elliott, 20,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Susan Johnson, Superintendent of Hannibal Public Schools, announced Friday in a public release that Gretchen O’Bryan, teacher at Early Childhood Center, was placed on paid administrative leave due to an issue reported of a physical nature. The Division of Family Services has completed an investigation and determined the report to be unfounded…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold its second annual Scarlet and Blue Auction on Friday, May 19, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors will open and the silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. The silent auction ends at 7 p.m., and the live auction will start. Heavy appetizers will be served throughout…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man was arrested Thursday in connection with the death of another Hannibal man on Wednesday night. A warrant was issued Thursday in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County charging Howard J. Rickey, 41, with assault in the first degree and resisting arrest for a felony. Officers with the Hannibal…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — If you’ve ever hoped to meet Drake from Drakes Steak and Ale it might not be who you would expect. That’s because it’s a duck. The name was sparked by a love of wildlife. “We get asked all the time who Drake is and if they can meet him, but he’s not…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Madi Weatherford has not asked for a birthday gift since she was 5 years old. Instead of receiving her own presents, Madi would rather see the happy faces — and maybe receive a few licks— from the dogs and cats at the Northeast Missouri Humane Shelter as she collects all of her…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sometimes when a young child is grieving, it’s difficult to know how to help. That’s why Head Start at Douglass Community Services, which cares for children from birth to 5 years old, will be participating in grief sensitivity training. Faith Car, director of Head Start at Douglass Community Services, applied for the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When coming into Hannibal from South U.S. 61, it could appear that a Transformers invasion is underway. Standing on each side of the entrance guarding the Fireworks Superstore, which is located a few miles from Hannibal city limits, and standing approximately 16-feet high are Bumblebee and Optimus Prime — both are good…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — During a presentation at the Hannibal School Board Meeting on Wednesday night, LaRhonda Behl said her team is “small but mighty.” She was referring to her swim team made up of only seven swimmers who are known for being fierce competitors at every swim meet. Behl recognized three swimmers who made all-state…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The conversation about diversity training continued at the Hannibal School Board meeting Wednesday night. As part of a regular update Susan Johnson, superintendent of the Hannibal Public School District, said the entire faculty and staff have now completed discrimination and harassment training. Johnson also provided two different proposals she has received for diversity…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation continued its tradition of support for the YMCA of Hannibal with more than $140,000 in donations in 2022. At its last meeting, Riedel Trustees presented a check for $133,455 for programming. Earlier in the year, the foundation funded safety and swimming lessons for Hannibal third graders with a $7,000…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new spot in Hannibal is offering a full scope of services perfect for a day out with the girls or an afternoon of self-care. Located in the Stardust Spa Building, the complex offers an entire experience with a coffee house, hair salon and nail salon. Although each business can visited separately…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently presented a $500 check to Coyote Hills Foster Care Services, which is in the Hannibal area and supports foster parents in Marion, Ralls and Monroe counties with state licensing, training, counseling and more. Approximately 250 foster children are in the three-county area. More than 200…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently named Faith Carr the director of Head Start services for the non-profit. In a press release, Douglass CEO Stephanie Cooper said, “Promoting a staff member with so many years of experience and commitment to our Head Start families and organization just made sense. We are excited to have…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — As construction is well underway on the Friendship Brewery, the founders of the brewery hope to open the doors by the upcoming tourist season. The Friendship Brewery will be located at 422 N. Main in Hannibal, which previously housed the Mark Twain Brewing Company. Friendship Brewery took ownership of the building last…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – An order signed Monday by Judge John Jackson gives the City of Hannibal until next Wednesday to produce all documents related to the impeachment proceedings of 3rd Ward Councilman Stephan Franke. Jackson, appointed to preside over the impeachment after Judge Donald Bastian recused himself, granted Franke’s motion to compel the city to…
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Bob Gough introduces us to Meg Duncan, the newest Muddy River News reporter based out of Hannibal. Ron Kinscherf also talks to meteorologist Brent Clair about the weather.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – Rachael Altgilbers of Hannibal will be on an episode of Wheel of Fortune that airs tonight at 6:30 p.m. on KHQA. Altgilbers and her husband, Rocky, traveled last August to California to Culver City where she was part of the show. She said Pat Sajak and Vanna White both came out and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Board of Education recently appointed Stephanie Utterback as the next principal of Hannibal Middle School. She will begin her new role in July after current principal Matt Nimmo retires. Utterback currently serves as an assistant principal at Hannibal Middle School. She began her career with Hannibal Public Schools in 2003,…
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HANNIBAL – This Sunday marks the first time in more than 20 years that the Unity March will take place in Hannibal to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sponsored by the Hannibal Juneteenth Coalition and Jim’s Journey Museum, the march will assemble on Broadway at the Save A Lot parking lot at 1 p.m.,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — John D. Zimmer, president and CEO of HNB Bancorp, Inc. and HNB National Bank, announced Thursday with Elizabeth Fry Matteson, chairman of the board and G. Jackson Jones, president and CEO of Northeast Missouri Bancshares, Inc. and its principal subsidiary, The Mercantile Bank of Louisiana, Mo., that the two institutions have executed…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A successful fundraising event at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation has earned a $10,000 match from the Riedel Foundation. The event called “Spirits and Sarcasm” brought in nearly $28,000, easily qualifying for matching funds. In a press release, Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation CEO James Lundgren said, “The fundraiser was a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An early Saturday morning fire was determined to be accidental due to an overloaded electrical extension cord after an investigation by the Hannibal Fire Department and Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by NECOMM (911) at 5:34 a.m. for a report of a structure fire at 1302…
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HANANIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Hannibal Arts Council to enhance youth programs offered in Hannibal. The money will help fund youth summer arts camps, creative workshops, Young Masters exhibits and art programs for children in foster care. HAC executive director Michael Gaines says these programs reach more…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man faces charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action after allegedly shooting a Hannibal man Saturday night, according to a probable cause statement from the Hannibal Police Department. A warrant was issued on Saturday for Justin Sims, 32, after Anthony Migel Miller, 24, was found in the alley west…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, along with Parents as Teachers, will sponsor “Pedal Power’ from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. If Santa Claus put a tricycle under the tree, this is the place to ride it this winter if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Big Wheels,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Arts Council begins its 2023 Art Adventure schedule at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Art Adventures are designed for youths ages 5 to 12. The participation fee includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. The February project is Happy Hearts. Participants will use…
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HANNIBAL — A proposed property tax increase may be on the April ballot for Hannibal voters to decide on funding for a permanent stormwater system. Darrin Gordon, general manager of Hannibal Board of Public Works, asked Hannibal City Council members on Tuesday to place the proposed tax, Proposition S, on the ballot, which he said…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – A third-party investigation will soon be underway concerning Hannibal City Clerk Angel Zerbonia. City Attorney James Lemon confirmed at the Hannibal City Council meeting on Tuesday that an outside agency will be conducting the investigation. The council members confirmed it was decided by unanimous vote. The announcement comes after the council meeting…
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MACON, Mo. — Trooper Carter L. Munch and Trooper Jorden R. Billings have been assigned to Troop B with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Munch and Billings were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 115th recruit class that began training on July 5 and graduated from the patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Dec. 22.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University Craigmiles School of Nursing is starting a 1 + 1 program as an option available to its nursing students. The 1 + 1 program gives nursing students flexibility in their nursing education path at HLGU. Following a student’s first year in the curriculum, they will be qualified to take…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a grant of $33,455 to the Hannibal Nutrition Center to supplement rising food costs for the Meals on Wheels and in-house meal program for senior citizens. In a press release, HNC executive director Margee Tucker said, “A significant number of seniors in the Hannibal area are suffering…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal resident Francesca Swayze graduated Oct. 22 from WGU Missouri with a bachelor of science in nursing. The commencement ceremony, which recognized 301 undergraduate students and 356 graduate students, was held at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. Established in 2013 through a partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — At its December board meeting, the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary presented a check for $112,712 to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. The funds will go towards to the Building Better Tomorrows campaign. With more than 250 volunteers, Hannibal Regional Auxiliary gives many hours of service to Hannibal Regional every year. The Hannibal Regional Auxiliary has…
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Blessing Hospital A boy was born to Caleb Washburn and Alexis Jones of Quincy at 1:10 p.m. Dec. 13.A girl was born to Wyatt Baker and Sabrina Garza of Milton at 8:35 a.m. Dec. 20.A boy was born to Cynthia Rosebud of Quincy at 3:52 p.m. Dec. 20.A boy was born to Jeff Yodd of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library will offer a Kwanzaa puppet show at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. Presented by Marsha Mayfield’s We Stand United Puppetry Group, this special holiday show features puppeteers from Hannibal ages 9-12 and a teenage stage crew. Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African-American culture, is observed annually and celebrated…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — On Wednesday, Dec. 7, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe presented a Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award to Janet Taylor of Palmyra for her dedicated years of volunteer service to the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Janet worked for more than 40 years at Hannibal Regional and now focuses her time to giving back to the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — City Hall will be closed Thursday, Dec. 22, due to extreme weather in the forecast. Essential personnel dealing with the weather situation and first responders will still report to work. Messages may be left by calling City Hall at 573-221-0111 or Hannibal Parks and Recreation 573-221-0154. Payments to the Board of Public…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal City Council agreed late Tuesday night that an investigation into the practices of city clerk Angelica “Angel” Zerbonia is needed. Zerbonia has been on paid administrative leave “for about a month,” according to Mayor James Hark. City attorney James Lemon said a “full investigation” will be needed and will be conducted…
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QUINCY — The James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal and the O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home of Quincy will match every $20 bill donated to The Salvation Army’s kettles in Hannibal (up to $1,000) and Quincy (up to $1,500) on Tuesday, Dec. 20. In a press release, Matt Schmidt, development director at The Salvation Army, said,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — UScellular recently named Taylor Smashey sales manager of the Hannibal store at 3650 Stardust. Smashey is responsible for leading her team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Smashey brings four years of retail and wireless experience to her new…
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HANNIBAL, Mo.— Three Hannibal-LaGrange University business students recently were awarded a scholarship in recognition of their potential as free society scholars. The $3,000 Free Society Scholarship is funded by the Moorman Professorship Grant, which exists at HLGU to promote the ideals of a free society on campus. A free society enables people to express their…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation is conducting a public survey to gather input on the U.S. 61 Expressway EIS re-evaluation study. The public survey period will conclude Dec. 30. In a press release, MoDOT project manager Christopher Knapp said, “It is important our engineers have a good understanding of how drivers in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recognized its alumni award winners during the 2022 Booster Gala on Saturday, Nov. 12. The Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Brett R. Akright, Class of 1992, and Mindy (Stinson) Akright, Class of 1990. This award is presented to HLGU graduates for significant and broad accomplishments in business or professional…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University enjoyed homecoming weekend Nov. 11-12 that featured fun events for past and present students of the university. Homecoming weekend kicked off on Friday when new members were inducted into the 50-Year Club, which was established to honor alumni who attended HLGU 50 or more years ago. Members of the classes…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Rotary Club of Hannibal recently presented a ceremonial check worth $70,000 to the city of Hannibal, representing the donation for the Rotary Pavilion. The fund-raising for the pavilion took place during the Rotary Club presidencies of Andy Straube and Heather Temple. The pavilion is a 40-foot octagon with several picnic tables…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Medical Supplies will celebrate its move to 6464 Interstate Court in Hannibal with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. and public open house at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15. The new location is east of Fiddlesticks restaurant and close to the hospital and clinics for increased customer…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Candidate filing for city council seats is under way and closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27 for an election to be held April 4, 2023. The three-year terms for city council seats are in the Fifth Ward, currently held by Colin Welch, and Sixth Ward, currently held by Jeffrey Veach. As…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation has moved many Christmas light displays this year from Central Park to Nipper Park on Glascock’s Landing. In a press release, Mary Lynne Richards, recreation supervisor for Hannibal Parks and Recreation, said, “We were requested to display lights at the newly renovated riverfront. We think the decorations will…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Learn about the symptoms, prevention tips and treatment options for lung cancer at a free lung cancer seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 by Dr. Francis Podbielski, thoracic surgeon, at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. The seminar is available in-person or via Zoom. Podbielski will discuss symptoms of lung cancer, prevention tips,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional president and CEO Todd Ahrens recently was recognized with the 2022 American College of Healthcare Executives Regent Award at the Missouri Hospital Association annual convention at Lake of the Ozarks. The award and is given to senior-level healthcare leaders who meet high standards in several areas, including promoting the growth…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite of Hannibal will host its third annual Feztival of Trees Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11 at 110 N. Main. Proceeds from this event will assist in providing scholarships for pediatric speech therapy patients at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. The event will feature fully decorated trees, complete with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The James O’Donnell Funeral Home, 302 S. Fifth, will have its annual candlelight memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. The holiday season is often a difficult time for those who have lost a family member or friend. To help make the holidays a little easier, Rev. Tim Goodman of Clover…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is bringing hope to the nation’s shelter pets this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event Dec. 1–11. BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per cat or dog during…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — More than 600 children in northeast Missouri will receive gifts through the Toys for Tots program this holiday season. People who would like to donate to the program can drop off items at either Hannibal City Hall and the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, two of many sites that are collecting toys for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission was placed earlier this month on a two-year probation amid controversy about mismanagement and poor trustee governance. Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo., another school affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention, also is on probation. Word and Way, an independent publication that covers news of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 2022 Hannibal-LaGrange University Booster Gala earlier this month featured new HLGU president Robert Matz. The Booster Gala, formally called the HLGU Booster Banquet, capped off a packed homecoming weekend at HLGU. Friends of the university and community members enjoyed fellowship and food in the Roland Fine Arts Center before the formal…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri’s transportation system has 33,825 miles of roads and 10,387 bridges. The Missouri Department of Transportation, working with its statewide regional planning partners, have identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs. From the broader unfunded needs, MoDOT has developed a high priority unfunded needs list to guide the development of projects into…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Salvation Army began the Christmas season with its annual Tree of Lights Christmas kick-off event on Thursday, Nov. 17, at The Rialto in Hannibal. The 2022 campaign chairs, Brad and Sara Kurz, along with their children, Kendall and Caleb, were introduced along with the announcement of the $120,000 campaign goal.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Hospital recently received $2,500 for its Life.Light.Hope fund from Peters Heating and Air Conditioning. Donations from Peters’ pink van service calls assist local cancer patients in their battle against cancer.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at 12:32 a.m. Saturday by 911 for a report of a structure fire at 1219 Center. Initially, all three stations responded with eight personnel. Upon arrival, fire units saw fire and smoke showing from the second floor of the structure. All occupants were out of the…
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HANNIBAL Mo. — The Salvation Army of Hannibal is the latest recipient of a Riedel Foundation grant. A $10,000 award will help provide Christmas food baskets to Hannibal families in need. In a press release, Riedel Foundation trustee Michael Bukstein said, “Every family should be able to celebrate the holiday season with a good meal.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A free community paper-shredding event is set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18, at F&M Bank and Trust, 505 Broadway, in Hannibal. In a press release, Carl Watson, president of F&M Bank and Trust said, “In this age, with identity theft being such a concern, making sure to properly dispose…
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HANNIBAL Mo. — The Riedel Foundation Board of Trustees recently gave a $5,000 grant to Cuddle Cat Rescue for an upcoming spay and neuter program for cats in Hannibal. The award is a matching grant following a recent fundraising event called the Meow Mixer, which raised more than $11,000 for the program. In a press…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Beth Haven Quilters will have their Fall Fling fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the community room of Beth Haven East, 901 Central Ave. Quilts, crafts, baked goods and homemade candies and jellies will be offered for sale with proceeds going towards the purchase of Christmas gifts…
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QUINCY — Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, in cooperation with the Blessing Foundation, has awarded $1.6 million in scholarships and grants to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences students for the 2022-23 academic year. Fifty-two students received money from 44 endowed scholarships, one additional scholarship and one general financial aid fund. Seven…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Red kettles and bells will soon return as The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command begins its first days of fundraising for the 2022 Christmas campaign in Quincy on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. Kettles will resume full-time for the season on Nov. 18 in Quincy and Nov. 19 for Hannibal, continuing through Dec.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University President Robert Matz recently announced the appointment of Julie Albee as the school’s interim vice president of academic administration. Albee started in her new role on Nov. 1. Albee recently celebrated her 19th year of service to Hannibal-LaGrange. She has served as chair of the division of education chair, director…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The sky at Riverview Park should provide the perfect background for the wonders of the night sky during Astronomy Night on Saturday, Nov. 12. The viewing and learning experience will begin at 7 p.m. in Riverview Park, in the big grassy area between the four-way stop and the first overlook, often known…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation will provide a match of up to $10,000 for an upcoming fundraiser for the Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation in Hannibal. The proceeds will be used to replace audio and video equipment at the Mark Twain Museum and Gallery. In a press release, Mark Twain Boyhood Home Foundation CEO…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Historic Hannibal Marketing Council will be the host of a new event, PumpkinPalooza, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4-6, in downtown Hannibal. Twenty-five businesses, primarily in the downtown area, are participating in the event. With the purchase of a Pumpkin Passport, attendees may redeem passport tickets for select items at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Police Department has launched a surveillance camera registration program to assist in locating footage for investigators. The system allows citizens and businesses to register their cameras with the Hannibal Police Department and provide contact information and details regarding their cameras. This information will aid officers as they conduct investigations, allowing…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign is partnering with people and community organizations to bring joy to low-income children in Lewis, Marion, Pike, Shelby, Monroe and Ralls counties in northeast Missouri. This year’s local partner for Toys for Tots is RSVP at Douglass Community Services. Toys for Tots also is…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will hold a pumpkin-decorating contest and exhibit from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday in conjunction with the last day of Central Park Farmers Market. The competition will take place in Central Park. Winners will be announced at 11:30 a.m. There will be adult and children divisions in the following categories…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tickets are on sale for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s first booster gala, formerly known as the booster banquet, on Saturday, Nov. 12. This year’s event will feature HLGU president Robert Matz as the keynote speaker. It is sponsored by HNB Bank. Attendees will enjoy fellowship, heavy appetizers and a meet and greet with Matz…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A maple tree at 207 N. Maple Street at a home owned by Michelle Johnson has earned the October Tree of the Month award from the Hannibal Tree Board. The board established the award to celebrate Hannibal’s urban forest and its stewards. The board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library, 200 S. Fifth, is sponsoring a free chess tournament on Saturday, Nov. 19. Gary Blickhan of Quincy is this year’s tournament director. The three-round tournament will start between 10:30-11 a.m., and end by 4 p.m. or when all games are complete. There will be adult and junior divisions, with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — All Hannibal children up to age 5 are eligible to receive free books with the help of the Riedel Foundation, working in connection with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program. The Riedel Trustees awarded $8,100 in grant money to fund the initiative, administered locally by the United Way of the Mark Twain…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $7,500 grant for a free spay and neuter program through the Northeast Missouri Humane Society. The Humane Society estimates it will service about 125 animals with the Riedel donation. “Unwanted puppies and kittens are the main reason for surrendering animals in our area,” NEMO Humane Society…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Ashley Lanpher to its team at its Monroe City facility. Lanpher earned her nurse practitioner degree from Maryville University. She has provided healthcare in a variety of settings in rural communities. “I chose to join Hannibal Regional to become part of a team providing quality healthcare in a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hannibal Regional is offering special mammogram screenings in October to assist women with taking steps to enjoy healthy living. Hannibal Regional’s Radiology Department is the host of Ladies Night Out, an after-hours mammogram program for women to keep current with their annual screening. Participants can…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Corey Mehaffy, executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, recently announced that HOMEBANK is the latest organization to buy stock in the Hannibal Industrial Development Company. Established in 1952, the HIDC Revolving Loan Fund is designed to provide gap financing to new or expanding businesses, which will induce participation from…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army is once again looking for volunteers to ring bells at red kettle locations in Quincy, Hannibal, Mo., and the surrounding area. Kettles with silent bells (unmanned) historically bring in fewer donations than kettles with bells. Volunteers can sign up online at www.registertoring.com for shifts as short as two hours. They…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Exhibitors will fill the streets of historic Main Street on Saturday and Sunday, October 15-16, for the Hannibal Arts Council’s 46th annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The festival features artists, artisans, makers selling traditional arts, fine arts and crafts, local musicians,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative recently retained Growth Services Group, a national market research consulting firm, to conduct an electric vehicle charging station study for the eight member cooperatives in Northeast Power’s service territory. The market assessment reviewed data related to providing access to rural EV charging stations for the Northeast Power…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The boat ramp at the Hannibal marina is closed this week so Hannibal Parks and Recreation personnel can dredge without interruption. The ramp will reopen Friday night on Oct. 7, but it will close again on Monday, Oct. 10, if more dredging is needed. Ellicott Dredge Technologies is training HPR personnel to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A revitalization plan for the city of Hannibal will have to wait a couple of weeks. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Hannibal City Council, Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council Executive Director Corey Mehaffey presented the proposed boundaries for a proposed Community Improvement District. Fourth Ward council member Charles Phillips asked that a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five local entrepreneurs and small business owners put their business plans on display to the public at the first SparkNIGHT event on Sept. 13 at the Rialto in downtown Hannibal. The night started with a one-hour trade show environment where the participating entrepreneurs informally presented their business plans to investors. For the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Maj. Bill Hendricks with the U.S. Marine Corps was inspired by his wife Diane 75 years ago when she tried to donate a homemade Raggedy Ann doll to a needy child but could not find any organization to do so. At her suggestion, he gathered a group of local Marine reservists who coordinated and collected…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Project Community Connect is the latest organization to receive a grant award from the Riedel Foundation. Riedel trustee April Baldwin presented a $7,500 check to PCC for an upcoming event to combat homelessness in Hannibal. PCC is the host of a one-day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Admiral…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — To celebrate Hannibal Clinic’s 65th anniversary of serving the medical needs of northeast Missouri, a fall harvest block party will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 on the clinic’s campus at 100 Medical Drive. The celebration promises family fun with food trucks, bounce houses, face painting and flu shots…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Five Hannibal-LaGrange University future teachers are studying the life process of the monarch butterfly this fall. The students are in the Teaching Science course taught by Courtney Janes, assistant professor of education. Janes shared information about how the migratory monarch butterfly has been classified as “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Dr. Jennifer Minoff to its pulmonology team. Minoff earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. She completed her pulmonary/critical care fellowship at St. Louis University in St. Louis. A pulmonologist is a medical doctor who studies and treats…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Regional Auxiliary’s ninth annual Glitz Gala jewelry auction on Oct. 6 at the Hannibal Arts Council. The event, officially sponsored by the Century 21 Broughton Team and Area Home Services, benefits the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary. Tickets are required for the evening. Tickets, which includes appetizers and wine, are $25 each and may…
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HANNIBAL, Mo.— Hannibal Regional Weight Management Solutions recently achieved the status of being nationally accredited as a comprehensive center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Hannibal Regional Weight Management Solutions’ commitment…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The newest riverboat on the Mississippi, the American Symphony, will arrive in Hannibal at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Hannibal mayor James Hark, will present a proclamation and key to the city to the captain of the American Symphony. The American Symphony began cruising the Mississippi River for the first time this…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sodalis Nature Preserve will be the site for a nature program from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. This “Nature Adventure” family program will explore “magic spots” at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks and Recreation nationally certified nature educator, will play interactive nature games with the youngsters. The program is recommended…
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