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PALMYRA, Mo. — Area veterans are invited to a free hot dog lunch on Saturday, March 1, at Palmyra VFW Post 11041. Serving will be from noon to 2 p.m. at 209 Bird. A certified VFW veteran service officer will be available to talk with veterans about VA benefits and also discuss medical, compensation and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Four candidates for election to the Hannibal School Board took part in a question-and-answer forum Monday at the Hannibal American Legion. The candidates fielded questions on their vision as a potential electee to the board as well as thoughts on current happenings nationally and within the district. Participating in the forum were…
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QUINCY — Denman Direct, the medical equipment and supply store inside the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine, has changed its hours to better reflect customer demand and physician referral trends. The store now is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Denman Direct is a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Master Naturalists have conducted educational projects and volunteer community service to improve Missouri’s environment for the past 20 years. Master Naturalists are drawn to everything in nature from birds and bats to bees and trees. The Mississippi Hills Master Naturalist Chapter is one of 12 chapters in the state. Its 100-plus members…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced it has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a new internal medicine residency program set to launch in July 2026. This milestone marks the expansion of access to high-quality healthcare and the training of the next generation of physicians in northeast…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced a new scholarship opportunity available for high school seniors. James and Doris Lierheimer recently gave a donation to endow two $750 scholarships to be offered yearly to two high school seniors planning on pursuing a degree in a healthcare field. The Lierheimers were impressed and grateful for the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University Theatre Department will present the production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at 7 p.m. April 10-12 at the Roland Rine Arts Theatre. Based on the classic 1968 film and the novel by Ian Fleming, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” tells the tale of Caractacus Potts, an eccentric inventor, and his…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists are hosting an Eagle Day in Hannibal, co-sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center and Rotary Pavilion at Nipper Park. Eagle Day will provide an opportunity to connect with nature, raise awareness about…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Less than two months remain of Barry Louderman’s mayoral tenure in Hannibal, after which either former 1st Ward councilmember Darrell McCoy or current 4th Ward councilmember Charles Phillips will become the next head of the council. It’s a role that runs the risk of becoming April Azotea’s next sparring partner — or…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night to grant the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) an exemption from the city’s prohibition of firearm use for their efforts in preventing the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Hannibal Police Chief Jacob Nacke appeared before the council with Chris Williamson of the Missouri…
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HANNIBAL — The Hannibal Board of Public Works (HBPW) is preparing to discontinue the addition of fluoride into the city’s water system, according to a news release issued by the agency Wednesday morning. The Hannibal City Council voted to request that the board cease the addition of fluoride to the community’s drinking water at its…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — No one was injured Tuesday night in a structure fire in Hannibal, and the incident is under investigation by the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched to 415 Jefferson at approximately 10:06 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — United Way of the Mark Twain Area recently announced the RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and Education) program of the Drew Lewis Foundation, based in Springfield, Mo., will be launched in Hannibal. People enrolled in RISE attend a 17-week program that provides weekly classes paired with one-on-one coaching that works to address…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council showcase a range of media. They will be on display from Feb. 28 through March 22 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The exhibit opens from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, featuring an artist talk at 6 p.m. The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $1,500 grant that will pay for a live eagle show from the World Bird Sanctuary as part of the Eagle Day celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22. The day provides an opportunity to connect with nature, raise awareness about the importance of eagle conservation and…
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HANNIBAL — The City of Hannibal is encouraging residents of the 5th Ward to throw their name in the hat to replace former council member Colin Welch on the Hannibal City Council following his resignation last month. Potential candidates must be: People should submit a letter explaining their qualifications and interest for serving on the…
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