Marion County, Missouri
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.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The bridge rehabilitation project to make essential structural repairs on the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal is scheduled to begin on May 12. At that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane on eastbound and westbound I-72/U.S. 36 over the bridge, with a 12-foot width restriction in…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A traffic stop on Thursday led to the seizure of drugs and firearms from a Keokuk, Iowa, woman. An officer with the Palmyra Police Department conducted a traffic stop at approximately 10:10 a.m. Thursday, May 1, on southbound U.S. Highway 61 for a lane violation. During the stop, the officer observed indicators…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Concrete repairs and resurfacing are scheduled to begin Monday, May 5, on 32 miles of westbound U.S. Route 36 in Marion, Shelby and Macon counties, from 0.5 miles west of Route Z near Monroe City in Marion County to 0.3 miles west of the Macon County line near Clarence. Traffic will be…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Ambulance District (MCAD) is now under new leadership following action by the board of directors. Interim Chief Marshall Miller and interim Deputy Chief Eric Murfin were hired to fill those respective positions by the board during last week’s meeting, at which the board also swore in two new board…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra Christian Academy Patent/Teacher Organization will hold a fundraiser luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until sold out) on Friday, May 2, at 110 W. Olive. Cost for the meal, consisting of a pork loin sandwich, chips, bottled water and a cookie, is $10. Payment methods to be accepted…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Lois Gay Phillips recently was selected by then-Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe as a recipient of the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award, which promotes and highlights the positive accomplishments Missouri’s senior citizens provide their local communities. People selected to receive the awards are 60 and older and have made a significant contribution…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — One of the biggest mistakes home gardeners make is planting too early. Now that April’s average annual frost is in the rearview mirror, Blaine Pope, owner of North River Plants and Produce, says it’s time to plant. A great place to get those plants is at Pope’s new greenhouse in Palmyra, which…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek was in Hannibal Friday afternoon in support of MO ABLE, a program that allows people living with disabilities to open a tax-free investment account. The program, which began in 2014, assists people to save money without losing eligibility for many public benefit programs such as Medicaid, Supplemental…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The third annual Marion County Walk for Life and pancake and sausage breakfast will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Sesqui Building in Flower City Park. The breakfast, provided by the Palmyra Knights of Columbus, will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. Free-will donations will be accepted for breakfast, which…
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MRN interviews the two candidates in the Tuesday Hannibal Ward 2 runoff: April Azotea and Tammy Riley.
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The 23rd annual Flower Children’s Spring Fling to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held Saturday, April 19, at the American Legion Hall, 600 Short in Palmyra. The event will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. provided by HATS Restaurant.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a structure fire that killed two people at 9:33 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at 5488 County Road 409 in Hannibal. The Hannibal Fire Department, Hannibal Rural Fire Department, Palmyra Fire Department and New London Fire Department responded to help extinguish the fire. One occupant of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Two Palmyra men were arrested Tuesday after the Palmyra Police Department, in conjunction with other law enforcement officials, executed a search warrant at 309 W. Jefferson in Palmyra. During the search, officers uncovered a significant quantity of illegal substances, including methamphetamine, along with paraphernalia consistent with drug distribution. Law enforcement also discovered…
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