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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded $5,000 to help Harvest Outreach improve the sober living house for women and children. The money will provide kitchen appliances and security systems. In a press release, Pastor Larry Hinds, director of Harvest Outreach, said, “We want to support women in their recovery by providing a safe…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to young children which will run through April 25. The book is “Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes,” written by Kimberly and James Dean. The book will be available for two weeks to give youngsters a…
Read Full Article Hannibal Regional Hospital A son, Layne Daniel Rainey was born March 26, 2025 at 12:01pm. He weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 20 inches long. His parents are Kamron Lynn and Gage Michael Rainey of Shelbina, Mo.A daughter, Indy Joy Horton was born March 19, 2025 at 11:09am. She weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 18.5 inches…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The schedule of events for National Tom Sawyer Days was recently released. Tom Sawyer Days is an annual festival held in Hannibal, Missouri, in celebration of the beloved character Tom Sawyer, created by author Mark Twain. The event typically takes place over the 4th of July weekend and includes a variety of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A daytime hike will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Interested participants should meet at the shelter to explore the forested trails at Sodalis with some of the people who have spent the last eight to nine years establishing and maintaining the unpaved trails…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation and O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite are teaming up to raise funds for the Pediatric Speech Therapy Department at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The fifth annual Casino Royale event will take place on Friday, April 11, at the Rialto Banquet Hall, bringing blackjack, roulette and other fun casino games to the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation’s $6,500 grant will help NorthEast Independent Living Services (NEILS) supply medical equipment at no cost to the elderly or people with disabilities who cannot afford it on their own. NEILS expects to buy 90 pieces of durable medical equipment. NEILS executive director Brooke Kendrick says the organization has seen…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Nearly 60 community members were present at a community pinwheel ceremony organized by United Way of the Mark Twain Area on Monday, April 7 at the Hannibal riverfront in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Leaders of local nonprofits supported by United Way that prevent child abuse, respond to child abuse and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ann Lear is diving in headfirst and cannot wait to see what this new venture brings. Lear got 28.1 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s Missouri general municipal election to earn one of the two vacant positions on the Hannibal School Board. This is Lear’s first election to any school board. “It’s…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will host its annual Arbor Day Celebration at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 11, behind Pulliam Hall. The event is open to the public. This year’s celebration will honor the life and legacy of Larry Craig, a devoted alumnus. A tree will be planted in his memory to recognize his…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites the public to submit digital images for an upcoming Photography Channel exhibit titled Close-Ups. To fit the theme, submitted digital images (up to five) should feature snapshots of close-up images — old or new, natural or man-made, textures, color or any subject matter that fits the theme.…
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