Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Several more rungs are left to climb on the redistricting ladder, but Hannibal Superintendent Susan Johnson and her district transition team will take another step up that ladder on Tuesday. Johnson and about two dozen others — multiple staff members at each elementary school, as well as parents and others involved in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Scott Ehrhardt recently was appointed to the board of directors of F&M Bank and Trust Co. Ehrhardt owns and operates Ehrhardt Hospitality and its affiliated companies, which own and operate 14 hotels in Missouri and Illinois. Ehrhardt is a Hannibal native, graduating from Hannibal High School in 1986, and Central Missouri State…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds the public that all driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is hiring. The patrol offers over 60 career…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently was designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield, which highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, patient-focused bariatric care. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally recognized for demonstrating expertise in delivering better patient outcomes. To achieve this designation, facilities must meet rigorous quality…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — David Wasinger says the life lessons he developed as a kid growing up in Hannibal will influence the decisions he makes as the next lieutenant governor of Missouri. Wasinger, 61, will be sworn into office by Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell, both graduates of Hannibal High School, during Monday’s inauguration…
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Ice Bowl disc golf tournament to be held Jan. 25 in Huckleberry Park will benefit Buddy Pack program
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 19th annual Ice Bowl disc golf tournament, sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Huckleberry Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with tee-off scheduled for 10 a.m. Two rounds of 18 holes will be played. The…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 Two highly entertaining semifinal game set the stage what could be a classic Notre Dame-Ohio State title tilt … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 1,170 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Yeah, I think they got it right. Much like any new venture, there was…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal recently was recognized by HGTV as one of the 50 most charming small towns in America. Lynn Coulter wrote short biographies about one town in each of the 50 states, exploring the “hidden gems” of each state — “towns with quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating histories, fun experiences and natural beauty,” she…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering two free nature programs to learn how birds survive the cold weather and how to help feed them. The programs will be led by nature educator Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalists: “Unveiling Winter’s Winged Wonders” Bird Walk will be held from…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Jaycees held their 2025 installation banquet on Jan. 4 at the American Legion. The evening included the celebration of events over the past year, the presentation of awards and the installation of the 2025 board of directors. Officers installed were:
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UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect new comments from Colin Welch given after the article’s original publication on Jan. 7, 2025. HANNIBAL — Colin Welch resigned from his position as 5th Ward Council member on the Hannibal City Council at the body’s first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. Though he wasn’t…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — When interior designer Margo Myers with Missouri Furniture was asked to stage a house for the Magnolia Network’s program “In With the Old,” she envisioned original artwork throughout. She knew where to find work that would maintain the rural midwest aesthetic of the northern Missouri farmhouse … her mother. Debra Scoggin-Myers is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently received exceptional performance recognition in the Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With a total score of 96, Hannibal Regional exceeded the regional average of 79. The hospital excelled in immediate postpartum care, rooming-in, feeding practices…
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