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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…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tri-State Housing Summit is celebrating its 20th year with an event from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 12, at the Rialto Banquet Hall. There is no admission charge, and the public is invited. NECAC organized the summit forum in 2005. It brings together housing advocates, community stakeholders, private sector leaders…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A 21-year-old man from Yuba City, Calif. was killed Tuesday night after being struck in a hit-and-run incident near U.S. 61 and Route MM. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday near the parking lot of the Ayerco gas station at the intersection of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The first week of the 19th season of Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Music Under the Stars Concert Series has arrived. The first show of the season on Thursday will serve as Gentry Youse Memorial Night with StoneHill Band performing on Hill Street. There is no cost to attend this community…
Read Full Article Blessing Hospital A daughter, Millie Renee James Minor, was born May 13, 2025, at 11:23 am. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Alaina Kennard and Shawn Minor of Louisiana, Mo.A son, Stetson Wayne Moesch, was born May 19, 2025, at 5:50 pm. He weighed 7 pounds 8…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District will offer free breakfast and lunch for school-aged children up to 18 years old from Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 13. Serving locations are Hannibal Middle School, Veterans Elementary School and Early Childhood Center. Serving times are as follows: Also eligible are disabled adults over age 18.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites people age 13 and up to explore the world of batik, an ancient art form that combines fabric dyeing and wax resist techniques. A workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. This hands-on…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded $1,000 to Douglass Community Services to facilitate training for the Farmers Market season. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) can be used to buy food at the Farmers Market. These programs increase access to fresh, local produce for low-income families while…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area professional and non-professional artists were invited to submit images of original works for the 10th annual Art in the Open billboard art competition, with 47 entries in the youth division and 95 entries in the adult division. The annual contest is sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council in partnership with Robinson…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ronny Ferrel Aquatic Center, off U.S. 36 at 1700 Pleasant, will open Saturday. Hours for the summer will be 1 to 6 p.m. every day, with eight lifeguards and two slide attendants on duty at all times when the pool is open. Emily Hultgren is serving her second year as aquatics…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society will be holding a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31, at Lucky’s Lane, offering everything from pet treats to toys to hand-made yarn. The Munchbox and Kind Coffee will be on site offering food for sale with a percentage of their…
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