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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Parking restrictions for the the Hannibal Cannibal and the 4th of July parade have been established by the Hannibal Police Department. No parking will be allowed along the Hannibal Cannibal race course or the parade route starting at 2 a.m. the morning of July 4 to the conclusion of each event. Officers…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo — The Hannibal Police Department has started to experience an increase in reports of fireworks being discharged. With the upcoming July 4 holiday approaching, more reports are anticipated. Officers are obligated to take enforcement action on those individuals found discharging fireworks. City ordinance prohibits the sale, use or discharge of any firecrackers or…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — From unicorns to angry birds, the vessels in the sixth annual Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department cardboard boat races on the Saturday, June 25 at the Hannibal Aquatic Center were decorated by youngsters eager to battle. Some of the crafts didn’t even last for a few seconds, and some went off course…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL Mo. — Many churches are rallying to sustain Hannibal-LaGrange University through generous gifts. These churches recognize the impact HLGU has in the region and want to help its mission of Christian higher education continue for future generations. Mark Albee, pastor at Edgewood Baptist Church outside Bowling Green, Mo., stated in a press release, “Our…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently announced the winners of the Parkway Distinguished Professor Award and the Immanuel Staff Member of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year. The Parkway Distinguished Professor Award, HLGU’s highest faculty award, was given to Miles Mullin. He began at HLGU in 2015 as the vice president for academic administration.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Soon after the inception of the Hannibal-LaGrange University agribusiness program, the university began to promote the possibility of giving grain to help support university programs through the Gifts of Grain initiative. HLGU recently received its first gift of 2,000 bushels of corn. The gift was given by a farming couple in northeast…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. —Water bowls and litter boxes were not on the agenda of the Hannibal School Board’s June meeting. Student conduct and a preliminary budget were. Earlier in the week, there were social media posts claiming water bowls and cat litter were being placed in school restrooms and would be on the agenda. Board member…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Seventeen area students pursuing higher education and a local teacher have been awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships and recognition awards from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Recipients of the scholarships, most of which come from permanently endowed funds at the Community Foundation, will receive financial support towards…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — In years past, Hannibal youngsters sailed handmade rafts on the mighty Mississippi during the annual raft race. Today’s youngsters use cardboard and duct tape to construct their watercrafts and take a leap of faith hoping their vessels can hold up in the waters at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. The sixth annual Hannibal…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Fire Department crews were dispatched for a structure fire at 1225 S. Arch at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, June 9. All three stations responded with 12 firefighters. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire on the front porch of the residence. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Their summertime glow is familiar, and their quiet presence adds to the magic of evening walks, but most don’t know that the firefly flashes and accompanying movements are used for courtship. Hannibal Parks and Recreation is sponsoring free family-friendly nature programs on Friday, June 10, and Friday, June 24, to celebrate fireflies.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal has a new police chief. During Tuesday’s meeting, city council members approved the nomination of Lt. Jacob Nacke to succeed the retiring Lyndell Davis as Chief of Police. In presenting her nomination of Nacke, City Manager Lisa Peck said two internal candidates were interviewed for the job. Peck did not name…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Salvation Army again will be collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need. Distribution of fans from the Salvation Army’s Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin on June 13. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois, and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby and Monroe counties…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Scarlet and Blue Auction, held Friday, May 20, raised $26,384.15 for Hannibal-LaGrange University. This number exceeded the matching George H. Riedel Foundation grant of $25,000 for a grand total of $51,384.15 toward HLGU’s current financial challenge to help the university pay off or avoid any additional debt. More than 200 items…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Summer hours for the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will begin Monday, June 6. The center will be open for use from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Friday. A senior dance will also be held on Tuesdays from noon-3 p.m. There is no admission fee. The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center has a walking…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Clinic invites youngsters to pack their bikes and trikes and attend “Ride Cool” this weekend. The popular bike and helmet-centered safety event is back on Saturday, June 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hannibal Clinic’s parking lot. The first 200 children will receive a free bicycle safety helmet and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Summer hours for Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park will begin June 6. The park is for roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters. Ramp Park will be open noon to 8 p.m. every day, weather permitting. Cost is $3 for a daily admission and $40 for an annual pass. Helmets are required. An attendant…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jenna McDonald, aquatics director at Hannibal Parks and Recreation, recently earned the Aquatic Examiner Service award from the American Red Cross. The award was given for excellent evaluations from the Aquatic Examiner Service program. McDonald trains up to 30 lifeguards each year for water safety proficiency at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation recently approved a $25,000 matching grant for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Scarlet and Blue fundraising auction. Ray Carty, vice president for institutional advancement at HLGU, said the school is experiencing a financial challenge. The award expresses a vote of confidence in the university and its economic impact in Hannibal. Riedel trustee…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Aquatic Center, 1700 Pleasant, opens Saturday, May 28. The hours of the center are from noon to 6 p.m. every day. Admission prices are adults (ages 18-54) $6, seniors (ages 55 and over) $4, youth (ages 3-17) $5, and children (2 and under) free. A 10-punch pass is available for $30 at the pool or may be…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglas Community Services Foundation will honor two high school senior scholarship recipients at a breakfast Tuesday, June 8 at the Rialto in Hannibal. A six-person table for the event costs $90. Individual tickets are $20. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. with a program from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Reservations can be made at development@douglassonline.org or by calling 573-221-3892.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services of Hannibal is seeking volunteers to assist with its summer meals program beginning June 6. The program helps feed young people age 18 and under when school is not in session, according to community outreach initiatives director LeAndra Bridgeman. Adult volunteers are needed to distribute the meals at community sites, which…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 27. The program, which follows a two-mile paved trail, is led by certified nature educator Gale Rublee. Participants may stay with the group or return to the parking lot on their own. Activities…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bat biologists are celebrating the news the number of endangered Indiana bats at Sodalis Nature Preserve has increased almost 20 percent. The bat census at Sodalis, conducted in February 2022, confirms its place as the country’s most important hibernation spot for this species with an estimated 215,296 Indiana bats. Vona Kuczynska, biologist…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two programs at Douglass Community Services recently received grants from the General Mills Foundation hometown grant making program. The Kids in Motion program received $3,000, and the Food Pantry received $5,000. The Food Pantry at Douglass Community Services provides food assistance to more than 500 families each month. Kids in Motion will provide volunteer opportunities…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. —The George H. Riedel Foundation’s latest award will help Hannibal children whostruggle with the trauma of child abuse. The Riedel Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to the Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. The grant will fund mental health services for Hannibal children who are victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo — Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Scarlet and Blue Auction is set for on Friday, May 20, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Doors for the event will open at 5:30 p.m., with a silent auction beginning at the same time. The silent auction will end at 7 p.m. and the live auction will begin. Heavy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL — Astronomy buffs will be over the moon about a nature program offered by Hannibal Parks and Recreation at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14. “Earth’s Companion: The Moon” will begin at City Hall, 320 Broadway, then participants will go to Lover’s Leap to view the moon. Robert Sadler, professor of physical science at Culver-Stockton…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Dr. Brandon Brown recently was added to Hannibal Regional Medical Group’s team at its Bowling Green facility. Brown earned his medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas in the West Indies and completed his family medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in Oklahoma City. “Family medicine was…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $4,000 grant to Bluff City Theater for two free performances in Hannibal. The grant will help fund an upcoming show in May called “Forgottonia.” With the partnership of the Riedel Foundation, this show will have nine performances live in Central Park, with free admission. The award also funded the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Just eight weeks since fiscal exigency measures were enacted at Hannibal-LaGrange University, the school announced Thursday in a press release that it has received more than $1 million in gifts from local churches and people, including a record $227,815 from HLGU’s 2022 Day of Giving, and that it will be open for…
Read Full Article The Hannibal City Council held two meetings Tuesday night. During the first meeting the council gave second and final reading to three ordinances before adjourning Sine Die. The first bill approved changes the city’s smoking ordinance to allow smoking at private clubs. The second deals with renovating and replacing the runway lights at Hannibal Regional…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The art of foraging for food is as old as mankind. What is a hobby for many today, was a necessity for people throughout human history. A nature program on wild edibles is scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks and Recreation nature…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognized Bob Schreiner as the volunteer of the year for 2020 and Brenda Newell as the volunteer of the year for 2021 at its annual service awards luncheon on April 25 at the Hannibal Country Club. Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Schreiner has given more than 5,300 hours in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Girl Scouts from several Hannibal troops will celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree at Cardiff Hill Overlook at 4 p.m. Monday, May 2 with the help of the Hannibal Tree Board, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. Kristin Fasnacht, community engagement manager of Girl Scouts…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added Cori Sheppard to its team at its Shelbina facility. Sheppard, who earned her nurse practitioner degree from Simmons University, has served in the medical field in a variety of roles for more than 10 years. In a press release, Sheppard said, “I had the pleasure of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School Superintendent Susan Johnson requested and received permission from the Hannibal School Board to begin formally exploring the development of the former Sutherlands lumber store in an “Innovation Campus”. Johnson asked to hire an architect and engineer to investigate the cost of converting the property, which is across the road from…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Parks and Recreation and Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a spring cleanup Saturday. Volunteers should meet between 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. Gloves and trash bags will be provided by the Hannibal Board of Public Works. Employees…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — At Tuesday’s meeting, Hannibal City Council members heard about a program that will bring three sculptures to the city by early summer. While asking the council’s permission to close streets for the annual Historic Folklife Festival, Hannibal Arts Council Executive Director Michael Gaines talked about those plans. Gaines said Hannibal has joined…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The grand opening for the new playground equipment at Ann Dorsey Hodgdon Park, located at Rock and Section streets, scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed due to inclement weather. The event will be rescheduled. Girl Scout Troop 9012 chose the equipment for the playground from approximately 20 different proposals. The playground…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The bats that hibernate all winter in Sodalis Nature Preserve are starting to wake up and become active. A night hike through the preserve led by Gale Rublee, nature educator for Hannibal Parks & Recreation, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday. “When exactly do the bats start leaving the old lime kiln…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Private Foundation in Hannibal has named Sarah Deien as its Grant Administrator. “I feel honored to be part of this foundation and all it represents,” Deien said. “There are so many people in need in Hannibal. When I look back at all that the Riedel Foundation has accomplished…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Healthcare System will be working with local communities to update the Community Health Needs Assessment for the Marion, Lewis, Monroe, Pike, Ralls and Shelby counties. Input from community members is sought regarding the healthcare needs to complete work for the 2022 assessment. The goal of the update is to understand…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The administrative offices of Douglass Community Services will be located at 909 Broadway in Hannibal starting April 18. Things to know: All mail should be addressed to Douglass Community Services, 909 Broadway, Hannibal. The phone numbers have not changed. The food pantry and distributions (including senior food, veterans boxes, emergency food, commodities,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The V is for Vulture nature program is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Riverview Park, Shelter No. 2, by the first overlook. “The valuable, valiant, V-flying vulture! What’s so ‘valuable’ about vultures?” said Gale Rublee, nature educator with Hannibal Parks & Recreation. “They just eat dead stuff. Exactly! Vultures are expert…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The “B is for Babies” nature program is set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Riverview Park Shelter No. 1 by the playground. “Celebrate Spring Equinox with listening and learning about all the babies that are already here and are getting ready to be born,” Hannibal Parks & Recreation nature educator Gale Rublee,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The grand opening for the new playground equipment at Ann Dorsey Hodgdon Park will be 5 p.m. April 11. Mayor Jim Hark and Central Services Director Andy Dorian will each say a few words welcoming the crowd. Joel Booth from Farmers & Merchants Bank and Trust will share the historic contribution that…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Historic Hannibal Marketing Council will be the host of the 12th annual Chocolate Extravaganza on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Twenty-seven businesses, primarily in the downtown area, are participating in the Chocolate Extravaganza. With a Chocolate Extravaganza passport, attendees may redeem passport tickets for select items at the participating businesses – including, but not…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal’s Victory Over Hunger Garden needs more volunteers this year. A meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Java Jive is for anyone interested in helping the garden continue. Last year’s harvest was about 2,785 pounds of fresh vegetables, which was donated to Hannibal food pantries. This is the sixth year for the…
Read Full Article Hannibal-LaGrange University has selected what the college is calling a ‘transitional’ president and plans to discuss ‘financial and institutional’ challenges with faculty and students this week. The university will continue its search for a permanent president. Dr. Rodney A. Harrison began the job on Monday. He serves as the president of Baptist Homes & Healthcare…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Great Rivers Bank, which serves three communities in Illinois, recently opened its newest branch at 668 Broadway in Hannibal. Great Rivers Bank is headquartered in Barry, Ill., and is a state-chartered full-service community bank with locations in Barry, Pittsfield and Liberty. “Hannibal is an ideal market for Great Rivers Bank,” bank president…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The impeachment hearing for a Hannibal City Council member is now expected to take place next month. Hannibal Mayor James Hark has alleged 3rd Ward council member Stephan Franke violated his oath of office while acting in his capacity as a City Council member by physically assaulting two female city employees. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Quincy, Ill., author Robert Turek announces the release of “Colorful Hannibal,” available on Amazon. Colorful Hannibal: Coloring & Activity Book combines hand-drawn illustrations of Hannibal’s most iconic places along with Hannibal-themed activity pages. Single-sheet coloring pages featuring well-known places and famous people from Hannibal are perfect for coloring enthusiasts and Hannibal history…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A job fair is scheduled from 5-6 p.m. March 3 the Hannibal City Council chambers at City Hall, 320 Broadway. The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department hires about 25 lifeguards during the summer to work at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Individuals must have strong swimming abilities but will be trained to be…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of vascular surgeon Dr. Emad Zakhary to its team. Zahkary is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in vascular and general surgery and by the American Board of Endovascular Medicine. He has a doctorate in surgery from Cairo University and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School Board reversed itself Wednesday night and approved funding for an early retirement benefit it had unanimously denied in December. The Early Retirement Incentive Program (ERIP) had been funded for 19 consecutive years before the board voted against funding it for the current school year. Several board members said they felt…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks & Recreation is now accepting boat slip rental registrations from 2021 annual renters. Annual renters have until March 11 to rent their 2021 slip or request another one not rented by an annual slip renter. Slips will be open to new annual renters starting March 14. Annual rental fees are…
Read Full Article Tuesday’s meeting of the Hannibal City Council included a visit from former Mayor John Lyng, who has filed several lawsuits against the city related to the open meetings/open records statute of the state of Missouri. Lyng has been on the winning end of at least one of the suits with others still pending. He used…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Just after 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, the Hannibal Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 201 Dowling. The fire has been determined as accidental. A turkey fryer was being used as a heating source. HFD responded with 10 firefighters and called in an additional five. Firefighters made a defensive…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Michael Hamby of Quincy, Ill., won the A flight during the 16th annual Ice Bowl, which was played Saturday at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Huckleberry Park, sponsored by the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department and Excitement Disc Golf. Proceeds of the event went to the Buddy Pack program, which…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 25th annual CHART (Community Health Assistance Resource Team) Teen Task Force Teen Health Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center in downtown Hannibal. The fair features booths on health and safety for teens, a DJ with music, prizes for teens and free…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Winterstorm Landon is bringing snow and ice to the Tri-State area and road crews are working hard to clear the streets and highways. But those people driving the snow plows are not the only ones working to keep modern life moving. Hannibal Board of Public Works General Superintendent Darrin Gordon says the…
Read Full Article A recently passed ordinance dealing with camping in Hannibal’s city parks was discussed during Tuesday’s meeting. The ordinance passed in January gives the Parks and Recreation department permission to set aside areas in city parks for overnight camping. The bill came at the request of Central Services Director Andy Dorian who said homeless people often…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added urologist Dr. Viacheslav Iremashvili to its team. Iremashvili completed medical school at Russian State Medical University and earned his doctorate in medicine from the Moscow Institute of Urology. He completed a residency in urology at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami. After his residency, he went…
Read Full Article Covid and early retirement were the two major topics on the agenda at Wednesday’s Hannibal Public School Board meeting. Regarding the Covid issue, Superintendent Susan Johnson explained the reasoning behind the decision to go to remote learning for the rest of the week. In her explanation, Johnson said there were 74 staff members absent on…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Amber Larenson and Jordan Penrose celebrated the New Year with the birth of their daughter, Evren Alex Penrose, at 3:10 p.m. Saturday at Hannibal Regional Hospital. She is their first child. With an expected due date of Jan. 2, the couple knew it was a possibility that their child would be the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Registration for winter pickleball ends at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Hannibal Parks & Recreation office in City Hall, 320 Broadway. Participants may sign up for leisure, intermediate or competitive league. Play begins Jan. 11 and will be every Tuesday at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center through Feb. 15. A tournament for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Parks and Recreation indoor horseshoe league recently ended its 44th year with a tournament. About 22 people participated in the league Sundays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, which started in September. The league winners were: 1st Place: Rob Peak and Tim Rees 2nd Place: Quentin Cooper and Paul…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — If Santa Claus puts a tricycle under the tree, the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is offering a time to ride if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Pedal Power will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 8 at the recreation center. The event is sponsored by the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Health System recently received the Distinguished Business and Industry Award from the Missouri Community College Association for its partnership with the nursing program at Moberly Area Community College-Hannibal. Hannibal Regional and MACC-Hannibal have partnered to offer an accelerated associates degree nursing program that allows licensed practical nurses to earn their…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department needed approximately 15 minutes to control a structure fire Wednesday morning that a fire investigator said was accidental and caused by multiple space heaters overloading an electrical circuit. Firefighters were dispatched at 2:51 a.m. Wednesday by 911 to respond to a fire at 721 Ben Lomond. The initial…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Toys for Tots of Northeast Missouri provided toys for 600 children on Tuesday during Distribution Day in Hannibal at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. About 285 low-income families qualified for Toys for Tots assistance in Marion, Ralls, Pike, Shelby, Monroe and Lewis Counties. During the distribution, Salvation Army also provide food baskets. …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Wright’s Furniture & Flooring in Hannibal held a special promotion in October to help raise funds for local breast cancer patients. Wright’s matched a percentage of furniture sales from the event, donating more $6,800 to the Life.Light.Hope cancer patient assistance fund at Hannibal Regional Foundation. All contributions to this fund stay local, providing valuable resources to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Lisa Peck, city manager in Hannibal, has earned master certification for high performance leadership through the Professional Development Academy. The International City/County Management Association awarded the certificate Dec. 17. The 12-week online course was created to equip local government professionals with leadership skills in organizational development and change management, negotiation and collaboration,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added Dr. Kevin Palka, who specializes in hematology and oncology, to its team. Palka earned his medical degree from the University of Texas-Southwestern and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center/West Side V.A. Hospital. Palka completed his fellowship training in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — At its December board meeting, the Hannibal Regional Auxiliary presented a check for $112,370.89 to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, with the funds going towards fulfilling its pledge to the “Building Better Tomorrows” campaign. With more than 250 volunteers, Hannibal Regional Auxiliary gave many hours of service to Hannibal Regional. Service is the heart of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — State Representative Louis Riggs (R-Hannibal) was honored during Tuesday’s Hannibal City Council meeting by the Missouri Public Utility Alliance. The Republican legislator, who represents all of Marion and Shelby Counties and part of Monroe County, was presented with the Richard E. Malon Public Service Award. According to an MPUA press release, the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will be the host of the annual Music, Marshmallows, Mistletoe and Snowball Toss from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Y Men’s Pavillion, 105 Hill, as part of downtown Hannibal’s Victorian Festival of Christmas. There will be music, a bonfire, hot chocolate and marshmallows for roasting. Children can…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Will the last person left in Hannibal Friday please turn out the lights? The Hannibal School District will not have classes on Friday so staff, students and fans can make the roughly two hour trek to Columbia and watch the Hannibal Pirates’ football team play for the Missouri Class 4A state championship.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Anyone may practice their archery skills from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center until Feb. 16. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A variety of 3D archery targets, such as deer, turkey, bears, badgers, rabbits, dinosaurs, wolves and coyotes are available.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently hired Dr. Ihtesham Qureshi, a neurologist. Qureshi earned his medical degree at Mamata Medical College, India. He went on to complete his neurology residency at Texas Tech University of Health Sciences Center at El Paso, Texas, where he served as chief resident. After his residency, Qureshi completed…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tom Boland Ford recently had a special promotion for customers during October, raising $2,400 for the Life.Light.Hope cancer patient assistance fund at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The funds help local cancer patients of the James E. Cary Cancer Center and Hannibal Regional Infusion Center receive the treatments and resources they need during their fight…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently hired Dr. Richie Goriparthi, who earned his medical degree from Zaporozhye State Medical University in Ukraine. Goriparthi earned his master’s in surgical skills and sciences from the University of London in the United Kingdom. He later graduated from general surgery residency training at Brown University in Rhode…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added internal medicine physician Dr. Priyanka Yerragorla to its team. She earned her medical degree from Zaporozhye State Medical University in Ukraine and completed her residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York. “Internal Medicine is where we build a great longitudinal relationship with patients and their families.…
Read Full Article A long closed Hannibal Motel may soon see new life thanks to action taken Tuesday by the City Council. Council approved the purchase of the former Bestway Hotel at 612 Mark Twain Avenue to Horizon Rentals. The city obtained the hotel at no cost and will sell it to Horizon Rentals for $2870.00. That covers…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation recently announced the winners of the seventh annual Pumpkins in the Park contest. The contest was held in conjunction with the last day of the Central Park farmers market for the 2021 season. Children’s Division Creative: Avery Coffey Scary: Dallas Jurado Market Manager’s Choice: Arthur Jurado Adult division…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 12:42 a.m. Wednesday by 911 to respond to a structure fire at 100 N. 11th, Apartment 309. Upon arrival, incident command confirmed a fire with smoke and flames and conducted an offensive attack and evacuation of the Hannibal Housing Authority’s Laura Hawkins Hall. Firefighters…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a nature program called “The Darker the Sky the Better” starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 13. The program originally was to be held at Huckleberry Park, but a cold weather forecast forced organizers to move it inside the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Gale Rublee, nature educator…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Hannibal’s new Veterans Memorial on Cardiff Hill was dedicated during a ceremony on Saturday afternoon. The centerpiece of the memorial is the ship’s bell from the USS Hannibal, the warship which was built in 1898 and saw action in three wars beginning with the Spanish American War. It was decommissioned in 1944…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is the host of a career fair from 3-6 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Hannibal Regional Conference Center, inside the Hannibal Regional Medical Group building. Hannibal Regional wants to fill a variety of positions, both clinical and non-clinical. “At Hannibal Regional, we deliver compassionate, personalized guidance that helps…
Read Full Article The Hannibal City Council has taken steps to change the definition of the term “galleries” as it is used in the city’s zoning ordinances. The issue was broached during a meeting earlier this year after a resident asked to be allowed to place an art gallery in a residence. The owner had asked for a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Huckleberry Park pond was stocked with 400 trout on Monday, and an additional 300 trout will be added at a later date. Hannibal Parks & Recreation recently entered into a 25-year Community Assistant Program agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation for the Huckleberry Park pond. The Department of Conservation provides 50 percent…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saturday is the last day of the Central Park Farmers Market for the 2021 season. Market hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon. Market manager Steve Huse said the vendors have been pleased with the turnout of customers this year. “We have had a lot of new vendors and a lot of new…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois recently honored three businesses in the Quincy region with Torch Awards. A Torch Award is the most prestigious honor the BBB can present to exceptional organizations for their dedication to integrity and ethical business practices. “These organizations have truly joined BBB’s mission of advancing marketplace trust in an…
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