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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional’s wound care center has received the Dr. Robert A. Warriner III Clinical Excellence Award. The wound care center scored in the top 10 percent of eligible Healogics Wound Care Centers on the clinical excellence measure, which is the comprehensive healing rate weighted by wound mix. The wound care center was…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Students from the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program will present seven new businesses, with products ranging from photography to custom cards to pressure washing, at the Hannibal Area CEO annual trade show from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 at The Rialto Banquet Hall. The annual trade show is the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Evening Kiwanis of Hannibal recently delivered 16 Buddy Benches to the Hannibal School District, St. John’s Lutheran School and the Hannibal Free Public Library. These benches are designed to support student well-being by providing a place where students can signal their need for a friend to play with or talk to. Buddy…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Hospital recently introduced a pediatric care unit with an enhanced pediatric nurse desk that offers improved visibility and accessibility and a centralized pediatric monitoring system that ensures continuous oversight of vital signs and patient status, allowing medical staff to promptly intervene when necessary. The unit is adorned with artwork curated…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, employees of Douglass Community Services will display blue pinwheels of hope in recognition of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The public is invited to join the ceremony at the Marion County Courthouse, 906 Broadway. This month and throughout the year, Douglass Community Services…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — US Cellular, Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Parks and Recreation and Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a spring cleanup day Saturday, April 20, in preparation for Earth Day on April 22. Volunteers should meet anytime from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. US Cellular…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three Hannibal students sang in the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) national conference choirs at Chicago Symphony Hall on March 16 as part of the national conference held March 14-17 Chicago. These audition groups include students from approximately 25 states and range from fourth grade through high school. Charleigh Grote, daughter…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — For the first time in the 20 years of its existence, the Hannibal Alliance Art Gallery will be spotlighting two member artists. Besides showing their work, they will be combining their skills to create collaborative pieces. A pair of artists will be featured every two months, and the work will be on…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation Northeast District Office will be the host of a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the MoDOT Shelbina Maintenance Facility, 213 N. Douglas in Shelbina. The job fair is being held to hire multiple full-time positions including maintenance workers, highway designer/civil…
Read Full Article NEW LONDON, Mo. — Kids at Salem Baptist Daycare and Preschool spent time on Tuesday getting to know some local heroes. The Ralls County Sheriff’s office, New London Fire Department, MO Division of Fire Safety, and Ralls County Ambulance where kids were able to connect with those in uniform, who otherwise they might find intimidating…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Kacie McCaughney, dog adoption coordinator at the Northeast Missouri Humane Society, kept up quite well with pit bull mix Gigi who excitedly followed the path in the front lawn of the shelter. Several days later, and the nearly quarter-mile circular track and pavilion with a picnic table underneath was asphalted by Blackout…
Read Full Article ST. LOUIS — A convicted felon from Hannibal who was caught with methamphetamine and a gun was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White to 137 months in prison. After a traffic stop on March 25, 2022, Hannibal Police Department officers spotted a large safe on the passenger seat of Justin Fuget’s vehicle,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — “Where Oh Where Have the Little Bats Gone?” will be the theme for a night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12. April is the best time of the year to observe bats since the bats are starting to come out of hibernation. Participants will meet at…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Rare but potentially serious, internal jugular vein thrombosis is characterized by the formation of a blood clot within the internal jugular vein, a major blood vessel located in the neck. While less common than other types of blood clots, prompt recognition and treatment is necessary. Dr. Blake Kramer, an interventional radiologist at…
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