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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently announced Beth Hinton has accepted the position of program coordinator with the organization. She began her duties in early September, training under Brenda Beck Fisher, who held the position since January 2011. Hinton comes to the program coordinator position with knowledge of the organization and its role in…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Students in the Communication Studies department at Hannibal-LaGrange University earned multiple awards at the Baptist Communicators Association (BCA) competition on Oct. 17. HLGU students earned a first- and third-place finish in the video promotion category. Students also earned two second-place finishes in the categories of public relations campaign and video broadcast. Students…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional is hiring for multiple roles in maintenance, housekeeping, food services and security. Open interviews will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at The Caring Cup just inside Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Interested applicants can talk with hiring managers and human resources directly. For questions, call…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society recently received a $10,000 grant from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization working to save the lives of dogs and cats in America’s shelters. The grant was awarded after the Northeast Missouri Humane Society completed Best Friends Animal Society’s ‘Return to Home’ Challenge,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has an outside judge select special award winners for artists and food during its annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Awards are decided based upon the quality and uniqueness of the exhibitor’s work, adherence to the theme and overall presentation. Winning Best of Show in the artist category was fiber…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – One in four women have experienced sexual assault and domestic abuse. Ja’Nae Weathers is one of them. In a press release, Weathers said, “I grew up with great parents and lived in a stable environment, but some of the choices I made weren’t so great, and they led me down the wrong…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is offering scavenger hunts in local parks designed to spark adventure among children. Mary Lynne Richards, marketing director of Hannibal Parks and Recreation, said the activities are aimed to encourage exploration and a love for nature. The scavenger hunts are posted on www.hannibalparks.org website under each park’s page.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — SETWorks, a business focused on elevating the standard of disability services through innovation, dedication and excellence recently, held its second annual “Inspiring Progress – Celebrating Success in Disability Services” contest. The contest recognizes and gives back to people who embody this mission and make a real impact in their communities. Submissions were…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A free nature program at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will address climate change. “Climate Conversations: Understanding, Engaging, and Acting Together” is an interactive program presented by Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter guide with more than 25 years of experience in outdoor education. In a…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Blessing Health orthopedic surgeon and joint revision specialist Dr. Sean Moroze, will discuss the causes of arthritis and available surgical treatments during free educational presentations in Hannibal on Tuesday Nov. 5, and on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Quincy. The arthritis and joint replacement presentations will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Pirates Cove, the student spirit group at Hannibal High School, recently held a fundraiser to benefit local cancer patients. At the Oct. 11 home football game, supporters wore their pink gear to “Pink Out Porter.” The Pirates Cove group sold shirts and sweatshirts to students and community members to wear at the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man faces charges after firing off a handgun at a car following an argument. On Tuesday, Andrew J.L. Lewis, 29, of Hannibal was charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The charges stem from an incident that began Monday at approximately 10:25 a.m. in the 1100 block of Colfax. An…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Adult psychiatrist Dr. Matt Tochtrop has joined the team at Hannibal Regional. Tochtrop earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. As a psychiatrist, Tochtrop has the ability to blend science and empathy, helping individuals navigate…
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