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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Free Public Library received a $25,000 combined donation for their “Raise the Roof” campaign from EDF Renewables and Blattners Energy. Caitlin Greathouse, library director, accepted the checks while dabbing at the tears in her eyes. “It’s like we won the lottery over here,” she said. “The generosity that EDF Renewables…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Santa Claus and 12 members of the Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club made their annual visit to the students and teachers of Mississippi Valley State School on Dec. 14. Club members and Santa sang Christmas carols with the students and handed out stuffed animals. This annual event for the Kiwanis Club strives…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Tigerhawk Technologies is a locally owned IT company specializing in full-service technical support for small and medium businesses. Approximately 92 percent of jobs in the U.S. require digital literacy, while one-third of working-age Americans possess limited digital skills. One in six are unable to use email, web search or other basic online tools.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has received a $5,000 grant from the Riedel Foundation to help fund art experiences for more than 500 children ages 3-17 in the Hannibal area. Included in the Riedel grant is an allocation for the Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a popular summer event. The money will help…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, MO – Hannibal Public Schools recently announced Stephanie Eaton as the next principal of Oakwood Elementary School, and Jennifer Welker will take on the role of special services director. Eaton started her teaching career at A.D. Stowell Elementary. She left in 2018 to begin her first principal role at Canton Elementary. She received her…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The possibility of an Amtrak stop in Hannibal seems to be on track. The Missouri Department of Transportation applied in September for an allocation of $500,000 in federal funds to conduct a feasibility study to extend the Quincy-to-Chicago route to the Hannibal corridor and through St. Louis, Kansas City and St. Joseph. …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council kicked off its fourth annual Bad Art by Good People program in November. Bad Art by Good People matches local community leaders and area artists/mentors to support the arts by creating works to sell. Ten local community leaders joined 10 area artists to pair up by drawing names…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal and O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home of Quincy will match every $20 bill donated to The Salvation Army’s kettles in Hannibal (up to $1,000) and Quincy (up to $1,500) on Wednesday Dec. 20. In a press release, Development Director Matt Schmidt said, “This is a great opportunity…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently presented a check for $750 to Stacy Nicholas, regional coordinator for Marion, Lewis, Ralls, Pike, Monroe and Shelby counties, in support of the “Toys for Tots” program serving northeast Missouri in cooperation with Douglass Community Services. Nicholas informed the club this program will be providing…
Read Full Article 2023-021999, 12/15/2023 @ 01:12:14, 3650 Stardust Dr , HannibalNature of Complaint Stealing DelayedOfficer Assigned 020 Jobe, J B Entered By 020 Jobe, J BPublic Narrative Stealing reported at 3650 Stardust.2023-022000, 12/15/2023 @ 01:12:27, 3650 Stardust Dr , HannibalNature of Complaint Stealing DelayedOfficer Assigned 020 Jobe, J B Entered By C74 Harp, A LPublic Narrative Stealing…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Public input for the master plan for improvements in Riverview Park will be the focus of a public forum at 6 p.m. on Jan. 11 in the City Council chambers of City Hall. The master plan is expected to take about nine months to complete. It will create a playbook for the…
Read Full Article 2023-021946, 12/14/2023 @ 00:32:58, Warren Barrett Dr Lindell Ave, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 014 Carroll, S E Entered By C74 Harp, A LAdult MaleSuspect 12/14/2023Public Narrative Traffic Stop at Warren Barrett Dr and Lindell Ave for lane use. Driver was issued a citation andwarning.2023-021947, 12/14/2023 @ 00:49:38, 100 N 11Th 513, HannibalNature of…
Read Full Article 2023-021902, 12/13/2023 @ 06:54:18, Highway MM Fairway Dr, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B JAdult MaleSuspect 12/13/2023 Public Narrative Traffic stop at Highway MM and Fariway Dr for speed. The driver was issued a citation for speed and no insurance. 2023-021903, 12/13/2023 @ 07:27:39, 2103 Patchen St , Hannibal Nature of…
Read Full Article COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Boone County judge on Friday sentenced Thomas Payne of Monroe City to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after an October 2023 jury found him guilty of third-degree assault in connection to the October 2022 death of a man outside a Hannibal bar. Payne was found guilty on Oct.…
Read Full Article 2023-021859, 12/12/2023 @ 08:02:03, Sodalis Park , HannibalNature of Complaint Park Patrol- SodalisOfficer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By 3047 Graham, J NAdultCompl. Extra Patrol-Business 12/12/2023Public Narrative Sodalis Park patrolled.2023-021860, 12/12/2023 @ 08:34:10, Huckleberry Park , HannibalNature of Complaint Park Patrol- HuckOfficer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By 3047 Graham, J NAdultCompl. Extra…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, offers a jazz performance at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 featuring holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison. Guest musicians will be Morrison’s son, Marty Morrison, on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom Byrne on guitar and Jim Batson on bass.…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill recently made a $1,000 donation to the Salvation Army of Hannibal. The establishment pledged to donate $1 from every meal bought on Thanksgiving Day. In a press release, Chad Douglas, donor relations coordinator at The Salvation Army of Hannibal, said, “We are thankful for this generous donation.…
Read Full Article 2023-021765, 12/10/2023 @ 00:04:53, 200 S 6Th BLK, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 023 Wilt, L N Entered By C84 Davenport, K JAdultVictim- DWI: Alcohol/Drugs 12/10/2023Adult FemaleSuspect Wrong Way on One Way St Verbal Warning 12/10/2023Suspect DWI: Alcohol/Drugs Cleared by Arrest-Adult 12/10/2023Public Narrative Traffic stop for wrong way on a one way. Driver arrested…
Read Full Article 2023-021716, 12/09/2023 @ 08:36:42, 202 N Hayden St , HannibalNature of Complaint InformationOfficer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W Entered By 2635 Bounds, H WAdult MaleCompl. Information 12/09/2023Adult FemaleContact Information 12/09/2023Adult FemaleContact Information 12/09/2023Adult FemaleInvolve Information 12/09/2023Public Narrative Information reported on N Hayden St.2023-021717, 12/09/2023 @ 08:54:37, 216 Willow St , HannibalNature of Complaint TrespassOfficer Assigned…
Read Full Article 2023-021818, 12/11/2023 @ 06:42:19, 3900 McMasters Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint Disturbance – DelayedOfficer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdultCompl. Peace Disturbance 12/11/2023AdultInvolve Peace Disturbance 12/11/2023Public Narrative Disturbance was reported at 3900 McMasters Ave. 2023-021819, 12/11/2023 @ 07:39:01, S Main St Warren Barrett Dr, HannibalNature of Complaint InformationOfficer Assigned 035…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — UScellular is donating needed items to the Hannibal Arts Council. With its “Gift of Connection” program, UScellular is donating $5,000 worth of sound equipment, art supplies and more to help the organization further the creation, support and promotion of community arts programs that inspire creativity in all its forms. The council received…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal has awarded a $4,000 grant to provide for the 2023-24 season of the Hannibal Concert Association. The HCA will use the money for the Student Pass Program, where select students and one accompanying adult are offered complimentary admission to a concert to encourage audience development through youths…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association’s third concert of its 2023-2024 concert season is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, with the award-winning Fountain City Brass Band in the Roland Fine Arts Center’s Parker Theater on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Fountain City Brass Band is a…
Read Full Article 2023-021631, 12/07/2023 @ 06:50:49, Bird St Magnolia Ave, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Animal At Large Officer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By C85 Venker, M S Adult Victim Dog At Large 12/07/2023 Victim Dog At Large 12/07/2023 Adult Male Compl. Dog At Large 12/07/2023 Compl. Dog At Large 12/07/2023 Adult Suspect Dog At Large Administratively Closed 12/07/2023 Suspect Dog At Large Administratively Closed 12/07/2023 Public Narrative Caller reporting a dog at large in the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — EMBRACE will hold a kickoff for its capital campaign at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Friendship Brewery, 422 N. Main. The capital campaign, with a goal of $300,000, is an effort to raise funding for a larger facility. EMBRACE provides immediate supplies for foster children ages newborn to 21. It requires…
Read Full Article 2023-021581, 12/06/2023 @ 07:00:00, 305 Sunshine Terrace , HannibalNature of Complaint Animal ComplaintOfficer Assigned 072 Ledbetter, T W Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdultInvolve Animal Neglect 12/06/2023Adult FemaleCompl. Barking Dogs 12/06/2023AdultVictim Animal Neglect 12/06/2023AdultCompl. Animal Neglect 12/06/2023Adult FemaleSuspect Animal Neglect Pending Investigation 12/06/2023Public Narrative Animcomplaint in the 300 block of Sunshine Terrace 2023-021582, 12/06/2023 @…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Area String Orchestra will play 12 pieces during its annual Christmas concert beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Roland Fine Arts Center, 2800 Palmyra Road. The selections of Christmas and holiday songs include: For a change of pace, the orchestra will play a section of one of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Salvation Army Family Store’s Christmas celebration will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, within the Family Store at 200A Steamboat Bend Shopping Center (just south of County Market) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The day’s events include treats, games, store specials, prizes…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Volunteers of the Loaves and Fishes program were all smiles as they handed hot trays of turkey casserole to those in line to receive a meal. It was their fifth night listening to the buzz of conversation as diners sat around a table. The Loaves and Fishes program from Harvest Outreach Ministries…
Read Full Article 2023-021499, 12/05/2023 @ 00:18:09, Broadway N 10th St, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 014 Carroll, S E Entered By C84 Davenport, K JAdult MaleSuspect 12/05/2023Public Narrative Traffic stop Broadway and N 10Th St. Driver was issued multiple citations.2023-021500, 12/05/2023 @ 00:34:21, 1221 Valley St , HannibalNature of Complaint Property DamageOfficer Assigned 014 Carroll, S…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Alliance Art Gallery welcomes returning guest artist and Hannibal native Haley Cassiday Wayman for December. The community is invited to meet Wayman and many other artists at a Second Saturday event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, which coincides with the Historic Downtown Hannibal’s popular Living Windows event. Wayman…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Mark Twain Chorale will present Christmas’ Greatest Hits beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 111 N. Fifth St. Admission is free, but a free will offering will be collected. The group of 40 members is under the direction of Allen Means and has been performing…
Read Full Article 2023-021449, 12/04/2023 @ 06:26:41, 3825 Apache Trl , HannibalNature of Complaint 911 Open LineOfficer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B JAdultCompl. 911 Open Line 12/04/2023Adult FemaleSuspect 911 Open Line Administratively Closed 12/04/2023Public Narrative 911 Open Line reported at 3825 Apache Trl.2023-021450, 12/04/2023 @ 07:34:42, 4119 Commanche Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint…
Read Full Article 2023-021417, 12/03/2023 @ 06:37:02, 3650 Stardust Dr , HannibalNature of Complaint Stealing DelayedOfficer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C46 Reynolds, S MAdult MaleSuspect Theft Misd- Shoplifting Pending Investigation 12/03/2023Adult FemaleSuspect Theft Misd- Shoplifting Pending Investigation 12/03/2023AdultCompl. Theft Misd- Shoplifting 12/03/2023AdultVictim Theft Misd- Shoplifting 12/03/2023Public Narrative Delayed stealing was reported at 3650 Stardust Dr.2023-021418,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite of Hannibal is offering its annual Feztival of Trees Dec. 8-10 at 110 N. Main. Proceeds from this event will assist in providing scholarships for pediatric speech therapy patients at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. Admission to the event is $2 per person for ages 13 and above. …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, MO. — Rocky Sickmann recently recalled a holiday season in Iran when he was blindfolded, tied to a chair and dreaming of his mother’s homemade caramel rolls with icing back home in Krakow, Mo. U.S. Marine Sgt. Rodney “Rocky” Sickmann was 23 years old on Nov. 4, 1979, when he was one of 52…
Read Full Article 2023-021362, 12/02/2023 @ 00:14:55, Pleasant St Central, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 044 Flachs, J P Entered By C61 Jaworski, J MPublic Narrative Traffic stop for registration on Pleasant at Central. The driver was stopped and released with a warning for expired registration and citation for no insurance.2023-021363, 12/02/2023 @ 00:17:37, Grand Ave Highway…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced the addition of nephrologist Dr. Karol Rosner to their team of physicians. Rosner completed his medical education at the University of Illinois and an internal medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. His completed a fellowship in nephrology at Northwestern University in Chicago. Nephrologists play a crucial…
Read Full Article 2023-021246, 11/30/2023 @ 01:19:06, 17 Orchard Point Rd , HannibalNature of Complaint Alarm – BurglarOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey, TM Entered By C84 Davenport, K JAdultCompl. False Alarm 11/30/2023Adult FemaleInvolve False Alarm 11/30/2023Public Narrative Alarm reported at 17 Orchard Point Road.2023-021247, 11/30/2023 @ 01:25:48, 212 S 6Th A, HannibalNature of Complaint ThreatsOfficer Assigned 018 Combs, J…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently announced it received a grant to help grow the local healthcare workforce. A new program through the Missouri Chamber Foundation will help meet the growing demand for health care workers by training up to 1,500 apprentices across the state. In a press release, Dan Mehan, Missouri Chamber president and…
Read Full Article 2023-021198, 11/29/2023 @ 06:29:26, US 61 NB Westover Rd, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Crash – Injury Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C Entered By C53 Keith, G M Adult Male Driver Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Adult Male Driver Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Adult Male Occupan Accident Involving Injury 11/29/2023 Public Narrative Traffic crash was…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation of Hannibal recently awarded a $13,900 grant to Harvest Outreach Ministries to help expand their facilities for alcohol and drug addiction. Harvest Outreach provides sober living facilities for people recovering from addiction. Both the men’s and the women’s units are full with a waiting list for admission. The group…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Some local nonprofit organizations received a collective donation of $10,000 thanks to the United Way of the Mark Twain Area and the Riedel Foundation. On Tuesday evening the United Way of Mark Twain Area hosted Giving Tuesday a nonprofit celebration and evening of charcuterie at the Rialto in Hannibal. Donation jars collected…
Read Full Article 2023-021157, 11/28/2023 @ 06:00:09, 4801 McMasters Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Alarm – Burglar Officer Assigned 022 Benn, D J Entered By C47 Wallace, S B Adult Compl. Burglar Alarm 11/28/2023 Adult Involve Burglar Alarm 11/28/2023 Public Narrative Alarm was reported at 4801 McMasters Ave. 2023-021158, 11/28/2023 @ 06:10:57, S Arch St Broadway, Hannibal…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation recently mounted a North Pole Express Mailbox at City Hall for letters to Santa. Children are encouraged to drop off letters in the mailbox on the west side of City Hall next to the deposit box for utility payments. Santa Claus will personally reply to each letter and…
Read Full Article Ashley talks to Steve Viorel about this weekend’s bourbon tasking benefit in Hannibal to support the Mark Twain Home Foundation. Then Brittany and Ashley have coffee talk about who is paying for all of the lawyers these days.
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will be the host of its annual Music, Marshmallows, Mistletoe and Snowball Toss on Saturday, Dec. 2, as part of Hannibal’s Victorian Festival of Christmas. All the festivities will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Y Men’s Pavilion, 105 Hill. There will be music, a…
Read Full Article 2023-021097, 11/27/2023 @ 02:15:18, 4839 McMasters Ave , HannibalNature of Complaint Alarm – BurglarOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey, TM Entered By C74 Harp, A LAdultSuspect False Alarm 11/27/2023AdultVictim False Alarm 11/27/2023AdultCompl. False Alarm 11/27/2023Public Narrative Alarm reported at 4839 McMasters Avenue.2023-021098, 11/27/2023 @ 02:26:18, US 61 James Rd, HannibalNature of Complaint Traffic StopOfficer Assigned 015 Mackey,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Saints Avenue Buffet and Grill, 3913 McMasters Ave., is donating $1 of every meal bought on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, and Christmas, Dec. 25, to The Salvation Army of Hannibal. The menu will include traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meals served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on both holidays. In a press release, Stephanie Crabill…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The public is invited to tour the Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal on Wednesday, Nov. 29. A ribbon cutting will be held at 4 p.m., with tours of the new facility offered until 6 p.m. The Blessing Cancer Center Hannibal is located inside the south entrance to the Blessing Health Hannibal campus. The…
Read Full Article Dr. Meghan Karr, secretary of Board of Education for the Hannibal School District #60, announced Monday morning that the district will accept declarations of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the School Board in the April 2, 2024 election. Persons interested may file at the Superintendent’s Office located at 4650…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Two people from Hannibal are lodged in the Marion County Jail and face drug charges. The 10th Judicial Court of Marion County charged Katie M. Bell, 33, on Monday, Nov. 27, with delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. Her bond was set at $50,000. Jason R. Link, 35,…
Read Full Article 2023-021040, 11/25/2023 @ 07:02:05, 3441 St Marys Ave , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Suspicious Person Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C Entered By C53 Keith, G MAdult MaleInvolve Suspicious Person 11/25/2023Adult FemaleCompl. Suspicious Person 11/25/2023AdultCompl. Suspicious Person 11/25/2023Adult FemaleInvolve Suspicious Person 11/25/2023 Public Narrative Suspicious person 3441 St Marys Ave. 2023-021041, 11/25/2023 @ 07:43:20, Stardust Dr , Hannibal Nature of Complaint VOID Officer Assigned 031 Kuhlman-Pfeiffer, Z W …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Locally sponsored by Douglass Community Services and Hannibal Parks and Recreation, the goal of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community. Each child receives five toys, along with stocking stuffers…
Read Full Article 2023-020972, 11/23/2023 @ 08:40:48, 3400 Market St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 039 Lakenburger, C M Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdult MaleInvolve Domestic (No Crime) 11/23/2023Adult FemaleCompl. Domestic (No Crime) 11/23/2023 Public Narrative Domestic disturbance was reported at 3400 Market St. 2023-020973, 11/23/2023 @ 09:40:13, 615 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint Domestic Disturbance Officer Assigned 026 Bramlett, M C …
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Salvation Army kicked off the Christmas season with its annual Tree of Lights Christmas Kick-Off event on Nov. 16 at The Rialto. Campaign chairs Eddie and Tracy Lennox were introduced along with the announcement of the campaign goal of $122,000. In a press release, Eddie Lennox said, “We believe God…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bourbon enthusiasts are invited to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum’s Spirits and Sarcasm event from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Rialto Banquet Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Combining Mark Twain’s love of whiskey and his sarcastic sense of humor, Spirits and Sarcasm will include…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recognized the annual alumni award winners during its Booster Gala on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Distinguished Alum Award was presented to Susan Johnson, Class of 1992. This award is presented to HLGU graduates for significant and broad accomplishments in business or professional life, or for state or nation. The Outstanding…
Read Full Article 2023-020916, 11/22/2023 @ 06:39:19, 1501 Hill St , HannibalNature of Complaint Suspicious PersonOfficer Assigned 034 DeLaPorte, R T Entered By C47 Wallace, S BAdult FemaleCompl. Suspicious Person 11/22/2023AdultCompl. Suspicious Person 11/22/2023Public Narrative Suspicious person reported at 1501 Hill St. 2023-020917, 11/22/2023 @ 07:52:29, 1527 S Arch St , HannibalNature of Complaint Building CheckOfficer Assigned 039…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal City Council voted at Tuesday’s meeting to return public comment time to 7 p.m. with a three-minute time limit for each speaker and the option to extend it another three minutes. The council voted in January to give patrons a chance to speak or ask questions at 6:30 p.m., a half-hour…
Read Full Article 2023-020865, 11/21/2023 @ 07:57:35, 105 Lakeside Dr., HannibalNature of Complaint 911 Open Line Nature of Complaint 911 Open LineOfficer Assigned 019 Douglas, J E Entered By C88 Wiskirchen, B. J. AdultCompl. 911 Open Line 11/21/2023Victim 911 Open Line 11/21/2023AdultInvolve 911 Open Line 11/21/2023AdultSuspect 911 Open Line Administratively Closed 11/21/2023Public Narrative 911 Open Line reported at 105…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, MO – The Hannibal Arts Council is offering its popular Holly Jolly Holiday workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be two session options to choose from — 10:00 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. Participants grades K thru 5 will create a Rudolph the Reindeer puppet, clothespin Christmas tree, French Hen…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Salvation Army truck pulled up in front of Mark Twain Elementary School Monday morning to collect 6,120 food items collected by students. Leigh Ann Ford, Title I reading teacher, said the school worked together to meet goals for the food drive. The effort was led by the Student Lighthouse Team, which…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A precautionary 48-hour boil order was issued by Hannibal Board of Public Works at noon Monday until noon Wednesday. The boil order only pertains to Hannibal residents who live within the outlined area on the map above. Affected homes are on Grace, Henry, Division, Summit and Collins streets. For more information and instructions…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man with two outstanding felony warrants was taken into custody after reports of a domestic disturbance. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department were called at approximately 5:44 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, to a domestic disturbance inside a vehicle leaving the Casey’s parking lot on McMasters Avenue. Witnesses had reported…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail and is facing a weapon charge. Officers with the Hannibal Police Department responded at 11:57 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 to the area of Shawnee Trail for a report of gun shots. Witnesses indicated Jydon R. Harnett, 24 of Hannibal, had fired a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation is partnering with the Hannibal Salvation Army to provide holiday cheer to Hannibal residents. Riedel trustees awarded a $10,000 grant to help put food on the table this Christmas to Hannibal residents in need. In a press release, Capt. Rich Forney with the Salvation Army Quincy Area Command said,…
Read Full Article The Hannibal standout was a rare — and oh so enjoyable — high school talent … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 786 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, I have been covering high school sports in some form in some state since 1970. And there is only one player…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Twin Pike Family YMCA in Louisiana, Mo., recently presented Hannibal Regional Foundation with a donation to the Life.Light.Hope Cancer Patient Assistance fund. During October, the YMCA raised funds through its Pinktober promotion to support cancer patients at Hannibal Regional. These funds provide cancer patients at Hannibal Regional valuable resources such as…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Public School District is helping students become more college-ready. The Hannibal School Board approved a proposal at the board meeting Wednesday night to provide each student a free ACT test in their junior or senior year if they meet certain criteria. The ACT is a curriculum-based standardized test used for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Holiday Marketplace, the Hannibal Arts Council’s annual art sale, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. After the opening day, HAC gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Dec. 16. HAC is at 105 S. Main, in downtown Hannibal. Works by selected area artists, artisans and…
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