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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Full closure of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 at Hannibal began Friday at 6:00 a.m. The bridge will remain closed for up to 30 days while structural repairs are completed. These repairs cannot be completed under traffic. Therefore, a complete closure of the route is necessary. MoDOT has issued an emergency contract…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger paid a visit to his hometown of Hannibal on Thursday, making several pit stops throughout the city on his first official visit since becoming the first Hannibal native elected to the position in November. When asked if his perspective on the city has changed now that he…
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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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HANNIBAL, Mo. — CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate, is a program comprised of volunteers who advocate on behalf of children who are involved in the court system whether that is due to abuse or neglect. These CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for a child’s best interest. Court Appointed Special Advocates support…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Douglass Community Services recently announced a partnership with Life Scout Dylan Harmon of Hannibal’s Scouting America Troop 100 to bring a community garden to 711 Grand. As part of his Eagle Scout service project, Harmon, 14, has led the planning and development of a garden space designed to provide fresh produce and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, continues Art Adventures, its creative project series, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. The June Art Adventure is a creative project for grades K-5. Participation registration includes all supplies, an instructor and step-by-step instructions. Students will unleash their creativity and craft their designs using a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Miss Hannibal Organization will present Cruisin’ America’s Hometown, a celebration and community send-off for titleholders as they prepare to compete as delegates at the Miss Missouri competition. Serving as ambassadors of Hannibal, these women will experience a two-day tour and showcase. The public is invited to join selected events and celebrate…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, invites the public to explore the creative process of papermaking with fiber artist Shannon Brock during a hands-on workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. In this three-hour session, participants will learn the fundamentals of papermaking and craft their paper vessel…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional recently welcomed Dr. Chad Brands to its team. Brands earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati. He brings a range of experience in medical education and administrative leadership as a physician. He will lead Hannibal Regional’s newly accredited internal medicine…
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WARREN, Mo. — A Monroe City woman was injured Friday morning when her SUV left the road and hit an embankment in Marion County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 8:10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, along Highway C, one mile west of Warren. A 2019 Ford Explorer, driven by a…
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Hort Report: Think about pruning bushes, shrubs within 30 days after they finish blooming, flowering
Hoping everyone had a Great Mother’s Day with their mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Enjoy the time you have together. Congratulations to all the seniors. Succeed in all your dreams. As your spring shrubs and bushes finish flowering this spring, think about pruning them within a month of them finishing blooming and flowering for this year. …
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Laurie Means of New London knows firsthand the life-saving importance of an annual mammogram. As a newly retired woman, she was embracing life to the fullest. Wanting to stay proactive with her health, Means took advantage of Hannibal Regional Radiology’s $99 mammogram special in October 2023. That simple decision resulted in an…
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MEXICO, Mo. — Teens from across Missouri will converge in Mexico, Mo., to begin a week of interviews, talent performances and appearances as they pursue the title of Miss Missouri’s Teen. Local women competing for the title will be: Eden’s crown covers the Kahoka region. Since Eden was crowned this winter, she is focusing on her…
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