Missouri
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The latest bat census at Sodalis Nature Preserve confirms its place as the country’s most important hibernation spot for Indiana bats, with an estimated 222,129. This is an 8.7 percent increase from the last survey which was conducted in 2022, when researchers documented a total of 204,368 Indiana bats. Every two years,…
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol recently released a report detailing several arrests made in north Missouri between June 20-23. The report indicates that 19 individuals were arrested during this period. Some of the reasons for these arrests include driving while intoxicated, outstanding warrants, and drug-related offenses. Among the arrests made were: Gavin J. Davis, 19,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The public is invited to a meeting for an update on the planning process for the Riverview Park Master Plan. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in the City Council chambers of City Hall, 320 Broadway. Representatives from Planning Design Studio, the firm completing the master planning…
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Palmyra Middle School students qualify for National Junior High Finals Rodeo this week in Des Moines
PALMYRA, Mo. — Six students from Palmyra Middle School recently competed in the Missouri Junior High Rodeo finals held May 17-18, and five of them earned a position on the Missouri National Junior High rodeo team that is competing this week through June 29 at ithe 19th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in…
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PARIS, Mo. — Another member of a Hunnewell family is in custody and charged with embezzling $3.5 million from a livestock auction house in Monroe City. Evan M. Edlin, 38, turned himself into the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, June 18. He is lodged in the Randolph County Jail in Moberly on $250,000 bond.…
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Hannibal Cannibal early registration deadline is Monday; runners to follow different route this year
HANNIBAL, Mo. — This year’s Hannibal Cannibal will be run on Saturday, July 6 with the early registration discount period ending at midnight on Monday, June 24. People are encouraged to sign up now to save on the registration fee. Register online at hannibalcannibal.com or in person at Hannibal Regional Foundation, 175 Shinn Lane. The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Thursday night fire on Third Street in Hannibal has been listed as incendiary. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by 911 at approximately 8:44 p.m. Thursday, June 21, for a report of a structure fire at 201 S. Third. Upon arrival, HFD crews made an offensive attack and had the fire under…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Pickleball Club, in conjunction with Hannibal Parks and Recreation, is putting on a youth pickleball camp designed to teach the basics of pickleball, which will include fundamental techniques, rules of the game and strategy, all taught by experienced players. The camp will be held from 8:30-11 a.m. July 8-10 at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District could soon make revisions to its cellphone policy. Board members engaged in spirited discussion during Thursday’s School Board meeting about how and when to make changes regarding the district’s cell phone policy. “Something has to be done,” board president Blane Mundle said. When something will be done remains…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to seniors who graduated from Hannibal High School. Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded in George H. Riedel’s name for banking or business. Two $1,000 scholarships went to candidates with an interest in social advocacy. Riedel and his father served as directors for F&M Bank…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for June is a bald cypress at 3890 Highway MM at the home of Sally Bouyea. This stately conifer turns rich brown in the fall, loses its needles in the winter and grows a new set in the spring. The tree was medium-sized when the Bouyeas moved…
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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command will offer its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal, Mo., as cooling centers during the summer when heat advisories are issued. The cooling centers will have varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center – 405 Vermont, Quincy…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — It took nearly four hours with three judges and two courtrooms before Howard Rickey of Hannibal finally admitted guilt for his role in the January 2023 death of another Hannibal man. Rickey, 43, appeared Tuesday afternoon in Marion County Circuit Court with Public Defender Fredrich Cruse. His day in the Marion County…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — It’s official. The Molly Brown House is moving. The Hannibal City Council approved during Tuesday’s meeting the relocation of the Molly Brown House from its present location at 600 Butler to the corner of Hill and Main. “This feels amazing,” Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Trisha O’Cheltree said. “We have a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sam Schisler is the recipient of the 2024 Hannibal Arts Council Past President’s Scholarship. Schisler, a son of Stephen and Katie Schisler, has a strong background in instrumental music and excelled in all academic courses. Schisler was involved as a percussionist/drummer in Hannibal High School’s concert, jazz, marching and pep bands. He…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A “Birds of Summer” walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 22, for individuals who like to see and hear birds. The program will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s interpreter guide Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Participants should meet at the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Riedel Foundation grant of $7,500 will help stock food pantries that serve Hannibal residents. The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is part of the Feeding America network and buys in bulk, which allows the purchase of greater quantities of food. In Hannibal, that food is distributed through Douglass Community…
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