Missouri
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Ambulance District is offering parents or guardians of children with special needs a program that allows the district to be better prepared to take care of the children should a medical emergency arise. Information, including the child’s medical history, medications, allergies, baseline vital signs, baseline neurological status and common…
Read Full Article The cooler temperatures are here to stay, and we’re not getting much rain as we get into the middle of October. But with watering, I still am getting vegetables from our garden and the community garden at the Father Buhman Center. The fall garden in raised beds will be ready in a few days. As…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A.D. Stowell Elementary will offer its 69th annual chili supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the school. Since 1955, Stowell Elementary has welcomed families with its signature chili. This event, organized by the Stowell PTO, helps raise funds for the needs of the students. A menu of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council will host a special evening of big band, ballroom and swing with 18-piece Sentimental Journey Dance Band from St. Louis from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion, 3819 Highway MM. Attire is casual to formal. A cash bar will be available, and…
Read Full Article BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — NECAC will be taking applications from the elderly and disabled beginning Nov. 1 for the federally-funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Energy Crisis Intervention Program in 12 Missouri counties. “Apply if you think you’ll need assistance,” NECAC’s Angela Kattenbraker said in a press release. “The cost of utilities…
Read Full Article The Missouri State Highway Patrol is informing the public of upcoming changes to the driver’s license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at noon on Thursday, Nov. 7, and all day on Friday, Nov. 8. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 12, after the Veterans…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A pet was rescued from a burning home in Hannibal overnight. Just after 3 a.m., the Hannibal Fire Department responded to 1321 Vermont for a report of astructure fire. All stations responded with eight on duty crew members and an additional seven off-duty firefighters. Heavy fire was coming from the roof and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bridge painting work will begin on northbound U.S. 61 over Norfolk Southern Railroad and over Bear Creek in Ralls County, just north of Warren Barrett Drive, on Friday, Oct. 18. Motorists can expect delays as the following traffic impacts will be in place for the duration of the project: Drivers can learn…
Read Full Article Chariton County cannot block construction of the Grain Belt Express electric transmission line by refusing permission to cross county roads, the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals ruled this week. The county can establish rules for how the transmission line crosses its roads, the court ruled as it modified a trial court decision that said the county…
Read Full Article PUBLISHER’S NOTE: What are your thoughts on the topic of abortion? Please click the link to take part in MRN’s survey on the issue. Voting closes Friday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. HANNIBAL, Mo. — Women on both sides of the abortion debate found common ground on one thing Tuesday night. Facts are important. Trish…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Melissa White to its team in Louisiana. White earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama and, with experience in a variety of medical settings, she brings a wealth of knowledge to care for the community. As a primary care provider, White can help manage…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal School District Superintendent Susan Johnson has heard the questions. The steps the Hannibal School Board took during Tuesday’s meeting will allow her to better answer those questions. While the board did not make a final decision about redistricting, the members approved board president Blane Mundle’s motion to eliminate grade span schools…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A Quincy woman was arrested Tuesday and lodged in the Adams County Jail for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after a Tuesday morning incident. Officers with the Quincy Police Department were sent to the 300 block of Elm at approximately 6:49 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, to investigate an attempted break-in and shooting…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal High School boys soccer team was the host of the eighth annual Kickin’ Cancer game on Oct. 8 at Veterans Field. Players were escorted onto the field by local cancer survivors during the announcement of the starting lineups. The players sold apparel, pink ribbons and drawing tickets to raise funds for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A fire at 216 Broadway on Monday morning was determined to be accidental. The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched to 216 Broadway at approximately 8:56 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, for a report of a structure fire. All stations responded with 10 on-duty crew members. Upon arrival on the scene, crews found a…
Read Full Article Brittany stops by her favorite Hannibal haunt, Ole Wolfhound Pub, to talk about the comfort food fare just in time for fall and also in time for this weekend’s Hannibal Folklife Festival.
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