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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will welcome Riley Gaines as a guest speaker at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Roland Fine Arts Center. Gaines is a leader in defending women’s single-sex spaces, advocating for equality and fairness, and standing up for women’s safety, privacy and equal opportunities. The event is free and…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo.—The Hannibal Board of Education recently approved a bond that will save the Hannibal Public School district more than $3 million. The resolution was approved at a special meeting on Dec. 14 that authorized the sale of $14,310,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds to its Municipal Bond Underwriter, L.J. Hart & Company (L.J. Hart) of…
Read Full Article Happy New Year to everyone from Laura, Hillary, Sandra and myself. We’re praying that 2024 will be a great year for you and your families in everything you plan on doing in your garden, flowerbeds, yard and the rest of your life. Great news: The daylight hours are getting longer if you haven’t noticed. The…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will have its first fish fry of 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall, 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children with a menu of catfish fillet, VFW potatoes, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. The VFW hall is…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The arrival of the first baby born at Hannibal Regional Hospital in the new year is a boy named Arrow. Proud parents Ryan and Ashlie Gilmore welcomed him into the world at 1:18 p.m. Jan. 1. Arrow weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces. This is the Gilmores’ second son born at Hannibal…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently presented a check for $400 to the Hannibal Free Clinic. The Hannibal Free Clinic provides medical and dental support to people who do not have adequate medical and dental insurance coverage. The clinic covers a six-county area of northeast Missouri and receives financial support through various…
Read Full Article MAYWOOD, Mo. — Rachel Bringer Shepherd announced Monday in an email that she will not seek re-election as presiding circuit judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit, which includes Marion, Monroe and Ralls counties in Missouri, in 2024. She has held the position since 2010. “I have been very grateful for the opportunity to serve as a presiding…
Read Full Article CENTER, Mo. — The Ralls County Library will welcome visiting authors throughout the new year, thanks to a recent $5,000 donation they received from EDF Renewables. The $5,000.00 donation from EDF Renewables for the Visiting Author Fund. The library reported in a recent press release that the donation will provide future author visits to the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University president Robert Matz recently announced William Stuflick has joined the executive team as vice president of business and finance. In a press release, Matz said, “Having served in both the Air Force and as a dean, Stuflick is a proven leader. His growing Christian faith and conservative values make him…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo.— Thursday was the fourth day of Kwanzaa, an annual seven-day celebration of the history and customs of African American culture. Kwanzaa is a Swahili word meaning “first fruit” and each day of Kwanzaa—celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan 1–is assigned a specific principle. Thursday’s principle, Purpose, set the tone that afternoon at the…
Read Full Article MARION COUNTY, Mo. — Capt. Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop B in Macon, recently announced Trooper Kristopher B. Geren and Trooper Tristen C. Miller have been assigned to Troop B. Geren and Miller were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 118th recruit class that began training on…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation closed out its 2023 grant year with a $19,000 award to allow the Hannibal Free Clinic to expand its dental services to people in need. The Hannibal Free Clinic provides free primary healthcare services to patients in the region who are uninsured and living in poverty. The Riedel grant…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Police arrested a man Tuesday after he attempted to elude them on his bicycle. Just before 8 a.m. Tuesday, an officer was patrolling the 2300 block of Chestnut and saw a man riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. The officer believed the rider was Jeffery R Dietle, 33, of Hannibal, who…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — If Santa Claus puts a tricycle under the tree, there is a time to ride it this winter even if the weather doesn’t cooperate. Pedal Power will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The event is annually sponsored by the Hannibal…
Read Full Article HANNNIBAL, Mo. — A double heart made of steel has been installed at Lover’s Leap as a way to keep a romantic tradition from ruining the fence at the park. A love lock or love padlock is a padlock that couples lock to a bridge, fence, gate, monument or similar public fixture to symbolize their…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary supported Hannibal Regional Healthcare System through several sales and special events. At its December board meeting, the auxiliary presented a check for $115,350 to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. The funds will go toward fulfilling the auxiliary’s pledge to the Building Better Tomorrows campaign. With more than 240 volunteers, Hannibal…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently welcomed Jessica Mickels to its weight management solutions team. Mickels earned her adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner degree through Herzing University and has worked in a variety of healthcare roles for more than 10 years. She began her career with Hannibal Regional in 2014 as a…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Amanda Bowen, the Salvation Army family services caseworker in Hannibal, joined the Salvation Army in August 2020. When people in the community turn to the Salvation Army for help, they connect to the Hannibal native. “It is hard to ask for help,” Bowen said. She knows this personally. “We say all of…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation and United Way of the Mark Twain Area joined forces for a new event to benefit to Hannibal non-profit organizations. The United Way approached the Riedel Foundation with the idea of matching donations made at their recent Giving Tuesday Charcuterie fundraiser. The goal was for attendees at the fundraiser…
Read Full Article 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 Merry Christmas to everyone from Laura, Hillary, Sandra and me. This is a time of year to remember that Jesus was born to save us all. You should spend time celebrating the birth of Jesus with your family. Spring must be around the corner, because the South Shelby Adult Vo-Ag Class is starting at 5:30…
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 HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office closed out the following cases by plea during November. Styles Fountain, 23, of Mexico, Mo., pleaded guilty Nov. 1 to felony possession of a controlled substance. Fountain admitted that on May 7, 2022, he possessed Alprazolam and methylphenidate, both controlled substances. Judge Rachel Bringer-Shepherd granted Fountain a suspended…
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 CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will have a Christmas choir performance beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium. The Division of Fine, Applied, and Literary Arts will present this event, featuring performances by the collegiate choir, chamber choir and concert choir, all under the direction of interim director of choirs…
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 PALMYRA, Mo. — A set of special numbers led a Missouri Lottery player to a $200,000 Powerball prize in the Nov. 11 drawing on a ticket bought at FastLane, 100 N. Main, in Palmyra. “I’ve been playing those numbers for years, and they all have to do with birthdays in the family,” the player said.…
Read Full Article LA GRANGE, Mo. — The La Grange Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding the resident of a home that was discovered to be on fire this past Wednesday morning. NECOMM received a 9-1-1 call on Wednesday, Dec. 6, of a structure fire in the 700 block of South Eighth in La Grange.…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s Art and Design Senior Capstone Show, featuring the work of 10 students to be exhibited in the Mabee Art Gallery, will open on Saturday, Dec. 9, and conclude on Jan. 5 with artist presentations 1 p.m. Saturday in the gallery. The capstone allows C-SC students to exhibit knowledge gained and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will be the host of Holiday on the Hill, its third annual community holiday-themed event, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the Mabee Center gymnasium. Guests can enjoy cookie decorating, photos with Santa, games facilitated by C-SC students, books read by future educators and crafts. Children…
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 Hopefully everyone enjoyed a great Thanksgivings Day with family and friends. This is a time of year when we need to be thankful for everything we have in this world. If you are like me, you overate and need to lose weight. The snow we had the other day has really helped the soil get…
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