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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A new sixth ward council member is now seated at the Hannibal City Council table. Nathan Munger was appointed by a three to two vote to replace former Councilman Jeffrey Veach, who resigned last month after moving to a new residence outside of his ward. Hannibal code requires each council member to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club recently donated $200 to the Hannibal Police Department’s 43rd annual Halloween party. Each child received free candy along with a free meal of a hot dog on a bun, chips and beverage. The Hannibal Early Bird Kiwanis Club meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – On Tuesday Hannibal voters will head to the polls to decide on only two issues. The Nov. 7 election will not only decide who will replace and finish the term of former Mayor James Hark who resigned in June, but voters will also decide if the city manager will be required to…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently received a $70,000 award from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly (DEWEY) Award is given to higher learning institutions working to increase the number of teacher candidates and strengthen retention in teacher preparation programs. The DEWEY awards provide $70,000…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – Students from the Hannibal School District went home extra warm over the weekend. Members of the American Legion Riders of Post 55 in Hannibal kicked off a day of giving at Stowell Elementary’s Friday morning assembly by passing out several of the nearly 1,800 pairs of gloves and hats they collected for…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Emily Hultgren, aquatics director and recreation supervisor for Hannibal Parks and Recreation, recently earned certifications as aquatic facility operator and American Red Cross lifeguard instruction. As an aquatic facility operator, Hultgren passed tests to prove comprehension of all basic design, mechanical and operational concepts involved in the functioning of an institutional/commercial swimming…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal-LaGrange University board of trustees met on campus for its annual fall meeting on Oct. 13. Highlights from the meeting were: President Matz shared four strategic initiatives as HLGU strives to continue to grow for the future. In a press release, Mark Anderson, chairman of the trustees, said, “We had an…
Read Full Article In the past few days, we saw the first killing freeze of the year. Many of you have picked your last tomato and other vegetables this past weekend. The flowers will quit blooming too. However, many days of decent weather are ahead for you to be doing many projects outside. You can start thinking about…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College recently was awarded a $371,286 grant from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to further the college’s commitment to campus safety. The funding is made possible through the DOJ’s Office of Violence Against Women Fiscal Year 2023 Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking on Campus. According to…
Read Full Article PARIS, Mo. — The Monroe County Historical Society recently published a comprehensive book and photo CD for 10 cemeteries in Monroe County — Union, Mount Airy, Atterberry, Dry-Hulen, Dunaway, Forest Grove, Fox, Heathman, Jackson Chapel and Lasley-Gillispie. This is the 11th volume in a series of updated cemetery transcriptions with a companion photo CD published…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A virtual awards ceremony was held Oct. 12 for The Baptist Communicators Association Student Awards Competition. All entries in the competition must have been produced or published from January 2022 through May 2023. A record-setting 98 entries were submitted by students from six Baptist universities in this year’s competition. Participating schools were…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville recently offered a donation to create the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence in Hospice Services Endowment for Hospice of Northeast Missouri. The endowment assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers and recognizing those who go above and beyond in their service to hospice care and…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo.— With the bridge rehabilitation project nearly complete, Route P is now open to traffic, over U.S. Route 61, seven-tenths of a mile south of Missouri Route 16 near Canton in Lewis County. Minor traffic impacts can be expected through the end of the week while contractor crews complete remaining work. Included in this…
Read Full Article The Machinists Lodge is hosting a fundraiser for guide dogs and Megan Duncan drops by to talk about next week’s Hannibal mayor’s race.
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — VFW Post 11041 will hold its monthly fish from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the hall, 316 S. Main. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children. The meal includes catfish fillets, VFW spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink. For more information about VFW Post…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A free firearm safety awareness program for children ages 8-18 class will begin Thursday. Topics include ethics, sportsmanship, fundamentals for firing a gun, ammunition knowledge and safe gun handling, wildlife management and animal identification. This is not a hunter certification course. Participants can earn awards for improvement in target practice. Classes begin…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Northeast Missouri Humane Society announced 24 adoptions during its participation in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Fall National “Empty the Shelters” event. NEMO Humane Society participated in the event from Oct. 1-15, by offering $50 dog and $0 adult cats for adoption including dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens Nationwide, a total of 19,415 pets…
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