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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The campaign trail for Hannibal Mayor Candidate Kristy Trevathan had a rainy start during her launch party Wednesday night, but spirits were not dampened. A packed house gathered under the pavilion at the Hannibal Riverfront to hear Trevathan’s goals if elected as Hannibal mayor. The window to file as a candidate in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Becky Evans, chair of the youth committee for the Hannibal Arts Council, was the featured speaker at the Early Bird Kiwanis meeting on July 27. Evans was in attendance to talk about the upcoming “Wild and Wacky Art Adventure” to be held on Saturday Aug. 5. The theme for this year’s event…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Team members at Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently were treated to a sweet surprise when Girl Scout Troop 9217 leader Kathy Riley and two of her Scouts dropped off a gift of 500 boxes of assorted Girl Scout cookies. During this past cookie selling season, the girls, as a troop, sold more…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — “Sound of Freedom,” a movie starring Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino, is based on the story of Tim Ballard, a former U.S. Department for Homeland Security Agent who set up a sting operation to rescue children from international child trafficking. It begins with a father dropping his children off to a high-profile…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Regional Foundation annually presents the Legacy Award at the Hannibal Cannibal, an award named after long-time Cannibal supporter Bob Richards. The award recognizes an individual who is an avid supporter of the Cannibal and a promoter of healthy and active lifestyles. This year’s recipient was Mary Lynne Richards of Hannibal.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Three individuals have officially thrown in their hats to run for Hannibal Mayor. Barry Louderman, Kristy Trevathan, and Stephen Colyar filed for candidacy in Hannibal Mayor special election to be decided on the Nov. 7 ballot. The deadline for candidates to file expired Tuesday at 5 p.m. The person elected will finish…
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HANNIBAL — The Missouri Route 6 bridge over U.S. Route 24/61 is now open to one-lane traffic. The bridge will remain reduced to a single lane of traffic with signals utilized for traffic control. A width restriction of 14 feet will be in place until repairs are made. All ramps at the interchange will remain open to…
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CANTON, Mo. — Canton Central Park, at the corner of Fifth and Lewis Streets, will be the site for the Lewis County Back-to-School drive on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Hours for the drive are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Recipients can drive through the parking lot to pick up items. NECAC and other organizations, along with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A local youth group is handing out free tickets for admission to the Hannibal Aquatic Center. First Christian Church is providing free admission to the Hannibal Aquatic Center for 254 people after raising $1,270 in a special donation drive at the church. The FCC Caring and Sharing Committee spearheaded the drive. Member…
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CENTER, Mo. — New York Times bestselling adult author Alexandra Ivy will talk about her books and answer questions during a “Snack and Chat” at the Ralls County Library in Center from 6-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7. Ivy grew up in a small town in the Midwest with dreams of a career as an…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A resurfacing project located on Missouri Route 81 from the Iowa State line to Route EE in Kahoka is expected to begin Monday, Aug. 7. The $9,737,007 contract was awarded last year to W.L. Miller Company of Hamilton, Ill. The contract includes an additional resurfacing project located on U.S. 136 in Lewis…
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PALMYRA, Mo. – The belles of the ball were announced over the weekend at the Marion County Fair. Elina Reed was named Miss Marion County. Elina, of Palmyra, is the daughter of Lance and Tamara Reed. Elina joined the Palmyra FFA Chapter in 2019. She is a varsity cheerleader at Palmyra High School and is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Blessing Health Hannibal has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after a recent review by the American College of Radiology. CT scans use x-rays to create multiple cross-sections of the body. MRI uses radio waves and strong magnets to create body images. Each technology…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, awarded nearly $11 million to 15 organizations around the country last week to strengthen the health workforce by establishing new residency programs in rural communities. Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is one of those recipients, receiving a $750,000…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal community stormwater committee got a peek underground at a more than 120-year old stormwater drain where rocks have collapsed around the system. The drain is underneath a small hole in the ground of the Hannibal Police Department parking lot. While the parking lot is under repair, the HBPW took pictures…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Emma Christine of Shelbyville recently donated handmade “Worry Worms” to Hannibal Regional Healthcare System in support of cancer patients. These worms offer encouragement to individuals as they are fighting cancer or health related issues.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Route 6 bridge over U.S. Route 24/61 is closed after being hit earlier Friday, causing damage to the exterior girders of the structure. The bridge will remain closed until further evaluation can be completed next week. No access will be available to Route 6 from eastbound U.S. 24/61 at the…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to join the discussion on priority unfunded transportation needs in their areas. The public is invited to review the list and provide feedback on the order of priorities that could be funded in the future. A meeting to discuss the draft updated High…
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Mark Twain Area Ukulele Club invites people to strum along at ukulele jam sessions starting Thursday
SAVERTON, Mo. — The Mark Twain Area Ukulele Club is offering ukulele jam sessions, starting Thursday, Aug. 3. These gatherings will take place the first and third Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Genesis Bible Church Fellowship Hall, 12613 Saverton Drive in Saverton. There is no fee to participate. Ukulele…
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HOLLIDAY, Mo. — A Madison, Mo., man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after human remains were found. Investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search on Friday, July 28 of a pond in Monroe County. The investigation was…
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QUINCY — With the temperatures soaring into the low 100s, the Salvation Army Quincy Area Command reminds area community members about how its facilities in Quincy and Hannibal are cooling centers with varying hours and amenities per location for those who need respite from the extreme heat. The Kroc Center, 405 Vermont, Quincy Water fountains…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Wild and Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids ages 3 to 10 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Aug. 5 in Hannibal’s Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Dinosaurs Galore.” The Hannibal Arts Council will be partnering with many Hannibal…
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SHELBINA, Mo. — An opportunity to establish a charitable endowment fund for Shelby County and receive a $15,000 matching gift was announced Wednesday by community leaders at Hawkins Theater in Shelbina. The Shelby County Endowment Fund, held at the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri, will serve as a permanent source of…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Producers in northeast Missouri can hear crop and forage updates from University of Missouri Extension specialists at a free event in August. The MU Extension Crop and Forage Chat will be 9-11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the Shawn Kiefaber/Kenny Lovelace Farm, one mile west of Palmyra, off U.S. 61 on County…
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The weather has not changed much over the past several days and weeks. Some of you are getting much-needed rain, and others of you aren’t. You need to realize we are now starting the real days of summer. I have had a few more people ask me about tips on how to water their gardens…
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