Missouri
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Artists from several states will converge on Hannibal and Canton for the River Bluffs Paint Out, a two-day plein air painting event May 6-7. Plein air events invite artists to communities where they capture the community by creating paintings outdoors and on-site. The public is invited to view and buy artwork made each…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Birds Kiwanis Club recently presented a check for $500 to the Hannibal Public Library in support of its recently announced fundraiser to raise $200,000 for the replacement and repair of the roof on the library building. The library is primarily funded through city funds, which are not adequate for major…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — It wasn’t that long ago when you were arrested across the river, you went to the old Marion County Jail that was used during The Civil War. Although replaced by a newer facility on U.S. 61, the old jail still stands and you can feel the history when you walk into its…
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CANTON, Mo. — The residents of Canton recently received news that will lend itself to the future of the town’s own tourist attractiveness. A grant totaling nearly $1 million has made it possible for Canton to begin looking into building a recreation center. City officials applied for a Tourism Enhancement Grant, which helps fund things…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal children getting ready for kindergarten will benefit from a grant awarded by the George H. Riedel Foundation. St. John’s School received a $9,500 grant to help start an additional morning-only preschool. The grant will provide furnishings and supplies as well as a new curriculum. The school will use the money to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Birthright of Hannibal, 116 S. Arch, is open five days a week with two volunteers staffing each two-hour shift Monday through Friday. Birthright has 10 volunteers and hopes to add five. Birthright volunteers provide practical support as well as encouragement to pregnant women in need. This is accomplished through offering: In a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added Caitlin Petry to its team. Petry earned her family nurse practitioner degree from Maryville University and enjoys caring for patients. In a press release, Petry said, “My heart has always been in providing care to patients in small communities and the surrounding rural areas. The most rewarding…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Now taking root in the soil at Central Park is a newly planted tree the Hannibal Tree Board planted on Friday afternoon in observance of National Arbor Day. Kristy Trevathan, director of the Hannibal Tree Board, said the tree is an overcup white oak, which is resistant to disease and thrives in…
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Soon after the 2020 election, Eric Coomer’s name started trending on Twitter, often accompanied with the hashtag #ArrestEricCoomer. At the time, he was living in Colorado and working as director of product security for Dominion Voting Systems, the company ensnared in unfounded election fraud conspiracies following former President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden. Coomer…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — An Earth Day clean-up event, sponsored by Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Parks and Recreation, Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce and US Cellular, will begin at the Y Men’s Pavilion on Saturday, April 29. It was postponed on Saturday, April 22. Volunteers can meet anytime from 8-11 a.m. to pick up…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation closed Lewis County Route B at the levee, just north of Missouri Route 16, at 8 a.m. Friday, April 28, because of the water level of the Mississippi River. This route is expected to be closed for the foreseeable future until conditions change. Motorists will need to…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In honor of National Women’s Health Month, Hannibal Regional is offering $99 3D mammograms during May developed by Hologic, Inc., a worldwide leader in Women’s Health. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, these exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers while simultaneously decreasing the number of women asked…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The flood walls are now up in downtown Hannibal. The process of putting the five gates up began Wednesday morning and finished before the end of the work day. Hannibal Police Chief Jacob Nacke, who is also the Director of Emergency Management, said the gates went up due to the projected river…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will hold an Arbor Day celebration at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, near the Carroll Science Center on HLGU’s campus. The university will honor David Dexheimer by planting a tree and dedicating a bench on campus. A reception will follow the celebration in the Carroll Science Center lobby. Dexheimer died…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The opening day for the Central Park Farmers Market will be Saturday, April 29. The market will be open from 7:30 a.m.-noon every Saturday and from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesdays through Oct. 28. Steve Huse, market manager, said in a press release vendors are excited about the chance to connect with their…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will commemorate the graduation of the Class of 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in Charles Field House. The college’s 167th commencement will feature Ron Leftwich, Class of 1964, as the graduation speaker. He will be retiring as chairman of the Board of Trustees after 14 years of leadership…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Students and staff at the Hannibal Public School District are mourning the loss of a student who died in a car accident Friday night. Fourteen-year-old Paiton Elliot was a freshman at Hannibal High School. In a statement sent Monday morning, Superintendent of Hannibal Public Schools Susan Johnson said “the staff and school…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A grant from the George H. Riedel Foundation will help provide tools used to build new homes for low-income residents of Hannibal. The Mark Twain Area Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a $5,000 matching grant to buy the tools volunteers will use on upcoming projects, including the construction of its latest…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The key fundraiser for Shine a Light on Autism will resume this year after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. The Challenger Climb will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, and will begin at the base of the lighthouse. The climb goes up the lighthouse steps, circles Cardiff Hill…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Works of art created by area community leaders paired with artists/mentors will be auctioned at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Attendees may view the artwork for sale, enjoy hors d’oeuvres/drinks and network beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. Pre-registration is required. To buy tickets,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Career and Technical Center is preparing to add a new building to the Hannibal campus. Brent Meyer, HCTC Director, explained to Hannibal school board members Wednesday night that funding for the building comes from a $250,000 grant received by the district. The construction of the building will require an additional…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The greenhouse in front of the Hannibal Middle School is Hannibal High School Senior Caylee Cox’s happy place. She often finds herself in the greenhouse on weekends and evenings, checking on the flowers. Cox is not required to do that for the class, as her teacher often reminds her, but it is…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — After much debate in Hannibal City Council about requiring City Manager Lisa Peck to do a monthly report, a monthly report for March 2023 can be found on the city website. The report is 12 pages and includes a summary report of the month’s activities. It gives more detailed information from each…
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CENTER, Mo. — Monica Huff, of New London, Mo., stood tearful in front of a crowd gathered in the Mark Twain High School Cafeteria on Sunday afternoon. She was there, as were the others filling the room, for Dr. Mark Tucker, who retired at the end of last month. Lovingly referred to as “Doc” Tucker…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Foundation and O.C. Wilson Scottish Rite are teaming up for a night to raise funds for the pediatric speech therapy department at Hannibal Regional Hospital. The fourth annual Casino Royale event on Friday, April 21, will bring blackjack, roulette and other casino games to the community. The event will be…
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