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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Maria Kuhns has earned the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), denoting a mastery of skills in economic development and a dedication to personal and professional growth. Kuhns is the executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council and the Hannibal Regional…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — The Tri-State Service Foundation, a local organization focused on community service, has announced its new board of directors. In a press release, Luis Barnes, board of directors president, said, “We are thrilled to have a board of directors in place. We all share the same ideals, we all want to help our…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Hannibal Regional Medical Group is offering free prostate cancer screenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at Hannibal Regional Medical Group. An appointment is required and can be made by calling 573-629-3532. In a press release, Dr. Viacheslav Iremashvili, urologist at Hannibal…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Katy Welch, owner of Java Jive, announced this week her plans to recreate the general store on Main Street — now re-imagined as Clemens General Store, which will be home to a deli, a rainbow of flavored sodas and a selection of nostalgic, bulk-wrapped candies. Welch, president of the Historic Hannibal Marketing…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — A Palmyra man died Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Scott Miller, 52, was driving his 1996 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle north on South Dickerson near the intersection of West Lafayette, just west of the Marion County Courthouse square. He lost control of the motorcycle,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Marthasville, Mo., man was arrested Monday after he allegedly was involved in a traffic crash with a stolen vehicle. The 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Tuesday, Sept. 10, for Jonathan R. Jordan, 37, who was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Indiana bats are starting to settle into their hibernacula, the caves at Sodalis Nature Preserve where they spend the winter. The “Bats are Back” night hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Interpreter guide Gale Rublee, a nationally certified interpreter…
Read Full Article CANTON, Mo. — A Canton man was killed in a car crash Monday morning on U.S. 61. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Roy J. Schutte, 95, of Canton was driving north in the southbound lane on U.S. 61 at the intersection of Route P when he struck head…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Board of Public Works General Manager Darrin Gordon doesn’t want to deliver the bad news, but in this case, he believes he must. “We’re going to tell everyone the good news, the bad news,” Gordon said. “We just have bad news to bring.” The news is that Hannibal residents could soon…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Hannibal man is in the Marion County Jail after an alleged burglary attempt. The 10th Judicial District Court of Marion County issued a warrant on Monday, Sept. 9 for Brendon W. Lake, 29, charging him with burglary, stealing, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1917 Stuart just before 7:00 Monday. All three HFD stations arrived and incident command advised that heavy smoke and was coming from the basement area of the residence. Crews made an offensive attack and had the fire out within 15 minutes. Crews…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Tree Board’s Tree of the Month for September is a tulip poplar tree at 14 Riverpoint Road at the home of Debbie Trevathan. The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s beautiful urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and…
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The weather has been dry the past few days. Many of you should be watering your vegetables to make sure they get plenty of water this time of year. When watering, water early in the morning or early in the evening for about one hour before sunset. Watering at these times of day will allow…
Read Full Article EWING, Mo. — An 11-year-old boy from Ewing, Mo., was airlifted to Quincy after his ATV crashed into another ATV on Saturday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred at approximately 6:38 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 21229 260th Street, three miles west of Ewing. The juvenile was driving a 2001…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Having spent a lifetime of making art, Terry Newell of Carthage, Ill., is bringing his work to Alliance Art Gallery for September. Newell recently has been concentrating on western-themed acrylic paintings inspired by a childhood that included playing cowboys and Indians with his brother. He has spent time with Native Americans and…
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TAYLOR, Mo. — Prinsco recently announced a new location in Taylor to serve agricultural drainage contractors and farmers in eastern Missouri, western Illinois and southern Iowa. The distribution yard in Taylor will have on-site staff and delivery drivers during regular business hours with extended hours during the busy season. Customers in this region will have…
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QUINCY — Schools across the country are grappling with the challenge of keeping students engaged in the face of constant cellphone distractions, but local schools are proving that a firm approach to technology can make a difference. Cellphone use has been linked in many school districts nationwide to a decline in academic performance, poor school…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 44th annual indoor horseshoe league sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation League starts Sunday, Sept. 15. Games are played at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center starting at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Registration for the league continues through Tuesday, Sept. 10. Cost is $40 for each two-person team and participants must register…
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