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QUINCY — The Salvation Army Quincy Area Command is collecting and distributing electric fans to those in need this summer. Distribution of fans from its Family Services facilities, in both Quincy and Hannibal, will begin as needed. Anyone living within the Quincy Area Command’s service area of Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and…
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NEW LONDON, Mo. — New London Park Days will be held Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, on the grounds of the New London courthouse. Activities on Friday are: Agenda for Saturday: Vendors for the two-celebration include:
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tri-State Housing Summit is celebrating its 20th year with an event from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 12, at the Rialto Banquet Hall. There is no admission charge, and the public is invited. NECAC organized the summit forum in 2005. It brings together housing advocates, community stakeholders, private sector leaders…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal City Council talked trash and other potential amendments to the city’s event application at its meeting Tuesday night after April Azotea, 2nd Ward Council Member, voiced concerns for the lingering impact of high-traffic events on the downtown area. “Main Street is my ward … the reason why I feel like…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A 21-year-old man from Yuba City, Calif. was killed Tuesday night after being struck in a hit-and-run incident near U.S. 61 and Route MM. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday near the parking lot of the Ayerco gas station at the intersection of…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The first week of the 19th season of Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Music Under the Stars Concert Series has arrived. The first show of the season on Thursday will serve as Gentry Youse Memorial Night with StoneHill Band performing on Hill Street. There is no cost to attend this community…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a public awareness session on the permitting process for a proposed expansion at the Backridge Landfill in Lewis County at 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, at La Grange City Hall, 118 S. Main, in La Grange. Representatives from the department’s Waste Management Program,…
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MARION COUNTY, Mo. — Tractors will ride through Marion County at the end of summer as part of the Northeast Missouri Knights of Columbus’ first NEMO Journey for Charity tractor cruise to raise funds and collect food for local pantries on Sunday, Aug. 24. The 35-mile cruise from Hannibal to Monroe City is being organized…
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Blessing Hospital A daughter, Millie Renee James Minor, was born May 13, 2025, at 11:23 am. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Alaina Kennard and Shawn Minor of Louisiana, Mo.A son, Stetson Wayne Moesch, was born May 19, 2025, at 5:50 pm. He weighed 7 pounds 8…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District will offer free breakfast and lunch for school-aged children up to 18 years old from Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 13. Serving locations are Hannibal Middle School, Veterans Elementary School and Early Childhood Center. Serving times are as follows: Also eligible are disabled adults over age 18.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites people age 13 and up to explore the world of batik, an ancient art form that combines fabric dyeing and wax resist techniques. A workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. This hands-on…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation recently awarded $1,000 to Douglass Community Services to facilitate training for the Farmers Market season. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) can be used to buy food at the Farmers Market. These programs increase access to fresh, local produce for low-income families while…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Area professional and non-professional artists were invited to submit images of original works for the 10th annual Art in the Open billboard art competition, with 47 entries in the youth division and 95 entries in the adult division. The annual contest is sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council in partnership with Robinson…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ronny Ferrel Aquatic Center, off U.S. 36 at 1700 Pleasant, will open Saturday. Hours for the summer will be 1 to 6 p.m. every day, with eight lifeguards and two slide attendants on duty at all times when the pool is open. Emily Hultgren is serving her second year as aquatics…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Full closure of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 at Hannibal began Friday at 6:00 a.m. The bridge will remain closed for up to 30 days while structural repairs are completed. These repairs cannot be completed under traffic. Therefore, a complete closure of the route is necessary. MoDOT has issued an emergency contract…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger paid a visit to his hometown of Hannibal on Thursday, making several pit stops throughout the city on his first official visit since becoming the first Hannibal native elected to the position in November. When asked if his perspective on the city has changed now that he…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Humane Society will be holding a yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31, at Lucky’s Lane, offering everything from pet treats to toys to hand-made yarn. The Munchbox and Kind Coffee will be on site offering food for sale with a percentage of their…
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