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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will offer a limited history series as a weekday, daytime program. The series, titled “Understanding the Renaissance, will be at 2 p.m. on May 10, 17 and 24 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. The programs are free and open to the public. Programs are sponsored…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Free Public Library’s book sale has been extended through Tuesday, May 9. Everything is $1 a bag. The library will supply the bags. Hours Monday and Tuesday are 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the library. For more information, stop by the library at 200 S. Fifth, call 573-221-0222, visit www.hannibal.lib.mo.us or…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Melanie Smith, an education professor at Hannibal-LaGrange University, recently published a chapter in the Handbook of Research on Advancing Teaching and Teacher Education in the Context of a Virtual Age. Her chapter, titled “A Conceptual Framework for Understanding How Early Career Literacy Teachers Curate a Lesson Plan in a Digital Age,” focuses…
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How a pair of shoes can change a life through United Way's 'Step Up to Help Others Forward' campaign
HANNIBAL, Mo. – A pair of $20 shoes paired with plenty of motivation was what Britney Douglas needed to get her life in order. Douglas was born into a family of addicts who frequently were in and out of jail. She was a victim of sexual assault as a toddler, her family unit was unstable and she…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Jim’s Journey: The Huck Finn Freedom Center, in partnership with the Deutschheim Verein, will present a “Symposium on the Shared History of Germans and African Americans” from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at the Roland Arts Center at Hannibal-LaGrange University. A public reception will precede the symposium at 1 p.m. with…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. The George H. Riedel Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to Embrace Children and Families, which serves foster care children in the Hannibal area. The money will allow the organization to buy a washer and dryer for its clothing closet. In a press release, Beth Brothers, executive director, said “Our clothing closet offers…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has selected Emily Edgar as the new central area engineer for the Northeast District covering Audrain, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby counties. Edgar will serve as MoDOT’s primary point of contact in the central area and coordinate with local agency partners, community leaders, federal,…
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HANNIBAL Mo. — Selected students’ works were presented with special awards at two awards receptions for the recent Young Masters exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council. Young Masters featured selected works by fifth and eighth grade students in Hannibal’s public and parochial schools, as well as students participating in Hannibal High School art department art…
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RALLS COUNTY, Mo. — Former Ralls County Lt. Gloria Jennings filed a civil lawsuit on May 1 alleging misconduct, sexual harassment and retaliation by Ralls County Sheriff Brad Stinson. Jennings alleges Stinson and other members of Ralls County Sheriff’s Department retaliated against her by moving her office, isolating her from other coworkers and initiating an…
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WEST QUINCY, Mo. — The remains of a cafe that was closed by the Flood of 1993 was destroyed by fire Thursday night. Crews from Palmyra, Ewing, LaGrange in Missouri and Quincy and Tri-Township in Illinois responded to a mutual aid call at 6:43 p.m. A Marion County Sheriff’s deputy who was driving by put…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Maria Kuhns, entrepreneurship specialist and SBDC director with the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council, gave an update on the proposed Hannibal Community Improvement District (CID) at the Hannibal City Council meeting Tuesday. The plan for Hannibal’s CID would include a sales tax levy up to 1%, which will only apply within the…
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QUINCY — Students from Quincy University and Culver-Stockton College will jointly present “The Billy Goats Gruff: A Children’s Opera in One Act” with music by Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini and English text set by John Davies. Two performances are set for Friday, May 5. The first will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Quincy Public…
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Bruce Guthrie of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about Saturday’s Dogwood Parade and the weekend in general. Ashley Conrad then breaks some great news about Muddy River News in Hannibal with our Hannibal correspondent, Meg Duncan.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Quincy, Ill., man has been charged with first degree assault, first degree burglary and armed criminal action for his role in an incident on Friday, April 28. A press release from the Hannibal Police Department said Anthony D. Bell, 41, of Quincy, forced his way into a home at approximately 10:56…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — David Ruby, a lifelong resident of Hannibal, hopes to bring some of his childhood back to Clemens Field this summer. Ruby went before Hannibal City Council Tuesday evening to ask permission to hold an all-day wrestling and boxing event on the field, proposing it take place sometime in July. Sharing his own…
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PALMYRA, Mo. — Chariton Valley recently completed the expansion of its state-of-the-art fiber network in rural Palmyra and beyond. A partnership between Chariton Valley and Marion County made the $8 million project possible. Marion County invested $2.25 million, utilizing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. In a press release, Marion County presiding commissioner David…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognized Raymond and Janet Taylor as the volunteers of the year for 2022 at its annual Service Awards luncheon on April 17 at the Hannibal Country Club. Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Raymond Taylor has given more than 2,800 hours in service to the auxiliary. He volunteers his time…
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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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