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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Ramp Park at Huckleberry Park has increased hours for spring. The Ramp Park, part of the Hannibal Parks & Recreation parks system, is open 4-6 p.m. weekdays and 1-6 p.m. weekends, weather permitting. Cost to use the park is $3 per visit or $40 for an annual pass and is for…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Palmyra High School Students watched as police officers held back a devastated mom screaming for her son, lying on top of a mangled car. The students had just walked up to a very real looking scene in the school parking lot of a mock drunk-driving accident, done in collaboration with local emergency…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded two contracts during its regular meeting on April 5 for four bridge rehabilitation projects in the Northeast District. A $1,182,615 contract was awarded to Bleigh Construction Company for a bridge replacement project on Route M in Monroe County over Milligan Creek, one mile west of Route…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Holy Family Youth group will be the host of a trivia night Saturday, April 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hannibal. Cost is $100 per team. All proceeds from the event help fund the youth group’s trip to the Steubenbille Mid-America Conference on the campus of Missouri State University…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Walking into The Rabbit Hole, 403 Broadway, feels like stepping into a rustic garden. Trimmed in plants, locally made soaps and all-natural snacks, the atmosphere promotes a peaceful shopping experience, even if the main clients aren’t known for creating calm. The upscale second-hand kids’ boutique featuring clothes for infants to 18 years…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal School District is inviting public stakeholders to participate in their Comprehensive School Improvement Plan process, which will guide the district’s work for the next five years. The public is invited to attend a community meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the cafeteria at Hannibal High School, 4500…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Bat scientists will be at Sodalis Nature Preserve on Tuesday, April 11, capturing bats for two studies on the behavior and health of different types of bats. Anyone interested in observing the bat netting and study is welcome to gather at Sodalis Nature Preserve near the top of the paved trail at…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo.— South Main in Hannibal now has 93 freshly planted trees thanks to the Hannibal Tree Board and community volunteers. The group gathered Wednesday morning on a grassy area at the end of South Main leading to the river. The area is a piece of buy-out land bought by the city of Hannibal from…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Company, an American-made, family-owned manufacturer of dry fertilizer handling equipment, is having a “Doyle Difference” event from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at 1 Jack Doyle Industrial Drive off U.S. Route 61. This open house and career showcase aims to demonstrate how the company stands apart from other…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra VFW Post 11041 will hold a fish fry from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7 at the legion hall, at 316 S. Main. Cost for the meal is $12 for adults and $5 for children. Catfish fillet, VFW Spuds, baked beans, cole slaw, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. The…
Read Full Article CENTER, Mo. — Capt. Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, recently announced Trooper Kurtis A. Hurley has transferred from Troop C, Zone 9, serving the citizens of St. Charles County, to Troop B, Zone 6, serving the citizens of Clark and Scotland counties effective April 9. Hurley…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A paper towel dispenser caught on fire this morning at the Hannibal Middle School around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday in the boys locker room. The building was immediately evacuated. A press release from the Hannibal Fire Department said firefighters entered the locker room and found no active fire in the building. The locker…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — MECO Engineering Company, Inc., has added Don Jenkins and Kevin Garnett to its board of directors effective April 1. Jenkins lives in Ashland, Mo., with his wife, Samantha, and two sons — Cooper and Benson. He has extensive experience in varying projects under the scope of civil engineering. As the Jefferson City…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. – One Hannibal School Board member will keep his seat while two new members will take a place at the table. Blane Mundle was re-elected to the board with 1,813 votes. Mundle spent 28 years in education as a teacher, coach and principal with the Hannibal Public School District before retiring in. Jeff…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Early Birds Kiwanis Club will sponsor its 35th annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8 on the campus of Hannibal-LaGrange University in the vicinity of the Mabee Sports Complex. The event will start at 10 a.m. with more than 10,000 plastic eggs filled with candy and other prizes. The…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Riedel Foundation will fund a program for the 10th year that teaches water safety to Hannibal third grade students. The YMCA of Hannibal will use a recent $7,500 grant award to be the host of a third grade swim and water safety program. Transportation is provided to the students at Hannibal’s…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University will host North Korean defector, human rights activist and best-selling author Yeonmi Park at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 in the Parker Theatre of the Roland Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. This event is part of the Free Society Speaker Series that HLGU…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Evening Kiwanis Club will its annual pancake day from 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 8, in the cafeteria at Hannibal High School. Cost for this all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage meal is $10 with children 8 and younger eating for free. All proceeds from the event will be used for community service…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — Scores of Hannibal children will be sporting new bicycle helmets with the help of a grant from the George H. Riedel Foundation. Riedel Trustees awarded a $6,000 grant to Ride Cool 2023 to provide bicycle helmets to children who attend. Ride Cool is an annual event hosted by Hannibal Clinic Health Services…
Read Full Article PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra Kiwanis is taking on car seat safety by sponsoring a child car seat check from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 8 at the Palmyra Fire Station. Certified technicians will conduct safety checks. A trained technician will be on site to teach the best way to install and correctly…
Read Full Article MONROE CITY, Mo. — Voters in the Monroe City R-I School District will decide on a $6.7 million bond to benefit the elementary school. Tony DeGrave, superintendent of the Monroe City R-I School District, said the district’s main priority is to complete the south wing of the school by adding 11 classrooms to house grades…
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