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COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole is “looking for a few good heifers” to help beef producers through the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program. SMS recently changed its fee structure. The enrollment fee, formerly $5 per head, now stands at $2 per head. “Previously, we felt some producers were not willing to…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — How can small towns and rural areas promote entrepreneurship to drive economic growth and revitalize their communities? University of Missouri Extension and partners in the Hannibal area will explore that question at the first Creating Entrepreneurial Communities Conference on Sept. 29-30 in downtown Hannibal. The two-day conference is open to anyone interested in…
Read Full Article PARIS, Mo. — Entries will be accepted through Oct. 10 for the next Missouri Steer Feedout, with weigh-in on Nov. 2. An entry consists of five or more head of steers born after Jan. 1, 2021. At delivery, they should be weaned at least 45 days, weigh over 500 pounds, be dehorned, castrated and healed,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — A cast of 12 performers has been selected to bring the Junie B. Jones book series to life on the Quincy Community Theatre stage in October. The cast for “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook” consists of: Caroline Seaman as Junie B. Jones Natalie Predmore as Grace Alexa Mosley as Lucille Reid Westemeyer as Handsome Warren…
Read Full Article Heather L Rudd, 38, La Belle, MO for FTA Seat Belt and Child Restraint, Failure to Reduce Speed at 537 Broadway. Cash Bond/PTC Tyler A Maggart, 24, 616 N 6th reports on 06/15/21 his vacuum cleaner was taken from his residence. Lynell K Scott, 62, 1103 Lind reports on 06/11/21 his residence was entered and his Disney DVD…
Read Full Article 2021-017393, 08/29/2021 @ 00:28:41, Highway 79 Fulton, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer Assigned 035 Tripp, A M Entered By C61 Jaworski, J M Adult Male Suspect Speeding 10-19 mph over Cleared by Arrest-Adult 08/29/2021 Suspect No Proof of Insurance Cleared by Arrest-Adult 08/29/2021 Public Narrative Traffic stop for speeding on MO 79/Fulton. Driver issued citations for speeding and No Insurance. 2021-017394, 08/29/2021 @…
Read Full Article MARK TWAIN LAKE, Mo. — Two multi-use trails at Mark Twain Lake have reopened after extended high water and storm damage, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday. The Lick Creek Trail and Joanna Trail provide hikers, mountain bikers, equestrian riders, backpack campers, birders and hunters many miles of natural enjoyment. Both trails meander through…
Read Full Article We all love to use a good insult, or drop an occasional bad word. But what is the background of some of those little nasties? Hopefully, the ensuing information will help, so the next time you call someone one of the following you’ll have a little better understanding. “Like fashion, slang changes with the times,”…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt: With September approaching, let's face it: The first snowfall is right around the corner
Daily Dirt for Aug. 30, 2021 The remaining days of August are rapidly disappearing … and hopefully, so is the heat wave. Welcome to Vol 52 of the Daily Dirt and today’s three thoughts: 1. Technically, fall does not begin until Sept. 22, but we all know once you rip off off that August sheet…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — A family nature program called “Mysterious Migrations” is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at Riverview Park Shelter No. 2, by the first overlook in the park. The children’s program will be guided by Gale Rublee, nature educator for Hannibal Parks & Recreation. “Summer is changing into fall, which means animals are on…
Read Full Article New cases from the Delta variant wave that has killed more than 1,150 Missourians since June 1 have plateaued but hospital ICUs continue to fill — and small, rural hospitals are among the hardest hit. There were 690 patients in ICU beds across the state on Tuesday, the most recent day reported by the state Department of Health and Human Services.…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Aug. 28, 2021 The more things change, the more they stay the same Welcome to the last weekend of August. Falling leaves and crisp temperatures can’t be that far away, can they? While you’re pondering that, let’s have some fun with the three thoughts from Vol. 50 of the Daily Dirt. A.…
Read Full Article Sandwiches taste better when prepared by someone else. A study at Carnegie Melon University determined that old saying to be true. The study explained that when one focuses on a stimulus (the sandwich) for so long, it becomes less desirable or enjoyable after time. Makes sense. This must be where all those significant other “Honey, make…
Read Full Article Even though the U.S. Supreme Court has ended the pandemic-related federal moratorium on residential evictions, the Illinois moratorium continues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention health order had banned evictions nationwide in areas with high COVID-19 transmission rates. “In light of the Supreme Court ruling and the continue risk of COVID-19 transmission, President Biden…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — New members are welcomed to join The Hannibal Area String Orchestra, which will begin rehearsing for its Christmas 2021 concert on Sept. 11. Practices are on Saturday mornings from:9:15-10 a.m. — Beginning string orchestra10:10-10:55 a.m. — Intermediate string orchestra11:05-11:50 a.m. — Advanced string orchestra Practices are at Hannibal-LaGrange University’s Roland Fine Arts Center,…
Read Full Article HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association kicks off its 2021-22 concert season at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 with the Route 66 Jazz Orchestra at the Roland Fine Arts Center on the Hannibal-LaGrange University campus. The Route 66 Jazz Orchestra is a 20-piece jazz band dedicated to the preservation and promotion of “Big Band” jazz through…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Gem City Kiwanis club members will be standing at the entrances to various businesses on Sept. 3, collecting donations and giving out “thank you” bags of peanuts. This fundraiser allows community members and folks who frequent local businesses an opportunity to make a financial donation to help the club and help local organizations “help…
Read Full Article Missouri pediatricians recently teamed with the Missouri Foundation for Health to launch a campaign that aims to protect kids from COVID-19 by increasing adult vaccinations throughout the state. The physicians are sounding the alarm as pediatric COVID cases continue to surge throughout Missouri and much of the country. The CDC reports unvaccinated adults and teens put…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Grace and June Hendrian, daughters of Adam and Kellea Hendrian of Quincy, will have a donut, coffee and lemonade stand to benefit the Quincy Salvation Army from 8-10 a.m. Sept. 4 at Hardy’s Radiator (on North 12th across from the Illinois Veterans Home entrance). Grace and June’s goal is to raise enough money…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD – State. Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is “going it alone” with his pandemic decision-making as he announces more mask and vaccine mandates in light of rising COVID numbers in the state. Tracy wrote on her Facebook page the changes to Illinois’ COVID-19 mitigation plan are just the latest in…
Read Full Article Daily Dirt for Aug. 27, 2021 G’day, mates! Welcome to Vol. 49 of the Daily Dirt, where all of your dreams come true. And now, for today’s three thoughts: 1. Many times I have talked and written about the old west, marveling at the famed gunslingers, lawmen, wagon trains and Indian tribes. What I have…
Read Full Article 2021-017093, 08/26/2021 @ 06:16:30, 1402 Bird St , Hannibal Nature of Complaint 911 Open Line Officer Assigned 043 Carlin, J R Entered By C73 Hodson, J S Adult Male Suspect 911 Misuse Administratively Closed 08/26/2021 Involve Mental Cases-Other 08/26/2021 Adult Victim 911 Misuse 08/26/2021 Adult Contact Mental Cases-Other 08/26/2021 Public Narrative 911 Open line reported at 1402 Bird St. 2021-017094, 08/26/2021 @ 07:09:00, US 61 Arapaho St, Hannibal Nature of Complaint Traffic Stop Officer…
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