Mayor James Hark

Dobson takes mayor’s seat at Hannibal City Council following Hark resignation

June 7, 2023 | By Megan Duncan Muddy River News Correspondent

HANNIBAL, Mo. – James Hark submitted his resignation, effective immediately, as mayor of the City of Hannibal on Tuesday afternoon in a letter addressed and emailed to the Hannibal City Council, city manager and city clerk. Hark told Muddy River News that growing obligations and a coming expansion at his full-time job will take away…

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Impeachment charges against Hannibal councilman dismissed by judge

June 6, 2023 | By Megan Duncan Muddy River News Correspondent

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Marion County Associate Judge John J. Jackson granted on Friday a motion to dismiss impeachment charges against Stephan Franke, who represents the Third Ward on the Hannibal City Council. Jackson was appointed to preside over the impeachment proceedings after Hannibal Municipal Court Judge Donald M. Bastian recused himself in October 2022. Articles…

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