by Patty Cheffey The new storage facility for Marion County will be a “light stone” color following action by the commissioners. During their meeting Monday, the commissioners not only selected the wall and roof colors as well as the trim color, but also reviewed the specifications of the new storage facility, which will be located…

Corey Mehaffy, executive director of the Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council announced Aug. 23 the Missouri Department of Transportation has approved funding for the Marion/Ralls Regional Port Authority, dba Hannibal Regional Port Authority, to purchase land in Taylor  (West Quincy) for a new public port development.  Mehaffy confirmed his office received confirmation in April of…

The Marion County Ambulance District Board of Directors set their two tax rates and learned the district took possession of a remounted truck this week while other trucks are still in limbo. In setting the tax rate, the board took the recommendation of Chief John Nemes to lower the operation portion of the proposed tax…

United Way of the Mark Twain Area is providing a new avenue in the community for women to make a difference together by launching a Women United group. Throughout the nation, Women United chapters provide opportunities for energetic, passionate, and philanthropic women to invest in and advocate for opportunities to improve communities with the goal…