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Hannibal Regional Offering Free Cervical Cancer Screenings on August 14
Kendell Farr, WHNP-BC Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer—yet about 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed each year, and nearly 4,000 lose their lives to it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Early detection through regular screenings can make all the difference, and Hannibal Regional…
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July 4 – At 2:24 a.m. 911 dispatched firefighters to a traffic crash located at US Highway 61 near US Highway 6 at the overpass, Taylor, Missouri. The subject fled on foot. Firefighters assisted law enforcement in trying to locate the subject. All personnel and trucks returned to the station at 5:40 a.m. July 4…
Read MoreCouncil Moves Forward on Sales Tax Ordinance and Public Works Projects
The Palmyra City Council convened on Thursday, July 17, in the Chamber Quarters of Palmyra City Hall. The meeting began with the approval of both the regular Agenda and the Consent Agenda. Unfinished Business During the review of ongoing matters, the council finalized revisions to the consolidated Policies and Procedures Manual. Additionally, they addressed drainage…
Read MoreMid-America Port Commission Elects New Officers
The Mid-America Port Commission elected new officers at its July 14 meeting in Canton, Missouri. Douglas Aeilts, CEO and General Manager of the Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative was elected Chairman. The cooperative supplies the power for rural electric cooperatives in Northeast Missouri and Southeast Iowa. Mr. Aeilts most recently served as vice-chairman of the…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe Signs Missouri Invasive Plant Bill into Law
Jefferson City, MO (July 15, 2025)—Yesterday, Missouri Governor Kehoe signed Senate Bill 105 into law, halting the sale in Missouri of six invasive plants: sericea lespedeza, burning bush (‘Compactus’), Callery pear, Japanese honeysuckle, perilla mint, and wintercreeper (variety Coloratus). The implementation date for the legislation is August 28, 2025. The legislation allows five plants in…
Read MoreReduce Maintenance and Boost Your Garden Enjoyment
By Melinda Myers Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view, and enjoy every aspect of your garden. Weather, busy schedules, and life in general can interfere with the…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Named to E&P’s 2025 “Media That Matters” Class
Mike and Sue Scott attended the 2024 Missouri Press Association Day at the Capitol, where press members visited with legislators. The event concluded with a lunch at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City. Behind Mike and Sue, then-Governor Mike Parson answered questions from publishers, editor and reports. Photo credit: Matt Barba, Missouri Press Association. Editor…
Read MoreMizzou Releases Spring 2025 Graduation List
Hannibal: Aguilar, Gabriella Aimee- Bachelor of Arts in Communication-BA Falconer, Gabriel Dallas – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Administration-BSBA Gann, Lauren Sherwood Mei-Ting – Doctor of Medicine in Medicine-MD Kronk, Brooke Kaylyn Burton – Doctor of Medicine in Medicine-MD Nelson, Shelby Lynn – Doctor of Physical Therapy in Physical Therapy-DPT Turner, Carson…
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In a few days it will be Fair time! (July 27-August 2) Where has the time gone? Just seems like yesterday the kiddos were dismissed for Summer vacation. In searching for clips of some of the past fair events I found a couple articles in the “Daily Spectator 1898 September 26.” ” If you want…
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Your Newspaper Matters. But Delivery Delays Are Hurting Us All. How does your local newspaper get delivered to you? That seems like a simple question, but the reality is far more complex. After we’ve attended meetings, gathered information, taken photos, sold ads, written stories about local people and issues, and laid out each page, the…
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