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June 23 – at 5:17 a.m. firefighters were dispatched to assist EMS personnel with a patient on County Road 252, Palmyra, Missouri.June 25 – At 7:46 a.m. 911 dispatched firefighters to a commercial fire alarm located on Ashland Avenue, Palmyra, Missouri. Upon investigation it was determined that dust from construction work had triggered the alarm. …
Read MoreBBB Warns Drivers: Texts Claiming Unpaid Traffic Tickets Are Scams
Have you gotten a text message recently claiming you owe a traffic ticket? Don’t click the link – it could be a scam. The Better Business Bureau has received several reports of phishing texts that appear to come from your state’s Department of Revenue, Department of Motor Vehicles, or Department of Transportation. These fake texts…
Read MoreState Cost Share Sign-up for Cover Crop Practice
The Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding a State Cost Share Sign-up for the Cover Crop practice July 1 through July 31, 2025. Landowners who are planning to plant cover crops to reduce wind and water erosion and to increase soil organic matter are required to sign-up for the practice during…
Read MoreSports stadiums’ economic impact shaped by shifting trends in financing, development
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, are pictured on Feb. 8 (Anna Spoerre/The Missouri Independent). The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are in a batters box of sorts. With new and renovated professional sports stadiums replacing old ones around the country,…
Read MoreDrones, herbicide-resistant weeds top MU Crop and Pest Management Field Day
MU Extension weed scientists will share updates on the effectiveness of drones vs. ground rigs when applying fungicides at the July 10 Crop and Pest Management Field Day at Bradford Research Farm, Columbia. File photo courtesy of Kevin Bradley. COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Crop and Pest Management Field Day on July 10…
Read MoreKeep the sparkle, skip the ER: Fireworks safety for July 4
They light up the sky, but fireworks can also send people to the emergency room. Though fireworks are often saved for special occasions, they’re behind thousands of serious injuries each year, especially burns to the hands, eyes, and head. Many of these accidents are preventable and happen when fireworks are used improperly. Before you celebrate,…
Read MoreBirthday Blessings Launches July Toy Drive to Support Foster Children
Sara Forester volunteers at Birthday Blessings by making cards, wrapping gifts, and transporting goods to Children’s Division offices for delivery. Here, she is wrapping insulated tumblers for their Bigfoot Summer Care Packages. The nonprofit made 130 of these to send to kids around the state. Birthday Blessings is gearing up for its 3rd Annual…
Read MoreKOC Blood Drive Moved To UMC
During the construction at Farischon Hall, the Knight of Columbus Council 1937 blood drive will be moved to the United Methodist Church for Monday July 7th,2025. And Possibly Tuesday September 2nd,2025. Hours are Noon to 6pm. Please stop by and give blood, we need your help. We appreciate the United Methodist Church stepping up and helping out the…
Read MoreRoad Closures For July 5 Hannibal Cannibal
The 30th Annual Hannibal Cannibal is Saturday, July 5th with a rolling start between 6:30 am and 7:00 am. As has been the custom for the last several years, Highway 79 from Church Street in Hannibal to Continental Cement on South 79 will be closed for the race. The highway will close down at 6:00…
Read MoreMaple Lawn Auxiliary Minutes
The Maple Lawn Auxiliary met for its regular monthly meeting on June 26, 2025 at Maple Lawn in the Activity Room. President Janet Taylor called the meeting to order and all in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Kim Miles gave a program on Norwex, a unique way of cleaning almost anything without chemicals using…
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