Area News

Hannibal: Ella Aguilar, Lily Brewer, Norah Bryant, Brynn Burton Rachel Deloney, Tristen Essig, Gabriel Foster, Lilly Gander, Michael Hark, Garrett Heaton Ashlyn Hess, Lauren Highfill, Sam Hirner, Isabelle Hodson, Quinn Howald, Reighley Janes, Thomas Janes, Alondra Martin, Rose McKim, Lanie Privett, Rylee Rainey, Lexi Sanders, Kaitlyn Self, Parker Terrill, Carson Turner, Karson Westhoff, Noah Young…

HANNIBAL, MO — Gabriella “Ella” Aguilar, originally from Texas and currently residing in Hannibal, MO, recently celebrated her graduation from the University of Missouri. Ella earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, graduating cum laude on May 17, 2025. During her time at Mizzou, Ella was actively involved in campus life and held several…

Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2025 annual school bus inspection program. Missouri’s 2025 school bus inspection results are as follows: School buses rated as “approved” upon initial inspection — 10,144 School buses rated as “defective” upon initial inspection —…

Maple Lawn Schedule 1410 West Line St. Phone: 769-2213 Due to Covid outbreaks some activities may be cancelled. Activities subject to change. Popcorn on Mondays and Fridays when available. Palmyra Nutrition Center 219 W. Ross St. Phone: 769-3358 www.marioncountyhd.org Monday through Friday 10:45 am-12:15 pm *Menu subject to change Wednesday, June 11: Meatloaf, Au Gratin…

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (06/05/2025)– Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2025 semester. Academic Hall in the spring semester.Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit.…

1. Beneficiary Deed Curtis A Day to Stephanie L Bartlett and Kirsten A Rogers All of lot 25 and 26 in Oak Ridge Pond Subdivision in the city of Hannibal, Marion County, being part of the northwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Township 57, Range 4 West. 2. General Warranty Scott T…

June is going into the second week . Things are beginning to get busy with the Old Jail and here at the Gardner House. Both places have had visitors from Summer School classes .  The Heritage Seekers Program will be given by Gary Stuhlman on the Life and Time of (Peg Leg ) George Shannon.…

Some much-needed rain fell in the area this past week.  Some residents received 1 inch where some others received up to 5 inches in the area.  Although it was, as I said, much needed, we could use a bit of a break from the clouds and rain for a bit.  Some sunshine was much enjoyed…

The day started with beautiful sunshine, and it is now three PM and starting to rain.  An example of more Missouri weather.  We cannot complain because we have missed some bad storms near us.  I am sure some farmers are concerned about their hay cuttings; however, we need to be thankful for the moisture. The…