Area News
New MCAD Chiefs Sworn In as District Launches Oath Tradition and Expands Community Health Initiatives
Chief Marshall Miller is sworn in as by Dot Lake. Hannibal – A new event, the swearing in of the new chief and deputy chief for the Marion County Ambulance District, was held during last week’s MCAD Board of Directors meeting.Newly appointed Chief Marshall Miller, and newly appointed Deputy Chief Eric Murfin, were sworn in…
Read MoreRose Ghattas Announces Candidacy For Missouri House
Roae Ghattas has announced as a candidate for Missouri's Fifth District House seat. Rose Ghattas is pleased to announce her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives. A native Hannibalian, Rose looks to replace term-limited 5th District Rep. Louis Riggs. Rose has worked as a realtor for Ravenscraft Realty since 2023. In her first four months…
Read MoreJocelyn Kendrick Graduates from Coe College
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (05/22/2025)– Congratulations to Jocelyn Kendrick, who was among a group of truly exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College. Kendrick, of Hannibal, MO was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Elementary Education. The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the arts; were leaders in research and community service;…
Read MoreRenayjah Burton of Hannibal, MO, Named to Lincoln University of Missouri Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Renayjah Burton of Hannibal, MO, Named to Lincoln University of Missouri Spring 2025 Dean’s List JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (May 21, 2025) – Renayjah Burton of Hannibal, MO, was recently named to the Dean’s List of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, for the spring 2025 semester. The Lincoln University of Missouri Dean’s List comprises full-time undergraduate students…
Read MoreTwin Sisters Graduate With Honors From University of Central Missouri, Begin Nursing Careers at Children’s Mercy
Twins Kiley and Kennedy Buckman graduated from the University of Central Missouri. They are the daughters of Craig and Jennifer Buckman, and granddaughters of Beverly Cook and Howard Disselhorst and late Margaret Disselhorst, and John and Jean Buckman. The University of Central Missouri held its spring 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 9, and Saturday,…
Read MoreREAL ESTATE 5-28
1. General Warranty Jennifer L Bogener to Jason R Plunkett and Wendy L Plunkett West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 and the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 and the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Township 58 North, Range 8 West, Marion County 2. General…
Read MoreMAYWOOD NEWS – MAY 25, 2025
We are still getting rain and the weather is cool, and we have enjoyed a number of graduations in the area. Retired Judge Rachel Bringer Shepherd was a speaker for the Highland Baccalaurate on Wednesday evening. It was a nice event, and each Senior received a gift of an appropriate book from her. Congratulations to…
Read MoreMarion County Commission Approves Budget Reports, Liquor Licenses, Infrastructure Projects and CERT Training
PALMYRA, Mo. — The Marion County Commission met Tuesday, May 13, to approve a series of administrative and infrastructure-related actions, including financial reports, liquor licenses, public works bids and community preparedness initiatives.Commissioners J. David Lomax, Larry Welch and Lacey Miller unanimously approved the collector’s report and tax book additions and releases for April 2025. They…
Read MorePalmyra Edges South Shelby to Win State Golf Title
Palmrya edges South Shelby by one stroke to claim the 2025 Class 2 State Golf Championship at Sedalia, SEDALIA, Mo. — Palmyra claimed the state high school boys golf championship by the narrowest of margins Tuesday at Sedalia Country Club, finishing one stroke ahead of South Shelby. Palmyra posted a two-day total of 673, with…
Read MoreMark Twain Memorial Bridge on I-72 at Hannibal to Close May 30 for Bridge Repairs
HANNIBAL— On May 30, the Interstate 72/U.S. 36 Mark Twain Memorial Bridge near Hannibal is scheduled to close for up to 30 days while structural repairs are completed. These repairs cannot be completed under traffic. Therefore, a complete closure of the route is necessary. MoDOT has issued an emergency contract and is working with…
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