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Every Child Needs A Hero, But Abused Children Deserve Superheroes – Superhero 5K Fun Run Coming Up in July

Dennis Oliver — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:50:58 +0000

Douglas Community Services and CASA need your help. The Court Appointed Special Advocates is organizing a CASA Superhero 5K Fun Run to be held July 27, 2013 at Riverside Park In Hannibal. The goal of the race is to promote awareness of the unfortunate presence of child abuse in our community, increase the visibility of [...]

It's Fair Time

Dennis Oliver — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:24:33 +0000

Get your cotton candy face on cause it is time for the fair! One of the first fairs to open this month is the one in Griggsville, Illinois. The Western Illinois Fair. It runs from June 26 – June 30 and this is a special one because it is the 125th year for the fair. [...]

This Is the Way the World Ends — With a Snake Opening a Door

TheFW Staff — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:57:11 +0000

We’ve always known mankind’s days were numbered. We just figured our eventual end would be at the hands of robots or our own hubris. We didn’t think it would be like this. Murdered one by one in the night by door-opening snakes. But apparently that’s the way it’s going to be. We’re so sorry to [...]

Midsummer Arts Faire is a Great Event for Kids

Kurt Parsons — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:02:51 +0000

This year marks the 10th anniversary for Quincy's Midsummer Arts Faire. Even though the event is now a decade old, I had never attended until last summer. I happened to be babysitting my then seven-year-old niece that weekend, and we were looking for something to do. We gave the Arts Faire a try, and had a great time!

Long Live Bazooka Joe Gum

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:54 +0000

For six decades Bazooka Gum has been available for American's chewing pleasure. In all the years of my playing ball, I hardly ever went to a game without my supply for the night. It was and still is the best gum out there plus you got the added bonus of reading the stories of Bazooka Joe and his friends.

Bring The Knobs Back

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:57:21 +0000

What are we talking about here? Knobs. Car Knobs. People miss them. I did not know about this, but many people cannot do without the knobs. Ford owners are complaining. The fancy radios in some Ford cars are hard to deal with because, if you are driving, it takes your eyes away from the road. [...]

Take Action in Quincy This Friday June 21

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:33:14 +0000

We all win when a child succeeds in school. Success makes all the difference. This coming Friday, June 21, 2013, you can put a young child on pace for school readiness by supporting United Way’s PACE Drive, which is being held this week as part of 2013 United Way Day of Action. This project is [...]

Hannibal's Floodgates Coming Out [Video + Photo Gallery]

Wes Mitchell — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:15 +0000

(Hannibal, Mo)—Hannibal’s five floodgates are being removed. Efforts began at approximately 7:30 this morning to remove the floodgates that have been in place for the past three weeks. The Mississippi River level dropped below the 19 feet mark Monday in Hannibal, and is predicted to continue falling to just above technical flood stage of 16 [...]

Ever Wonder What Quincy's 62301 or Hannibal's 63401 Zip Code Numbers Mean? Here is Your Answer.

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:40 +0000

If you remember Mr Zip you are showing your age. Mr Zip was the friendly animated postal worker that was used to promote the Postal Service’s “new” delivery system using zip codes. Fifty years ago the first zip codes came out with ZIP being an acronym for Zoning Improvement Plan. Have you ever wondered [...]

The Great Race Makes a Stop in Hannibal Monday [Audio]

Brian Myles — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:15:55 +0000

100 antique cars built prior to 1969 will be racing from St. Paul, Minnesota to Mobile, Alabama starting this Saturday. On their route is a stopover in Hannibal on Monday, June 24. The cars will arrive on Broadway near Central Park at about 4:50pm and will be on display there until 8 p.m. that evening. [...]