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Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Activated in Hannibal

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:28:56 +0000

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) has been mobilized for assistance to those in Hannibal in the most need of emergency necessities after Monday night’s severe weather. On Tuesday, contact was made with Hannibal Emergency Management Director, John Hark, to determine immediate needs of Hannibal residents. The Quincy mobile EDS canteen truck spent several [...]

Salvation Army Needs Your Unused Fans

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:13 +0000

The Salvation Army will, again this year, distribute electric fans to those in need. The program will begin on June 3rd, and fans will be distributed as they are available in both Quincy and Hannibal. Persons applying for fans should bring a photo ID with them to their local Family Services Center. For those with [...]

United Way of Mark Twain Area Slogan Contest – Cast Your Vote!

Brian Myles — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:06:15 +0000

Three possible slogans are up for voting to serve as the new slogan for 2013-2014 United Way of the Mark Twain Area’s campaign. They are; 1. Finding the superhero in everyone… The United Way 2. Grow a better tomorrow… The United Way 3. Step up to the plate and hit one for… The United [...]

Postal Service vs.The Pitbull in Hannibal

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:27:22 +0000

In my usual reading to prepare for today's show I came across a story that caught my eye. It was a local story from Hannibal. The ongoing story deals with a Pitbull in Hannibal that has forced the Postal Service to discontinue mail delivery to the 5000 block of College Avenue because according to the Postal Service the dog in question poses a threat to the mail carrier.

Why Not Have a Daily Bus Between Hannibal and Quincy?

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:31 +0000

Here we sit twenty miles apart as the crow flies and no public transportation between Hannibal and Quincy. A town of 40 thousand has no connection to a town of 20 thousand people unless you drive yourself. Why not? It makes sense to me that there could be a need for a daily bus between [...]

Who Do You Know That Deserves a Statue?

Kurt Parsons — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:20:31 +0000

If you were to recommend a statue be built in honor of someone in our community, who would you nominate? There are several beautiful statues in the public spaces around our area. Monuments to John Wood and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate stand in Quincy’s Washington Park. In Hannibal, a statue of Mark Twain overlooks the Mississippi [...]

National Tom Sawyer Days Set For 2013 in Hannibal

Brian Myles — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:35:33 +0000

One of Hannibal and the tri-state area’s biggest annual festivals is gearing up for another big year, with some new things in the mix. National Tom Sawyer Days will take place July 4 through July 6 with a new location at 320 South 3rd in Hannibal. Several new activities will take place as well including [...]

Hannibal Y-Men Bringing Another Summer of 'Down By The River' Entertainment

Brian Myles — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:47:37 +0000

Once again this year the Hannibal Y-Men have a full schedule of live music and good times planned, and it all starts this Friday evening. ‘Down by the River,’ the monthly event which raises funds for the Hannibal YMCA will feature the band Raised On Radio at the Y-Men’s Pavilion in historic downtown Hannibal, this [...]

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Just Girls Weekend in Hannibal

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:29:50 +0000

This coming weekend in Hannibal it is the annual Just Girls Weekend. Sorry guys, but the girls rule this weekend in Hannibal. Girls shopping, girls eating, girls spending money and girls relaxing. It is a weekend where the girls can catch up with other gal pals. A weekend where the girls can get away for three days of shopping and fun!

Ride Cool Helmet Safety Event Coming to Hannibal

Brian Myles — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:46:54 +0000

If the weather were cooperating by now it would already be bike riding season. We are sure however that’s it’s going to be soon, so this is an event you won’t want to miss. Hannibal Clinic Health Services will be holding “Ride Cool” on Saturday, May 18 on the campus on the Hannibal Clinic from [...]