NEMO Humane Society to Benefit From Event at Quincy Business
Paws and Claws at 332 South 8th street in Quincy will be holding an open house this Saturday, June 1 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the NEMO Humane Society in Hannibal.
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Surprise! Rains May Help Keep the West Nile Virus Cases Down
Everywhere I went this weekend it was the same comment, "when is this rain going to stop?" There is a silver lining in all this in that we didn't have any severe weather accompany the heavy rains we got and the West Nile Virus problem maybe helped by all the rain.
Several NE Missouri Roads Closed Due to Flooding
The heavy rains in the area have forced several roads to be closed in Northeast Missouri according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Hannibal To Reinstall Flood Gates
All five floodgates along the Hannibal riverfront are being re-installed Tuesday. Heavy rain in recent days and a forecast calling for more rain has the Mississippi on the rise again.
Congratulation to The Quincy Exchange Club For Another Successful Gus Macker
The Quincy Exchange Club just concluded the annual Gus Macker Basketball tournament for the 23rd consecutive year. That’s right, 23 straight years this city has reaped the rewards of having thousands of people come to the downtown area during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Memorial Lantern Float in Hannibal is a Memorial Day Weekend Tradition
Saturday evening, the public is invited to attend the 5th annual Memorial Lantern Float. This event is a ceremonial release of lanterns into the Mississippi from Nipper Park as symbols of the universal hope for peace, open to all regardless of religion or background.
On Meth? The Cops Already Know Who You Are. Your Time Is Coming.
If you are like me, you read your Quincy Herald Whig daily and it has become commonplace to see one, two or even three stories each night about a methamphetamine arrest for either using or selling the stuff. There is no doubt there is a meth crisis going on.
Hey Westview, Why not a Driving Range Screen for a Money Maker?
It appears the plan to change the third nine holes at Westview Golf Course in Quincy has run into a stone wall. During a 90 minute open to the public meeting, 19 members of the public took the opportunity to speak and the ideas of Westview Golf Pro Matt Burry to make the changes were not supported by a majority there.
Twain on Main Will Go on in Downtown Hannibal
The Twain on Main Festival will proceed as planned in Hannibal during Memorial Day Weekend.
“This year’s festival is gearing up to be even bigger and better than last year,” said Gail Bryant, Director of the Hannibal Convention & Visitors Bureau. With the levee gates out there is plenty of public parking downtown and several special activities planned throughout the festival. The stores and shops downtown as well as the festival vendors are looking forward to a very busy weekend.”
Hannibal Officials Warn of Potential Scams
(HANNIBAL)—After the storm comes the cleanup and the scammers. Hannibal city officials encourage you to only hire credible, licensed companies and exercise caution before you hire.